Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Beacon Hill's hidden alleys
- Discover Boston's abolitionist history
- Visit significant Underground Railroad sites
- Enjoy a flexible, self-paced tour
- Access detailed audio narratives
Full description
Included / Excluded
- WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "The Underground Railroad ' Beacon Hill"
- Live tour guide
Itinerary
Pass by: You'll learn how the underground operated and stop by the John J Smith House and you'll learn about his station on the underground railroad and the people he helped.
Pass by: After hearing more about Harriet Tubman's life the tour takes you to 83 Phillips Street, the former home of John Sweat Rock and his many firsts in history.
Pass by: You'll stop by the station master Lewis Hayden's home and hear the stories of how he bravely saved countless runaways at this home here in Beacon Hill.
Pass by: Once home to Leonard Grime, a conductor on the underground railroad.
Pass by: The Old Temperance Boarding House, a stop on the underground railroad.
Pass by: The old Phillips School was once here, this was the first integrated school in Boston and also had the first African American teacher to teach at an integrated school.
Pass by: The tour takes you past the historic Vilna Shul, the oldest immigrant synagogue in Boston, and tells the story of the Jewish Community that helped on the underground railroad.
Pass by: This was once the house of John Coburn and his gaming house. And as you guessed it, John was a station master.
Pass by: The tour stops by the abolitionist Charles Sumner's Birthplace.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is self-guided; no live tour guide will accompany you.
- Audio content is in English; ensure your device supports audio playback.
- The tour is designed for individual use; sharing the app across multiple devices may require additional purchases.
Know before you go
- Ensure your smartphone is fully charged before starting the tour.
- Download the tour app while connected to Wi-Fi to save on data usage.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Great little company!!
Unfortunately, didn’t get a chance to go this time but when we’re back in Boston, we’ll definitely check it out!! I was extremely pleased with how professional and kind my communications were with the company. They reached out every step of the way. We had plans to do the Underground Railroad in addition to the JFK library but the day quickly we got ahead of us and we weren’t able to do the railroad. My only disappointment was that the railroad excursion started a little late in the day. I had plans to do the railroad first since our tickets for the JFK Museum wasn’t until noon. Good luck with your business.
Information was excellent...
Information was excellent and enjoyable. Walking directions were difficult to follow. The transition from Dig Deeper back to the story line was often jumbled and difficult to manage. Enjoyed narration by variety of voices…moving and educational.
The walking tour was...
The walking tour was fantastic. The walking directions were easy to follow, the narration was good and the content was informative. Would strongly recommend!
Interesting and Immersive
This was super interesting and filled with a lot of history. A very immersive experience. The directions on where to stop and where to turn were very detailed and kept me from getting lost.
Self Guiding at its Best!
This self guided tour was so well laid out with the pictures and directions. I was thoroughly impressed. I hope to do many more self guided tours because it brings about a great sense of independence and self pacing.