Meet Up Point & Frequently Asked Questions
All tours meet and begin in
City Hall Plaza
Meet Up 10 minutes prior to
PROMPT departure
Meet in City Hall Plaza between the Staples Connect and the City Hall: there's a statue of a basketball player (Bill Russell) your guide will be standing in front of
1 Washington Mall Boston, MA 02108
If Standing In Front Of Faneuil Hall
If Exiting Government Center T-Stop
- From Faneuil Hall look in the same direction as the Sam Adam’s statue, cross Congress St. & we’re at the top of the stairs to left.
- From Govt. Center (Green Line) Subway exit face City Hall (concrete building) and walk to the right. To the right of picnic tables.
- From State Street (Blue & Orange Lines) Subway exit at the bottom of Old State House the entrance to City Hall Plaza is visible just across Court Street. A Staples is visible and the Wax Museum is directly next door to the Staples.
PARKING & TRAFFIC
Parking can be expensive as well, averaging $40 – $45 per day.
PI ALLEY PARKING GARAGE is closest to the start and most convenient.
GOVERNMENT CENTER GARAGE is also close and has $17.00 weekend rates.
For the best deals and all locations BEST PARKING is a “smart” website that provides geolocation and real time pricing.
FAQ
How far / long is the tour?
Is this tour appropriate for children?
The tour is targeted for adults and too sophisticated for young children. There’s no costume or dress up! I don’t simplify or soften the material but every child is different and every parent knows theirs best. Enthusiasm of any age is welcome! As a soft rule of thumb if the child doesn’t have any exposure to American history it will be over their head or too long. I DO think the Boston Tea Party ships provide a terrific, family oriented, and compact experience.
Is this tour appropriate for non-Americans?
What do we do in case of bad weather?
Where do we end?
The tour ends at Christopher Columbus Park – in between Quincy Market (souvenirs), the North End (restaurants), and the Aquarium (subway & ferry)
