Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Comprehensive Historical Experience
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329 Ratings
Boston
Experience the complete story of the Freedom Trail on this comprehensive walking tour. Visit Bunker Hill, USS Constitution, and more. Four-hour tour with restrooms and options for getting back to downtown.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Massachusetts State House - You’ll see all three buildings used as the seat of Massachusetts government. This is the current State House, designed by the father of Federal Architecture, Charles Bulfinch.
What's Included
  • Guide gratuity not expected or accepted
  • Four-hour guided walking tour of the Freedom Trail
What's Not Included
  • Admission to interiors are not included
Additional Information

Unlike many Freedom Trail tours that omit segments to conserve time, this tour ensures you experience the full journey from start to end. The tour focuses on illuminating the people and pivotal events that transformed peaceful puritans into revolutionaries determined to break free from British control. If you’re keen to get the whole story, including visits to Bunker Hill & the USS Constitution, this tour is perfect for you!

FAQs!

What is the duration of the tour? Approximate duration is four hours.

Are restroom facilities available? Absolutely, we have four restrooms and we always take a break if a participant needs one.

What items should I bring? A large bottle of water, camera, and hat. Also, remember to scrutinize the weather prediction and dress in line with the weather. Bring your identification if you’re an adult. You might also consider carrying a snack to munch on while walking.

What’s the route back to downtown? There are two primary options: on foot or by ferry to the Long Wharf.

Is this tour suitable for children? Usually, children aged 12 and above enjoy the tour. We advise that it may not be appropriate for kids younger than that age.

Location
Beacon St @ Park St
Directly across the street from main stairs of the Massachusetts State House. Note! This is the current State House on Beacon Street across from the Boston Common.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan_m
Nov 8, 2023
Best tour in Boston! - This tour was excellent, the guild was friendly and extremely knowledgeable! We would recommend to anyone travelling to Boston. So much information!
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Daniel_s
Nov 5, 2023
Hugely informative tour - Took this tour as a birthday present to myself, and couldn’t have been happier. Our guide Mark, was super knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. Learned so much and really felt immersed in colonial Boston. For anyone interested in the beginnings of our great country this is a must do while in Boston!!!
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C_t
Nov 4, 2023
Very knowledgeable ands... - Very knowledgeable ands passionate. We had a great time visiting from Cincinnati. Would highly recommend.
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Jeandamourd
Nov 4, 2023
Marc, the best Boston Trail Tour Guide anyone could ever Wish for - Marc is the best Boston Trail tour guide. He is knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. His tour is well-paced and informative, and he takes you to all of the must-see sights as well as some hidden gems. Highly recommended.
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Kyle_b
Nov 4, 2023
Excellent tour and guide - Highly recommend this small group tour on your Boston visit. The duration, sites visited, and historical information shared from our guide Mark was excellent .
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Richard_c
Nov 4, 2023
Perfect intro to Boston History and The Freedom Trail - Great tour of Historic Boston for those wanting to hear the accurate history of this fantastic City, and to follow the entire Freedom Trail. Mark isn't one of those gimmicky costume actors, he is a true historian who is clearly passionate and deeply interested in leading a great tour. He leads a very balanced tour, and takes in to account the different perspectives from both the Colonial and British Soldiers/Parliament in the events leading to the Revolution. Excellent experience, and Mark, if you come to London I would love you to join one of my tours!
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Laurene
Oct 31, 2023
Interesting and enjoyable! - The tour was informative as well as fun. Mark was an excellent guide and his passion for the history of the events leading up to the American Revolution was evident. I was amazed how quickly the four hours went by! Also, Mark was easy to hear and a great speaker.
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Patrcia_c
Oct 29, 2023
A wonderful experience back in time - The small group allowed for a personalized, extensive tour of the freedom trail, Bunker Hill & USS Constitution. It was focused on education and information. Mark was fluid on all the information to share and keeping the group engaged. We came away feeling like we experienced the start of the Revolution and the main characters of the story.
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Mbaker68
Oct 27, 2023
Mark gave us a tour that covered everything. - Mark was very interesting. He has his tour laid out in such a way that the history he told was sequential for the most part. He mostly pointed out places connected to our battle of independence, but he also discussed a few things that are associated with the was between the states. I liked the fact that I don't think he missed anything. Even though the tour was 4 hours long, it didn't feel like it. We took breaks and there were pavilions with seat along the way where we sat while he taught us about the current surroundings. It was a great tour and Mark was very watchful for our safety.
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Warwick_m
Oct 26, 2023
1776 relived - The tour guide, Mark, was brilliant, cared about his tour group and the narration was like you were really there in 1776, could not recommend any higher than 15 out of 10, well maybe a little more
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