Literary Walking Tour of Boston
Trace the ideas and rivalries that shaped Victorian Boston's literary scene
Duration
90 minutes
Ideal For
Up to 20 people
Includes
Guide, 1-mile walking tour
Highlights
Step into Victorian Boston on a guided outdoor walk through the gathering places where writers and poets exchanged ideas that influenced society.
- Explore the Old Corner Bookstore
- See Louisa May Alcott's home
- Stop outside the Athenaeum private library
- Discover why Edgar Allan Poe rejected Boston as his home
- Learn how local publishers lured Charles Dickens to Boston
What's Included
- Guided outdoor walking tour
Important details
- Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
- Tours run rain or shine
- Arrive 10 minutes before the start time; late admittance is not guaranteed
- Expect likely uneven surfaces and significant inclines
Cancellation Policy
Rebook on another available tour or cancel for a full gift-card credit with at least 24 hours' notice. No credit for cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows. Tours run rain or shine. If canceled because of extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, you'll be offered a refund or exchange.
Product ID: X4N82J
FAQs
This walking tour has a maximum of 20 people per guide.
Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle.
Bring a printed ticket or show it on your mobile device.
Meeting details
Plaza at School and Washington Streets, between Walgreens and the Irish Famine Memorial
