Freedom Trail Tour: Boston's Historic Highlights

Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail, uncovering tales of rebellion and independence. Walk historic streets where history’s giants once tread.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boston Common - Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the United States, providing a peaceful starting point for the Freedom Trail. This historic green area has been a witness to centuries of history, from British troop encampments during the Revolutionary War to civil rights rallies in the 20th century.
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What's Included
  • 8+ Stops Along the Freedom Trail
  • Live Commentary by Local Boston Tour Guide & Historian
  • Award Winning Guided Walking Tour with over 2000+ Reviews
  • Guide through the highlights of the Freedom Trail
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Join a 2-hour guided walking tour led by a knowledgeable local Boston guide to explore the city’s rich stories and history. Walk along the Freedom Trail, starting from Boston Common, and visit historic cemeteries, the old and new State Houses, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall. Discover where the Boston Tea Party and the American…

Location
Park Street
Winter Street
Meet your guide outside the Park St. T Station on the eastern edge of Boston Common
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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85brettm
Oct 28, 2025
Brian will make you fall in love with Boston - Brian was an amazing guide. His energy and love of Boston made it an unforgettable experience. His depth of historical knowledge, architectural history, and the historical who's who of Boston is second to none. Honestly, if you don’t take a tour with Brian, you're missing out.
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Customer27_11
Oct 26, 2025
Outstanding, memorable local tour guide - Brian is a very knowledgeable, entertaining and truly local guide. We learned so much and I had taken other Freedom Trail tours in the past. It was truly a pleasure to spend time with Brian. He knows so much history and embellishes it with architectural knowledge and local anecdotes. It feels like much more than a simple job to him. And he's really funny!
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Chris_t
Oct 8, 2025
Excellent Tour - Brian is great! His knowledge and local expertise is remarkable! Do what he says and you won’t be disappointed
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Ziggyh2o
Sep 14, 2025
Beacon Hill architectural tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our Beacon Hill walking tour. Our guide, Tom, was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to highlight the architectural evolution throughout this beautifully preserved and protected neighborhood.
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Excursion636842
Jul 3, 2025
Boston by foot - Lots of history in a two hr span. Great for adults, probably a little too much info for kids under 10 to take in. Entertaining and spirited. Thanks.
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Aaron_r
Jul 2, 2025
Great Tour with Brian! - Brian was awesome! He kept us entertained the entire time with plenty of fascinating stories. He even took us a little off the main trail to share some incredible historical insights. A few of us looked them up during the tour and were blown away by how accurate and detailed they were. You can tell he really knows his stuff. He was also amazing with the kids on the tour, keeping them engaged and making it fun for everyone. Highly recommend!
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Kimss6159rx
Jun 6, 2025
A cold Sam Adams across from a col Sam Adams - This was a really great tour with Brian. I loved the unique local perspective he brought to the tour. The best part was the joke he made about having a cold Sam Adams across from a cold Sam Adams - so we went back to the bar across the street from the cemetery to do just that. The tour was the right amount of history, fun, local tips. I really liked that it was 2 hours - just long enough to see enough, not too long to take up our whole day.
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Eva_v
Oct 7, 2025
Freedom trail tour - I think that it was a very good experience and Brian was very informative. However, I do think the information presented needs to be reconfigured in a more concise manner because I felt like I was being a lost after a while due to the amount of information presented. I liked that he took the time to take us to show us other points of interest that we're not necessarily on the freedom trail but are historical facts and do add richness of the experience. I liked Brian's energy but it was definitely very very high and it made it a little hard to follow. I'll be honest, I really don't remember that much because so much was presented. But the overall mood and the vibe were really great. I really appreciate that Brian gave us a more intimate tour and was not using a megaphone to shout info at us. It just made it more relatable that way. I would recommend Brian's tour regardless. It was very lively yet intimate.
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Patsmom75
Oct 4, 2025
Freedom Trail with lots of asides - Brian knows his stuff. His energy was almost overwhelming! If you want to know LOTS of tidbits on LOTS of subjects, he is your guy. If you want a slower, more organized tour, you might want to look elsewhere. With Brian, you WILL NOT be bored.
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Lex_n
Jul 13, 2025
The tour might not... - The tour might not suitable for youger kids most of the tour was looking at buildings and things while listening to the guide. Our guide did not even stop to ask when stayed behind.
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