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Private tour in Boston Melvyn B
Heart of the Back Bay & Copley Square Private Tour
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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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History and Architecture of Boston's Elegant Back Bay
Overview of your Boston tour
Experience the heart of 19th century Boston -- and explore the distinctive integration of architecture, history and art. This walking tour of the Back Bay features Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, New Old South Church and picturesque streets, some of which, such as Commonwealth Ave. were designed after the grand boulevards of Paris. Visit the first public botanical garden in America, featuring Boston's iconic swan boats and gateway to Boston's Emerald Necklace of open spaces and parks
Your Boston tour itinerary
- Copley Square's crown jewels: Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, New Old South Church, Copley Plaza Hotel, 200 Clarendon St. - Commonwealth Ave. grand boulevard (from Dartmouth St. to Arlington St.) - Public Garden (e.g., Swan Boat lagoon, Make Way for Ducklings statue) - Charles St. South edge of Boston Common launch point to Lexington & Concord - Bulfinch Pub site for Cheers TV series.
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour.
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Boston, MA, USA
In front of main entrance to Trinity Church in Copley Square (directly opposite Copley Plaza Hotel)
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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