Boston Historical Walking Tour: Explore Rich Heritage

Embark on a Boston Historical Walking Tour and uncover the city’s rich heritage and iconic landmarks along the Freedom Trail. Explore the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and more!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rose Kennedy Greenway - Discover the “Big Dig” project hidden beneath this beautiful garden that rejuvenated the North End.

  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Admire the stunning Georgian-style architecture that has evolved from a historic economic center to a modern tourist attraction (from the outside).

  • Boston City Hall - Form your own opinion on this controversial and divisive architectural design (from the outside).

  • Old State House - Be amazed at how the site of the “Boston Massacre” has endured and been repurposed for modern use (from the outside).

  • Old South Meeting House - A classic New England meeting house with a famous steeple, linked to the early sparks of the American Revolution (from the outside).

  • Old Corner Bookstore - A National Historic Landmark that once housed several notable publishing firms. Today, it offers more than just books (from the outside).

  • Old City Hall - The original location of the Boston Latin School, America’s oldest public school, which has seen centuries of change (from the outside).

What's Included
  • Expert, local, knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a voyage across Boston’s extensive 250-year history and remarkable sites via the Freedom Trail.

Admire key points of interest including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Old Corner Bookstore. Understand how these places have outlasted, even flourished over, countless years of transformation.

You’ll unearth historical gems seamlessly integrated into the cityscape that have evolved Boston from the cradle of American liberty to a completely contemporary metropolis.

Location
Boston Public Market
Hanover Street
Go to the front entrance of Boston Public Market at the intersection of Congress St and Hanover St (opposite Union Street). Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says “ExperienceFirst.”
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sunshine04301456510
Jun 23, 2024
Freedom Trail Walking Tour - Well worth the time and money. Tour was engaging, steeped in history. Ben was an excellent guide, I'd highly recommend; very knowledgeable about Boston history.
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Belaarion
Aug 3, 2023
Vert interesting tour - Dr Biles (Ben) told us many interesting stories about Boston that helped us grasp more of the revolutionary War. We loved it!
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Trail13915078983
Nov 29, 2023
Cold and Cool - It was not easy to hold our interest in such cold weather with a wind chill factor to boot…But Ben did it! So knowledgeable and had so many interesting behind the scenes tales as well of historic Boston.
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