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Stroll the Freedom Trail’s ancient streets, past historic cemeteries and colonial stone houses all the while hearing tales of rebellion, war and the independence of a nation. It’s the epic story of Boston’s rise and America’s birth.
On this tour you will visit some of Boston’s most popular sites, the Freedom Trail, where we walk in the footsteps of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and other patriots poets and politicians, who all call Boston home.
On this 2 hour tour you will learn how the people of Boston helped form our nation. From the Boston Massacre to the Boston Tea Party and all the events that led to an uprising against British Rule of the colonies resulting in the formation of the United States of America will be covered on this historic tour.
Please note this tour covers the Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall (11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail Sites). The tour does not enter any buildings, and all sites will be viewed from the outside.
Tour ends outside Faneuil Hall.
Sites covered:
Boston Common, New State House, Park St. Church, King’s Chapel, Site of first public school, Old City Hall, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old State House, Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, and much more…
Tour meets on the Boston Common on the corner of Park St. and Tremont St.
About Free Tours of Boston
At Free Tours of Boston, our mission is to provide unforgettable walking tours that showcase the best of Boston. Our passionate and knowledgeable guides are dedicated to sharing the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems with every guest.
Tour Options
Tour of Freedom Trail
Year-Long
FREE
On this 2 hour tour you will learn how the people of Boston helped form our nation. From the Boston Massacre to the Boston Tea Party and all the events that led to an uprising against British Rule of the colonies resulting in the formation of the United States of America will be covered on this historic tour.
Please note this tour covers the Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall (11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail Sites). The tour does not enter any buildings, and all sites will be viewed from the outside.
Tour ends outside Faneuil Hall.
The Story of Boston Along The Freedom Trail Tour
Through Nov 20, 2024
FREE
From the harsh and punitive Puritan beginnings of the “City on a Hill” to the colonial regime of Hancock, from the meeting places and publishing houses that fed the flames of revolution to the lesser-known haunts of rascals and writers who shaped our city this is a fascinating history you will not want to miss.
You will hear the story of the city’s growth with the wealthy merchants of Beacon Hill, follow rebels like Paul Revere, Sam Adams, Ben Franklin and John Hancock who took a town rife with anarchy and lit a fire that became a revolution which gave birth to a new nation.
The tour covers the boom of the 1800s from the gold-domed Statehouse to the rum-soaked dens of iniquity and violence in America’s greatest port, the migration of Irish famine victims, the Underground Railroad and the long fight of the Abolitionists against the tyranny of slavery.
We will meet the Boston Brahmin elite, African American Civil War heroes, writers like Emerson, Dickens, Whitman, and Poe forging the “Athens of America.” Charles Ponzi, the schemer, Mayor James Michael Curley, the Rascal King of Boston. See the love nest of the Kennedys and meet a Boston Jackass that stands and waits.
New State House
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Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Boston with our expert guides. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, our tours offer a unique and engaging way to explore the city. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—book your tour now or request a private tour tailored just for you!