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One if by Land, Two if by Sea: Walking & Boat Revolutionary Group Tour
paid Price: From $65
hiking Walking Time: 2h
language Languages: English
footprint Transportation: Walking, Boat
Tour Description
Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour!
The tour starts with a walk along the Freedom Trail sites that tell
the story of events leading up to the start of the American Revolution.
Start at the Boston Massacre Site and proceed through historical Boston to
Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Blackstone Block, Paul Revere House, and the North End.
Halfway through the tour, take a short break at the Old North Church!
Go inside the church (entry included), browse for souvenirs, grab a snack.
The second half of the tour takes guests on a boat ride in the Boston Harbor
to continue following the story of the American Revolution. Learn about the
events of Bunker Hill from the spot where the British ships crossed the harbor
to attack Charlestown. See the USS Constitution up close and personal from the
water. Sail through the same route that Paul Revere took when he rowed out
of Boston to start his Midnight Ride! Throw a tea chest into the water, just like the colonists did!!
Enjoy stunning views of the Boston skyline on the return trip to Long Wharf
where the tour ends. Take advantage of the small group atmosphere of the
tour to chat with the boat captain while watching airplanes take off
from the airport runway and fly right above your head!
Tour Itinerary
15 min
Boston Massacre Site & Old State House
Start the tour in front of the Old State House, the heart of British power at
the times of colonial Boston. Learn about the events of the fateful Boston
Massacre which took place on this iconic spot.
10 min
Faneuil Hall
Stand in front of one of Boston’s most famous historical buildings.
Learn why it is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” and the role Sam Adams played
in the American Revolution.
10 min
Blackstone Block
Walk through Boston’s oldest commercial street. See the oldest restaurant and
pub in America, take a photo standing on the cobblestones in front of the tavern
favored by Paul Revere and John Hancock!
10 min
Greenway - Historic & Current Maps
Stop on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and see how Boston looked when
Paul Revere walked the alleyways of the North End. Then see a modern
map of where the tour is taking place to visually compare to how the
city has changed in the last 250 years.
15 min
Paul Revere House
See the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston,
where Paul Revere lived for 30 years.
10 min
Paul Revere Mall
Learn the real story of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere!
20 min
Old North Church
Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous
“one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal!
Entry to Old North Church is included in the tour price!
15 min
Board the Boat
Head to Battery Wharf and find a seat on your boat for the next hour!
15 min
Bunker Hill Monument & USS Constitution
Float up to the world's oldest still-floating commissioned warship!
Take a unique photo from the water looking up at the naval grandeur of
one of America’s first ships. Behind it, see Bunker Hill Monument, in
honor of the Battle of Bunker Hill (which, you will learn, was not where
the combat took place).
30 min
Harbor Cruise
Cruise around Boston Harbor, getting a unique perspective of the city!
See The Tall Ship, The Nantucket Lightship, and Logan Airport as you
watch planes come in to land overhead!
15 min
Boston Tea Party Museum Ship
Float right up to the location where the Boston Tea Party happened and see the replica ships! Throw a tea chest into the harbor, just like the colonists did!
15 min
Long Wharf / Columbus Waterfront Park
End the tour at Long Wharf, in the heart of Boston's Waterfront next to a beautiful park, with lots of options for lunch and further exploration nearby!
Details
- Start Times:
- Friday-Sunday, 10:00 AM
- This tour is also available as a Private Tour. Contact us!
- This tour is subject to cancellation for safety reasons due to inclement weather. The boat captain will make this call, and we have no control over it.
- Our booking platform imposes a 6% service fee for online bookings. Call us to get this waived!
| Adult (18+) | $75 |
| Youth (13-17) | $70 |
| Child (12-) | $65 |
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