Boston's Underground Railroad, Beacon Hill Self Guided Walking Tour

Lisa " Excellent tour! Really felt like I was walking in the footsteps of the members of the underground railroad."

$9.99

50 minutes

Estimated Time

1 mile

Distance

Works Offline

Tours & Maps Included

Tour Highlights

This emotional and story-driven Underground Railroad Boston tour brings history to life through the real locations and voices that shaped it.

Charles Street Meeting House
Stand where abolitionists once gave powerful speeches against slavery, launching movements that would change the nation.
Harriet Tubman’s Story (Narrated Experience)
Walk alongside the voice of Harriet Tubman, who shares her escape, her missions, and her role as a conductor guiding others to freedom
Lewis Hayden House (66 Phillips Street)
One of the most famous Underground Railroad stations, where fugitives hid as slave catchers searched the streets.
Hidden Alley Safe Houses (Lindall Court)
Peer into narrow Beacon Hill alleys where freedom seekers once hid in silence, waiting for the next move north.
African Meeting House & Black Community History
Discover the heart of Boston’s Black abolitionist community and its role in organizing resistance.
John J. Smith & Abolitionist Network
Learn how everyday citizens became heroes by opening their homes and risking imprisonment.
Fugitive Slave Act Stories
Understand why even “free” Boston became dangerous—and why the Underground Railroad was essential here.
Phillips School & Early Integration
Explore one of the earliest integrated schools in the country and the legacy of education in the fight for equality.

This Beacon Hill Boston walking tour connects real places with deeply human stories.

Is This Tour Right for You?

Perfect if you:

Love history and fascinating stories

What To explore at your own pace

prefer a private experience

What to avoid expensive group tours

Maybe not if you:

Don't have a phone

Like to follow the tour guide

Don't like stories

Don't like to go at your own pace

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Walking Tour?
This is a GPS-guided Underground Railroad Boston tour narrated in the voice of Harriet Tubman, bringing history to life as you walk through Beacon Hill.

How does the tour work?
Using the WalknTours app, stories automatically play as you reach each stop on your walking tour of Boston.

How long does the tour take?
Most visitors complete the Beacon Hill Boston walking tour in about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on pace.

Where does the tour start?
At the Charles Street Meeting House, one of Boston’s oldest and most historically significant abolitionist sites

Do I need internet access?
No. Once downloaded, the tour works offline.

What makes this tour unique?
Unlike other Beacon Hill Boston walking tours, this experience is fully story-driven and narrated from Harriet Tubman’s perspective, creating a powerful, immersive journey.

Is this tour appropriate for all ages?
Yes, though it includes real and sometimes difficult history.