Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

4.6 (2,862 reviews) Boston, USA
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Duration1h 45m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history. Following the Freedom Trail past several historic sites, guests will be amazed by the stories of America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution and New England's Colonial History. This walking tour Follows the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to the Paul Revere Mall in The North End!

Options

Meets at 120 Tremont Street

Meets at 120 Tremont Street : Check in on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to 120 Tremont St. Look for the colonial dressed guide.
Starting point:
120 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Meeting at Visitor Center

139 Tremont meeting: Meet at the Boston Common Visitor Center at 139 Tremont Street
Departure/Return: Depart from Boston Common Visitor Center (139 Tremont St.).
Starting point:
Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

What's included

  • Select between two tour departure location options during checkout
  • See top Boston sites such as the State House, Granary Burial Ground, and Paul Revere House
  • Hear stories of America's Founding Fathers, American Revolution and New England's Colonial History
  • Tours led by Costumed Guide
  • Follow the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to the Paul Revere Mall in The North End
  • Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Massachusetts State House
    10m
    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.
  2. Park Street Church
    10m
    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.
  3. Granary Burying Ground
    25m
    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!
  4. Boston Latin School
    10m
    See America's first Public School and hear about it's famous Colonial American alumnus Benjamin Franklin Samuel Adams, see the Ben Franklin Statue
  5. Old Corner Bookstore
    Pass by
    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.
  6. Old South Meeting House
    10m
    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.
  7. Old State House
    15m
    See the location and stop to be told the inspiring story of the Boston Massacre.
  8. Statue of Samuel Adams
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Hear about Faneuil Hall at the location of the Sam Adams and the story of his inaccurate statue.
  9. The Paul Revere House
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Our guide will tell you the story of Paul revere house from outside the landmark.
  10. Paul Revere Mall
    1m
    The ending location of this tour is the beautiful outdoor Paul Revere Mall

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals cannot be accepted. The tour will meet on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to 120 Tremont Street. Look for the guide wearing a colonial outfit.

Meeting point

This is the Boston Common Visitor Center 139 Tremont Street Boston MA 02210,You can check in with the customer service representative wearing red.

For additional assistance finding the meeting location please scroll down to the "Additional Information" and "Before You Go" sections.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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