Indigenous History Guided Tour at Boston Common
Trace 12,000 years of Shawmut Peninsula history on a guided Boston Common walk
Duration
90 minutes
Includes
Guided tour, historic sites
Highlights
Explore the Shawmut Peninsula's 12,000-year human story on a guided walk around Boston Common. Discover Native lifeways, geological features, and archaeological sites that predate colonial settlement.
- Follow the paths of the Native people who first walked this land
- Learn how Native communities hunted, fished, and worked with clay and textiles
- Examine geological features and archaeological sites around Boston Common
- Hear how the Massachusett encountered European explorers and settlers
Important details
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early; late admittance is not guaranteed
- Expect to walk and stand outdoors in all weather; tours run rain or shine
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a water bottle
- Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour start and no-shows are not credited. If the operator cancels due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a refund or exchange.
FAQs
Expect a 1-mile walk at a moderate pace, with stops at various sites. You will walk and stand outdoors during the tour.
Bring a printed ticket or show it on your mobile device.
With at least 24 hours' notice, public tours can be rebooked on another available tour. Rebooking is not available within 24 hours of the start time.
Meeting details
Outside Park Street MBTA Station at the corner of Tremont and Park Streets