From the golden dome of the State House to the elegant homes of Louisburg Square, the Beacon Hill tour offers examples of the architect Charles Bulfinch and his followers.

photograph of the 2nd Harrison Gray Otis house on Beacon Hill
The second home Charles Bulfinch designed for Harrison Gray Otis in 1800. This Federal-style mansion is the only remaining freestanding home on Beacon Hill.
The 2nd Harrison Gray Otis House. Photo by Tom Coppeto.

Learn the story of Beacon Hill, from its rural beginnings to the vision of the Mount Vernon Proprietors to the historic collection of Federal and Greek Revival row houses.

photograph of Acorn Street on Beacon Hill

Cornelius Coolidge 1828-29

With its original cobblestone street and Federal-style row houses, Acorn Street is one of the most photographed streets in the country.

Historic Acorn Street. Photo by Tom Coppeto.

Boston By Foot's Beacon Hill walking tour is a introduction to early American architecture featuring the works of Charles Bulfinch. You will also hear the stories of Boston's prominent citizens who have called Beacon Hill their home.

photograph of a Beacon Hill tour
Join us on a tour of Beacon Hill!
Terri (left) leading her group toward the 3rd Harrison Gray Otis House. Kent (right) became a volunteer guide. He must have really liked it. Photo by Tom Coppeto.

Offered early in the evening during the week, a walk through the shaded streets of Beacon Hill offers a pleasant repose from a hot summer's day and afterward you can enjoy dinner in one of Charles Street's fine restaurants.

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