Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide from Boston Common to Paul Revere Mall
by The Salem Night Ghost Tour
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This walking tour covers Boston's Freedom Trail, starting at Boston Common and finishing at the Paul Revere Mall in the North End. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is led by a guide dressed in period costume. Along the route, guests visit key historic sites including the Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Boston Latin School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, the Samuel Adams Statue, and the Paul Revere House. At each stop, the guide shares stories about America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution, and Colonial New England history. The tour begins at either of two departure points selected during booking. Walking between each landmark, guests will spend time learning about events such as the first performance of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)' at Park Street Church, the Boston Tea Party near the Old South Meeting House, and the Boston Massacre at the Old State House. The Granary Burying Ground stop is the longest, lasting up to 45 minutes, where visitors see the graves of Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and others. The tour ends at the outdoor Paul Revere Mall. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Massachusetts State House
View the gold-domed Massachusetts State House built in 1798. The guide explains its significance in Colonial America and the American Revolution, referencing Oliver Wendell Holmes' quote calling it the hub of the solar system. Guests spend about 10 minutes here.
10 min
Park Street Church
Stop near the front steps of Park Street Church, a key site on the Freedom Trail. The guide recounts the church's history, including the first Independence Day performance of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)' in 1831. The visit lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Granary Burying Ground
Spend up to 45 minutes at the Granary Burying Ground, where notable figures such as Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, James Otis, and Boston Massacre victims are buried. The guide shares stories related to colonial Boston and several signers of the Declaration of Independence.
25 min
Boston Latin School
Visit the site of America's first public school, Boston Latin School. The guide discusses its famous alumnus Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams and points out the Benjamin Franklin statue. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Old Corner Bookstore
Pause at Boston's oldest commercial building, where Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter,' Thoreau's 'Walden,' and Longfellow's 'Midnight Ride of Paul Revere' were published. This stop has no fixed duration.
Old South Meeting House
Hear the story of the Boston Tea Party at the location where it occurred, just outside the Old South Meeting House. The guide also explains the history of the Paul Revere Bell. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Old State House
Stop at the Old State House to learn about the Boston Massacre. The guide tells the story behind this event. The visit here is about 15 minutes.
15 min
Statue of Samuel Adams
At the site of the Samuel Adams statue, the guide discusses Faneuil Hall and the story behind the statue's inaccuracies. Guests spend about 15 minutes here.
15 min
The Paul Revere House
The guide tells the story of Paul Revere's house from outside the landmark. This stop is approximately 5 minutes long.
5 min
Paul Revere Mall
The tour concludes at the outdoor Paul Revere Mall, a scenic public space in the North End. Guests spend about 1 minute here.
1 min
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide from Boston Common to Paul Revere Mall
by The Salem Night Ghost Tour
Choose from 2 available options
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.$52Overview
This walking tour covers Boston's Freedom Trail, starting at Boston Common and finishing at the Paul Revere Mall in the North End. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is led by a guide dressed in period costume. Along the route, guests visit key historic sites including the Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Boston Latin School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, the Samuel Adams Statue, and the Paul Revere House. At each stop, the guide shares stories about America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution, and Colonial New England history. The tour begins at either of two departure points selected during booking. Walking between each landmark, guests will spend time learning about events such as the first performance of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)' at Park Street Church, the Boston Tea Party near the Old South Meeting House, and the Boston Massacre at the Old State House. The Granary Burying Ground stop is the longest, lasting up to 45 minutes, where visitors see the graves of Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and others. The tour ends at the outdoor Paul Revere Mall. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Massachusetts State House
View the gold-domed Massachusetts State House built in 1798. The guide explains its significance in Colonial America and the American Revolution, referencing Oliver Wendell Holmes' quote calling it the hub of the solar system. Guests spend about 10 minutes here.
10 min
Park Street Church
Stop near the front steps of Park Street Church, a key site on the Freedom Trail. The guide recounts the church's history, including the first Independence Day performance of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)' in 1831. The visit lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Granary Burying Ground
Spend up to 45 minutes at the Granary Burying Ground, where notable figures such as Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, James Otis, and Boston Massacre victims are buried. The guide shares stories related to colonial Boston and several signers of the Declaration of Independence.
25 min
Boston Latin School
Visit the site of America's first public school, Boston Latin School. The guide discusses its famous alumnus Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams and points out the Benjamin Franklin statue. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Old Corner Bookstore
Pause at Boston's oldest commercial building, where Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter,' Thoreau's 'Walden,' and Longfellow's 'Midnight Ride of Paul Revere' were published. This stop has no fixed duration.
Old South Meeting House
Hear the story of the Boston Tea Party at the location where it occurred, just outside the Old South Meeting House. The guide also explains the history of the Paul Revere Bell. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Old State House
Stop at the Old State House to learn about the Boston Massacre. The guide tells the story behind this event. The visit here is about 15 minutes.
15 min
Statue of Samuel Adams
At the site of the Samuel Adams statue, the guide discusses Faneuil Hall and the story behind the statue's inaccuracies. Guests spend about 15 minutes here.
15 min
The Paul Revere House
The guide tells the story of Paul Revere's house from outside the landmark. This stop is approximately 5 minutes long.
5 min
Paul Revere Mall
The tour concludes at the outdoor Paul Revere Mall, a scenic public space in the North End. Guests spend about 1 minute here.
1 min
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.