Private Tour
A Colonial Boston Audio Tour with Context
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This unique walking tour of Boston, led by Jessica Dello Russo, a PhD in archaeology and Context Travel expert, explores the city’s crucial role in the American Revolution. Starting at Long Wharf, Boston’s oldest port, Jessica reveals how the city’s thriving trade and skilled population helped spark independence. The tour highlights acts of civil disobedience and key figures like John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin.
As you walk, you’ll encounter pre-revolutionary architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the historic Chart House and the controversial Faneuil Hall, built in 1742.
On this 90-minute tour, you’ll explore key sites from Boston’s revolutionary history. Visit Granary Burying Ground, where American Revolution figures are laid to rest, and learn about the city’s role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the figures and events that shaped America’s fight for independence.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Transportation
What To Expect
Enjoy stunning views of Boston Harbor from Long Wharf, a historic waterfront area lined with ships and scenic vistas. As you stroll along the pier, you’ll take in the bustling maritime atmosphere that has been a part of Boston’s history for centuries.
Chart House, Boston’s oldest waterfront building, offers a glimpse into the city’s thriving port during the 18th century. While you explore this landmark, you’ll hear about the historical significance of the site in the context of Boston’s early trade economy.
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A Colonial Boston Audio Tour with Context
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