About this experience
Explore the gas lit winter wonderland streets of Boston and Beacon Hill as we discover the Christmas tales of Boston's past walking on cobbled stoned alleys.
One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones.
See the Kings Chapel, The Boston Christmas Tree, Beacon Hill, the most photographed street in Boston, the best holiday lights, the oldest hotel in the USA and walk through the gas light, cobbled stoned street winter wonderland.
Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour is smart phone guided (GPS navigated) experience narrated by Santa Clause and his rag tag holiday crew.
At a glance
- Duration: 40 min–50 min
- Private experience
What is included
- The Boston Christmas Tour in the app
- After completion of the tour you'll unlock the virtual tour to hear the stories again
- One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones
Itinerary and highlights
Here the story of Christmas history in Boston. We are only outside, across the street. We do not go in.
The story of Charles Dickens and his history at the Omni Parker.
Walk by only. Boston's third oldest burying ground.
See Frog pond (area) and if lucky they opened the ice skating rink, but it might be closed to COVID. This was ranked the best ice skating rink in the USA.
See the home of multiple authors that wrote famously wrote Christmas stories.
Hear its Christmas Traditions.
See the most photographed street in Boston.
See the Commonwealth Avenue lights.
Meeting and pickup information
- Outside the Omni Parker door on School street, just across the street from the King's Chapel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WalknTours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is Christmas Themed. You can take the tour anytime of the year as the history of the buildings is relevant, but Christmas Trees are only here in December.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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