Beacon Hill Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour
About this experience
Step back in time with a stroll down Boston's historic Beacon Hill, the setting of the city's spirited fight against legalized slavery. Embark on the Black Heritage Trail, a walking path that weaves a tale of bravery and resistance. Led by an expert local guide, this 2.5-hour tour takes you from Boston Common to hidden Underground Railroad sites, grand homes of the "Boston Brahmins," and essential abolitionist landmarks like the African Meeting House.
Learn about the tumultuous years from 1833 to 1863, a period teetering on the edge of the Civil War. Experience the echoes of 19th-century Bostonians, each wrestling with the morally fraught practice of racial enslavement in the U.S.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 2 hr 30 min
- Guide language
- English
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- 139 Tremont St
What’s included
- Black Heritage Trail (All 10 landmarks)
- Small groups (16 guests max).
- Beacon Hill Neighborhood
What’s not included
- Guides in period costume.
- Admission inside museums.
- Gratuities (optional)
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