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Private tour in Boston Shannon K
Boston Marathon Runners Tour
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Having done contract work around the world for 10 years, I can confidently say that Boston is my favorite place to be. I love talking about my travels but it's Boston that has my heart and I call it home. I have many interests and hobbies - I play ukulele (mostly for the singalong aspect); I love hiking (clocked in at over 3000 miles thus far); I am constantly on the lookout for good Sci-fi reads (but also like a compelling science-based non-fiction); I adore my bike (mostly just a bicycle commuter - having ventured into bike-packing yet) but one of my favorite things to do is to introduce people to new things and experiences - as a tour guide, I get to do this every day. Through Boston history, food and culture - I watch people grow in their understanding and love of a place. Working with people through ToursByLocals gives me an opportunity to custom fit people's interests into a stellar day in my favorite city. Certified Guide - International Tour Management Institute UMass Amherst Bachelors of Anthropology Road Scholar Group Leader Trained Facilitator I am not a licensed guide for some places and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments/buildings.
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A familiarization tour for the runners - race route AND Boston!
Overview of your Boston tour
A tour for runners and lovers of the race. Start at Boston Common to see where runners load up to head out to Hopkinton. Take a short shake-down run (optional) with a five-time qualifier (and current runner) of the Boston Marathon. See the finish line and the cruise out along the Marathon route out and back with stops along the way at some iconic Marathon sites.
Your Boston tour itinerary
Boston Common Finish Line Drive out to the Starting Line. See the Hoyt statue in Hopkinton Drive the course back to Boston with the following stops - Spencer the Dog statue (mile 2) - Halfway point - Wellsley college - Newton firehouse (beginning of newton hills) - Johnny Kelley statue (Mile 18/19)- gets decorated every year during marathon season - Heartbreak hill (mile 20) - Boston college - Citgo Sign (mile 25) - Back over the Finish Line!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Mini-van or passenger van depending on number of guests.
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139 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Boston Common Visitors Center
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