Private tour in Boston Melvyn B
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I have a lifelong interest in American history. Having grown up in Boston and attended Boston Latin School, Boston University, and Harvard Business School, I'm steeped in Boston history and local lore. I also have a strong interest in architecture and know the ins and outs of historic Boston buildings and homes. Over the years, I've led many visitors on specialty tours about this wonderful city and surrounding areas, and love nothing more than sharing this interest with people like you. - 15 years leading history and architectural heritage tours around Boston as a hobby - 4 years on annual house tour selection committee and house docent for Historic Newton - Lifelong Boston resident - Education: Boston Latin (oldest public school in the country), Boston University, Harvard Business School - Licensed tour guide for Town of Concord - Member, Mass. Historical Society Tour is best suited for adults. Since this is a walking tour in a historic area, keep in mind sidewalks/streets may be cobble-stoned and uneven. In some places, there may also be gradual or steep inclines.
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Starting with some of the key events that led to the liberation of Boston in 1776, our walking tour covers the sites that are key to understanding Revolutionary War Boston. You'll appreciate both the facts and the folklore. You'll learn what really happened in the Boston Massacre, how a stroke of good luck enabled the Boston Tea Party, why buildings like the Old State House and Old North Church have withstood 250+ years of Boston weather. On our way to the Paul Revere House, you'll even learn about the Boston Stone and its importance to colonial Boston. Weather permitting, we'll even get an overlook view from Copp's Hill Burying Ground to Bunker Hill Monument and Old Ironsides (USS Constitution). During our exploration, we'll also see some of the many statues/monuments/markers that are important to this time period. With my lifelong love of Boston history and folklore, you're in for a treat!
The Heart of the Revolutionary War walking tour with Mel was great! He was very knowledgeable, and easy to converse with. Although Boston is a city we are familiar with, we learned many things about Boston as well as the Revolutionary War, great experience!
Mel was super. He was interesting and so knowledgeable. We highly recommend him.
Great tour, even in the rain! Enjoyed the history lesson by an expert! Would recommend to everyone!
Mel was absolutely wonderful! He was so considerate of my husband's limitations due to a stroke. He made sure we saw what we were hoping to see and made sure there were places to sit down. He is a wealth of knowledge and made the tour very entertaining and informative. Many thanks to Mel for a great addition to our trip.
Very knowledgeable. Nice pace. Enjoyed unique stories about changes in the area over time. Mel was also helpful in recommending landmarks restaurants etc.
Melvyn's tour was so enjoyable. He's a wealth of knowledge about the city, it's history and architecture. We got a great sense of the part Boston played in the War of Independence and the a good sense of the city itself. Would recommend going on a walk with him if history is your thing.
Key highlights: - Fanueil Hall / Quincy Market - Old State House / Boston Massacre site - Blackstone colonial mercantile area, including Boston Stone, Continental Army treasury, Sons of Liberty tavern sites - Paul Revere House area, including North Square and Pierce/Highborn House - Old North Church area, including Paul Revere Park statue and historic markers - Copp's Hill Burying Ground
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206 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109, United States
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Tour starting point is in front of the Old State House (206 Washington St.). If you prefer, I can meet you at your Downtown Boston location. Uber/taxi to Old State House would be additional cost (depends on distance/traffic) that you would pay to the driver.
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