Brass and Bronze: Audio Guide to Boston's Art and Monuments
- 1.5–1.8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this self-guided tour, you'll pay tribute to Boston's key figures and unlock its 400-year history. Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through Boston. Boston’s art is the key to unlocking its rich 400-year history. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the backstories behind the city’s monuments, learn about the artists involved, and discover how Bostonians reacted when the pieces were first unveiled. For history and art enthusiasts, this tour goes beyond the textbooks, exploring the personalities and artwork that bring the city to life. You’ll follow the Freedom Trail through the city’s historical core. Boston’s self-image has lots to teach us. Discover a one-of-a-kind blend of history and art in this four-hundred-year-old “City on the Hill” that will leave you with a unique outlook.
Inclusions
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
Start at James Michael Curley Park and hear about how this infamous mayor ran the city for seven months while serving time in jail. Understand how his statues symbolize the political shifts in Boston.
Next, visit Faneuil Hall, often called the Cradle of Liberty. Learn about its historical significance and why it has been a central meeting place for debates and discussions.
See the statue of Red Auerbach, legendary coach of the Boston Celtics. Hear about his compassionate deeds and contributions to Boston’s sports culture.
Stroll through Quincy Market, Boston’s outstanding food court, and get a taste of the city’s culinary diversity.
Pass by the Dock Square Parking Garage, where you'll see the tea kettle that once held eight boys inside – a quirky piece of Boston’s past.
Admire the statue of Samuel Adams, a key figure in the American Revolution. Learn why the statue reportedly bears little resemblance to the man himself.
Visit the statue of Bill Russell, the celebrated Boston Celtics player, and hear about his impact both on and off the court.
Explore the Old State House, Boston’s prior seat of government, and delve into its role in the city's colonial history.
Relax in Readers' Park and enjoy the serene environment dedicated to book lovers and the city's literary heritage.
Reflect at the Boston Irish Famine Memorial and understand the significance of the Irish community in shaping Boston’s history.
See the Democracy Donkey statue and find out how it was initially used as an insult before becoming the symbol of the Democratic Party.
Pass by Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in America, and learn about its notable alumni and historical importance.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at Union Square, at the intersection of Congress and Clinton Streets. The park is sandwiched behind City Hall, opposite Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
How it compares in Boston
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 476 experiences we list in Boston.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Boston
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is a compact harbour city of colonial history, red-brick streets, universities and seafood on the New England coast.
Boston was founded in 1630 and played a central part in the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail, a red line on the pavement, links sixteen sites across the old centre, from Boston Common to Charlestown. Beacon Hill has gas lamps, cobbled streets and brick row houses, while the North End, the old Italian quarter, has the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.
Top-ranked sights in Boston: Boston North End, Boston Old State House, Massachusetts State House.
Special offers in Boston
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