From Lobster Tail to Freedom Trail
Overview
Get the best of both worlds on this Boston history and seafood tour! Your local guide will meet you in the heart of historic Boston, where you’ll follow the Freedom Trail and enjoy the city’s freshest seafood.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in American history, with a chance to visit the city’s oldest burial ground and the site of the Boston Massacre. Architecture fans will have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring Massachusetts State House and the iconic Faneuil Hall and bustling Quincy Market.
The rest of your tour is all about seafood. Your guide will lead you to a local spot for some delicious, creamy “chowdah, ” followed up by favorite New England fare, the lobster roll.
Discover the origins of Boston’s seafood scene as you enjoy fried clams at a neighborhood joint or let us surprise you with an alternative seasonal option nearby – either way, you support our businesses that source locally- and responsibly-sourced seafood, and noone leaves hungry!
Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in American history, with a chance to visit the city’s oldest burial ground and the site of the Boston Massacre. Architecture fans will have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring Massachusetts State House and the iconic Faneuil Hall and bustling Quincy Market.
The rest of your tour is all about seafood. Your guide will lead you to a local spot for some delicious, creamy “chowdah, ” followed up by favorite New England fare, the lobster roll.
Discover the origins of Boston’s seafood scene as you enjoy fried clams at a neighborhood joint or let us surprise you with an alternative seasonal option nearby – either way, you support our businesses that source locally- and responsibly-sourced seafood, and noone leaves hungry!
Inclusions
- Lunch - A special Boston treat; and a variety of food samples that will equal a full meal (such as lobster roll, New England clam chowder, fried clams, or a worthy substitute, and culinary creativity).
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Statue of Samuel Adams, Congress Street Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA 02109
Your tour starts at this statue commemorating the American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq Quincy Market, Boston, MA 02109-1604
Your tour begins at Faneuil Hall. This destination is a lively market and is located close to the waterfront. It has been a place where many notable Americans advocated for independence from Great Britain.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702
Moving into the heart of Downtown Boston, we stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. The Old State House is one of the most iconic buildings in Boston - a Must See - and is also one of the oldest public buildings in the country. Our guide will educate you on its rich history and why it is so important today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4616
You can’t come to Boston and not mention the Boston Tea Party. This location, in-fact, a church is where it all began - one night in 1773, when it was the largest building in the city!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4304
Next we’ll pass by the site of the first bookstore in Boston, which has housed the publishers of Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and Longfellow - you may have heard of his famous tale: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Stop At: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, MA 02108-3206
This hall was home to the city council in the 19th and 20th century, as well as the site of the first public school in America. You’ll also marvel at its breathtaking French architecture and be able to snap a photo with the famed Bronze Donkey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108-3201
A short trek through Downtown Crossing and past the Old City Hall takes you to one of the most historic places in the country – King’s Chapel, the first Anglican church in New England. Your guide will teach you about its history and its progression through the centuries. If we're lucky, we could hear the organist practicing on the oldest church organ in the US.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, MA 02108
Originally part of Boston Common, this cemetery dates back to 1660. Along the way, you’ll pass by the final resting spot of famous Revolutionary heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Sam Adams.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318
The oldest city park in the United States, Boston Common (not Commons) is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Walking through the park, you’ll see various memorials, fountains, and recreation areas - which have been enjoyed daily since 1634.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts
One of the most popular and well-known neighborhoods in all of Boston, this area is home to the glorious red-brick roads that illustrate the vast history of Boston. Our guide will talk about the development of this area whilst you take in its unique beauty.
Pass By: Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Corner of Beacon Street & Park Street, Boston, MA 02108
A lesser-known memorial, but one of great interest and significance. This memorial commemorates one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War and their colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02133-1099
You’ll love seeing the glittering dome of the inspiring, historic, and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. From the outside, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: The John Hancock Tower.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
This garden is full of life with residents of Boston enjoying it for walks, exercise, fun, or just a peaceful moment. The first half of your tour ends here - now it’s onto your seafood tasting experience!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Independence Wharf, 470 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210-2208
From here, you’ll have perfect views of Fort Point and the Seaport District, where generations of fishermen have docked with their freshest catch. You’ll also be able to take in the spot of one of the most famous moments in pre-Revolution American history – the Boston Tea Party.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront, Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts
Home to the Port of Boston, the waterfront is Boston’s lifeblood, busy with commerce and recreational activities and a beautiful place to relax and see skyline views of the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, MA 02111
We’ll pass through the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a series of connected parks featuring public art, recreational green and event spaces, gardens, and other attractions.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Freedom Trail, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Union Oyster House
You’ll stop in at this local gem and experience the excellent New England standards served here since the early 1800s!
