Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, children over 10 years old generally enjoy the tour, but younger children might find the historical details challenging.

Are there any rest stops during the walk?

The 1.5-hour walk is continuous with brief stops for storytelling, but you can pause as needed along the route.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Due to cobblestone sections and historic sidewalks, accessibility may be limited. Please contact Boston By Foot directly for specific accommodations.

Will the tour cover all of Boston’s historic sites?

The tour focuses specifically on sites related to George Washington's 1789 visit, providing a focused historical experience.

Can I book a private group tour?

Yes, Boston By Foot offers private bookings for this experience, ideal for families, schools, or corporate groups.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Tours run rain or shine, so dress accordingly. In the event of severe weather, Boston By Foot will communicate any cancellations or rescheduling.

In Washington's Footsteps: Historic Boston Walking Tour

Step back in time with ‘In Washington's Footsteps,’ a captivating 1.5-hour private walking tour through Boston’s rich historic streets. This unique experience retraces George Washington's visit to Boston in 1789, offering a window into pivotal moments of early American history. Along the route, you’ll explore iconic sites where Washington spent time, gaining insight into how the city shaped and was shaped by those political and cultural events. The knowledgeable guides from Boston By Foot enrich the walk with compelling stories, blending history, politics, and architecture. From navigating cobblestone streets to understanding the political climate of post-Revolutionary America, this tour makes history come alive. Ideal for history buffs and curious travelers alike, it’s a chance to connect deeply with Boston’s heritage while enjoying a relaxed, educational stroll through its charming neighborhoods.

About Boston By Foot

Boston By Foot presents guided walking tours across Boston’s most iconic neighborhoods and hidden corners. The organization offers a diverse calendar of small-group, interpretive walks that interpret local architecture, social history, and urban change. Tours range from neighborhood explorations—Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fort Point and Seaport, East Boston—to thematic programs on Art Deco design, the Gilded Age, and literary and revolutionary-era stories.

Many tours run about 1.5 hours and focus on primary sources, built environment, and human stories. Highlights include an in-depth look at the Back Bay land reclamation and Victorian townhouses; a Fort Point and Seaport walk tracing industrial waterfront change; a Beacon Hill series that covers dramatic social history and seasonal Boo! tours; and specialized walks such as Johnny Tremain’s Colonial route and a Black Voices program centering nineteenth‑century writers.

Guides prioritize historical accuracy, site-based interpretation, and respectful treatment of difficult subjects. Public programs accommodate adults, families, and students and are suitable for visitors seeking cultural context and local insight. The organization’s tours serve as an accessible introduction to Boston’s layered past, from Indigenous Shawmut Peninsula history through immigration, reform movements, and urban redevelopment. For travelers and residents alike, these guided walks offer structured storytelling, architectural observation, and connections between past and present.

Tours are updated regularly to reflect new research and changing city landscapes. Interpretive materials and route notes emphasize primary sources, archival research, and on-site evidence to give visitors a grounded, evidence-based experience. Many guides are local historians and long-term residents who know the neighborhoods intimately.