Boston Strong Tour
ID: GYG835011-1323811
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Country: United States
Country: United States
Duration: 01:30 hours
Description
Visit Boston’s top sporting sites + explore the city’s rich sports history on foot! Take a journey to iconic sports venues that shaped the city's athletic legacy year round!
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk in the footsteps of sports legends -
from the best of the best to everyday athletes who have taken to these streets!
Come discover how Boston sports make Boston Strong! Back Bay is home to iconic sporting events like the Boston Marathon and, well, the entire Red Sox season. Learn how the hallowed grounds of the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park developed, the strong connection between the two, and the rich history of those who have graced these playing fields since the late 1800s. Discover how the strength of the Boston community carried Sox fans through an 86 year winning draught and held the city together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Dig into the inspiration and complexities between the city's diverse populations and these sports that fill their hearts. Journey to Fenway Park via historic Copley Square and the Boston Marathon Finish Line - following the last 1.5 miles of the marathon route and circling the ballpark - all while uncovering famous and hidden sports spots and iconic historic stories along the way.
Duration: 1hr 30 min
Distance: 2 miles
Possible Start Times: 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm
Rate: $30 per guest / $0 infants (age 1-5)
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Starts in Copley Square at John Singleton Copley Statue
Ends at Fenway Park Box Office at 4 Jersey Street, Boston
Recommendations: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, bring snacks and water to suit your needs
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and strollers
Not Included: Snacks, Water, Tours Inside the Stadium
Stops Include:
Copley Square
Boston Marathon Monument
Boston Public Library
Boston Marathon Finish Line
Boston Marathon Bombing Monuments
‘Boston Strong’ Overpass Sign
CITGO Sign
Big Papi Bridge
Lansdowne Street
Green Monster
Fenway Park Monuments
Jersey Street
Fenway Park Exterior
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk in the footsteps of sports legends -
from the best of the best to everyday athletes who have taken to these streets!
Come discover how Boston sports make Boston Strong! Back Bay is home to iconic sporting events like the Boston Marathon and, well, the entire Red Sox season. Learn how the hallowed grounds of the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park developed, the strong connection between the two, and the rich history of those who have graced these playing fields since the late 1800s. Discover how the strength of the Boston community carried Sox fans through an 86 year winning draught and held the city together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Dig into the inspiration and complexities between the city's diverse populations and these sports that fill their hearts. Journey to Fenway Park via historic Copley Square and the Boston Marathon Finish Line - following the last 1.5 miles of the marathon route and circling the ballpark - all while uncovering famous and hidden sports spots and iconic historic stories along the way.
Duration: 1hr 30 min
Distance: 2 miles
Possible Start Times: 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm
Rate: $30 per guest / $0 infants (age 1-5)
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Starts in Copley Square at John Singleton Copley Statue
Ends at Fenway Park Box Office at 4 Jersey Street, Boston
Recommendations: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, bring snacks and water to suit your needs
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and strollers
Not Included: Snacks, Water, Tours Inside the Stadium
Stops Include:
Copley Square
Boston Marathon Monument
Boston Public Library
Boston Marathon Finish Line
Boston Marathon Bombing Monuments
‘Boston Strong’ Overpass Sign
CITGO Sign
Big Papi Bridge
Lansdowne Street
Green Monster
Fenway Park Monuments
Jersey Street
Fenway Park Exterior
Highlights
- Discover Boston's Major Sports Sites, Monuments, and Hidden Spots along the way
- 'Boston Strong' is THE tour that walks to Marathon Finish Line & Fenway Park
- Culturally and socially diverse view of Boston's sports history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour begins promptly on time - find guide holding the 'Boston Sports Tours' sign
Meet in front of the John Singleton Copley statue in Copley Square
Copley Square Station is closest MBTA stop to tour start
Kenmore Station is closest MBTA stop to tour end
By scheduling this tour, you are agreeing to the terms & conditions of Interpreting Sports' Boston Sports Walking Tour Waiver: bit.ly/bstwaiver
Look for your guide holding a 'Boston Sports Tours' sign in front of the John Singleton Copley statue in Copley Square
Meet in front of the John Singleton Copley statue in Copley Square
Copley Square Station is closest MBTA stop to tour start
Kenmore Station is closest MBTA stop to tour end
By scheduling this tour, you are agreeing to the terms & conditions of Interpreting Sports' Boston Sports Walking Tour Waiver: bit.ly/bstwaiver
Look for your guide holding a 'Boston Sports Tours' sign in front of the John Singleton Copley statue in Copley Square
INCLUDED
- Walk from historic Copley Square to Fenway Park via the Marathon Finish Line and Kenmore Square
- See Boston's premier sports destinations - Boston Marathon Finish Line and Fenway Park and hidden sports spots along the way
- Take your picture with the Boston Marathon Finish Line, Boston Strong sign, Green Monster, Ted Williams statue, and more!
- Learn about Boston's rich cultural and social sports history while stopping at major sports sites of interest
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry into the sites
- Refreshments
- Walking assistance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.