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Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Outside the Omni Parker door on School street, just across the street from the King's Chapel..

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Overview

Explore the gas lit winter wonderland streets of Boston and Beacon Hill as we discover the Christmas tales of Boston's past walking on cobbled stoned alleys.

One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones.

See the Kings Chapel, The Boston Christmas Tree, Beacon Hill, the most photographed street in Boston, the best holiday lights, the oldest hotel in the USA and walk through the gas light, cobbled stoned street winter wonderland.

Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour is smart phone guided (GPS navigated) experience narrated by Santa Clause and his rag tag holiday crew.

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What's Included

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The Boston Christmas Tour in the app
After completion of the tour you'll unlock the virtual tour to hear the stories again
One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones

Itinerary

Stop 1

Here the story of Christmas history in Boston. We are only outside, across the street. We do not go in.

Stop 2

The story of Charles Dickens and his history at the Omni Parker.

Stop 3

Walk by only. Boston's third oldest burying ground.

Stop 4

See Frog pond (area) and if lucky they opened the ice skating rink, but it might be closed to COVID. This was ranked the best ice skating rink in the USA.

Stop 5

See the home of multiple authors that wrote famously wrote Christmas stories.

Stop 6

Hear its Christmas Traditions.

Stop 7

See the most photographed street in Boston.

Stop 8

See the Commonwealth Avenue lights.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Outside the Omni Parker door on School street, just across the street from the King's Chapel.

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End Point

Tour ends at the Commonwealth Avenue lights, at the Alexander Hamilton Statue, the best lights in Boston!

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Good to Know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is Christmas Themed. You can take the tour anytime of the year as the history of the buildings is relevant, but Christmas Trees are only here in December.

Known For:

Cultural Tours in Boston, Audio Guides in Boston, Christmas in Boston, Historical Tours in Boston, Private Sightseeing Tours in Boston, Walking Tours in Boston, Private and Luxury in Boston

Special Instructions

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.'

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Unlock Your Tour
Chose Boston as your city
Scroll down and find "The Boston Christmas Tour"
Click Enter Experience Code
Enter the Experience Code 'christmas'
Click apply

Step 4: Take the Tour
Go to the School Street entrance of the Omni Parker at 60 School St, Boston, MA
Open the tour and click start experience.

Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.