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Freedom Trail Walk Into History Tours

Boston's official Freedom Trail Walk Into History Tours take you to places where history was made!

• Contact: Freedom Trail Foundation
• Price: $14 adults, $12 seniors and students; $8 children, Free ages 6 and under
• Neighborhood: Back Bay Downtown
• Event Type: Learning and lectures Preservation Month
• Posted: 04/08/2019 - 11:10am

Walk Into History along the iconic Freedom Trail – the 2.5 mile red line leading to nationally significant historic sites, every one an authentic treasure. The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.

Led by 18th-century costumed Freedom Trail Players, tours feature tales of high treason, mob agitations, revolutionary actions, and partisan fights of the American Revolution. Walk the Freedom Trail through history!

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The Complete Freedom Trail

• Starting Point : In front of the Massachusetts State House
• Ending Point : The USS Constitution, Charlestown Navy Yard
• Who should take this tour : People with a passion for history who wish to explore the entire Freedom Trail and gain a real understanding of the events leading to the American Revolution.
• Time & Mileage : 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Distance: 2.75 miles. Click the “Book Now” button below to see exact dates available.
• Maximum tour attendees permitted : 16

If you are looking for a tour that covers the entire Freedom Trail, this is it! This is the most comprehensive tour of the Freedom Trail you will find and includes all stops, including actually visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution.

The Freedom Trail connects sixteen locations in historic Boston. Each is interesting in its own right, but together, they tell the story of the conflicts that lead to the Colonist’s decision to risk everything they held dear and challenge the greatest military power in the world for the right to form a new nation.

Your tour will include a stop at each of the sixteen sites to learn its significance in the events that lead to the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the subsequent departure of British forces from Boston Harbor.

Our tour narration weaves the events of the Revolution together into a cohesive story of the people and events that took place in Boston from the time of the first settlers in 1630 until war raged in Massachusetts and beyond.

The focus is on the people and key events of the Revolution. What really happened, who made it happen, and the outcomes of events like the Tea Party, Massacre, and Battle of Bunker Hill.

• Notes: This tour does not include entrances and admission fees to interiors of buildings such as Old South Meeting House, the Old State House or the home of Paul Revere. We’re happy to give advice on which buildings to visit after your tour ends.
• Adults: $78.99 ($74.52 + $4.48 fee)
• Seniors (65+): $73.99 ($69.81 + $4.19 fee)
• Youths (Under 16): $73.99 ($69.81 + $4.19 fee) (Please note, we do not recommend this tour for children under 12 years old.)
• Little Ones (Under 4): Free
• Private Tour:  $790 ($745.23 +$44.27) (maximum of 20) Please visit the Private Tours page for more information.

Weather and Cancellations

I attempt to offer all tours, rain or shine, except when the weather is simply too severe. Tours will cancel if there is a threat of thunderstorms or similarly challenging or dangerous weather.

If you wish to cancel your participation in a public tour, you may do so using the contact form or the email and phone contacts in your tour confirmation letter. Persons who cancel with at least 18 hours from the start of the tour will receive a full refund. If you need to cancel with less notice, let me know. I always attempt to reschedule with no penalty. Cancellations or “no-shows” that cannot be reschedule are not eligible for a refund.

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Originally conceptualized in the 1950s, the Freedom Trail ®  is an iconic symbol of Boston. Its red brick line snakes through some of the oldest parts of the City, navigating visitors to some of the most significant historic sites in the Downtown, North End, and Charlestown neighborhoods of Boston. The trail itself does not necessarily tell a narrative. Rather, it aids tourists with a starting point—an opening sampler of Boston's storied, complicated, and multi-faceted history. While many sites are primarily recognized for their role in the American Revolution, all the sites on the Freedom Trail ®  remained significant because of the role they played in subsequent social, political, and religious movements, controversies, and challenges.

Exploring Boston's History

Some choose to walk the entire 2.5 mile trail, end to end. Others select a handful of sites of particular interest and focus on those places. Visits can be as short as a few hours—however those who wish to enter every historic site and explore what each site has to offer can spend a full weekend along the Freedom Trail.

Guided tours are available seasonally from both National Park Service staff and through private organizations. Generally, few public tours walk the entire trail. Many sites are part of Boston National Historical Park, however they are independently owned and operated and may charge admission fees.

Free Self-Guided Audio Tour

The National Parks of Boston have developed a FREE Freedom Trail ® Audio Tour for visitors. This tour is available online on our Freedom Trail® Audio Tour webpage , or by downloading the NPS App. Once downloaded, search "Boston National Historical Park" and select "self-guided tours."

• Stairs to the 54th Massachusetts/Robert Gould Shaw Memorial: When in the Boston Common, head toward the Park Street MBTA station at the intersection of Park and Tremont Streets. Follow the sidewalk up Park Street toward Beacon Street.
• Stairs to enter the Granary Burying Ground can be bypassed by entering an at-grade entrance off Beacon Street. When at the main entrance at Tremont Street, continue down Tremont to the intersection with Beacon Street. Turn left to head up Beacon Street. The first alleyway to the left ends with an at-grade entrance to the Burying Ground.
• Old State House can only be entered via stairs.
• When following the trail from Paul Revere Park to the Old North Church, a detour around the block on Tileston Street is required.
• Copp's Hill is only accessible by stairs.
• USS  Constitution  and USS  Cassin Young  are historic ships with stairs, ladders, and gangways that move with the tide.
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Boston Freedom Trail Tours

Walk into history tour.

