This was an outstanding tour! Mark is great at telling the stories of the revolution in an engaging way!
Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution





Description
Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with a focus on the people and events that propelled peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries willing to give their lives to separate themselves from Great Britain. If you want the complete story, including visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution, this is your tour! FAQs! How long is the tour? It takes about four hours. Are there restrooms? Yes, of course. There are four, and we always stop when someone requests a break. What should I carry? A large water! Camera and hat, and be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. Adults bring your ID. You may also want to bring a snack to enjoy as you walk. How do we get back to downtown? There are two main ways: walk or take a ferry to Long Wharf. Is this a good tour for children? Kids who are at least 12 years old usually enjoy the tour. The tour is not recommended for younger children.
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Itinerary
You'll see all three buildings used as the seat of Massachusetts government. This is the current State House, designed by the father of Federal Architecture, Charles Bulfinch.
At the time it was built, the church was the tallest building in the country. It's history is tied to the Abolition Movement and was know at "Brimstone Corner" both for the fiery sermons and a surprise of what was once stored in the cellar!
This is the resting place of many of the key figures of the Revolution. You'll meet them and have a brief introduction to each and the roles they played. Buried here are Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and the victims of the Boston Massacre.
This 1749 Anglican Church is where the first conflict erupted between Puritans and the King when in the 1680's the King stole land to place an unwanted church in Boston.
We visit the statue of Benjamin Franklin and a marker commemorating the oldest and still-operating school in the Colony.
Meeting halls were exceptionally important in Colonial times. People heard from preachers and politicians. Most notably, it was from this Puritan Meeting House that Samuel Adams launched the Boston Tea Party and, in doing so, practically guaranteed the war that would follow.
Once the head of the hated British government, this was the site of a fiery court battle that demonstrated the disregard for Colonial rights in 1761. It is also the site of the 1770 Boston Massacre where innocent citizens were gunned down in cold blood... or did it happen a bit differently?
Faneuil Hall has a history of hosting great speakers. From Samuel Adams who decried "No taxation without representation" to escaped slave and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass.
There is much to see in the "Blackstone Block", from the offices of newspaper, "Massachusetts Spy" to the "Headquarters of the Revolution" (a bar!) to the home of Ebenezer Hancock, brother of John, who's home was used to store money sent from the French to support the Revolution.
One of the oldest homes remaining in Boston, Revere purchased this 1680 Post-Medieval house in 1770 where he fathered sixteen children with two wives.
This church is key to the story of the Revolution when it was used to notify Patriots across narrow waters in Charlestown that the British "Regulars" would pass through Cambridge on their march to collect guns and powder in Lexington and Concord.
A brief visit to this burying ground to understand the geography of the Battle of Bunker Hill and visit a grave marker with an interesting story. to tell.
Learn here about the Battle of Bunker Hill -- fought on Breed's Hill. While losing the battle, the British losses were triple those of the Patriots.
The oldest commissioned war ship in the world is our final stop. Old Ironsides served the US Navy for many years both in US and foreign waters. It is a remarkable treasure.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(864)
Mark was a great guide, very knowledgable and engaging. Great dayvin BostonI highly recommend this tour.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our kids (8 and 11) stayed interested throughout. Mark does a great job as storyteller of our American History beginnings. Highly recommend!
This was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Mark, the guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He offered us bottled water and sunscreen. We visited many historical sites . He enlightened us with many facts about events leading up to the American Revolution. It is a 4 hour walking tour but there are some areas to sit down. He also stresses no tipping. I absolutely enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.
Great walk!! Knowledgeable and great presentation! We appreciated the tour guide captured the essence of the true American rebel! Highly recommend
We had a an amazing experience doing the Entire Freedom Trail Tour. Mark is a wonderful guide and he was very kind and attentive to the entire group (all ages). The pace was perfect and he had excellent explanations and visuals throughout the tour. If you are looking for an in-depth and thorough tour, led by someone who truly knows, respects, and enjoys the history, this is the one to do. We enjoyed every minute of the tour!
100% wonderful experience with Mark! There is a reason for all the 5.0 reviews out there!! If you are looking for a cheesy, loud, perhaps costumed guide, Mark isn’t for you. If you are looking for a passionate, highly knowledgeable, mature professional guide, Mark IS the one!
Great experience! Mark doesn’t just tell you about the site, he weaves a narrative about the people and context that brings revolutionary Boston alive. I knew all about this town and its history before I came but he made it exciting and new. Worth every minute! Wear comfortable shoes!!
Mark, the tour guides, is very knowledgeable and has a passion for early American history and America's founders. You'll learn more in several hours than you ever learned in school. Easy to understand and has a deep, rich voice. Plenty of opportunities to rest along the way. And get this, Mark will not accept gratuities. Highly, Highly recommended.
Thank you so much, Thomas. I really appreciate your kind words and am delighted you enjoyed the experience. And, right, no tipping! I always thought it was an uncomfortable moment at the end of a tour. So, as I say to all my guests, "you're all paid up!" Happy travels!
Mark with passion and an incredible knowledge of the role Boston played in America’s early history, shared with our small group the amazing story of the freedom trail. It was fabulous !! - Thank you Mark Nellie
Thank you, Nellie. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the experience and appreciate your kind words. Happy travels!























