Boston Urban Reinvention Guided Walking Tour
Read Boston's changing cityscape through clues above and below its streets
Duration
90 minutes
Includes
Guided tour, 1.3-mile walk
Highlights
Explore the forces that reshaped Boston's built environment, from moving hills and filling coves to managing water and transportation. Discover how the city's history of reinvention continues to inform its future.
- Trace Boston's earliest streets and the ambitions that reshaped them
- Spot clues once overhead and still beneath your feet
- Examine how development and growth challenged the city over time
- Consider how Boston's past reinventions relate to challenges ahead
What's Included
- Guided outdoor walking tour
- Moderate-paced 1.3-mile route with site stops
Important details
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early; late admission is not guaranteed
- Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a water bottle
Cancellation Policy
Tours run rain or shine. If the operator cancels due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, you'll be offered a refund or exchange.
FAQs
Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle. The tour takes place outdoors in all weather, including rain.
Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Bring a printed ticket or have it ready to show on your mobile device.
Meeting details
One Boston Place, corner of Washington and Court Streets