Boston Freedom Trail Historical Storytelling Tour

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!

Meeting Point

Boston Common Visitors Center

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Tour guide will meet you in front of the Boston Common Visitor Center at 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111. Tour guide will be wearing a Boston Hidden Gems t-shirt with a name tag.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 40 minutes

Boston Common

139 Tremont St, , Boston, 02111-1318, Massachusetts

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

10 minutes

Massachusetts State House

24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, 02133-1099, Massachusetts

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

10 minutes

Park Street Church

1 Park St., , Boston, 02108-4899, Massachusetts

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

10 minutes

Granary Burying Ground

Tremont Street, Boston, 02108, Massachusetts

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

15 minutes

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.

10 minutes

King's Chapel Burying Ground

Tremont Street, Between School And Park Streets, Boston, 02108-3201, Massachusetts

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.

10 minutes

Old City Hall

45 School St, , Boston, 02108-3206, Massachusetts

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.

10 minutes

Boston Irish Famine Memorial

Washington St., School Street, Boston, 02108, Massachusetts

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

5 minutes

Old South Meeting House

310 Washington St, , Boston, 02108-4616, Massachusetts

See the building where the Boston Tea Party began.

10 minutes

Old Corner Bookstore

283 Washington St, , Boston, 02108-4304, Massachusetts

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

5 minutes

Old State House

310 Washington Street, , Boston, 02108-1702, Massachusetts

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

10 minutes

Boston Massacre Site

206 Washington St, , Boston, 02109-1702, Massachusetts

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

5 minutes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, 02109-1604, Massachusetts

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

15 minutes

Quincy Market

206 S Market St, Boston, 02109-6201, Massachusetts

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.

15 minutes

Union Oyster House

41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Pass by the oldest restaurant in America.

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Rose Kennedy Greenway

JFK Surface Road, , Boston, 02111, Massachusetts

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

10 minutes

The Paul Revere House

19 North Sq, , Boston, 02113-2405, Massachusetts

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

10 minutes

Old North Church & Historic Site

193 Salem St, , Boston, 02113-1123, Massachusetts

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

15 minutes

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, 02118, Massachusetts

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.

15 minutes

Skinny House

44 Hull St, Boston, 02113-1104, Massachusetts

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

5 minutes

Copp's 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.

15 minutes

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.

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What's included:

• Tour Guide