Walk the Freedom Trail with a guide in historic costume on a tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall, a 1.2-mile route that covers important sites in the heart of Boston. This tour's shorter distance lets you follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers and American revolutionaries without making the more strenuous trek all the way across the Charles River, finishing in a spot that’s convenient to top Boston attractions.
Stroll a section of the Freedom Trail that’s densely packed with sites
Costumed guide shares stories from Boston history
Convenient departure point is easy to reach with public transit
Choose between a range of departure times to suit your schedule
What To Expect
Massachusetts State House
The New State House
“Boston State-House is the hub of the solar system” -OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES.
See the gold domed Massachusetts State House built in 1798 and hear about Colonial America the American Revolution.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Park Street Church
An iconic site on The Tour of the Freedom Trail. Hear it’s history near it’s front steps. On Independence Day in 1831, America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee) was performed for the very first time.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Granary Burying Ground
The Granary Cemetery
Resting place of Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere
James Otis, the Boston Massacre victims, 3 signers of The Declaration of Independence, and many more, expect to spend up to 45 minutes here as the stories of colonial Boston take shape!
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Latin School
See America’s first Public School and hear about it’s famous Colonial American alumnus Benjamin Franklin Samuel Adams, see the Ben Franklin Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Corner Bookstore
Stop at Boston’s oldest commercial building. This is where Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Thoreau’s Walden, and Longfellow’s Midnight Ride of Paul Revere were all published.
• Admission Ticket Free
Old South Meeting House
Guests will hear the story of The Boston Tea Party in the location where it happened, just outside the Old South Meeting House. Also guests will see and hear about the Paul Revere Bell.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old State House
See the location and stop to be told the inspiring story of the Boston Massacre.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Samuel Adams
Hear about Faneuil Hall at the location of the Sam Adams and the story of his inaccurate statue.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Paul Revere House
Our guide will tell you the story of Paul revere house from outside the landmark.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Paul Revere Mall
The ending location of this tour is the beautiful outdoor Paul Revere Mall
1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
The Granary Burial Ground is wheelchair accessible through a separate entrance. Guests who cannot climb stairs will be required to leave the tour momentarily and navigate to a separate entrance.
GUESTS WHO CANNOT CLIMB STAIRS may use a separate entrance to the Granary Burial Ground.Some guests, such as those in a wheelchair, will need to depart from the tour momentarily and rejoin the group within the cemetery gates.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Professional/Local Tour Guide
See top Boston sites such as the State House, Granary Burial Ground, and Paul Revere House!
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Gratuities