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Statue of Samuel Adams, Congress Street Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA 02109
Your tour starts at this statue commemorating the American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq Quincy Market, Boston, MA 02109-1604
Your tour begins at Faneuil Hall. This destination is a lively market and is located close to the waterfront. It has been a place where many notable Americans advocated for independence from Great Britain.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702
Moving into the heart of Downtown Boston, we stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. The Old State House is one of the most iconic buildings in Boston - a Must See - and is also one of the oldest public buildings in the country. Our guide will educate you on its rich history and why it is so important today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4616
You can’t come to Boston and not mention the Boston Tea Party. This location, in-fact, a church is where it all began - one night in 1773, when it was the largest building in the city!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4304
Next we’ll pass by the site of the first bookstore in Boston, which has housed the publishers of Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and Longfellow - you may have heard of his famous tale: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Stop At: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, MA 02108-3206
This hall was home to the city council in the 19th and 20th century, as well as the site of the first public school in America. You’ll also marvel at its breathtaking French architecture and be able to snap a photo with the famed Bronze Donkey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108-3201
A short trek through Downtown Crossing and past the Old City Hall takes you to one of the most historic places in the country – King’s Chapel, the first Anglican church in New England. Your guide will teach you about its history and its progression through the centuries. If we're lucky, we could hear the organist practicing on the oldest church organ in the US.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, MA 02108
Originally part of Boston Common, this cemetery dates back to 1660. Along the way, you’ll pass by the final resting spot of famous Revolutionary heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Sam Adams.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318
The oldest city park in the United States, Boston Common (not Commons) is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Walking through the park, you’ll see various memorials, fountains, and recreation areas - which have been enjoyed daily since 1634.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts
One of the most popular and well-known neighborhoods in all of Boston, this area is home to the glorious red-brick roads that illustrate the vast history of Boston. Our guide will talk about the development of this area whilst you take in its unique beauty.
Pass By: Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Corner of Beacon Street & Park Street, Boston, MA 02108
A lesser-known memorial, but one of great interest and significance. This memorial commemorates one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War and their colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02133-1099
You’ll love seeing the glittering dome of the inspiring, historic, and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. From the outside, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: The John Hancock Tower.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
This garden is full of life with residents of Boston enjoying it for walks, exercise, fun, or just a peaceful moment. The first half of your tour ends here - now it’s onto your seafood tasting experience!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Independence Wharf, 470 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210-2208
From here, you’ll have perfect views of Fort Point and the Seaport District, where generations of fishermen have docked with their freshest catch. You’ll also be able to take in the spot of one of the most famous moments in pre-Revolution American history – the Boston Tea Party.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront, Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts
Home to the Port of Boston, the waterfront is Boston’s lifeblood, busy with commerce and recreational activities and a beautiful place to relax and see skyline views of the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, MA 02111
We’ll pass through the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a series of connected parks featuring public art, recreational green and event spaces, gardens, and other attractions.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Freedom Trail, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Union Oyster House
You’ll stop in at this local gem and experience the excellent New England standards served here since the early 1800s!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Thomas_J
November 2022
Our guide Tim was very knowledgably and interesting to listen to. He took us to several seafood restaurants and we had great samples of Boston's best seafood. Highly recommend him.
Our guide Tim was very knowledgably and interesting to listen to. He took us to several seafood restaurants and we had great samples of Boston's best seafood. Highly recommend him.Robin Z
September 2022
Janet was bubbly and full of history and local information. Felt very comfortable and welcoming. Stops we made were great. Food was delicious and she went out of her way to accommodate everyone's tastes.
Janet was bubbly and full of history and local information. Felt very comfortable and welcoming. Stops we made were great. Food was delicious and she went out of her way to accommodate everyone's tastes.michdlink
August 2022
The Seafood tour was the perfect combination of great food, history and getting oriented to the city. Larry was a wonderful guide, his knowledge of the history and city was appreciated. I was especially thrilled when our walking tour, included the highlights of the freedom trail. I will always...
The Seafood tour was the perfect combination of great food, history and getting oriented to the city. Larry was a wonderful guide, his knowledge of the history and city was appreciated. I was especially thrilled when our walking tour, included the highlights of the freedom trail. I will always remember the best lobster roll I’ve ever had on this tour.MariLynn_H
April 2023
Great 'foodie' and historical interest tour!! Nabeal was outstanding . He was a wealth of information which made the tour not only delicious but interesting. The kids were enthralled with their sampling of seafood. They may never eat a happy meal again now that they've had a lobster roll, clam ...
Great 'foodie' and historical interest tour!! Nabeal was outstanding . He was a wealth of information which made the tour not only delicious but interesting. The kids were enthralled with their sampling of seafood. They may never eat a happy meal again now that they've had a lobster roll, clam chowder, stuffed clams, and a walk through the history of the area. I didn't push the raw oysters because I understand they were delicious, but some things I just can't get excited about. Though this was the city to try those in. The stops included several "Must See" locations and a good time was had by all.L3133NYkarenc
October 2022
Sully was very personable and informed. Great personality and amazing knowledge of the city. We learned so much. His patriotism for this state and city is very evident and wonderful to see his pride. Thank you for an Awesome experience.
Sully was very personable and informed. Great personality and amazing knowledge of the city. We learned so much. His patriotism for this state and city is very evident and wonderful to see his pride. Thank you for an Awesome experience.Spiceboy666
September 2022
All the stops had great food and the pace of the tour was perfect. This tour gives a great direction of where to eat in downtown Boston. My favourite stop was Quincy market where there’s a ton of food vendors to try.
All the stops had great food and the pace of the tour was perfect. This tour gives a great direction of where to eat in downtown Boston. My favourite stop was Quincy market where there’s a ton of food vendors to try.