The Flat of Beacon Hill

Discover one of Boston's least known and most delightful neighborhoods

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
From$10.50

What to Expect

Duration, Distance, Terrain

1.5 hours
1 mile at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour

About

What do Sam Mayday Malone, a private-eye named Spenser, and Igloo the Fox Terrier have in common? They all know the Flat is where it's at!

Discover one of Boston's least known and most delightful neighborhoods with our knowledgeable guides.

Built on made land along the Charles River, the Flat is geologically part of Back Bay and culturally part of Beacon Hill, with the architecture of both.

Explore this intimate patch of real estate with charming residences and notable landmarks, including the Charles Street Meeting House, the Church of the Advent and the Sunflower Castle.

Meeting location:

Meet your guide outside the Charles/MGH MBTA station on the Red Line.

Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”

Nearest MBTA Station: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle

Address

87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA, 02108

Pricing

Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Adult · Ages 13+$18.82
Child · Ages 6-12$10.50
Child under 6Free
Private Tour · Bookable for private tour groups of up to 20 people. • Groups of 21+ please submit a Private Tour Request Form$210
ChaperoneFree

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

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.

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Boston By Foot

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