Experience an engaging small group walking tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston. Discover the hidden stories and fascinating characters of the American Revolution, with occasional dad jokes and fun details off the beaten path.
Experience an engaging small group walking tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston. Discover the hidden stories and fascinating characters of the American Revolution, with occasional dad jokes and fun details off the beaten path.
- The Embrace - The tour kicks off at The Embrace, a newly erected statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. It is conveniently located next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
- Massachusetts State House - Welcome to the hub of Massachusetts state government! Renowned…
- The Embrace - The tour kicks off at The Embrace, a newly erected statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. It is conveniently located next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
- Massachusetts State House - Welcome to the hub of Massachusetts state government! Renowned for its golden dome, the “new” Massachusetts State House boasts a rich history, beginning with Samuel Adams laying its cornerstone in 1795.
- Park Street Church - This red brick church, established in 1809, was a gathering place for abolitionists. Guides will share stories of the passionate anti-slavery speeches delivered here, among the first in America.
- Granary Burying Ground - Dating back to 1660, this cemetery is the final resting place of some of America’s greatest Patriots. Guides will lead visitors to the graves of John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams, sharing their remarkable stories.
- King’s Chapel - Constructed in 1754, this stone church was Boston’s first Anglican Church. Guides will entertain visitors with tales of its construction, the adjacent burying ground, and the crypts below.
- Old South Meeting House - Built in 1729, this Puritan meeting house is where the famous Boston Tea Party began. Discover how this iconic act of civil disobedience in world history was initiated!
- Old Corner Bookstore - Originally a colonial apothecary, this 1718 brick building later became home to the 19th-century publishing house Ticknor & Fields. Guides will recount stories of the literary giants published there.
- Old State House - Erected in 1713 and adorned with the symbols of Great Britain, a Lion and Unicorn, the Old State House was once the center of British Government in Massachusetts. Visitors will hear about the passionate speeches and intense confrontations that took place here.
- Boston Massacre Site - A circle of stones marks the official site of the infamous Bloody Massacre of 1770. Guides will provide a detailed account of the fateful night when redcoat musket fire resulted in the deaths of five colonists.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Originally built in 1743 as a common marketplace for Boston, the meeting hall on the second floor of Faneuil Hall became historically significant. Visitors will hear about the fiery speeches delivered from within ‘The Cradle of Liberty’.
- The Paul Revere House - This wooden house, dating back to 1680, is the oldest building in Boston and was once home to the Revere Family. Visitors will learn about Paul Revere’s life there with his family and how he ventured from its doors to participate in pivotal events in American history.
- Old North Church & Historic Site - “One if by land, two if by sea” - on April 18th, 1775, two lanterns shone from the steeple of this 1723 church. Guides will explain the significance of that signal on the eve of the Revolution and how it was orchestrated by Paul Revere.
- Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - Established in 1660, this burying ground was the site of British cannon emplacements during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Visitors will learn about the battle and the notable Bostonians interred here.
- Bunker Hill Monument - Visitors will view this 221-foot obelisk from Copp’s Hill Terrace. The monument marks the site where colonial militia defended hastily constructed earthworks and repelled two redcoat charges before retreating.
- USS Constitution - From the tour’s endpoint at Copp’s Hill Terrace, visitors will be able to see the masts and rigging of “Old Ironsides,” the victor of battles in the War of 1812 and the oldest warship still afloat in the world.
- All fees and taxes included
- All fees and taxes included
Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women’s rights, American education, and immigration throughout its…
Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women’s rights, American education, and immigration throughout its 400-year history. It all happened along the iconic red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail.
Join the most comprehensive and exciting walking tour of the Freedom Trail available. Take a stroll through downtown Boston while listening to stories about icons of the American Revolution like Paul Revere and John Hancock–along with lesser known pioneers and patriots from throughout the city’s past.
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Check off all 16 sites of Boston’s Freedom Trail in one walking tour
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Caters to history buffs and first-time visitors alike
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Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
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.