Private Tour: Beacon Hill
Walk past the stunning Federal and Greek Revival row homes • 1.5 Hours
Overview
Activity details
Explore the connection between architecture and politics in this tour along the charming streets of Beacon Hill's South Slope.
Learn how Boston’s elite created an exclusive neighborhood next to the site of the state capital.
Experience Beacon Hill’s past as you hear stories of independent female investor Hepzibah Swan; the fight for social justice at the Charles Street Meeting House; and the early American architecture of Charles Bulfinch.
Walk through this historic collection of Federal and Greek Revival row homes on the shaded streets of Beacon Hill. After the tour, enjoy dinner or lunch at a charming restaurant along Charles Street.
Private tours are bookable online for groups of up to 20 people with at least 1 week's notice. To request a private tour for groups of more than 20 people use the Private Tour Request form. Please provide at least 1-2 weeks notice in advance of your preferred tour date for larger groups. Private tour request form link
What's included
- Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring the history and architecture of the South Slope of the Beacon Hill neighborhood
- 0.93 mile tour at a moderate pace, stoping at various sites along the tour
Additional information
Check-in details
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to find your guide. Tours are held rain or shine.
- Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”
- Nearest MBTA Station: Park Street (Red and Orange lines)
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Dress for the weather (tours are held rain or shine)
- Water bottle
Special requirements
- Tours are held rain or shine
- Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
Cancellations
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet your guide. Late admittance is not guaranteed.
- Public tours can be rebooked on another available tour, or canceled for full credit as a gift card, with at least 24hrs notice. Cancellations less than 24hrs prior to the tour start or no shows cannot be credited. Customers can conveniently cancel or rebook public tour registrations up to 24hrs before the start of the tour using the "change booking" and "cancel booking" links in the confirmation and reminder emails.
- Private tours can be canceled up to 4 days before the start for a full refund. Private tour cancellations made within 4 days of the tour date incur a small cancellation fee, though they can be rebooked for no additional fees. Contact us to cancel or rebook a private tour.
- All tours are held in all weather - rain or shine. Please be prepared for the weather and to walk and stand outdoors on your tour. In case of tour cancellation by Boston By Foot due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a refund or exchange. If groups choose to cancel a tour due to weather, the above policy stands.