Boston City Hall

New tour for 2025, exploring the ins and outs of Boston's historic City Hall

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
Group sizeMaximum 16 people per guide

What to Expect

Explore Boston City Hall with Boston By Foot on a free guided tour! Whether you love its striking brutalist design or think it's the ugliest building in the city, there is much to discover about this iconic landmark.

Join us as we explore City Hall’s unique design, its history, and how it serves the people of Boston today. On the tour, we’ll visit the grand ceremonial spaces, the public service areas, and the offices where elected officials and city employees work to make important decisions for our community.

As we walk through the building, you’ll learn about how its design reflects both the politics and the practicalities of running a city. We’ll discuss how City Hall’s architecture impacts the lives of Boston residents, and invite you to think about how the building works both in everyday life and as a symbol of our city’s values.

By the end of the tour, you’ll see City Hall in a whole new light and leave with a deeper understanding of its important role in Boston’s story. We hope you’ll feel inspired and connected to this welcoming place that helps shape the future of our city!

This tour is presented in partnership with the City of Boston.

Please review Boston City Hall's security procedures [here] (https://www.boston.gov/departments/property-management/boston-city-hall-security)

Includes

Guided 60 minute outdoor tour exploring Boston's urban landscape
0.5 mile tour at a moderate pace

Duration

60 minutes

Address

inside the Government Center MBTA Station at the entrance/exit facing City Hall.

Pricing

Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Adult · Ages 13+Free
Child · Ages 6-12Free
Child under 6Free
General Admission · All agesFree
Private Tour · Bookable for private tour groups of up to 20 people. • Groups of 21+ please submit a Private Tour Request FormFree

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.

Operated by

Boston By Foot

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