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Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Walking Tour

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Boston, USA
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45 to 55 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Beacon Hill's Underground Railroad history while walking its cobbled stones streets. On this historic adventure you'll see the old hidden alley's slave catchers once chased slaves, and where they hid for safety. You'll see the spots on the underground railroad that runways hid. You'll hear the stories of the brave souls that risked their lives to keep them save. This is a time in history we should never forget, and it's often overlooked in Boston's history.

This tour is unique because it's a Solo, self guided tour you can take anytime. The app navigates you through Beacon Hill and plays the stories as you walk. It's like a personal tour guide, only it's on your phone, it's technology and way more convenient. Go when you want, at your own pace and stop anytime.

What's Included

  • App Download of tour purchased
  • In Person Guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Charles Street Meeting House
70 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA

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End point

46 Joy Street
Boston, MA 02114, USA

The tour ends at the African American Meeting House, the oldest extant black church building in America.

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John J Smith House (pass by)

You'll learn how the underground operated and stop by the John J Smith House and you'll learn about his station on the underground railroad and the people he helped.
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83 Phillips St (pass by)

After hearing more about Harriet Tubman's life the tour takes you to 83 Phillips Street, the former home of John Sweat Rock and his many firsts in history.
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66 Phillips St (pass by)

You'll stop by the station master Lewis Hayden's home and hear the stories of how he bravely saved countless runaways at this home here in Beacon Hill.
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28 Grove St (pass by)

Once home to Leonard Grime, a conductor on the underground railroad.
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40 Phillips St (pass by)

The Old Temperance Boarding House, a stop on the underground railroad.
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41 Phillips St (pass by)

The old Phillips School was once here, this was the first integrated school in Boston and also had the first African American teacher to teach at an integrated school.
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The Vilna Shul (pass by)

The tour takes you past the historic Vilna Shul, the oldest immigrant synagogue in Boston, and tells the story of the Jewish Community that helped on the underground railroad.
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2 Phillips St (pass by)

This was once the house of John Coburn and his gaming house. And as you guessed it, John was a station master.
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Irving Street (pass by)

The tour stops by the abolitionist Charles Sumner's Birthplace.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston’s Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • App Download of tour purchased
  • In Person Guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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