Walk & Talk Boston - Walk & Talk Boston Walking Tours

Huzzah! Welcome to Boston’s Top Tours!

Walk & Talk Boston tours are designed to be unique, fun and informative. You will always be led by a highly experienced guide who can not only deliver the “script”, but expand and explore new subjects when you want to ask questions that are not part of the tour. We’ve created four itineraries that focus on the most popular walks around town:

The Entire Freedom Trail, (our most popular, 5-Star rated tour!)
Beacon Hill and Back Bay, a walk through time in spectacular neighborhoods,
a one-hour tour for people pressed for time, and
a tour for people with lots of curiosity, but not so much mobility.

What we are not: We are not crowded! (We set a maximum of 14 on our largest tours) We are not costumed, or tell bad jokes. We are: focused on making every tour your “best ever” and a highlight of your time in Boston. And by the way — we were brand new in 2022! COVID delayed our launch for a couple years, but we are ready to hit the streets with you. We had a fantastic first season and are currently enjoying taking new visitors through the streets of Boston this summer!

Check out the About page for more. And then check out our tours! We can’t wait to take you around our town!

Big News! (Well, big for us!) Our little company, launched in early summer 2022, earned the Viator/TripAdvisor Badge of Excellence. As Sally Fields once said “You like us! You really like us!” — or something like that. So, yes we’re new, but no one has better reviews! Just look!

Welcome! You've found Boston’s best Freedom Trail tour!

Did you know this is the only tour that actually visits all stops on the Freedom Trail?

The Complete Freedom Trail

Revolutionary Story

Beacon Hill And Back Bay

Beautiful Neighborhoods

"Walk & Roll" Adaptive/Mobility

For Wheelchairs, Etc.

"I Have One Hour!" Tour

The Best of Boston – Quickly!

jonib5921
10/08/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Excellent Tour, Excellent Guide This was an excellent tour and Mark is a great tour guide! His knowledge is... read moreThis was an excellent tour and Mark is a great tour guide! His knowledge is amazing! The group was small so that we could see and hear everything very well.(His speaking voice is great—I am hard of hearing and I could hear everything he said!) We heard many interesting, detailed stories of many characters involved in our American history. I definitely would recommend this tour for adults. read less			
Steve R
7/28/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Well worth the money! Great tour. Started off with an email with our guide's name. As it got closer... read moreGreat tour. Started off with an email with our guide's name. As it got closer I got an email with the clothing he would be wearing so we could find him. He was very kind and attentive to everyone's needs (water, sunscreen, bathroom breaks, and restaurant recommendations). His voice was loud enough for everyone to hear (but not too loud). He was very knowledgeable. The positive reviews about Mark are accurate! I would highly recommend this tour. Lots of information so definitely book it early so you can do it at the beginning of your stay in Boston if you're on vacation (I booked 2 weeks ahead and the only day available was my last day). You'll then have time to go back and spend more time art the places you'd like to. Well worth the money (and he's the only tour guide we had all week who would not accept a tip!). read less			
Meg O
6/11/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Excellent tour This is the tour for you if you’re more interested in learning about history than... read moreThis is the tour for you if you’re more interested in learning about history than kitsch. It does involve a lot of walking, including over the bridge to the Bunker Hill Memorial and the USS Constitution, where the tour ends. From there we took the ferry back to Long Wharf for less than $4, which was an enjoyable way to take a ride on the harbor. read less			
Monica M
6/03/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Great experience, Mark and his tour are a gem not to miss while in Boston! We have done a great deal of tours over the world. Mark has developed a... read moreWe have done a great deal of tours over the world. Mark has developed a fantastic tour that brings to life in great detail the Freedom Trail and how it relates to the birth of our great nation. He does this with great passion and it shows in every detail. On our tour day, the weather was challenging, and he was willing to reschedule or refunds us, if we so desired, the entire tour stuck with it, and we are glad we did!! It also showed that he cared, that our experience was what mattered. Thank you Mark, continue narrating… my teens said that they were able to relate the history lessons with the places, this is a big win for us, our history and our legacy! Thank you☺️ read less			
Sherri D
5/14/2023 - TripAdvisor

				First Activity to do in Boston!!!! Mark did an incredible job with the historical events that lead up to and including... read moreMark did an incredible job with the historical events that lead up to and including the Revolutionary war. I highly recommend one take his tour before doing anything else in Boston!!! read less			
manmtn2015
5/13/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Great walk and history Great history and narrative! Mark brings it to life! Cover a lot of ground and... read moreGreat history and narrative! Mark brings it to life! Cover a lot of ground and information in a short amount of time. read less			
John H
5/13/2023 - TripAdvisor

				A Boston must-do tour! Mark was absolutely incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable and did a wonderful job telling the... read moreMark was absolutely incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable and did a wonderful job telling the story of the American Revolution from start to finish. His charismatic personality brought the tour group together and encouraged dialogue throughout the tour. We loved that his tour felt intimate and personal compared to some of the larger tours that we saw along the way. The highlight was ending in Charlestown and at the USS Constitution - it was the perfect patriotic end to a wonderful tour! read less			
Vincent H
5/13/2023 - TripAdvisor

