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The Mighty Mighty Bus Tour

By Tour Boston's Rock & Roll Past & Present by Soundscape Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £57 and current price is £42 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Journey through Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll past with a local musician. See where iconic artists like Pixies, Joan Baez, and the Cars lived, recorded and performed. Dig for vinyl at a local record store, explore Harvard Square’s folk roots, and end with a pint at an Irish pub.

Activity location

  • Boston Common
    • 139 Tremont St,
    • 02111-1318, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Boston Common Visitors Center
    • 139 Tremont Street
    • 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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The Mighty Mighty Bus Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
£56.21
£42.16 x 1 Adult£42.16
Total
The previous price was £56.21 and current price is £42.16
25% off
Until Sat, 20 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, 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

Boston Common

  • 10m
America’s oldest park and setting for numerous performances including the pioneering concert series affectionally known as “Summer Thing”.

Wang Theater (Pass by)

The Theatre District is home to many still active venues built during the early 20th century including the Wang Theatre which is home to the recently established Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame.

South End

  • 5m
Picturesque area in Boston lined by Victorian era terrace houses and boutiques. Home to the original location of house of worship-turned psychedelic music venue that featured the most impactful acts of its day including Led Zeppelin, the Who, Van Morrison, and the Velvet Underground.

Back Bay

  • 10m
Area stacked in history and location of numerous venues including George Wein's Storyville Jazz Club where legends such as Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, and Errol Garner played

Newbury Street (Pass by)

Bustling Back Bay commercial stretch flanked by 19th century brownstones. Original home of Newbury Comics, WBCN, Berklee College of Music, and Intermedia Studios/Synchro Sound where Aerosmith, Cars and many others recorded.

Kenmore Square (Pass by)

Nexus of Boston’s underground and punk scene in the latter part of the 20th century. Location of the Rat where numerous bands emerged out of in the 70s and 80s. Venue where Pixies first shared the same bill as the Throwing Muses.

Central Square

  • 15m
Vibrant Cambridge hub for musicians featuring an array of venues including The Middle East, a key stepping stone for many post punk and alternative bands in the 80/90s including Morphine, Dinosaur Jr. Buffalo Tom, Throwing Muses, Come, Julianna Hatfield, and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Harvard Square (Pass by)

Centre of Folk Revival in New England and home to several venues including the Sinclair and legendary Club Passim where artists from Joan Baez to Tracy Chapman got their start.

Location

Activity location

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    Boston Common
    • 139 Tremont St,
    • 02111-1318, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Boston Common Visitors Center
    • 139 Tremont Street
    • 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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