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A cityscape with historic buildings, a clock tower, and modern skyscrapers. 1
A garden with various plants and flowers, a black wrought iron fence, and a building with green shutters and a blue door. 2
A lake with a reflection of buildings, surrounded by trees and grass. 3
A gravel path through a densely wooded area. 4
A calm lake with autumn foliage, a weeping willow, and buildings in the background. 5
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Price is £5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 59m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Journey along Frederick Law Olmsted’s famous seven-mile green corridor in Boston. Discover how nineteenth-century sewage engineering, glacial kettle ponds, and World War 2 victory gardens carved out an enduring democratic common ground for the city.

    • A 6.5 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 179 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Spirituality, Myth & Nature
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Boylston Section
    • 02215, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Boylston Section
    • 02215, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Self-Guided Podcast Tour Boston: Engineering Democracy in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 59 minutes2h 59m
    2h 59m
  • Opening hours: Tue 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
£5.00 x 1 Adult£5.00
Total
Price is £5.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Boylston Section

  • 10m
The oldest continuously operating World War 2 victory garden in the United States.

Emerald Necklace Conservancy Shattuck Visitor Center

  • 10m
The central administrative and educational hub for current park restoration.

68 Agassiz Rd

  • 10m
Agassiz Road Stone Bridge: A historic 1891 bridge demonstrating artistic integration of infrastructure.

Brookline Avenue & Fenway

  • 10m
Muddy River Restoration Path at Brookline Avenue: A major modern engineering project restoring the natural flow and ecology of the Muddy River.

Leverett Pond

  • 10m
Leverett Pond Shoreline (Olmsted Park): A serene retreat designed for urban families to experience pastoral nature.

Wards Pond

  • 10m
Ward's Pond Footbridge & Woodland Paths: A secluded glacial kettle pond surrounded by dense woodland paths.

Courageous Sailing at Jamaica Pond Boathouse

  • 10m
Jamaica Pond Boathouse: The largest natural freshwater body in Boston and a central hub for community recreation.

Pinebank Promontory

  • 10m
Pinebank Promontory: A historic high overlook above Jamaica Pond marking a layered storey of architecture and public space.

Location

Activity location

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    Boylston Section
    • 02215, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Boylston Section
    • 02215, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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