One of the best tour companies in the area, Boston By Foot offers tours in various regions of the city, covering themes from the Revolutionary War to the Freedom Trail. Below, find a few of their most popular offerings.
Boston by Little Feet
This tour was made for children. Throughout the tour, families will see the sights along the famed Freedom Trail, as well as the first public school in America and the oldest burying ground in Boston. Tickets are $12 per person and free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 60 minutes. It is only offered on Friday and Saturday.
Heart of the Freedom Trail
Families will see all of the same sights as those offered on the Boston by Little Feet tour, but with more time to explore them all. Enjoy learning about the Faneuil Hall, the Old State House and more. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12. It is free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.
Literary Landmarks
Families on the Literary Landmarks tour will see the homes and meeting places of famous authors, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Henry James, Charles Dickens and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12. It is free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 90 minutes. It is only offered on Saturday.
Reinventing Boston: A City Engineered
Families interested in Boston’s history and its growth overtime will enjoy this tour. Stops include the place where the first American subway stood, the harbor, Ben Franklin’s favorite swimming hole and more. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12. It is free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 90 minutes. It is only offered on Sunday.
Road to Revolution
Stand where the Boston Massacre occurred and where the Boston Tea Party took place on this tour, which explores the many historic sites that play host to events that led to the American Revolution. Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12. It is free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 120 minutes.
The Dark Side of Boston
If you dare, explore the dark side of Boston on this tour. Guides will take families along the small streets that played parts in vandalism, robbery, danger and more, while telling the stories along the way. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12. It is free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.
The North End: Gateway to Boston
The North End of Boston played a large role in bringing culture to life. It is known as the gateway to Boston and families on this tour will learn about the immigrants who made their way here long ago. Sites include the Old North Church, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and the Paul Revere House. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12. It is free for children ages 5 and under. The tour lasts about 90 minutes. It is only offered on Friday and Saturday.
