Boston landmarks with Russian-speaking tour guide

Boston Sightseeing Tour

This 5-6 hours car tour includes several stops for short walks. The program covers the most important historical sites and architectural monuments. We will visit:

• The oldest park in the USA, Boston Common, founded in 1634;
• Boston's oldest neighborhood, inhabited since its colonization in the 1630s - the North End;
• Boston's oldest surviving building (from 1680), the Paul Revere House;
• Boston Harbor, where you will have a magnificent view of the ocean and the majestic port facilities;
• The world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, the USS Constitution, which is still an active ship in the US Navy;
• One of the most elite and expensive neighborhoods in the United States - Beacon Hill;
• The first public library in America.

You will surely see that Boston is the leader in everything on our continent!

Freedom Trail

The walking tour of "Colonial Boston" is an exciting 4-kilometer historical route known as the "Freedom Trail" since 1951. We will pass through 16 key historical landmarks of the city, including:

• Boston Common – the oldest city park in the USA, founded in 1634;
• Massachusetts State House, built in 1798, where the state legislature is located;
• Park Street Church, founded in 1809, which played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and other social reforms;
• Granary Burying Ground – the resting place of many notable figures, including Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine, signers of the Declaration of Independence;
• Old South Meeting House – where colonists gathered to discuss and plan the Boston Tea Party in 1773;
• Old State House – Boston's oldest public building, constructed in 1713, where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776;
• Boston Massacre Site – where British soldiers fired on a crowd of protesters in 1770, a pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution;
• Faneuil Hall – known as the "Cradle of Liberty," where meetings and debates inspired colonists to fight for independence;
• Paul Revere House, the home of the famous midnight rider who warned the colonists of the approaching British. The house, built in 1680, is the oldest building in downtown Boston.

The "Freedom Trail" is filled with captivating stories about events and personalities that played a crucial role in the struggle for American independence. I will share fascinating stories about the lives of the colonists and their fight for freedom. The walk through "Colonial Boston" will not only immerse you in the past but also reveal new facets of the city. You will feel the spirit of the revolutionary era as you stroll through the historic streets!

Universities of Boston

Harvard University was founded in 1636 in Boston and is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

You will walk through the picturesque campus, learn about its rich history and famous alumni. We will visit iconic buildings such as Harvard Yard and Memorial Church, as well as take a look inside Widener Library, named after a Harvard graduate who perished in the Titanic disaster. You will experience the atmosphere of academic life and discover interesting facts about student traditions.

Next, we will head to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where we will admire architectural masterpieces and learn about the latest scientific achievements. The tour includes fascinating stories about distinguished alumni and key events that have influenced global progress. You will gain unforgettable impressions as you immerse yourself in the intellectual and cultural heritage of these great institutions.