3 hours 40 minutes (Approx.)

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Overview

Walk the Freedom Trail to see all 16 historical sites as well as a few hidden gems along the way! Your knowledgeable tour guide will tell you the history behind each site on the tour. Listen to hilarious stories about Boston's checkered past while learning about the American Revolution and the city's Puritan founders.

The tour is led by expert guides passionate about unearthing hidden narratives. This immersive experience delves beyond the standard historical accounts, revealing lesser-known stories of the individuals who shaped America's fight for independence. From the untold struggles of marginalized communities to the secret operations of spies and radicals, our tour uncovers the intricate layers of the past, with events relevant to this day.

Learn history told through hilarious stories, ensuring you are both entertained and educated during the tour! The tour guide will show you historical maps and photographs to fully immerse you in the story. Great for the entire family!

Description

Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Walk through the oldest public park in America, established in 1634. See the entrance to the oldest subway system in the country.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

See the gold-domed Massachusetts State House, hear the story of why there is a pinecone on top.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Park Street Church, One Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

See Park Street Church, at one point the tallest building in America. Learn why it was called the "Brimstone Corner".

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street, (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, Massachusetts 02108

See the third oldest burial ground in Boston where Paul Revere, Sam Adams, and John Hancock are buried.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

See the first Anglican church built in Boston, find out why it does not have a steeple.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: King's Chapel Burying Ground, Tremont Street, Between School And Park Streets, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Walk through the oldest burial ground in Boston, which has graves from the very first settlers of the area. See the grave of John Winthrop, the first Governor of The Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

See the Old City Hall of Boston, a steak house today. Hear the story of the oldest public school in America, the Boston Latin School, while standing at its very first location.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boston Irish Famine Memorial, Washington St., School Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Hear the story behind the Irish immigration to Boston due to the Potato Famine in Ireland.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

See the building where the Boston Tea Party began.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

See the building where famous works such as Little Women, Walden, Civil Disobedience, Nature, and Scarlett Letter were published.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

See the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boston Massacre Site, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

See the sight of the Boston Massacre, a conflict which almost started the American Revolution.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

See Faneuil Hall, listen to how it got the nickname "The Cradle of Liberty" during the American Revolution.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Quincy Market, 206 S Market St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

See the famous Quincy Market, historically a market place selling goods from all over the world which were imported in Boston. Time for a restroom break.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Union Oyster House, 41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Pass by the oldest restaurant in America.

Stop At: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Walk across the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the park which now stands on top of the infamous Big Dig project.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

See the Paul Revere House, one of the oldest wooden houses of Boston.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

See the Old North Church and learn the story of Paul Revere's midnight ride. Hear about the many inaccuracies in the famous poem.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, Boston, Massachusetts 02118

Walk through the second oldest burying ground in Boston. See graves of Boston Tea Party participants. See for yourself how the British used the grave stones for target practice during the American Revolution.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Skinny House, 44 Hull St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

Learn why the skinniest house in Boston is nick named "The Spite House".

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Copps Hill Terrace, 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

See the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution from across the Boston Harbor. Great views of both monuments from the Copp's Hill Terrace.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Paul Revere Mall, Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts

End the tour in Paul Revere Mall, with convenient access to further explore the Freedom Trail sights or grab lunch in the North End. Your tour guide will be happy to recommend a place to grab food in the area or point you to your next destination.