|
|
Connecting travelers with local guides.
Worldwide. Since 2008. |
|
|
|
|
Boston Civil War tour |
|
Learn how the city that ignited the Revolution lead the fight to Save the Union |
|
|
|
|
On a 90 minute guided walking tour, learn how Boston played the major role in saving the union and abolishing slavery. Hear the Boston stories of John Wilkes Booth, John Brown, Jefferson Davis and many others. Boston was a city deeply divided between pro and anti-slavery forces, see where the riots took place and learn how the city united as the war began. Learn how the women of Boston, and their willingess to speak out, changed the city and the country. See how Boston's great pride in its role in the American Revolution was deeply connected to its commitment to saving the union. As you hear these stories you will walk the beautiful streets of old Boston and see many of its marvels of architecture and sculpture. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sun
|
Mon
|
Tue
|
Wed
|
Thu
|
Fri
|
Sat
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The tour begins with a history of the political battles in Boston between anti and pro-slavery forces. This theme continues through the tour and is accompanied by stories of John Wilkes Booth, John Brown, Harriet Beecher Stowe and many others. We will stroll the old streets of Boston and enjoy many of the city's historic treasures. |
|
Meet up location: There are two options, the guide can do whichever is most convenient for the visitors.
The tour starts at the steps of the Massachusetts State House and ends at Faneuil Hall. The State House is on Beacon Street near the corner of Beacon St. and Park St. The other option is to meet at Faneuil Hall, at the Statue of Sam Adams in front of the Hall and end at the State House. |
|
| End location: The tour can end at the steps of The State House or at Faneuil Hall. |
|
| Duration: 1 hour 30 min. |
|
|
|
meet your tour guide...
|
| There is no need for any fees or transportation on this tour. |
|
| Tour #: 31363 |
|
| Tour Type: City, Cultural |
|
| Transportation Method: This is a walk of 1 mile with 10 stops. |
|
| Activity Level: Light |
|
 Friendly: Yes. |
| For anyone in a wheelchair: There will be some very small elevated areas that may require minimal assistance |
|
| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
|
| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
|
| Maximum travelers: 10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
|
|
|
|
| Web address (URL) of this page: http://www.ToursByLocals.com/bostoncivilwartours |
|
