A Macabre History of Boise Walking Tour
Description
What is a town? It’s many things, but above all, it’s a reflection of our desires and needs. To truly understand Boise City’s character, dating back to 1863, we must look beyond the stories of the city’s upper-class founders and politicians. Instead, we turn our focus to the everyday people—the misunderstood, the misrepresented, and even the vile. While Boise is often portrayed as a quaint and orderly town where pioneers thrived despite the isolation, there’s a darker side to its history that’s often overlooked. On this tour, I’ll guide you through the shadows of Boise’s past, revealing the macabre, the forgotten, and the unsettling truths that shaped this city. Remember, what holds true for Boise’s history echoes across America’s past as well.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Macabre walk through downtown Boise
Starting Point - Constructed in 1869 to assess the claims of miners in the Idaho Territory. This sandstone structure opened in 1871 and became the center of town that was actually on the outskirts of town. We start here, however, for a crazy story about felines!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
If you’d enjoy learning about local murders and some historical facts along the way, this is the tour for that - generally +/- 2.25 hours.
Very interesting history of early Boise. Our guide was very knowledgeable and at times it was a little overwhelming as he had so much information to share. But he was funny and engaging and kept our attention. It could have been a little shorter and I thought we were going to end where we started but we didn’t so we had a long walk back to our car. Overall it was fun and I would recommend.
Thanks for your feedback, though the tour is advertised as a 2hr and 15min walking tour. Regardless of if the tour ended at 10th and Main or our starting point, a walk back was going to happen anyway. Thanks for the positive review however, I appreciate it.
Enjoyed the tour and his knowledge of the history of each house. Was very personal with everyone. Funny and entertaining. Highly recommended
Thanks so much Carrie, It was a great crowd! Appreciate the positive review!!
Great guide! Very knowledgeable and fun. Learned a lot about the areas. Just over the 2 hour mark but worth it. Highly recommend.
I really appreciate you realizing that for a unique experience to be unique, it takes some time!! Thanks!!
