Beacon Hill and Back Bay Self-Guided Audio Walk: Acorn Street, Public Garden, Trinity Church and Copley Square

What to bring

• Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you still have signal.
• Phone and data: Bring a charged phone; use mobile data or open the tour on Wi-Fi before starting if you have no data.
• Earphones: Bring earphones so you can listen to the audio comfortably as you walk.
• Footwear: Wear flat shoes with good grip, as Beacon Hill is steep and Acorn Street has uneven, slippery cobbles.

What's not allowed

• Private areas: Keep off doorsteps and private garden areas on Louisburg Square and Acorn Street.
• Obstruction: Do not block doors on residential streets such as Smith Court, Louisburg Square, and Acorn Street.
• Noise: Keep your voice down on residential streets to respect local residents.

Accessibility

• Terrain: Beacon Hill is steep in places, with Acorn Street paved in rounded stones that are uneven and slippery when wet.
• Alternative route: If you prefer to avoid cobbles, follow Willow Street and Chestnut Street instead of Acorn Street.
• Museum access: The Nichols House Museum tour covers three floors with no elevator inside the building.

Additional information

• Tour access: The audio tour opens in your phone browser and does not require any app download.
• Best time to go: For museum visits, walk on Thursday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Quiet times: Visit Acorn Street and Louisburg Square early in the morning if you prefer a quieter experience.
• Seasonal highlights: Swan Boats run from mid-April to early September in the Public Garden.
• Library hours: The Boston Public Library Central Library is free and follows posted weekday and weekend opening hours.
• Ranger walks: In summer, National Park Service rangers lead free Black Heritage Trail walks with advance registration.
• Residential notice: Remember that Smith Court, Louisburg Square, and Acorn Street are residential streets with private homes.
• Black Heritage Trail: Only the two museum buildings on Smith Court are open to visitors; all other houses are private.
• Street crossings: On Commonwealth Avenue Mall, cross Berkeley and Clarendon Streets only when traffic is held at the lights.
• Traffic signals: Use signalized crossings on main roads along the route and wait for the lights before crossing.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.