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Boston Architectural Highlights Tour

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: Spanish
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Registered on 19 July 2022
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Every street corner in a city like Boston has a story waiting to be discovered. With the right guide, these stories come to life—and thankfully, our team includes experienced and passionate guides who will undoubtedly provide an unforgettable experience. Whether you're touring with Naim, Makayla, Nadia, Paula, Irina, or Arianna, you’ll enjoy a deep dive into Boston’s rich history and vibrant culture. Our guides are seasoned professionals, knowledgeable about the city and skilled at sharing captivating anecdotes alongside historical context. We’re proud to offer Spanish, Italian, English, and Turkish tours, making our experiences accessible for families, groups, couples, and individuals alike. Naim shares: “As a Boston tour guide, I offer the perspective of a world traveler. For years, I have frequently visited Europe, Asia, and Latin America for business while organizing tours across the USA, Europe, and Asia for my clients. I’m excited to share my passion, expertise, and love for Boston with you. I look forward to guiding you through this incredible city's must-see landmarks and hidden gems.” Makayla says: “Growing up just outside Boston as a fourth-generation Bostonian, I take great pride in showing guests around my city. I love seeing Boston through the eyes of people from all over the world. In many ways, giving tours is my way of giving back to the city that has provided me with many amazing opportunities and memories throughout my life. I also enjoy tying in personal anecdotes from my childhood. For example, one of my favorite stories is about the song my grandmother used to sing to me called ‘Charlie on the MTA,’ which tells the tale of a man who ‘never returned’ and is the origin of Boston’s iconic CharlieCard.” Book your Boston Highlights Tour today and discover the city like never before! Do you have any questions? Please feel free to send us a message.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

¿Sabíais que la capital de Massachusetts cuenta con un increíble patrimonio arquitectónico? A la hora indicada nos encontraremos frente a Arlington Street Church 

Una vez allí, repasaremos la historia de una de las ciudades más antiguas de Estados Unidos. ¡Veremos obras que van desde el siglo XIX hasta las construcciones más vanguardistas y modernas! 

Caminaremos a lo largo del casco histórico de Boston hasta alcanzar la Commonwealth Avenue Mall, un bulevar inspirado en las grandes avenidas parisinas. Desde aquí, nos dirigiremos a la plaza Copley, en la que nos esperan edificios como la iglesia de la Trinidad, la Biblioteca Pública y la iglesia Old South. Nos asomaremos a estos tres iconos de la ciudad y os desvelaremos los secretos que esconden sus muros. ¡Seguro que os enamoráis de su belleza!

Después, pasearemos por el South End, el barrio victoriano más grande y antiguo del país. Incluido en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos, esta zona destaca por sus parques, sus elegantes edificios de ladrillo rojo y su vibrante ambiente cultural. 

Por último, nos acercaremos a la plaza de la Ciencia Cristiana, un lugar que sorprende a todo aquel que la visita por el contraste de sus edificios. Os mostraremos los detalles de este complejo de estilo brutalista diseñado en la década de 1960, así como los de la iglesia Matriz, que combina elementos románicos y bizantinos a la perfección.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
351 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
The guide will carry a binder!
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Outside visit
Arlington Street Church
Built in 1861 by Arthur Gilman, modeled after London’s St. Martin-in-the-Fields. It features the tallest steeple in Boston at 190 feet, and it is a beacon in the Back Bay skyline. Home to Tiffany stained-glass windows, one of the most extensive collections in the world.
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Outside visit
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Inspired by the grand boulevards of Paris, lined with Victorian brownstones and Beaux-Arts mansions. Examination of uniform facades, intricate iron railings, and granite stoops defining Boston’s residential elegance.
3
Outside visit
Copley Square
A Hub of Architectural Diversity Copley Square showcases architectural innovation, where various eras and styles converge: Trinity Church (Richardsonian Romanesque, 1877) Designed by H.H. Richardson, a masterpiece of Romanesque Revival. Features heavy stonework, rounded arches, and a dramatic central tower. Interior murals by John La Farge, revolutionizing American church decoration. Boston Public Library (Renaissance Revival, 1895) Designed by Charles Follen McKim, the first extensive free municipal
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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