Boston Strong Tour
Downtown Boston, Boston
Visit Boston’s top sporting sites + explore the city’s rich sports history on foot! Take a journey to iconic sports venues that shaped the city's athletic legacy year round!
This is a guided walking tour in Boston exploring the Marathon Finish Line and Fenway Park, ideal for sports fans and history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Walk to the Boston Marathon Finish Line and Fenway Park
- Experience the two most famous turns in marathon running
- See Kenmore Square and the iconic Citgo Sign
- Explore the exterior of Fenway Park, including pennants, statues, and the Green Monster
- Learn about Boston's sports cultural and social history
Description
Explore how Boston sports contribute to the city’s identity. The tour covers the development of the Boston Marathon route and Fenway Park, highlighting their connection and rich history since the late 1800s.
Discover how the community’s resilience supported fans through an 86-year championship drought and after the 2013 marathon bombing. The tour traces the final 1.5 miles of the marathon route from historic Copley Square to Fenway Park, revealing sports landmarks and stories throughout.
Tour Details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Distance: 2 miles
- Rate: $35 per guest; infants (age 1-5) free
- Start Location: John Singleton Copley Statue, Copley Square
- End Location: Fenway Park Box Office, 4 Jersey Street
Stops Include
- Copley Square
- Boston Marathon Monument
- Boston Public Library
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Boston Marathon Survivor's Memorials
- ‘Boston Strong’ Overpass Sign
- CITGO Sign
- Big Papi Bridge
- Lansdowne Street
- Green Monster
- Fenway Park Monuments
- Jersey Street
- Fenway Park Exterior
Includes
- Walking tour from Copley Square to Fenway Park via Marathon Finish Line and Kenmore Square
- Opportunities for photos with Marathon Finish Line, Boston Strong sign, Green Monster, and Ted Williams statue
- Insights into the cultural and social importance of Boston sports
Excludes
- Entry inside stadium sites
- Refreshments
- Walking assistance
Important Information
- Tour starts promptly; arrive 15 minutes early
- Look for the guide holding a 'Boston Sports Tours' sign
- Meeting point: John Singleton Copley statue in Copley Square
- Closest MBTA station for start: Copley Square Station
- Closest MBTA station for end: Kenmore Station
- Booking confirms acceptance of Interpreting Sports' Boston Sports Walking Tour Waiver: bit.ly/bstwaiver
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour.
Recommendations
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Bring snacks and water as needed
- Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers
Book early to secure your preferred date and time, especially during peak marathon seasons and Red Sox game days.
