Run through some of Boston’s most beautiful and recognizable neighborhoods while discovering the real locations behind memorable movies and television shows. This approximately 5-mile guided running tour takes you from Boston Common through Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, Back Bay, Copley Square, the South End, Theater District and Financial District.
Along the way, see locations connected to Good Will Hunting, The Departed, Cheers, The Thomas Crown Affair, Patriots Day, Spotlight, The Social Network, Ghostbusters, Free Guy, The Town and more.
Stand at the famous Good Will Hunting bench, run down Boylston Street to the Boston Marathon finish line featured in Patriots Day, discover how Boston doubled for New York in Ghostbusters, and visit the downtown streets transformed into the fictional Free City for Free Guy.
Your guide will share movie trivia, behind-the-scenes stories and the filmmaking tricks that have allowed Boston to play everything from itself to New York City to an imaginary video-game world.
Designed for runners who want to experience more of Boston than they can see on a traditional walking tour, Boston on Screen combines sightseeing, running and Hollywood history into one uniquely Boston experience.
Offered: Wednesdays @ 7:30 AM & Saturdaysv@ 8 AM Duration: 1.5 hours | Distance: 5 miles Start/End: Boston Common