Boston Freedom Trail Historical Walking Tour

Step back in time and experience the journey of Boston's Freedom Trail with our immersive tour. This one-of-a-kind experience will transport you to the very heart of America's revolutionary past, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of the passionate patriots who shaped the nation.
Our tour takes you to some of the most significant locations in America's early history. From the iconic Massachusetts State House and historic Boston Common, to the legendary Old North Church and the hallowed grounds of Copp's Hill Burying Ground, you'll witness firsthand the places where history was made.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about America's past, this immersive tour is a must-do experience. Discover the spirit of patriotism that ignited a revolution and gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and triumphs that paved the way for the birth of a nation. Join us on this unforgettable journey through Boston's Freedom Trail and let history come alive before your eyes!

Meeting Point

139 Tremont St

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Meet your tour guide on Boston Common, near Tremont Street. Your guide will be wearing a Junket T-shirt.

What's included:

• Thoroughly researched and accurate history
• Professional and courteous guide

Not included:

• Food and drink
• Guide tip

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Boston Common

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

This 44-acre greenspace was the home of the first white settler, who was eventually driven off his land by the settlement of Puritans who soon moved in. the Common was also the location of public hangings.

6 minutes

Massachusetts State House

24 Beacon St, Boston, 02133-1099, Massachusetts

Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, both Freemasons, presided over the laying of the cornerstone of the building, over two centuries old, as compared to the Old State House, just a short distance away.

6 minutes

Park Street Church

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

This picturesque church is also known as "Brimstone Corner." At this location, a popular patriotic song was performed for the first time, in 1831.

6 minutes

Granary Burying Ground

Tremont Street, Boston, 02108, Massachusetts

This plot of land, though tiny, is the final resting place of many historically important figures, including Benjamin Franklin's parents, and Paul Revere.

6 minutes

King's Chapel

58 Tremont St, Boston, 02108-3201, Massachusetts

This chapel, founded in 1686, was the first Anglican church in Boston. The Puritans took umbrage with this "intrusion" into their colony, and threw garbage and curses at the celebrants when the cornerstone was laid.

6 minutes

Old Corner Bookstore

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

Downtown Boston's oldest commercial building, this bookshop was home to the 19th century's leading publisher. Famous authors including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Charles Dickens paid visits to this shop.

6 minutes

Old South Meeting House

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

This site, simple but beautiful, is recognized as the origin of the Boston Tea Party.

6 minutes

Old State House

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

This is the oldest surviving public building in Boston.

6 minutes

Boston Massacre Site

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

Five civilians were killed in this confrontation between Bostonians and British troops and was an ignition point in the buildup to the outbreak of war.

6 minutes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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

This building is sometimes referred to as "The Cradle of Liberty" and hosted the first town meeting in the colonies.

6 minutes

The Paul Revere House

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

This house, built in 1680, is the only home on the Freedom Trail, and for good reason: it was once owned by the famed Paul Revere.

6 minutes

Old North Church & Historic Site

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

This church is the famous "one if by land, two if by sea" landmark from the midnight ride of Paul Revere.

6 minutes

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

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

Named after a local shoemaker, this burying ground is the final resting place of residents of the North End.

6 minutes

USS Constitution

Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, 02129, Massachusetts

Nicknamed "Old Ironsides" this ship is oldest commission warship afloat.

6 minutes

Bunker Hill Monument

43 Monument Square, Boston National Historical Park, Boston, 02129, Massachusetts

This site was location of the first major battle of the Revolutionary War.

6 minutes