Tour Description
Journey to Beacon Hill’s North Slope at the turn of the 20th century.
Explore the lives of its Jewish residents during a period of cultural and architectural change.
Uncover how Boston’s Jewish immigrants created an active community that blended customs from Eastern Europe and changes to the new world around them.
Discover sites where Boston’s Jewish West End residents worked, lived and worshiped, including the sites of three synagogues within a few blocks of each other.
Special Two-Hour Jewish History Tour - Jewish Beacon Hill & The Vilna Shul
Join us once again in 2024 for a unique two-hour Jewish History program that includes both Boston By Foot's guided Jewish Beacon Hill tour and a guided tour of The Vilna Shul.
Sunday April 14 @ 11:00 am
Sunday May 12 @ 11:00 am
Sunday June 9 @ 11:00 am
This special Jewish History tour is open to all and is presented in collaboration with The Vilna Shul.
Registration is limited to 20 people per guide. BBF members receive a $5 discount.
Tour Information
Public Tour Calendar
Private Tours
Starting Location
Meet your guide in front of the Vilna Shul at 18 Phillips Street.
Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”
Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: Charles/MGH (Red Line)
Ending Location
This tour ends in the general area of the Vilna Shul.
Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: Charles/MGH (Red Line)
