Boston Freedom Trail: Historic Walking Tour
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Boston
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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Chuck_g
Mar 21, 2024
TD Arena Sports Trip - TD Garden for Bruins and Celtics was awesome! Captain Pickles did a great job on Freedom Trail tour Stop at Cheers was enjoyable also!
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Josue_p
Mar 19, 2024
Great time in Boston. - We had a great time listening to the stories and walking around to the freedom trail. Lost of history and walking here. They made it fun and entertaining. Boston is a beautiful city, everyone was very friendly and willing to help.
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309josuep
Mar 19, 2024
Great experience in Boston - It was fun, we enjoyed the stories. There was a lot of information given. Boston is a beautiful city. Everyone we encounter was friendly and willing to help.
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Eric_d
Mar 18, 2024
Capt. Pickles was a... - Capt. Pickles was a fantastic host and tour guide, entertaining, witty, informative, extremely knowledgeable and humorous.
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Courtney_c
Mar 18, 2024
Great experience. I learned so much! - Captain Pickles is a true history buff, as well as passionate about people’s liberty. The tour was engaging and informative. He had so many great stories to share with us.
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Josh_c
Mar 18, 2024
Captain Pickles was amazing!!! - Really enjoyed the gravesites and Paul reveres house! I had an amazing time with my kid and some of my friends…
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Sherpa09458505783
Mar 18, 2024
Entertaining and informative! - The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining! It started on time. I'm very satisfied with the experience. Thanks!
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Nicola_b
Mar 16, 2024
Great and informative tour - I did this tour with a friend visiting Boston and we loved it! It was very informative and I learned a lot about Boston’s history I didn’t know previously. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and played into his character very well. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about Boston’s history!
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Roger_a
Mar 2, 2024
Great Tour Guide - The guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun. He also threw in some humor. I would recommend this experience.
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Y7236pjjeffs
Jan 24, 2024
great guided tour - We really enjoyed the tour guides and their wealth of knowledge. The walking tour pointed out soo much we were taught as children. Great recommendations where to eat and what to eat.
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