Explore the Boston Massacre: An Audio Tour of Boston’s Bloodiest Day

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Begin your journey at Long Wharf, the oldest and longest wharf in America, where the British started their occupation of Boston, setting the stage for the Boston Massacre.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Pass by the historic Chart House, built in 1760 by John Hancock, as you learn about the events leading up to the March 5th massacre.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   Explore Central Wharf Plaza, linked to Boston’s maritime history, and discover how the Quartering Act affected colonist and British soldier relations.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Discover the Hungarian Memorial, which commemorates the Boston Massacre and highlights the unrest during colonial times.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   Visit the actual site of the Boston Massacre on State Street, where you’ll hear the unfolding events and gain insight into the deadly clash.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Pass by the Old State House, a symbol of British occupation, where figures like Samuel Adams and John Hancock protested after the massacre.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Explore Boston’s Old City Hall, where the trial of Captain Preston and the British soldiers took place, and learn about John Adams’ defense efforts.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   Pause at the Josiah Quincy III Statue, honoring a key figure in Boston’s revolutionary history, and reflect on resistance against British rule.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   Pay respects at John Hancock’s grave and learn about his role in advocating for colonial rights and independence.

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    Visit Samuel Adams’ grave at the Granary Burying Ground and explore his lasting impact on American independence.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

The tour begins on Long Wharf, opposite the Chart House restaurant at 60 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110.

Cancellation & confirmation