• Massachusetts State House - Discover all three buildings that serve as the seat of Massachusetts government. This is the current State House, crafted by Charles Bulfinch, the pioneer of Federal Architecture.
• Park Street Church - When constructed, this church was the tallest building in the nation. Its history is intertwined with the Abolition Movement and it earned the nickname “Brimstone Corner” due to its fiery sermons and a surprising item once stored in the cellar!
• Granary Burying Ground - This is the final resting place of many key figures of the Revolution. Visitors will be introduced to each and learn about their roles. Buried here are Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and the victims of the Boston Massacre.
• King’s Chapel - This 1749 Anglican Church marks the first conflict between Puritans and the King, when in the 1680s, the King seized land to establish an unwanted church in Boston.
• Old City Hall - Visit the statue of Benjamin Franklin and a marker commemorating the oldest continuously operating school in the Colony.
• Old South Meeting House - Meeting halls were crucial in Colonial times for sermons and political discourse. Notably, from this Puritan Meeting House, Samuel Adams initiated the Boston Tea Party, setting the stage for the ensuing war.
• Old State House - Once the center of the British government, this site witnessed a heated court battle in 1761 that highlighted the disregard for Colonial rights. It is also where the 1770 Boston Massacre occurred, raising questions about the events.
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Faneuil Hall has a legacy of hosting influential speakers, from Samuel Adams, who declared “No taxation without representation,” to escaped slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
• Ebenezer Hancock House - Explore the “Blackstone Block,” featuring the offices of the “Massachusetts Spy” newspaper, the “Headquarters of the Revolution” (a bar!), and the home of Ebenezer Hancock, brother of John, which stored funds from the French to support the Revolution.
• The Paul Revere House - One of Boston’s oldest surviving homes, Revere acquired this 1680 Post-Medieval house in 1770, where he fathered sixteen children with two wives.
• Old North Church & Historic Site - This church played a pivotal role in the Revolution, signaling Patriots across the waters in Charlestown that the British “Regulars” would march through Cambridge to seize arms in Lexington and Concord.
• Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - A brief visit to this site offers insight into the geography of the Battle of Bunker Hill and features a grave marker with a fascinating story.
• Bunker Hill Monument - Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on Breed’s Hill. Despite losing, the British suffered triple the losses of the Patriots.
• USS Constitution - Our final stop is the world’s oldest commissioned warship. “Old Ironsides” served the US Navy for many years in both domestic and international waters, and remains a remarkable treasure.

• Guide gratuity not expected or accepted
• Four-hour guided walking tour of the Freedom Trail

• Admission to interiors are not included

Many Freedom Trail tours are only partial, often omitting sections to save time. However, this tour covers the entire trail from start to finish, emphasizing the individuals and events that transformed peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries eager to break away from Great Britain. For those seeking the full experience, including visits to Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution, this tour is ideal!

FAQs

How long is the tour? The tour lasts approximately four hours.

Are there restrooms? Yes, certainly. There are four restrooms, and breaks are taken whenever requested.

What should I carry? Bring a large bottle of water, a camera, and a hat. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Adults should bring their ID. A snack might also be enjoyable during the walk.

How do we get back to downtown? There are two main options: walking or taking a ferry to Long Wharf.

Is this a good tour for children? Children aged 12 and older typically enjoy the tour. It is not recommended for younger children.

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