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Walking Tour for Kids in the Public Garden
Calling all curious kids! Boston Kids Tours is kid-friendly history in a nutshell! This walking tour is a fascinating “must do” for visiting families. Led by friendly, dynamic local educators who have a passion for history and a love for sharing stories with kids, we’ll take a walk through Boston’s Public Garden learning about amazing Boston history by investigating the statues and monuments in the Garden. How did a Boston dentist change the world? Why did a Boston attorney represent a 5 year old girl in court? How does Boston’s most photographed bridge stay up? And of course, we’ll visit everyone’s favorite statue: our “Make Way for Ducklings” ducks. We even include a mini-lesson on mastering the Boston accent! Take a ride on the Swan Boats before or after your walking tour–a perfect double feature for kids and families. One hour, meets at the George Washington statue at the Arlington Street entrance to the park. ages 5-12.
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Our tours are best for ages 5+. This tour was designed with elementary and middle school students in mind.
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No. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who agrees to monitor the child’s safety while on this tour. This tour is extremely low-risk, as it takes place entirely within the confines of the Boston Public Garden.
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Yes. There are no streets to cross and the route is flat. There are winding paths and a short flight of stairs to climb to get off of the bridge over the lagoon, but this tour is suitable for mostly all levels of fitness. The stairs to the bridge can be skipped, and we can meet you along the path; no worries. Everyone can access the bridge and the full tour. For those with hearing challenges, just let us know. Although we do not normally need voice amplification on this tour (the park is pretty quiet), we will gladly experiment with a voice amplifier so that everyone can hear.
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The tour is held entirely outdoors, and there is no spot under which to take cover if the skies open up. Dress for our famously changeable Boston weather! If the forecast is very obviously rainy, cold, windy, or otherwise horrible, I will send you a text and email to let you know what’s happening, and you’ll get a full and prompt refund if we cancel due to weather. Sometimes this is a very tough call to make, so please bear with us as we keep a close eye on our weather app. We generally are able to do a fun, comfortable tour if the weather is 40F and up. As for heat, the park has many shady spots. We have never had to cancel for extreme heat, but you never know. We’ll keep you informed and do the best we can to have a wonderful tour.
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Leashed dogs are allowed in the Boston Public Garden, and owners are expected to pick up after their dogs. Please contact me at alicia@bostonkidstours in advance of the tour because some children are afraid of dogs, are allergic, or can get distracted by dogs, so let’s discuss this before you buy tickets. Also, a barking dog, or a dog that gets excited by people and groups might be an issue as well. We might be better off with a private tour for your group so that all guests, including furry friends, have the best time.