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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

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Overview

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women's rights, American education, and immigration throughout its 400-year history. It all happened along the iconic red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail.

Join the most comprehensive and exciting walking tour of the Freedom Trail available. Take a stroll through downtown Boston while listening to stories about icons of the American Revolution like Paul Revere and John Hancock--along with lesser known pioneers and patriots from throughout the city's past.

- Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail in one walking tour

- Caters to history buffs and first-time visitors alike

- Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide

What's Included

  • 2.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA

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520 Commercial Street
Boston, MA 02109, USA

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

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The Embrace

Our Tour begins at the Embrace, A recent statue commemorating Martin Luther King, jr and his wife Coretta Scott King. The Embrace is located right next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street, Boston MA.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House (pass by)

Welcome to the seat of Massachusetts state government! Known for its golden dome, the "new" Massachusetts State House has a long history in our city, starting with Samuel Adams laying the cornerstone in 1795!
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Park Street Church (pass by)

This red brick church, built in 1809, hosted a congregation of abolitionists. Our guides will tell you of the fiery anti-slavery speeches delivered within, some of the first ever given in America.
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Granary Burying Ground (pass by)

This graveyard dates to 1660 and is the final resting place to some of America's greatest Patriots. Our guides will bring you to the graves of John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams and tell you their stories.
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King's Chapel (pass by)

Built in 1754, this stone church was the first Anglican Church in Boston. Our guides will regale tour goers with stories about its construction, the burying ground next to it, and the crypts beneath.
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Old South Meeting House (pass by)

This Puritan meeting house, built in 1729, is the place where the famous Boston Tea Party began. Learn how the most famous act of civil disobedience in world history started!
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Old Corner Bookstore (pass by)

Once the home of a colonial apothecary, this 1718 brick building later housed the 19th century publishing house TIcknor & Fields. Our guides will tell of the literary giants who were published there.
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Old State House (pass by)

Constructed in 1713 and adorned with the symbols of Great Britain, a Lion and Unicorn, the Old State House was once the center of British Government in Massachusetts. Tour goers will hear of the fiery speeches and pitched confrontations that occurred within.
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Boston Massacre Site (pass by)

A circle of stones marks the official site of the infamous Bloody Massacre of 1770. Our guides will provide a moment by moment account of the fateful night when redcoat musket fire left five colonists dead.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pass by)

Originally constructed in 1743 as a common marketplace for Boston, the meeting hall on the second floor of Faneuil Hall ultimately proved more significant. Tour goers will hear of the incendiary speeches delivered from within 'The Cradle of Liberty'.
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The Paul Revere House (pass by)

This wooden house, dating to 1680, is the oldest building in Boston and once home to the Revere Family. Tour Goers will hear of how Paul Revere's life there with his family and how he ventured forth from its doors to take part in some of the most important events in American History.
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Old North Church & Historic Site (pass by)

"One if by land, two if by sea"- on April 18th, 1775, two lanterns shone from the steeple of this 1723 church. Our guides will tell of the import of that signal on the eve of Revolution, and how it was arranged by Paul Revere.
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground (pass by)

This 1660 burying ground was the site of British Cannon emplacements during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Tour goers will learn of the battle and of the notable Bostonians interred within.
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Bunker Hill Monument (pass by)

Tour goers will view this 221 foot obelisk from the Copp's Hill Terrace. The monument marks the spot where colonial militia defended a hastily made earthworks and repelled two redcoat charges before retreating..
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USS Constitution (pass by)

From the tour ending point at Copp's Hill Terrace tour goers will be able to see the masts and rigging of "Old Ironsides", the victor of pitched battles in the War of 1812 and the oldest warship afloat anywhere in the world.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour?

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). 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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  • 2.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail
  • Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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