Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour





Description
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
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Itinerary
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
"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.
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.
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..
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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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1,701)
Matthew was obviously a history and Boston enthusiast. He had so much to share and was able to answer most of our questions. It was a great experience for our friend who was visiting our great city for the very first time.
Great tour, Kenneth brought the history of Boston to life and skilfully took us through the early days of the city to the independence movement and beyond. Would thoroughly recommend this as a way to see the freedom trail.
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Great guide - super interesting
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This was an excellent tour and a breath of fresh air. I went on another tour with my wife back in April. It was revisionist history at its best. I was skeptical about this tour, but I was back in town with my youngest son and wanted him to experience Boston's Freedom Trail. I signed up with the Boston History Company, and it did not disappoint. Our guide was knowledgeable and fair. She wasn't anti-American, nor was she always looking to take cheap historical shots at cultural beliefs that were not her own. Yet, she was not afraid of the bad and the ugly. Nor did she shy away from celebrating the good and beautiful. As an historian and headmaster of a private school, I was pleased with her knowledge, presentation, and overall demeanor to history of Boston.
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Our guide for this 2.5 hour walking tour was great, and she gave us an awesome overview of the colonial history of Boston. I only give this tour 4 stars for two reasons. 1) Completing the route in 2.5 hours required setting a decent walking pace. Part of my family group was an older (60-ish) couple who often fell behind and would miss the beginning of the story at each stop. 2) Our tour group had 33 people, exceeding the 25 max in the description. This may have been the result of an uneven split between two guides. If you got stuck at the edge of the group at a stop, it could be difficult to hear the guide, even though she projected her voice well.
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Interesting, very walkable and hits all the spots.
We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the Freedom Trail with Sam!
Eliot was an excellent tour guide, deftly managing a large group through the crowds, answering every question, naturally projecting her voice, keeping us smiling throughout the entire tour with relevant jokes and anecdotes. Obvious she was also enjoying the tour.
We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the city with Eliot!
This was a great tour. You can tell the guide really loves Boston. Meeting was a challenge because the email received did not have a photo of the spot- it was a blank space without the photo- so we had to call & missed the first few minutes and never heard what the guides name was.
Thanks for joining, so sorry you missed the first few minutes!
2.5 hour walking tour along the freedom trail with lots of interesting historical information - Stewart was an informative guide with a great personality. He wove the stories together in an interesting way- all in all a 10 out of 10. Highly recommend his tour!
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Great tour with a fun guide. Stewart was both knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour.
We're so glad you enjoyed the tour!











