Prescott House: Interior Mansion Tour of 1800s Boston


1 hour
Free cancellation
1 - 12
Mobile ticket

Overview

Referred to as a “neighborhood hidden gem” by the Beacon Hill Times, don’t miss this opportunity to tour this beautiful mansion across from the Boston Common. Voted in 2018, one of the top eight examples of Federal architecture by Boston Curbed and one of the Seven Boston house museums to visit by Boston Magazine, the William Hickling Prescott House, at 55 Beacon Street, and the adjoining home at 54 Beacon Street, were built in 1808 for the Boston merchant, James Smith Colburn.

Inclusions

  • Three Levels of Historic Home
  • Small Groups (12 guests max)
  • Special Exhibitions
  • Entry/Admission - William Hickling Prescott House

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: William Hickling Prescott House, 55 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108-3531

Explore inside a Beacon Hill mansion from 1808, learning about three generations of affluent Bostonians in a fast-growing new nation.

Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Elevator available within the house
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • 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.
Road24213214995
October 2023

Fascinating tour by a very knowledgeable young woman. The house is spectacular! A true glimpse into Boston life in days gone by.

Road301048
October 2023

The tour was very informative and we learned a lot about the history of the home, its owners, Boston Common and Beacon Hill. Highly recommend. Our tour guide Clio was excellent and very knowledgeable.

270lillianp
October 2023

Cleo was amazing, so kind and informative! 10/10 everything from the history to the beautiful details

Annabauby
October 2023

The house and it’s history was really beautiful and interesting. Candace gave us an amazing tour and we absolutely loved it

trinhphuongn
September 2023

Candace is a good and knowlegable tour guide. Beautiful house. They just open tour this year. Highly Recommended.

lindacX9741LO
September 2023

Lovely tour with a knowledgeable guide! I love Boston history, and even though I lived here forty years, I wasn’t familiar with the Prescott House, so this tour was a pleasure.

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