Die epische Kleingruppentour durch Boston

Some of the most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy

Iconic brick pathway connecting 16 historic landmarks. Whereas most tours just blindly follow this path geographically from one direction to the other, we weave around the city visiting the sights in chronological order.

One of the oldest commercial buildings in America, a quiet landmark with a surprisingly rich literary legacy.

The oldest surviving public building in America and the nerve center of colonial Massachusetts politics. This is where the debate between British authority and American rights played out in real time — in speeches, in arguments, and eventually in the street directly outside its doors.

March 5, 1770. Five colonists killed by British soldiers on this exact spot. Was it a massacre or a riot? Were the soldiers provoked? What did it mean — and who decided what it meant?

A 15-minute pause in the heart of the marketplace. Rest your feet, grab a coffee or a snack, and use the facilities.

In America's oldest residential neighborhood, we explore the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston, which is home to the man who is both more and less than his legend.

Iconic photo opportunity

Boston's second-oldest burying ground, visible from the street as we make our way toward a terrace with beautiful waterfront views.

We do a complete recreation of the Battle of Bunker Hill - the battle that made a local rebellion a colonial war for independence.

We finish in the heart of "Little Italy" the historic North End only blocks from Boston's Best pizza, clam chowder, cannoli, seafood, and Italian. There are public restrooms, bicycles, public transportation and parking in close proximity, and we will be a less than ten-minute walk from our original meeting point.