There are a variety of Boston Freedom Trail tours. I most recently enjoyed the  Walk Into History Tour  which takes you to 11 of the Freedom Trail’s 16 sites located in downtown Boston.

==> Know you want to do the tour, and just need info on tickets? Click here to learn your options!

If you don’t know about this historic walk, it connects many of the locations and events that were integral in shaping our nation throughout the American Revolution.

It is about 2.5 miles long and is mostly connected by a red brick path. As you walk the trail, you will find yourself in a number of Boston’s landmarks and popular locations including the Boston Common, North End, and Faneuil Hall.

The Freedom Trail itself is free to explore, and many sites are free with markers explaining its historical significance, but some stops along the way, such as the Paul Revere house, do have an admission fee.

The Walk Into History Tour is a 90-min walking tour that starts in the Boston Common (there is also a reverse tour that ends there). A guide dressed in revolutionary-era clothes will meet you outside the visitor center, and take you around 11 of the 16 Freedom Trail sites, sharing Boston’s history.

If you’d like to learn more about doing a  self-guided tour, you can find loads of useful information on our Boston Freedom Trail page . Otherwise, stick with me here while I tell you about the Walk Into History Tour (and how to get it at a discount).

The Walk Into History Tour goes from the Boston Common to Faneuil Hall (there is also a reverse walking tour from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common). Freedom Trail sites are below; the starred ones are part of the walking tour.

I wouldn’t recommend it to families with young children, as there is a lot of walking and it is 90 minutes long. I witnessed many children melting down during this tour. However, it is great for older children and adults, and for tourists interested in learning more about Boston’s history.

Freedom Trail Walk Into History Tour Ticket Options

If the Freedom Trail is the one attraction on your to-do list for your time in Boston, then  you can reserve tickets now and pay later through GetYourGuide .

FYI, if you want something a bit more in-depth, Cambridge Historical Tours offers a  2.5 hour tour of the Freedom Trail which you can learn about here .

Finally, if you are looking to do  multiple  tourist activities and want the  flexibility  of a discount pass, the Freedom Trail Foundation® Walk Into History Tour is available on both the  Go City® Boston All-Inclusive Pass  and their  Explorer Pass .

Are you new to the world of discount tourist passes?

Learn all about the various options on our Boston Discount Card page . 

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Phone: (617) 357-8300 Online at TheFreedomTrail.org

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For a current tours schedule, please visit www.TheFreedomTrail.org

What is the Freedom Trail?

Boston’s official Freedom Trail® Tours take you to places where history was made! Walk Into History along the iconic Freedom Trail – the 2.5 mile red line leading to nationally significant historic sites , each one an authentic treasure.  Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.  Led by 18th-century costumed Freedom Trail Players®, tours feature tales of high treason, mob agitations, revolutionary actions, and partisan fights of the American Revolution. Discover the rich history of the American Revolution, as it began in Boston, where every step tells a story.

For more information, please visit TheFreedomTrail.org or call (617) 357-8300. Walk the Freedom Trail through history!

Freedom Trail Tours depart from two locations:

Boston Common Visitor Information Center

(139 Tremont Street)

ArtsBoston/Bostix Booth, Faneuil Hall (South side, near Samuel Adams statue)

Freedom Trail Tour Tickets: May be purchased at departure locations   or online at TheFreedomTrail.org (discounted tickets available).

Hear History Audio Guide: The Freedom Trail Foundation also offers the Hear History: Audio Guide for purchase at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center or online at TheFreedomTrail.org .

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Boston's Freedom Trail History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group)

• Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a guide who is a professional photographer
• Get two exciting, educational experiences in one affordable tour
• See historical landmarks while getting a lesson in creative photography
• Enjoy the company of a small group of varying ages and skill levels 
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• Professional and Enthusiastic Tour Guide
• Small Group Tour - Most groups have 10 people or less. Maximum is 15.
• Fascinating, truthful commentary on a 90-minute tour
• Fun photo tips to capture great pictures with your smartphone or camera
• See and learn about 11 out of 16 historic sites on the Freedom Trail
• Entry/Admission - The Freedom Trail
• Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.
• Park Street Church, 1 Park St, Boston, MA 02108, USA Meeting point: FRONT STEPS of Park Street Church's Main Entrance. It's on the corner of Park and Tremont St., directly across the street from Park Street subway station. **Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated.**
• City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203, USA
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• There are NO RESTROOM stops.
• Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to: [email protected] or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
• Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your punctuality is appreciated.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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A Walk Into History public walking tour is a great way to experience the Freedom Trail. Led by an 18th Century Costumed Guide, the 90-minute tour mixes humor, history and fun. Be transported back in time to the days of the American Revolution and have a hands-on revolutionary experience.

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