				I’ll recommend him to anyone in my family who plans to visit Boston. While there were a dozen people in our group, Mark made it much more intimate... read moreWhile there were a dozen people in our group, Mark made it much more intimate by being in contact with each of us, but I most appreciated the fund of information he provided as we walked, or as we stopped and he gave us so much fine detail at each stop.  I often felt quite pleased that I was, “standing right where Samuel Adams stood, or walked where Dr. Joseph Warren walked, and more.” I think I liked the details even more.  He also paced us well, gave us necessary stops and rest from the direct sun, moved us away from noisy crowds, and improvised a couple times when large crowds entered the space we were or needed to be.  I’ve been on many tours in two dozen countries, and Mark’s is among the very best. read less			
Alycen C
5/12/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Great time! The tour was amazing. Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly. The four hours flew by.... read moreThe tour was amazing. Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly. The four hours flew by. This tour was well worth our first day in town. read less			
Leticia R
5/12/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Loved hearing the history. This was a great experience.  I have never been to Boston.  Mark knows... read moreThis was a great experience.  I have never been to Boston.  Mark knows his history.  I learned a lot.  There was a lot of walking, but there were a few moments we could sit. read less			
Mary H
5/11/2023 - TripAdvisor

				LEARN THE REST OF THE STORY ABOUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!   Our knowledgeable  tour guide Mark did an exceptional... read moreWHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!   Our knowledgeable  tour guide Mark did an exceptional job of sharing “the rest of the story” about the events leading up to the American Revolution and the key leaders involved. He is a gifted storyteller who engaged our whole group.  He was sensitive to the needs of everyone.  My sons and I love history, and we all learned something today. We highly recommend this tour! read less			
Caye M
5/07/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Best Freedom Trail Tour We couldn’t decide which freedom trail tour to take but wanted to walk the entire... read moreWe couldn’t decide which freedom trail tour to take but wanted to walk the entire freedom trail- we found the walk and talk tour and booked it. It is a small group tour which we loved and our guide Mark tells the story of the American Revolution as he takes you to the places where it happened! By far the best freedom trail tour! read less			
Josie P
5/07/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Awesome tour This was an AMAZING tour!!  We, my husband and I, had done some of... read moreThis was an AMAZING tour!!  We, my husband and I, had done some of the other smaller touristy things and then we did this one. Mark brought everything together and made a very informative tour fun and educational. So much information we didn’t know. We highly recommend this tour, definitely worth it. read less			
meagan l
5/03/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Excellent Mark was very knowledgeable, personable, and a fantastic speaker! We enjoyed the tour so much... read moreMark was very knowledgeable, personable, and a fantastic speaker! We enjoyed the tour so much and highly recommend it! It was a LOT of walking, almost too much for my mother but just be prepared! read less			
Nathan S
4/29/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Great tour with great guide Great tour!  Mark is a great guide and very knowledgeable. I loved that we... read moreGreat tour!  Mark is a great guide and very knowledgeable. I loved that we got to see the entire trail with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution which no other tour does. Would highly recommend. read less			
All F
4/29/2023 - TripAdvisor

				The most comprehensive end-to-end Freedom Trail tour! We did the fantastic 4 hour tour with Walk & Talk Tours.  No gimmicks... read moreWe did the fantastic 4 hour tour with Walk & Talk Tours.  No gimmicks and end-to-end.  There were elderly folks with us and no one felt rushed, but we moved right along.  Mark brings alive all the characters and places that were at the forefront of the birth of our nation.  Mark’s knowledge and attention to detail, as well as his storytelling capabilities make this a must do tour for all.  We all left with a new sense of understanding and wonder at the bravery of our forefathers to boldly stand up to British Imperialism. We loved seeing Boston up close and personal.  Get on this tour.  You’ll love it! read less			
DANIEL P
4/27/2023 - TripAdvisor

				GREAT! ABOVE ALL EXPECTATIONS!!! The Walk & Talk Tour of the Freedom Trail was GREAT! Mark was very knowledgable... read moreThe Walk & Talk Tour of the Freedom Trail was GREAT! Mark was very knowledgable of the past history and how our forefathers fought for our FREEDOM. Mark was personable and very friendly, taking time to hear questions and rest along the Freedom Trail.  Mark provided detail history of many places where we stopped along. The small group was perfect in that his voice was very easily heard and everyone all became to know each other.  HIGHLY, HIGHLY, recommend this fabulous tour.  If there's one thing you want to do in Boston, is his Walk & Talk Tour.  Thank you Mark!!! read less			
Stacy V
4/24/2023 - TripAdvisor

				Mark and the amazing Freedom Trail Mark was so knowledgeable, shared great info without being long and dull.  Great pace... read moreMark was so knowledgeable, shared great info without being long and dull.  Great pace and so fun. Loved the small group. read less			

Boston Blog — What’s On Our Mind!

The USS Constitution’s Sister Ships

by markwalkandtalk | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized

If you happen to take our "Complete Freedom Trail" tour, we end at the most famous warship in the world, the USS Constitution. She's over 220 years old and remains a commissioned ship in the US Navy. One of the fun things about leading people on tour is that I'll get...

From an Angry Speech to Death on the Battlefield: The Final Days of Dr. Joseph Warren

by markwalkandtalk | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized

There’s an overlooked series of events that had they unfolded differently, may have changed the course of the American Revolution. Samuel Adams used every anniversary of the Boston Massacre to remind patriots of the tyranny of the British government. The fifth...

Where Should We Stay When Visiting Boston?

by markwalkandtalk | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

It’s a Small, Walkable Town Boston is compact and getting around without a car is pretty easy. Almost all of the major attractions in Boston would fit inside the same area as New York’s Central Park. As long as you stay in or near the city center, the highlighted...