Boston By Foot is a non-profit organization that does guided architectural and historical tours of Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1976, Boston By Foot does daily scheduled tours from May through October. Tours are conducted by a trained corps of over 200 volunteers. In 2007, there were 210,000 participants of Boston By Foot tours.
Regular tours
Beacon Hill Boston By Little Feet – children's tour The Dark Side of Boston The Heart of the Freedom Trail Literary Landmarks North End Reinventing Boston: A City Engineered Road to Revolution Victorian Back Bay
Lecture Series and docent training
Each spring, Boston By Foot does a six-week Lecture Series. Each Saturday session features a lecturer (experienced architects, historians, and engineers) as well as an afternoon field trip. It is open to the public and required for those wishing to become a volunteer guide.
Colonial Boston Federal Boston Victorian Boston Contemporary Boston Subterranean Boston
Awards Boston By Foot has received several honors including: Honorary Membership, American Institute of Architects 2003; Best Tour of Boston 1999, Boston Magazine; Institute Honors, American Institute of Architects, 1996; Commonwealth Award, Boston Society of Architects, 1986; Honorary Membership, Boston Society of Architects, 1982; Editor's Pick, Yankee Magazine, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002; Volunteer Recognition, The New England, 1997.
See also History of Boston, Massachusetts San Francisco City Guides
References
External links
American Institute of Architects official website