Boston Freedom Trail Historical Walking Tour

Discover the hidden history of Boston’s role in the Revolutionary War on the very streets that bore witness to some of the most significant events in our nation’s birth. This tour of the Boston Freedom Trail is a journey through time, a chance to experience for yourself the sights, sounds, and stories of America's fight for independence.
From the majestic halls of the Massachusetts State House, where you can practically hear John Hancock and Samuel Adams rally the colonists to the Old North Church where you will feel the high stakes of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and his warning of the British invasion.

An unforgettable adventure, this tour takes you to the center of the revolutionary action, where the flame of independence burst from the smoldering embers of rebellion. With a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for the city, your expert local guide will immerse you in the hidden gems of Boston's revolutionary past, bringing history to life before your very eyes.

Meeting Point

139 Tremont St

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Meet your guide across the street from Dunkin Donuts at the entrance of the Boston Commons who will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

What's included:

• Thoroughly researched and accurate history
• Professional and courteous guide

Not included:

• Transportation

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Boston Common

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

At the start of the tour, your expert local guide will open the scene of this iconic trail with an intro to our country's history, the events leading up to the The Declaration of Independence, and the spark that lit the bonfire of the revolution! We will then describe in detail the significance of the trail and the historic figures that shaped the birth of our nation--supposed rebels and traitors that became patriots and heroes!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Massachusetts State House

24 Beacon St, Boston, 02133-1099, Massachusetts

This building is just over two centuries old, compared to the older "Old State House". Freemasons Paul Revere and Samuel Adams presided over the laying of the cornerstone.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Park Street Church

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

Known as Brimstone Corner, this was the location of the first public performance of a popular patriotic song.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Granary Burying Ground

Tremont Street, Boston, 02108, Massachusetts

This tiny plot of land is the final resting place of many historically important figures, among them Paul Revere.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

King's Chapel

58 Tremont St, Boston, 02108-3201, Massachusetts

Founded in 1686, this was the first Anglican church in Boston. This angered the Puritans, who threw garbage and curses at celebrants when the church's cornerstone was laid.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Corner Bookstore

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

This historic bookstore is in downtown Boston's oldest commercial building, and was home to the leading publisher of the 19th century. Famous authors such as Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne paid visits to the shop.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old South Meeting House

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

Recognized by many as the origin of the Boston Tea Party, this site is simple but beautiful.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old State House

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

This site has the recognition of being the oldest public building in Boston.

10 minutes

Boston Massacre Site

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

Considered by many to be a breaking point in the buildup to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, five civilians were killed in a confrontation between Bostonians and British soldiers here.

15 minutes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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

Sometimes referred to as "The Cradle of Liberty", this building hosted the first town meeting in the colonies.

Pass by without stopping

The Paul Revere House

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

Built in 1680, this is the only private home of the Freedom Trail, and for good reason: it was once owned by Paul Revere.

Pass by without stopping

Old North Church & Historic Site

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

We will close the tour with one of the countries most iconic stories and the perfect accompaniment to the Boston Freedom Trail: Paul Revere and his midnight ride: all told at the house of this legendary silversmith and patriot. Your local expert guide will paint a picture of the sacrifices that were made by individuals, Bostonians, and the citizens of our country as a whole--so we could have freedom and be inspired daily.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included