Follow our local Boston guides on a storytelling walk along the Freedom Trail — from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall.
Hear the stories of revolution, rebellion, and everyday life in 18th-century Boston as you explore the streets where America’s fight for independence began.
This 2-hour walking tour brings Boston’s revolutionary history to life through engaging stories, historic landmarks, and the people who shaped the nation. And with our Pay What You Wish model, you can experience this unforgettable tour at a price that works for you.
Boston’s historic center may be small, but it holds centuries of stories. From Puritan beginnings to the birth of a nation, every street, corner, and building reveals another chapter of Boston’s past.
The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party took place here. Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington all walked these streets. Join us to discover the people, events, and moments that transformed Boston into the birthplace of the American Revolution.
Sights we cover on the tour:
- Boston Common: Begin at America’s oldest public park and learn how this historic green space witnessed centuries of Boston history, from colonial times to the Revolutionary era.
- Massachusetts State House: See Boston’s iconic golden-domed State House and discover its role in the history and government of Massachusetts.
- Park Street Church: Learn about this historic church’s connection to Boston’s social movements and its place in the city’s history.
- King's Chapel: Explore one of Boston’s oldest churches and hear its fascinating colonial and Revolutionary-era stories.
- Old South Meeting House: Visit the gathering place where colonists debated and organized the events that led to the Boston Tea Party.
- Boston Latin School Site: See the site of the first public school in America, founded in 1635, and learn about its place in Boston’s long tradition of education and leadership.
- Old City Hall: Admire one of Boston’s finest examples of French Second Empire architecture and learn about its role as Boston’s former seat of government.
- Old Corner Bookstore: Discover Boston’s literary history and the landmark connected to some of America’s most celebrated writers.
- Old State House: Stand outside the former center of colonial government and learn about the events leading to the Revolution, including the reading of the Declaration of Independence from its balcony.
- Boston Massacre Site: Hear the story of the confrontation between colonists and British soldiers that helped fuel the movement toward independence.
- Faneuil Hall: End at the “Cradle of Liberty,” where generations gathered to debate ideas that shaped American history.
Tour Information
- Meeting Point: Meet your guide outside the Park Street T Station on the eastern edge of Boston Common. (map).
- Ending Point: The tour ends at Faneuil Hall.
- Duration/Distance: The tour is approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1 mile (1.6K)
- Important Note: All Freedom Trail sites are viewed from the outside. This tour does not include admission to buildings, museums, or attractions.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Our tours operate rain or shine. If severe weather affects the tour, we'll contact you by email and text with available options, including rescheduling or a refund if necessary.
If your plans change, simply reply to your confirmation email. We offer a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice before your tour begins. Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time. If you booked through a third-party booking platform, please cancel directly through the platform where you made your reservation.
Need to change your date instead? We offer flexible rescheduling and are often able to move your reservation to another available tour—even on short notice, subject to availability.
