Downtown Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour - History and Architecture
by Boston Citywalks
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Boston's Freedom Trail runs through the city's historic downtown and includes many important landmarks tied to the American Revolution and early American history. This walking tour lasts about 70 minutes and focuses on the history and architecture of sites along the trail. The tour covers locations from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common, including Quincy Market, The Old State House, the Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, the Massachusetts State House, and others. A professional guide leads the group on foot, explaining the significance of each site and pointing out architectural details. Stops include the Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, and the Boston Latin School site marked by a Benjamin Franklin statue and mosaic. The tour also passes the Irish Famine Memorial and Tremont Temple Baptist Church, which was the first integrated church in America. The route concludes at Boston Common, the oldest city park in the US. The tour is suitable for anyone interested in Boston's cultural and historical landmarks, without costumes or large crowds.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Freedom Trail
The Downtown Freedom Trail covers history and architecture from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Key sites include Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, New State House, and Boston Common.
70 min
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Known as the "Cradle of Liberty," this marketplace was the site of passionate protests leading to the American Revolution. Visitors should notice the famous grasshopper weathervane atop the building.
Boston Massacre Site
A cobblestone ring in the pavement marks the exact location of the 1770 clash between British soldiers and colonists that sparked the rebellion.
Old State House
Constructed in 1713, this building served as the center of British colonial government. The Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston residents from its balcony.
Old Corner Bookstore
Located at 283 Washington Street at School Street, this historic building was built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary. It became a bookstore in 1828 and is part of Boston’s historic core.
Old South Meeting House
This large brick church was the place where signals were given to start the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
Irish Famine Memorial
Situated on a plaza between Washington and School Streets, this memorial park features two groups of statues contrasting an Irish family suffering during the Great Famine of 1845–1852 with a prosperous immigrant family in America.
Old City Hall
Located at 45 School Street, this building housed the Boston City Council from 1865 to 1969. Designed by Gridley James Fox Bryant and Arthur Gilman, it was among the first French Second Empire style buildings in the U.S.
Boston Latin School
Founded on April 23, 1635, Boston Latin School was America’s first public school. Originally on School Street, it provided free classical education to boys. A statue of alumnus Benjamin Franklin and a sidewalk mosaic mark the site.
King's Chapel
One of sixteen historic landmarks on the Freedom Trail, King’s Chapel has over 330 years of history since its founding in 1686. It played a role through the American Revolution and remains active in 21st-century Boston.
Omni Parker House Hotel
Founded in 1855 by Harvey D. Parker, this is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the U.S. Located on School Street, it has hosted every U.S. president since Ulysses S. Grant and is the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie, Parker House Rolls, and the term "scrod."
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Established in 1839 as The Free Baptist Church, Tremont Temple was purchased in 1843 by Timothy Gilbert for $55,000. It was the first integrated church in America, offering open attendance without charge and hosting public events including an Egyptian mummy display in 1850 and anti-slavery speeches by Sam Houston and Frederick Douglass.
Granary Burying Ground
This cemetery is the final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. It is among the most frequently visited cemeteries in the country.
Boston Common
Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States, covering 50 acres. It is bounded by Tremont, Park, Beacon, Charles, and Boylston Streets.
Massachusetts State House
Built in 1798, this "new" State House features a 23-karat gold dome and serves as the current seat of government, overlooking Boston Common.
Meeting point
Departure Point: NW corner of State and Congress Streets, outside 28 State Street (Citizens Bank Building) and across State Street from the Old State House. Note that this tour does not return to the Starting Point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Downtown Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour - History and Architecture
by Boston Citywalks
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.$60Overview
Boston's Freedom Trail runs through the city's historic downtown and includes many important landmarks tied to the American Revolution and early American history. This walking tour lasts about 70 minutes and focuses on the history and architecture of sites along the trail. The tour covers locations from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common, including Quincy Market, The Old State House, the Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, the Massachusetts State House, and others. A professional guide leads the group on foot, explaining the significance of each site and pointing out architectural details. Stops include the Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, and the Boston Latin School site marked by a Benjamin Franklin statue and mosaic. The tour also passes the Irish Famine Memorial and Tremont Temple Baptist Church, which was the first integrated church in America. The route concludes at Boston Common, the oldest city park in the US. The tour is suitable for anyone interested in Boston's cultural and historical landmarks, without costumes or large crowds.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Freedom Trail
The Downtown Freedom Trail covers history and architecture from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Key sites include Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, New State House, and Boston Common.
70 min
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Known as the "Cradle of Liberty," this marketplace was the site of passionate protests leading to the American Revolution. Visitors should notice the famous grasshopper weathervane atop the building.
Boston Massacre Site
A cobblestone ring in the pavement marks the exact location of the 1770 clash between British soldiers and colonists that sparked the rebellion.
Old State House
Constructed in 1713, this building served as the center of British colonial government. The Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston residents from its balcony.
Old Corner Bookstore
Located at 283 Washington Street at School Street, this historic building was built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary. It became a bookstore in 1828 and is part of Boston’s historic core.
Old South Meeting House
This large brick church was the place where signals were given to start the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
Irish Famine Memorial
Situated on a plaza between Washington and School Streets, this memorial park features two groups of statues contrasting an Irish family suffering during the Great Famine of 1845–1852 with a prosperous immigrant family in America.
Old City Hall
Located at 45 School Street, this building housed the Boston City Council from 1865 to 1969. Designed by Gridley James Fox Bryant and Arthur Gilman, it was among the first French Second Empire style buildings in the U.S.
Boston Latin School
Founded on April 23, 1635, Boston Latin School was America’s first public school. Originally on School Street, it provided free classical education to boys. A statue of alumnus Benjamin Franklin and a sidewalk mosaic mark the site.
King's Chapel
One of sixteen historic landmarks on the Freedom Trail, King’s Chapel has over 330 years of history since its founding in 1686. It played a role through the American Revolution and remains active in 21st-century Boston.
Omni Parker House Hotel
Founded in 1855 by Harvey D. Parker, this is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the U.S. Located on School Street, it has hosted every U.S. president since Ulysses S. Grant and is the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie, Parker House Rolls, and the term "scrod."
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Established in 1839 as The Free Baptist Church, Tremont Temple was purchased in 1843 by Timothy Gilbert for $55,000. It was the first integrated church in America, offering open attendance without charge and hosting public events including an Egyptian mummy display in 1850 and anti-slavery speeches by Sam Houston and Frederick Douglass.
Granary Burying Ground
This cemetery is the final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. It is among the most frequently visited cemeteries in the country.
Boston Common
Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States, covering 50 acres. It is bounded by Tremont, Park, Beacon, Charles, and Boylston Streets.
Massachusetts State House
Built in 1798, this "new" State House features a 23-karat gold dome and serves as the current seat of government, overlooking Boston Common.
Meeting point
Departure Point: NW corner of State and Congress Streets, outside 28 State Street (Citizens Bank Building) and across State Street from the Old State House. Note that this tour does not return to the Starting Point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.