Description

Explore the beauty and history of Boston’s earliest beginnings that formed the architecture, personality and charm that IS Boston today!

Highlights include:

• The North End, Boston’s Italian Area
• The beautiful Harbor Area and how it was formed
• Some of Boston ‘s oldest architecture
• The Old North Church and Paul Revere’s House
• The “hidden” “Walk to the Sea” Trail

An interesting history of Boston and its architecture, from the time the city was founded in 1630 until today. Learn how Boston’s three hills were used to fill in the Harbor. You’ll see the oldest section of Boston and then we’ll go into the North End, Boston’s Italian Area and home of the best pastry shops and restaurants. Some of Boston’s most interesting buildings are seen, including the Old North Church and Paul Revere’s House. We then follow along the North End Harbor Area, glimpse Old Ironsides, and then proceed to the Downtown Harbor at Long Wharf.

Details of just some of what you’ll see:
Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Blackstone Block, Holocaust Memorial, America’s Oldest Restaurant, The Boston Stone, America’s Oldest Tavern, The Haymarket, The North End, Boston’s Best Italian Restaurants, The Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Boston Harbor and Long Wharf.
Tour Times: AS OF 1/1/19 THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PRIVATE TOUR (approximately 2 hours, 1.5 miles)
Meeting Place: Across from the Old State House, the NW corner of State and Congress (outside 28 State Street)