Boston Untold History Walking Tour

The Untold History of Boston Walking Tour steps off the beaten path and explores the captivating stories that lie just beyond the Freedom Trail. This small group tour by a lifelong local will take you through the city's lesser-known but equally fascinating sites, where remarkable events have shaped Boston's vibrant history. Get ready to immerse yourself in tales of disaster, transformation, resilience, and deception as we visit these intriguing locations.

Meeting Point

75 Boylston St

75 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

We will meet just outside of the Boylston T station. From the intersection, look down the walkway into the Boston Common and look for the tall guide with bright red hair.

What's included:

• Small Group size
• Guided by a life-long local

Not included:

• Food and Drink (but I can offer great recommendations for after your tour)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Central Burying Ground

Boylston Street, Between Tremont and Church Streets on Boston Common, Boston, 02116, Massachusetts

A historic graveyard containing graves from the earliest parts of Boston's history

10 minutes

Boston Common

139 Tremont St, , Boston, 02111-1318, Massachusetts

Buried under Boston Common is America's 1st subway. Hear the true story of how it was built and how the subway has shaped Boston's culture.

10 minutes

The Embrace

139 Tremont St, Boston Common, Boston, 02108, Massachusetts

MLK spent many years in Boston and actually earned his PHD here! Come see the statue Boston put up on the Boston Common to honor Dr. King's legacy

Pass by without stopping

Massachusetts State House

24 Beacon St, Boston, 02133-1099, Massachusetts

At the State House you will hear the story of State Senate President Billy Bulger and his complicated relationship with the brother and infamous Irish mobster Whitey Bulger.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old City Hall

45 School St, , Boston, 02108-3206, Massachusetts

Just next door to Old City Hall was the office of a con-man named Charles Ponzi, who launched a "Ponzi scheme" so legendary they named the entire concept after him!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boston City Hall

1 City Hall Sq, Boston, 02201-1020, Massachusetts

Your guide will explain why City Hall is simultaneously hated by citizens of Boston and beloved by architects.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, 02109-1604, Massachusetts

Your guide will explain the history of Faneuil Hall and explain how it has changed over the years

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Quincy Market

206 S Market St, Boston, 02109-6201, Massachusetts

Historic marketplace built in 1826 that now serves as a food hall and commercial center

Pass by without stopping

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

Atlantic Ave, , Boston, 02111, Massachusetts

Learn about how the old elevated highway ripped apart the City and how Boston stitched it back together with the Big Dig

10 minutes

Boston Harborwalk

Boston Wharf Rd., Boston, 02210, Massachusetts

Hear the story about how Boston expanded it land area and why 1/6th of Boston's land is artificial

20 minutes

North End

Boston, Massachusetts

The North End is a historic Italian neighborhood with some of the best food in Boston

Pass by without stopping

Paul Revere Statue

Paul Revere Mall, Boston, 02113, Massachusetts

You will hear the TRUE story of Paul Revere's ride and why his name has become so famous

20 minutes

Great Molasses Flood Plaque

529 Commercial St, Boston, 02109-1000, Massachusetts

Hear the full story of how the molasses flood happened and the fallout it caused for Boston

20 minutes