Embark on a 70-minute walking tour of the Downtown Boston Freedom Trail, immersing yourself in the rich history and architectural wonders of early America. Discover iconic landmarks and learn about the city’s culture and heritage.
Embark on a 70-minute walking tour of the Downtown Boston Freedom Trail, immersing yourself in the rich history and architectural wonders of early America. Discover iconic landmarks and learn about the city’s culture and heritage.
- Freedom Trail - Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of the Downtown Freedom Trail, stretching from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Key sites include Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King’s Chapel, Tremont…
- Freedom Trail - Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of the Downtown Freedom Trail, stretching from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Key sites include Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King’s Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, New State House, and Boston Common.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Known as the “Cradle of Liberty,” this marketplace was the site of passionate protests that sparked the American Revolution. Be sure to admire the iconic grasshopper weathervane.
- Boston Massacre Site - Identified by a cobblestone circle in the pavement, this is where the 1770 clash between Redcoats and colonists ignited the flames of rebellion.
- Old State House - Constructed in 1713, this building served as the center of British colonial government. The Declaration of Independence was first proclaimed to Bostonians from its balcony.
- Old Corner Bookstore - Situated at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in Boston’s historic core, this building was erected in 1718 as a residence and apothecary shop, becoming a bookstore in 1828.
- Old South Meeting House - This grand brick church was where the signals were given to commence the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
- Irish Famine Memorial - Located on a plaza between Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts, this memorial park features two groups of statues depicting an Irish family enduring the Great Famine of 1845–1852 and a prosperous family that immigrated to America.
- Old City Hall - Situated at 45 School Street in Boston, Massachusetts, this building housed the Boston City Council from 1865 to 1969. Designed by Gridley James Fox Bryant and Arthur Gilman, it was among the first French Second Empire style buildings in the United States.
- Boston Latin School - Founded on April 23, 1635, the Boston Latin School is America’s first public school, originally located on School Street. Established by Puritans, it offered free, classical education to boys. A statue of alumnus Benjamin Franklin and a sidewalk mosaic now mark its original site.
- King’s Chapel - As one of the sixteen historic landmarks along Boston’s Freedom Trail, King’s Chapel is a significant part of the collective. However, the historic church also boasts a unique history spanning over 330 years, from its founding in 1686, through the American Revolution and the birth of a new nation, to its continued presence in 21st-century Boston.
- Omni Parker House - Founded by Harvey D. Parker in 1855, the Omni Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the United States. Located on School Street in Boston, this historic hotel has hosted every U.S. president since Ulysses S. Grant and is the birthplace of the Boston Cream Pie, Parker House Rolls, and the term “scrod.”
- Tremont Temple Baptist Church - Established in 1839 as The Free Baptist Church, Tremont Temple was founded by Timothy Gilbert, a Boston piano maker who left Charles Street Baptist Church after they disapproved of him inviting a black family to his pew. The church met at various locations until 1843, when Gilbert purchased the Tremont Theater for $55,000, which is the current location. Tremont Temple is renowned as the first integrated church in America, offering open attendance without charge, fostering a racially diverse community. While primarily a place of worship, the Temple’s versatile halls also hosted public events, including the display of an Egyptian mummy in 1850 and influential anti-slavery speeches by figures like Sam Houston and Frederick Douglass.
- Granary Burying Ground - The final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock, this cemetery is one of the most visited in the country.
- Boston Common - As the oldest city park in the United States, Boston Common is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It spans 50 acres and is bordered by Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street.
- Massachusetts State House - Featuring a distinctive 23-karat gold dome, this “new” State House, built in 1798, serves as the modern seat of government and overlooks Boston Common.

- 70-Minute Walking Tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail
- Professional guide
- Pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel, and Boston Common
- 70-Minute Walking Tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail
- Professional guide
- Pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel, and Boston Common
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
No costumes, no shouting, and no large tour groups! Enjoy an exceptional learning experience about Boston. Discover the city’s history, architecture, and culture through engaging stories as you explore the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston. During this 70-minute walking tour, appreciate the architectural beauty and delve into the rich history and culture…
No costumes, no shouting, and no large tour groups! Enjoy an exceptional learning experience about Boston. Discover the city’s history, architecture, and culture through engaging stories as you explore the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston. During this 70-minute walking tour, appreciate the architectural beauty and delve into the rich history and culture of the city while visiting attractions and landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel, and Boston Common.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
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.