
Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Explore hidden history on Beacon Hill's Black Heritage Trail, learning stories from America's "Second Revolution" prior to the U.S. Civil War.
About this experience
Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House. Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.
Meeting point
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Experience details
What’s included
- Boston Black Heritage Trail
- Small groups (16 guests)
- Beacon Hill neighborhood
What’s not included
- Gratuity for guide (optional)
- Admission inside museums
- Guides in period costume
Useful to know
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water and snacks, if desired
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