Survival: Boston 1630 - free walking tour

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In the summer of 1630, a thousand people with dwindling supplies stepped off their boats into a new world. They lived in shacks, tents, or English wigwams. Food began to run out. In winter, Boston harbor froze solid for two months.

Survival: Boston 1630 reveals the story of the first, dangerous year, when nearly half the original Puritans either died or fled back to England. Our walking tour immerses you in their world and shows how and why they survived in the place that became the city of Boston.

We are an all-volunteer organization. As always, our tours are free because we want to tell you about early Boston. We suggest a donation of $5 to defray our expenses. If it's hot, don't forget to bring water!