Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House.

Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S.

With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Small Groups (16 guests max)

Black Heritage Trail (All 10 landmarks)

Beacon Hill Neighborhood

Gratuity for Guide (optional)

Admission inside Museums

Guides in Period Costume

What To Expect

Meet your guide at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the center of Boston Common, steps from the Boston Common Visitors Center at 139 Tremont Street (02108). Look for a white granite column topped by a female figure holding a flag; four bronze statues surround the base of the central column.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Boston Common

Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Beacon Hill – Small Group

Reviews

4.99

130 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

129

very knowledgeable guide...
MaryAnn H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
very knowledgeable guide good background in history clear and organized pleasant, friendly demeanor answered questions with clarity
Enjoy learning about the Underground Railroad
Debbie H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lots of walking! Meghan explained everything so well and made it interesting to learn about the Underground Railroad. We enjoyed going through the old neighborhoods and seeing the buildings. Meghan was easy to understand and she kept a good pace for us to follow.
Great tour. Well...
Mary D,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Well informed guide. Enjoyed walking through Beacon Hill and hearing about how the neighborhood came about
The best tour...5 Stars!!!
Darla S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was incredible!! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Dana our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and great at providing interesting stories and history that was fascinating and intriguing. I learned so much on this tour and enjoyed every minute of it. I plan to come back and take this tour again. I literally couldn't ask for a better tour or tour guide.
Informative tour with a great tour guide
Elizabeth P,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Joe was an Excellent and informative tour guide. We highly recommend this tour. Great history tour of Beacon Hill