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Brass and Bronze: Audio Guide to Boston's Art and Monuments

Brass and Bronze: Audio Guide to Boston's Art and Monuments

Overview

On this self-guided tour, you'll pay tribute to Boston's key figures and unlock its 400-year history. Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through Boston.

Boston’s art is the key to unlocking its rich 400-year history. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the backstories behind the city’s monuments, learn about the artists involved, and discover how Bostonians reacted when the pieces were first unveiled.

For history and art enthusiasts, this tour goes beyond the textbooks, exploring the personalities and artwork that bring the city to life.

You’ll follow the Freedom Trail through the city’s historical core. Boston’s self-image has lots to teach us. Discover a one-of-a-kind blend of history and art in this four-hundred-year-old “City on the Hill” that will leave you with a unique outlook.

City: Boston

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $9.99

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $9.99

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What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it

The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

What To Expect

Quincy Market

Stroll through Quincy Market, Boston’s outstanding food court, and get a taste of the city’s culinary diversity.

Statue of Samuel Adams

Admire the statue of Samuel Adams, a key figure in the American Revolution. Learn why the statue reportedly bears little resemblance to the man himself.

Old State House

Explore the Old State House, Boston’s prior seat of government, and delve into its role in the city's colonial history.

Boston Irish Famine Memorial

Reflect at the Boston Irish Famine Memorial and understand the significance of the Irish community in shaping Boston’s history.

Boston Latin School

Pass by Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in America, and learn about its notable alumni and historical importance.

Boston Athenaeum

Discover the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States, and its vast collection of rare books and artworks.

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

See the powerful Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, commemorating the first African American regiment in the Civil War.

The Embrace

Experience The Embrace, a recent addition to Boston’s public art, symbolizing unity and the city’s ongoing commitment to social justice.