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Boston Back Bay self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

Boston, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

This self-guided tour of Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood turns exploring into a scavenger hunt with more than 20 challenges, games, and puzzles to solve. Instead of the fixed schedule of a traditional tour, you’ll have the flexibility to walk at your own pace. Along the way, experience some of Boston’s top landmarks and unearth their offbeat backstories.
  • Private format is great for a fully personalized experience
  • Beging and end whenever you want, no schedule required
  • Learn Boston history while playing games and solving puzzles
  • The starting point is easy to reach with public transit

What's Included

  • 20+ challenges on this scavenger hunt
  • Available in English and French
  • Scavenger hunt on your smartphone
  • Internet access - it is required for the activity. Wifi is not available in most areas.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • John Paul II Placard
    16 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

    Once you're standing outside the Boston Common garage at 0 Charles St (between the Boston Common and Boston Public Garden), and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

  • 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

What To Expect

1

Boston Public Garden

2

Garden of Remembrance 9/11 Memorial

3

Newbury Street

4

Church Of The Covenant

5

Trinity Church In The City Of Boston

6

Copley Square

7

John Hancock Tower

8

Huntington Avenue

9

Boston Public Library

10

Old South Church in Boston

11

Vendome Hotel Fire Memorial

12

First Church Boston

13

French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge

14

The Gibson House Museum

15

Arthur Fiedler Footbridge

16

Charles River Esplanades

17

Hatch Memorial Shell

18

Charles River

19

Ether Monument

20

Make Way for Ducklings Statues

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $45.05

per group (up to 6)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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