Tours
Since its founding in 2014, FBHW volunteers have offered monthly tours of different segments of the Harborwalk.
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Live Tours
All tours are led by volunteers from the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk. Most tours take place on Saturdays at 10:00 AM; however, some locations require alternative times and days.
Thursday, June 18: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Please join Mike Manning on a guided walking tour of Fort Independence at Castle Island. This tour will focus on the history of Castle Island from the first fort (1634) to the present day fort (1830s). We'll walk the perimeter of the fort and discuss Edgar Allen Poe, the Quasi War, the Spanish American War, and the fort's present day recreational use. In addition, we'll talk about the inner harbor islands, the massive Boston harbor clean-up, Logan International Airport, and MassPort's Conley container terminal. Then we’ll venture inside the fort and make our way up to the ramparts for a spectacular view of the city.
We'll plan to meet to the right of Sullivan's at the picnic tables where you'll see a blue pole beacon with a small wind turbine and solar panel. All are welcome, but please only RSVP if you plan to come, as space is limited. We also want to be able to contact you in case of inclement weather.
Tour starts/ends at Sullivan’s outdoor picnic tables ~ 1.5 miles.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your own water bottle.
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​​​Thursday, July 16: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Please join Mike Manning on a guided walking tour of Fort Independence at Castle Island. This tour will focus on the history of Castle Island from the first fort (1634) to the present day fort (1830s). We'll walk the perimeter of the fort and discuss Edgar Allen Poe, the Quasi War, the Spanish American War, and the fort's present day recreational use. In addition, we'll talk about the inner harbor islands, the massive Boston harbor clean-up, Logan International Airport, and MassPort's Conley container terminal. Then we’ll venture inside the fort and make our way up to the ramparts for a spectacular view of the city.
We'll plan to meet to the right of Sullivan's at the picnic tables where you'll see a blue pole beacon with a small wind turbine and solar panel. All are welcome, but please only RSVP if you plan to come, as space is limited. We also want to be able to contact you in case of inclement weather.
Tour starts/ends at Sullivan’s outdoor picnic tables ~ 1.5 miles.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your own water bottle.
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Recorded Tours
During the first year of the pandemic, tours moved online. Recordings of some of the virtual tours from 2020/2021 are below.
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To view all previous virtual tours, check out this YouTube playlist.
