Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: 16 Revolutionary Sites in 2.5 Hours
by Boston History Company
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This 2.5-hour walking tour covers all 16 locations along Boston's Freedom Trail, tracing key events from the American Revolution. The tour starts at The Embrace statue near Boston Common and moves through downtown Boston by foot. Along the way, the guide shares detailed stories about figures such as Paul Revere and John Hancock, as well as lesser-known historical figures. The route includes stops at notable sites like the Massachusetts State House with its golden dome, the abolitionist Park Street Church, and the Granary Burying Ground where several patriots are buried. Visitors will also see King's Chapel, the Old South Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party began, and the Old Corner Bookstore, once home to a famous publishing house. The tour continues to the Old State House, the Boston Massacre site, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, known for its historic speeches. The Paul Revere House and Old North Church highlight the revolutionary signals and actions of April 1775. Copp's Hill Burying Ground and the view of the Bunker Hill Monument are included before concluding with a view of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat. All fees and taxes are included. Small group sizes allow time for questions and interaction with the guide. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Embrace
The tour begins at The Embrace, a recent statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. It is located next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street.
10 min
Massachusetts State House
This is the seat of Massachusetts state government, noted for its golden dome. The building dates back to 1795 when Samuel Adams laid its cornerstone.
Park Street Church
Built in 1809, this red brick church was home to abolitionists who delivered some of America's earliest anti-slavery speeches.
Granary Burying Ground
Dating to 1660, this cemetery holds the graves of notable patriots including John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams.
King's Chapel
Constructed in 1754 as Boston's first Anglican Church, this stone building includes a burying ground and crypts beneath.
Old South Meeting House
Built in 1729, this Puritan meeting house was the starting point of the Boston Tea Party, a major act of civil disobedience.
Old Corner Bookstore
Originally a colonial apothecary, this 1718 brick building later housed Ticknor & Fields, a 19th-century publishing house known for famous literary figures.
Old State House
Erected in 1713 and decorated with British symbols, this building was the center of British government in Massachusetts and site of important speeches and confrontations.
Boston Massacre Site
Marked by a circle of stones, this site recalls the 1770 event when British soldiers killed five colonists with musket fire.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Built in 1743 as a marketplace, its second-floor meeting hall became known as 'The Cradle of Liberty' for the speeches delivered there.
The Paul Revere House
This wooden house from 1680 is Boston's oldest building and was home to Paul Revere and his family before his historic midnight ride.
Old North Church & Historic Site
Famous for the April 18, 1775 signal "One if by land, two if by sea," this 1723 church's steeple displayed lanterns arranged by Paul Revere.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Dating to 1660, this cemetery served as a British cannon emplacement site during the Battle of Bunker Hill and contains notable Boston residents.
Bunker Hill Monument
A 221-foot obelisk visible from Copp's Hill Terrace, marking where colonial militia defended earthworks against British attacks.
USS Constitution
At the tour's end near Copp's Hill Terrace, visitors can view the masts and rigging of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the Embrace, located next to the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common at 139 Tremont Street, Boston MA. Your guide will NOT be in a costume, they will have a flag with our company name Boston History Company to help you identify them.
End point
Our tour will end at Copp's Hill Terrace in Boston's historic North End, with a view of Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution in Charlestown. Street address: 7 Jackson Ave, Boston, MA 02113
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: 16 Revolutionary Sites in 2.5 Hours
by Boston History Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$62Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour covers all 16 locations along Boston's Freedom Trail, tracing key events from the American Revolution. The tour starts at The Embrace statue near Boston Common and moves through downtown Boston by foot. Along the way, the guide shares detailed stories about figures such as Paul Revere and John Hancock, as well as lesser-known historical figures. The route includes stops at notable sites like the Massachusetts State House with its golden dome, the abolitionist Park Street Church, and the Granary Burying Ground where several patriots are buried. Visitors will also see King's Chapel, the Old South Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party began, and the Old Corner Bookstore, once home to a famous publishing house. The tour continues to the Old State House, the Boston Massacre site, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, known for its historic speeches. The Paul Revere House and Old North Church highlight the revolutionary signals and actions of April 1775. Copp's Hill Burying Ground and the view of the Bunker Hill Monument are included before concluding with a view of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat. All fees and taxes are included. Small group sizes allow time for questions and interaction with the guide. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Embrace
The tour begins at The Embrace, a recent statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. It is located next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street.
10 min
Massachusetts State House
This is the seat of Massachusetts state government, noted for its golden dome. The building dates back to 1795 when Samuel Adams laid its cornerstone.
Park Street Church
Built in 1809, this red brick church was home to abolitionists who delivered some of America's earliest anti-slavery speeches.
Granary Burying Ground
Dating to 1660, this cemetery holds the graves of notable patriots including John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams.
King's Chapel
Constructed in 1754 as Boston's first Anglican Church, this stone building includes a burying ground and crypts beneath.
Old South Meeting House
Built in 1729, this Puritan meeting house was the starting point of the Boston Tea Party, a major act of civil disobedience.
Old Corner Bookstore
Originally a colonial apothecary, this 1718 brick building later housed Ticknor & Fields, a 19th-century publishing house known for famous literary figures.
Old State House
Erected in 1713 and decorated with British symbols, this building was the center of British government in Massachusetts and site of important speeches and confrontations.
Boston Massacre Site
Marked by a circle of stones, this site recalls the 1770 event when British soldiers killed five colonists with musket fire.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Built in 1743 as a marketplace, its second-floor meeting hall became known as 'The Cradle of Liberty' for the speeches delivered there.
The Paul Revere House
This wooden house from 1680 is Boston's oldest building and was home to Paul Revere and his family before his historic midnight ride.
Old North Church & Historic Site
Famous for the April 18, 1775 signal "One if by land, two if by sea," this 1723 church's steeple displayed lanterns arranged by Paul Revere.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Dating to 1660, this cemetery served as a British cannon emplacement site during the Battle of Bunker Hill and contains notable Boston residents.
Bunker Hill Monument
A 221-foot obelisk visible from Copp's Hill Terrace, marking where colonial militia defended earthworks against British attacks.
USS Constitution
At the tour's end near Copp's Hill Terrace, visitors can view the masts and rigging of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the Embrace, located next to the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common at 139 Tremont Street, Boston MA. Your guide will NOT be in a costume, they will have a flag with our company name Boston History Company to help you identify them.
End point
Our tour will end at Copp's Hill Terrace in Boston's historic North End, with a view of Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution in Charlestown. Street address: 7 Jackson Ave, Boston, MA 02113
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.