Experience the complete story of the Freedom Trail on this comprehensive walking tour. Visit Bunker Hill, USS Constitution, and more. Four-hour tour with restrooms and options for getting back to downtown.
Experience the complete story of the Freedom Trail on this comprehensive walking tour. Visit Bunker Hill, USS Constitution, and more. Four-hour tour with restrooms and options for getting back to downtown.
- Massachusetts State House - You’ll see all three buildings used as the seat of Massachusetts government. This is the current State House, designed by the father of Federal Architecture, Charles Bulfinch.
- Park Street Church - At the time it was built, the church was the tallest building in the country. It’s history is tied to the Abolition…
- Massachusetts State House - You’ll see all three buildings used as the seat of Massachusetts government. This is the current State House, designed by the father of Federal Architecture, Charles Bulfinch.
- Park Street Church - At the time it was built, the church was the tallest building in the country. It’s history is tied to the Abolition Movement and was know at “Brimstone Corner” both for the fiery sermons and a surprise of what was once stored in the cellar!
- Granary Burying Ground - This is the resting place of many of the key figures of the Revolution. You’ll meet them and have a brief introduction to each and the roles they played. Buried here are Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and the victims of the Boston Massacre.
- King’s Chapel - This 1749 Anglican Church is where the first conflict erupted between Puritans and the King when in the 1680’s the King stole land to place an unwanted church in Boston.
- Old City Hall - We visit the statue of Benjamin Franklin and a marker commemorating the oldest and still-operating school in the Colony.
- Old South Meeting House - Meeting halls were exceptionally important in Colonial times. People heard from preachers and politicians. Most notably, it was from this Puritan Meeting House that Samuel Adams launched the Boston Tea Party and, in doing so, practically guaranteed the war that would follow.
- Old State House - Once the head of the hated British government, this was the site of a fiery court battle that demonstrated the disregard for Colonial rights in 1761.
It is also the site of the 1770 Boston Massacre where innocent citizens were gunned down in cold blood… or did it happen a bit differently?
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Faneuil Hall has a history of hosting great speakers. From Samuel Adams who decried “No taxation without representation” to escaped slave and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass.
- Ebenezer Hancock House - There is much to see in the “Blackstone Block”, from the offices of newspaper, “Massachusetts Spy” to the “Headquarters of the Revolution” (a bar!) to the home of Ebenezer Hancock, brother of John, who’s home was used to store money sent from the French to support the Revolution.
- The Paul Revere House - One of the oldest homes remaining in Boston, Revere purchased this 1680 Post-Medieval house in 1770 where he fathered sixteen children with two wives.
- Old North Church & Historic Site - This church is key to the story of the Revolution when it was used to notify Patriots across narrow waters in Charlestown that the British “Regulars” would pass through Cambridge on their march to collect guns and powder in Lexington and Concord.
- Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - A brief visit to this burying ground to understand the geography of the Battle of Bunker Hill and visit a grave marker with an interesting story. to tell.
- Bunker Hill Monument - Learn here about the Battle of Bunker Hill – fought on Breed’s Hill. While losing the battle, the British losses were triple those of the Patriots.
- USS Constitution - The oldest commissioned war ship in the world is our final stop. Old Ironsides served the US Navy for many years both in US and foreign waters. It is a remarkable treasure.
- Guide gratuity not expected or accepted
- Four-hour guided walking tour of the Freedom Trail
- Guide gratuity not expected or accepted
- Four-hour guided walking tour of the Freedom Trail
- Admission to interiors are not included
- Admission to interiors are not included
Unlike many Freedom Trail tours that omit segments to conserve time, this tour ensures you experience the full journey from start to end. The tour focuses on illuminating the people and pivotal events that transformed peaceful puritans into revolutionaries determined to break free from British control. If you’re keen to get the whole story, including…
Unlike many Freedom Trail tours that omit segments to conserve time, this tour ensures you experience the full journey from start to end. The tour focuses on illuminating the people and pivotal events that transformed peaceful puritans into revolutionaries determined to break free from British control. If you’re keen to get the whole story, including visits to Bunker Hill & the USS Constitution, this tour is perfect for you!
FAQs!
What is the duration of the tour? Approximate duration is four hours.
Are restroom facilities available? Absolutely, we have four restrooms and we always take a break if a participant needs one.
What items should I bring? A large bottle of water, camera, and hat. Also, remember to scrutinize the weather prediction and dress in line with the weather. Bring your identification if you’re an adult. You might also consider carrying a snack to munch on while walking.
What’s the route back to downtown? There are two primary options: on foot or by ferry to the Long Wharf.
Is this tour suitable for children? Usually, children aged 12 and above enjoy the tour. We advise that it may not be appropriate for kids younger than that age.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.