Boston Freedom Trail: Historic Walking Tour
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Experience the rich history of Boston on a captivating walking tour along the iconic Freedom Trail. Discover the stories of America's Founding Fathers and the American Revolution.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Boston Common Visitor Center - Start your historic 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail at 139 Tremont Street, The Boston Common Visitor Center
    your Tour begins with a 10-15 minute intro to America’s Oldest Public Park
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Old State House - See the location and stop to be told the inspiring story of the Boston Massacre.
  • Statue of Samuel Adams - Hear about Faneuil Hall at the location of the Sam Adams and the story of his inaccurate statue.
What's Included
  • Top Boston sites: State House, Granary Burial Ground, Old South Meeting House
  • 90-minute guided Freedom Trail walk
  • Expert local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embarking on the Freedom Trail Tour led by the Histrionic Academy is the quintessential Boston experience. Your journey begins at the Boston Common where you’ll meet your attired guide, primed to delve into the enthralling history of Boston. Walking along the Freedom Trail, you traverse various significant landmarks, immersing yourself in tales of America’s Founding Fathers, the American Revolution, and the captivating Colonial history of New England. This pedestrian journey traverses approximately 1.2 miles of the Freedom Trail, commencing from the Boston Common and concluding at Faneuil Hall.

  • 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.
Location
Boston Common Visitors Center
Tremont Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Marypatf2015
May 21, 2024
Worth the money for sure! - Ben was awesome. I’ve done this tour before and learned thing I had not heard before. Would definitely recommend this walk for all.
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Frank_p
May 20, 2024
Unfortunately we had some... - Unfortunately we had some bad weather which was a distraction. The tour guide was knowledgable and very good. Need to come back under better conditions.
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Deborah_d
May 20, 2024
Wounderfull trip - Sarah was an excellent guide and we were surprised by the important battles that took place here. Thank you.
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Numbertwoson
May 19, 2024
I recommend Pickles! - Our walking tour of Boston, lead by Captain Pickles, was both entertaining and informative, and all achieved whilst Captain Pickles walked backwards! Clearly a lot of research had gone into the narration and the facts and information were delivered in such a way that brought the history to life.
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Kristinge8378ap
May 19, 2024
Wonderful part of our day in Boston with friends from England. - This was wonderfully fun and informative - Captain Pickles did an amazing job - he totally knows history truly seems to enjoy what he is doing - he is very knowledgeable and funny! He made the tour worthwhile. I have friends here from Manchester England and they wanted to see "history" I was born and raised in CT and it refreshed my lessons! I recommend doing this tour and request Captain Pickles!!
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Daniel_h
May 18, 2024
Great tour - Our tour guide Ben was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, great presentation. Highly recommend this to learn more about Boston and American History.
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Robyn_r
May 16, 2024
Great choice - Frances really made the tour memorable. He was funny, engaging, and full of good information. GREAT value for the price and just the right amount of time. Tour ended in Little Italy which was great for lunch and dessert.
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Jeffrey_w
May 15, 2024
Excellent tour - Our tour guide (mothergoose) was excellent. She really brought some of the historical figures to life.
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Pennington1641
May 12, 2024
Best Freedom Tour Guide!!5 STARS - Absolutely fabulous Freedom Trail tour! Such a theatrical musically talented guide- She ( Ms. Goose) was so very knowledgeable. Request this guide !!
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Ben_w
May 18, 2024
Bad experience - We were told this was wheelchair assessable. My husband had to wait on the sidewalk for 30 minutes because he couldn’t go into the cemetery. At the end of the tour we were left in the middle of Boston and it took 1 hour to find our way back. I would like a refund.
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