2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
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.
A historic graveyard containing graves from the earliest parts of Boston’s history
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
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
• Admission Ticket Free
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
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
Your guide will explain why City Hall is simultaneously hated by citizens of Boston and beloved by architects.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Your guide will explain the history of Faneuil Hall and explain how it has changed over the years
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Historic marketplace built in 1826 that now serves as a food hall and commercial center
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Learn about how the old elevated highway ripped apart the City and how Boston stitched it back together with the Big Dig
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hear the story about how Boston expanded it land area and why 1/6th of Boston’s land is artificial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The North End is a historic Italian neighborhood with some of the best food in Boston
• Admission Ticket Free
You will hear the TRUE story of Paul Revere’s ride and why his name has become so famous
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hear the full story of how the molasses flood happened and the fallout it caused for Boston
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free