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Downtown Freedom Trail Walking Tour - History & Architecture

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No Costumes! No Yelling! No Huge Tour Group! Just the best in learning about Boston. Experience the history, architecture and culture of Boston wrapped in stories as we explore the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston. On our 70-minute walking tour, admire the architecture, and learn about the history and culture of the city as you pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, and Boston Common.

What's Included

  • Pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, and Boston Common.
  • 70-Minute Walking Tour of Boston's Freedom Trail
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
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Boston
MA 02203, USA

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Freedom Trail
Boston, MA 02108, USA

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Freedom Trail

The history and architecture of the Downtown Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Includes 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.
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1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pass by)

Often called the "Cradle of Liberty," this marketplace hosted the fiery protests that led to the American Revolution. Don't forget to look up at the famous grasshopper weathervane.
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Boston Massacre Site (pass by)

Marked by a cobblestone ring in the pavement, this is the exact spot where the 1770 skirmish between Redcoats and colonists ignited the spark of rebellion.
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Old State House (pass by)

Built in 1713, this was the seat of British colonial government. The Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians from its balcony.
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Old Corner Bookstore (pass by)

The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary shop, and first became a bookstore in 1828.
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Old South Meeting House (pass by)

The massive brick church where the signals were given to start the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
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Irish Famine Memorial (pass by)

The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is a memorial park located on a plaza between Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The park contains two groups of statues to contrast an Irish family suffering during the Great Famine of 1845–1852 with a prosperous family that had immigrated to America.
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Old City Hall (pass by)

Old City Hall is a building at 45 School Street in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., which housed the Boston City Council from 1865 to 1969. Designed by Gridley James Fox Bryant and Arthur Gilman, it was one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire style to be built in the United States.
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Boston Latin School (pass by)

The Boston Latin School, founded on April 23, 1635, is the first public school in America, originally located on School Street. Established by Puritans, it provided free, classical education to boys. A statue of alumnus Benjamin Franklin and a sidewalk mosaic now mark its original site.
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King's Chapel (pass by)

As one of the sixteen historic landmarks along Boston’s Freedom Trail, King’s Chapel is an important part of a collective. Yet the historic church also stands alone with history unique to its own site. The history of King’s Chapel spans more than 330 years, from its founding in 1686; through the American Revolution and the birth of a new nation; through great periods of change, both difficult and triumphant; to its continued presence in 21st-century Boston.
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Omni Parker House (pass by)

Hotels in Boston, Massachusetts | Omni Parker House, Boston ...The Omni Parker House, founded by Harvey D. Parker in 1855, is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the United States. Located on School Street in Boston, this historic hotel has hosted every U.S. president since Ulysses S. Grant and is the birthplace of the Boston Cream Pie, Parker House Rolls, and the term "scrod".
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Tremont Temple Baptist Church (pass by)

Tremont Temple was formed in 1839 under the name The Free Baptist Church. Timothy Gilbert, a piano maker in Boston, resigned his membership at Charles Street Baptist Church when the congregation dissapproved of him inviting a black family into his pew stall at Sunday worship. The church met at several locations until 1843, when Gilbert purchased the Tremont Theater for $55,000 of his own money, which is the location at which our church currently meets. Tremont Temple is famous for being the first integrated church in America, since the church from its inception offered open attendance without charge, which fostered a church community that embraced racial diversity. While primarily dedicated as a place of worship, the Temple's versatile halls also hosted an array of public events, such as the unique display of an Egyptian mummy in 1850 and influential speeches against the scourge of slavery by renowned figures like Sam Houston and Frederick Douglass.
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Granary Burying Ground (pass by)

The final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. It’s one of the most visited cemeteries in the country.
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Boston Common (pass by)

The Boston Common is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest city park in the United States. Boston Common consists of 50 acres of land bounded by five major Boston streets: Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street.
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Massachusetts State House (pass by)

With its iconic 23-karat gold dome, this "new" State House (built 1798) serves as the modern seat of government and overlooks Boston Common.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown Freedom Trail Walking Tour – History & Architecture?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 187 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, and Boston Common.
  • 70-Minute Walking Tour of Boston's Freedom Trail.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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