Boston Revolutionary Land and Sea Tour

Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour! Walk along the Freedom Trail sites that tell the story of events leading up to the start of the American Revolution. See the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Blackstone Block, and Paul Revere's House. Then take a short break at the Old North Church! Go inside the church (entry included), browse for souvenirs, grab a snack.
After the break, enjoy a boat ride on Boston Harbor to continue the story of the American Revolution. Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill and see the USS Constitution up close from the water. Follow Paul Revere's route out of Boston to start his Midnight Ride, and throw a tea chest into the water, just like the colonists did!

Enjoy stunning views of the Boston skyline on the return trip to Long Wharf where the tour ends. Take advantage of the chance to chat with the boat captain while watching airplanes take off from the airport runway and fly right above your head!

Meeting Point

State Street at Congress Street

Boston, MA 02203, USA

In the park across State St from the Old State House, on the benches under the Citizen's Bank sign.

What's included:

• Exclusive 1-hour boat for the tour group
• Old North Church entry tickets

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Old State House

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

Start the tour in front of the Old State House, the heart of British power at the times of colonial Boston.

10 minutes

Boston Massacre Site

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

Learn about the events of the fateful Boston Massacre which took place on this iconic spot.

5 minutes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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

Stand in front of one of Boston’s most famous historic buildings. Learn why it is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” and the role Sam Adams played in the American Revolution.

10 minutes

Blackstone Block Historic District

Blackstone Block Historic District, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Walk through Boston’s oldest commercial street. See the oldest restaurant and pub in America, take a photo standing on the cobblestones in front of the tavern favored by Paul Revere and John Hancock!

10 minutes

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

Atlantic Ave, , Boston, 02111, Massachusetts

Stop on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and see how Boston looked when Paul Revere walked the alleyways of the North End. Then see a modern map of where the tour is taking place to visually compare to how the city has changed in the last 250 years.

10 minutes

The Paul Revere House

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

See the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 30 years.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Paul Revere Mall

Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts

Learn the real story of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere!

10 minutes

Old North Church & Historic Site

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

Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal! Stop for a bathroom if needed.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Battery Wharf

Battery Wharf, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Head to Battery Wharf and find a seat on your boat for the next hour!

15 minutes

Bunker Hill Monument

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

See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn the story of the first battle of the American Revolution!

15 minutes

USS Constitution

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

Float up to the world's oldest still-floating commissioned warship! Take a unique photo from the water looking up at the naval grandeur of one of America’s first ships. Behind it, see Bunker Hill Monument, in honor of the Battle of Bunker Hill (which, you will learn, was not where the combat took place).

10 minutes

Boston Harbor

Boston Harbor, Boston, MA, USA

Cruise around Boston Harbor, getting a unique perspective of the city! See The Tall Ship, The Nantucket Lightship, and Logan Airport as you watch planes come in to land overhead!

20 minutes

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

306 Congress St, , Boston, 02210-1027, Massachusetts

Float right up to the location where the Boston Tea Party happened and see the replica ships! Throw a tea chest into the harbor, just like the colonists did!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Long Wharf

66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

End the tour at Long Wharf, in the heart of Boston's Waterfront next to a beautiful park, with lots of options for lunch and further exploration nearby!

15 minutes