The Hub of Literary America

Walk in the footsteps of literary greats!

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
From$19
Group sizeMaximum 20 people per guide

What to Expect

Journey to Victorian Boston and see where writers and poets including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott and Henry David Thoreau gathered to share new ideas and influence society!

Learn how local publishers lured Charles Dickens and other famous writers to Boston.

Discover why Edgar Allan Poe rejected Boston as his home.

On this fascinating guided tour, walk in the footsteps of literary greats as you stop outside the Old Corner Bookstore, Louisa May Alcott’s home, the famous Athenaeum private library, and more.

Includes

Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring Boston's urban landscape
1 mile tour at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour

Duration

90 minutes

Address

plaza at School and Washington Streets, between Walgreens and the Irish Famine Memorial.

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

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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