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The Massachusetts State House (1798), also known as the "Hub of the Solar System", is located at the top of Beacon Hill. Listen as a local expert historian takes you back to Boston during the Civil War. Visit Acorn Street, the most famous 18th-century cobblestone lane in Boston. Learn the names of important political activists, both black and white, that are often overlooked in history textbooks. The Black Heritage Trail starts at Boston Common (1634), in the center of our contemporary city. Our team of professional guides make history come alive as a chronological story, with visuals. African Meeting House (1806), the hub of Boston's abolitionist movement and the oldest black church building in America. Listen to important but often ignored stories from a local Boston historian. Walk through the center of Beacon Hill, filled with 19th-century houses of the elite "Boston Brahmins" Visit stops on the Underground Railroad, hidden in Boston's most upscale neighborhood. Learn about the contentious debates over racial integration that took place at Charles Street Meeting House (1807) Explore the North Slope of Beacon Hill and listen to incredible stories about abolitionist efforts before the U.S. Civil War. Our small groups never exceed 16 guests to ensure a intimate tour. Visit the charming local shops on Charles Street in the heart of downtown. Step back in time to discover the narrow cobblestone streets of the historic Beacon Hill. Your tour ends near the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Memorial at the end of Beacon Street.

Beacon Hill: Small Group Tour of Civil War Boston

Discover Civil War Boston via Beacon Hill's Black Heritage Trail

  1. Start time: 10:30

  2. Duration: 2h 30mins

  3. Live guide: English

  4. Max group size: 16

Registered address: 7 Marshall Street, 02108, Boston, US
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Included

  • Black Heritage Trail (All 10 landmarks)
  • Small groups (16 guests max).
  • Beacon Hill Neighborhood

Not included

  • Guides in period costume.
  • Admission inside museums.
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

1 P Charles Street, 02108, Boston

Your guide will arrive 15 minutes early at our starting location in Boston Common. Please meet at the intersection of Beacon and Charles Streets in Boston Common.

Please meet your guide at 1 Charles Street (02108), on the east side of the street, which is located within Boston Common and across from Starbucks Coffee.

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.

The intimate small-group setting allows an immersive dive into 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.

Guided by the enthralling narrative spun by Hub Town Tours, participants gain a fresh perspective on Boston's pivotal role in America's "Second Revolution." As the group navigates past Civil War landmarks, the guide paints a vivid picture of local Bostonians finding their courage, raising their voices, and demanding an end to injustice sweeping across their nascent nation. So, don't hesitate! Book now and take a walk through history.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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