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The Embrace
Our tour commences at The Embrace, a contemporary statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
You'll find it adjacent to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
· 10 min
- 2
Massachusetts State House
We'll pass by the Massachusetts State House, recognizable by its golden dome.
This significant building, with its cornerstone laid by Samuel Adams in 1795, holds a long history within our city.
· Non-stop passage
- 3
Park Street Church
Observe the Park Street Church, a red brick structure erected in 1809.
This church was a hub for abolitionists, and our guides will share accounts of the powerful anti-slavery speeches delivered here, among the first in America.
· Non-stop passage
- 4
Granary Burying Ground
Visit the Granary Burying Ground, established in 1660.
This historic cemetery is the final resting place for notable American Patriots, including John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams, whose stories our guides will recount.
· Non-stop passage
- 5
King's Chapel
We will pass by King's Chapel, Boston's first Anglican Church, built in 1754.
Our guides will share fascinating stories about its construction, the adjacent burying ground, and the crypts below.
· Non-stop passage
- 6
Old South Meeting House
See the Old South Meeting House, a Puritan meeting house built in 1729.
This is the very location where the renowned Boston Tea Party originated. Learn how this pivotal act of civil disobedience began!
· Non-stop passage
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Old Corner Bookstore
Admire the Old Corner Bookstore, a brick building from 1718.
Originally a colonial apothecary, it later became the publishing house for Ticknor & Fields in the 19th century, where literary giants had their works published.
· Non-stop passage
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Old State House
View the Old State House, constructed in 1713 and once the center of British rule in Massachusetts.
Adorned with British symbols, the Lion and Unicorn, this building was the site of impassioned speeches and significant confrontations.
· Non-stop passage
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Boston Massacre Site
Observe the Boston Massacre Site, marked by a circle of stones.
Our guides will provide a detailed account of the fateful night in 1770 when redcoat musket fire resulted in the deaths of five colonists.
· Non-stop passage
- 10
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Pass by Faneuil Hall Marketplace, originally built in 1743 as a public market.
The meeting hall on the second floor, known as 'The Cradle of Liberty,' was the stage for many influential speeches.
· Non-stop passage
- 11
The Paul Revere House
See The Paul Revere House, Boston's oldest building, dating back to 1680.
This was the home of Paul Revere and his family, from which he embarked on significant historical events.
· Non-stop passage
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Old North Church & Historic Site
Visit the Old North Church, built in 1723, famous for the signal lanterns: "One if by land, and two if by sea."
Learn about the importance of this signal on the eve of the Revolution, arranged by Paul Revere.
· Non-stop passage
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Explore Copp's Hill Burying Ground, established in 1660.
This site served as a British cannon emplacement during the Battle of Bunker Hill, and notable Bostonians are interred here.
· Non-stop passage
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Bunker Hill Monument
From Copp's Hill Terrace, view the impressive 221-foot Bunker Hill Monument.
The monument commemorates the spot where colonial militia bravely defended earthworks against redcoat assaults.
· Non-stop passage
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USS Constitution
At the tour's end point at Copp's Hill Terrace, you can see the masts and rigging of the USS Constitution.
Nicknamed 'Old Ironsides,' this historic warship was victorious in battles during the War of 1812 and remains the world's oldest warship afloat.
· Non-stop passage