Boston Walking Tour

Best Solo Travel Tours In Boston For First-timers

You’ve made a great choice in picking Boston as your next vacation destination. There is a lot of history, attractions, food, and ways to experience the city that’s ideal for first-time travelers and solo travel, too. When you pick a time to visit this historic American city, do it with the help of Thatch

Thatch offers an excellent variety of locations for those who want to be close to unique and interesting sights, such as the J. Miller Flats and more. This is an especially ideal place to rest and relax if you are traveling to Boston solo.

What Are The Best Tours In Boston For Someone Visiting For The First Time?

One of the best ways to understand Boston is to hop on one of the many fantastic tours through the city. Here’s a brief overview of some of the Boston tours ready for your visit. 

Freedom Trail Walking Tour: This is one of the most popular tours in Boston and for good reasons. You cover a lot of Boston history and formative American history. You will visit 16 historic sites, and some tours include costumed guides.

Boston Duck Tours: Jump on board one of these amphibious vehicles and explore Boston on land and water. It is one of the most unique ways to see the city and a great option for first-timers.

Fenway Park Tour: A must-visit for sports enthusiasts. Fenway Park is an iconic baseball stadium packed with history.

Old Town Trolley Tours: This is a fun hop-on, hop-off trolley tour to 17 different sites in Boston. The tour offers a mix of history, culture, and more, including visits to the “Cheers” bar, the USS Constitution, and more.

Boston Pizza Tours: For those who have a craving for some of Boston’s best food, consider the Boston Pizza Tour. This walking tour will take you through Boston’s Little Italy and five of the best pizza spots in the city.

Make Your First Time In Boston Memorable And Informative

Boston is an amazing city for solo travellers and first-timers. Thatch has vacation rentals near some of these tours, restaurants, and attractions. If you are travelling solo, one of the best vacation rentals we offer is the J. Miller Flats. Our website provides valuable information about our properties and additional details.

You can contact us at 857-263-3073 to learn about our current options. If you or someone you know is seeking winter housing for an internship or job rotation, our Co-Living options are worth considering. Prepare to make the most of your stay in Boston with Thatch.

Plan A Hike Through Boston On The Walking City Trail

There are many ways for someone to explore and experience Boston. You can see the city via a boat tour or view Boston from street level by exploring the walking city trail. This is a 27-mile-long path through the city, passing by some of Boston’s best attractions and sights. 

If you want to explore Boston further, staying in a Thatch vacation apartment is perfect. You’ll be near some hot spots in Boston, such as walking trails and Boston transit, making it easy to get to and from even more attractions in the city.

Top 3 Boston Walking Trails

Boston is extremely walkable, so there is no better way to explore the city than on foot. These are some of the best walking paths and tours in Boston:

Boston Walking City Trail

This is the longest walking path in Boston, stretching more than 27 miles. Its length is ideal for someone interested in running or biking.

The path takes you through several different environments: forests, wetlands, gardens, downtown, excellent attractions (Bunker Hill Monument), and beautiful residential neighborhoods (specifically, it connects 15 communities). Because the trail is so long, there are multiple spots where you can access public transportation. 

Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail is an ideal attraction for history buffs. Boston has a lot of interesting history, and the Freedom Trail covers much of it. The trail is more than two miles long and covers more than 250 years of history. You can see some of the best museums, churches, parks, and historic markers. 

Charles River Pathway

If the weather is nice, you owe it to yourself to stroll along the Charles River Pathway. This path is three miles long, allowing you to see the historic Charles River from both sides. The path is all paved, making it easy to traverse. It’s a beautiful path and a great way to see the city from the street level. 

Easily Walk Back To Your Apartment Vacation Rental

Boston is a gorgeous city, and it’s easy to get around with public transit and walking trails. From the hiking trails, public transit, and your apartment vacation rental through Thatch–all of it is easy to access and truly splendid. 
Check out what is available on our website, or call us at 857-263-3073 to hear more about our current options. If you or a friend is looking for an internship or job rotation housing, look into our co-living options.

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