The 13 Best Beacon Hill Tours in Boston

1.Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

A 2-hour Boston walking tour covering the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Public Garden, ending at Copley Square.

“Following the freedom trail and learning the history of Boston was very informative Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.”

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2.2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

2-hour Beacon Hill true crime night tour with a crime expert, small groups (max 15), and landmarks from the State House to MGH.

“Tony our guide was excellent. He was not only very knowledgeable but was able to engage extremely well with the group. Although the group size was larger than we expected, Tony's delivery meant that in this instance it was not a problem. He provided the right amount of historical detail/storytelling to ensure that the group's interest level was sustained.”

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3.Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Small-group Beacon Hill photo walk with Saba Alhadi: Acorn Street, Louisburg Square, Beacon Common and photo framing tips in 90 minutes.

“Saba is a very knowledgeable, personable and experienced guide, who made the tour very enjoyable and worthwhile.”

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4.Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Beacon Hill on a guided Underground Railroad tour, visiting Black Heritage Trail stops and ending at the Shaw 54th memorial.

“As a 70 year black male with degrees from two well known HBCUs, I can say that without a doubt, this tour guide (Will) provided one of the most intersting and informative experiences I have ever had on a "tour". I would especially encourage those of us who thought we might "know a thing or two" to spend a couple of hours with Will. I believe that like me, you will be glad you did.”

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5.Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

2-hour small-group PhotoWalks tour from Beacon Hill to Back Bay with Saba, smartphone photo tips, Acorn Street, Public Garden, and more.

“It was so informative & a great way to learn of of the history of the area. Saba was an absolutely great guide & her advice on how to take pictures was perfect, I was able to get some really beautiful shots.”

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6.Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Small-group Beacon Hill walk tracing the Underground Railroad, African Meeting House, and Civil War tensions. 150 minutes, $35.

“Dana was so educated and passionate about sharing the “not so known” parts of history! Great way to see the historic parts of the city”

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7.Self-Guided Boston’s Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 45 to 55 minutes (approx.) · from $9.75Best value

Self-guided Beacon Hill Underground Railroad audio walk in Boston, 45 to 55 minutes, GPS narration, key stops, $9.75 per person.

“Lost our way and couldn't get back on the correct route. Tried several times to rewind the tour narration.”

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8.Haunted Boston Common & Beacon Hill Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

A 2-hour evening walk through Boston Common, Beacon Hill landmarks, and legendary haunts, led by a local storyteller for $39.

“We recently took the Dark Ghost Tour in Boston with Stephen as our guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. Stephen’s deep knowledge of Boston's haunted history, combined with his captivating storytelling, made the tour both chilling and fascinating. He had a way of drawing us into the eerie past, sharing stories that painted vivid, sometimes horrifying, pictures of the city’s dark history. Stephen was not only informative but also polite and accommodating, ensuring we felt comfortable throughout the tour. If you're in Boston and enjoy ghost tours with a historical twist, I highly recommend this one!”

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9.Beacon Hill True Crime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Beacon Hill true crime walk from the Massachusetts State House. Hear Boston Strangler and Parman-Webster trial stories for $35.

“Had a great time! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell he loved talking about true crime!”

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10.Haunted Boston Common & Beacon Hill Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Haunted Boston Common and Beacon Hill ghost tour with a local historian, small group feel, and an unforgettable stop at the Omni Parker House.

“This was a great tour! I got a better understanding of Boston history in an enjoyable way. Stephen really made the tour come alive.”

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11.Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $350

A private 3-hour Boston walk covering Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, the North End, and the Harborwalk from $350 per group.

“Captivating tour of Boston following the Freedom Trail. Maria immersed us in the historical context of the creation of the United States with the influential personalities, monuments, and places where it all began: The Spirit of America”

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12.Old Boston: Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour in French

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

A French-language small-group walk through Beacon Hill and Back Bay, with standout architecture stories and time in Boston Public Library.

“Visite parfaite, en petit groupe, et en français, avec Maria, adorable !!. On finit cette visite en ayant appris beaucoup de choses sur l'histoire de Boston, depuis le May Flower avec l'arrivée des puritains, jusqu'à nos jours. Avec toutes les étapes importantes de l'indépendance, et de la guerre de sécession, et le rôle joué par Boston dans l'histoire américaine. Tout cela en suivant l'évolution de l'implantation de cette ville. Je conseille fortement à tous les “parlant français” qui veulent avoir une bonne vision de Boston, en quelques heures”

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13.Boston’s Beacon Hill: Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

A 90-minute private walk through Boston’s Beacon Hill, led by a live guide focused on Bulfinch, row houses, and local stories.

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