Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston in French

New To The Site! Boston, USA

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

It's a perfect tour to see the essentials of Boston.
We'll delve into the fascinating history of Boston's founding. You'll discover the Freedom Trail's 16 iconic sites and learn about Boston's role in the American Revolution, among other topics.
Plus, you'll hear interesting facts about the city's construction, its architecture, notable figures, abolition, American education, immigration and even contemporary daily life.
Along the way, you'll see modern Boston sculptures, including "The Embrace," a recent sculpture, and the poignant Holocaust Memorial and many others.
At the end of the tour, you will have a thorough understanding of downtown Boston, often described as an open-air museum, and leave with unforgettable memories and fantastic photos.
Your guide will be a passionate French speaker ready to share captivating and original anecdotes with you.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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I will be waiting for you at the entrance to the Boston Common Visitor center (Freedom Trail Starting Point), I will have a sign saying “MARIA Guided tours in French”.

End point

Copps Hill Terrace, Boston, MA, USA

Our tour ends in Boston's Italian Quarter at Copp's Hill Terrace, just steps from the Old North Church and delicious Italian restaurants.

Description

Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Learn unexpected facts about the oldest public park in the United States (1634). The park is part of the Emerald Necklace – this green ribbon is made up of 6 parks.
We will stop at Telegraph Hill – the historic hill associated with the founding of the city.
The park has witnessed great moments in American history. It is home to several monuments such as the Boston Massacre Memorial, the Great Elm Tree, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
This is where Boston's famous Freedom Trail begins.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Corner of Beacon Street & Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

It is a true architectural gem. Built at the end of the 18th century by the American architect Bullfinch, this golden-domed building, in Federal style, dominates Beacon Hill.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Old City Hall 1865, a beautiful French Second Empire style building (Napoleon III style, like the Garnier Opera in Paris). Boston's Old City Hall hosted its city council from 1865 to 1969.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Old Corner Bookstore, Built in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is located in the oldest commercial building in downtown Boston. This 19th century publishing house published multiple famous American classics.

Stop At: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Old State House, 1713, surrounded by modern buildings, seems frozen in time. On July 18, 1776, the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read from this balcony.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Boston Massacre Site, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

It was in front of this public building that a squadron of the British army opened fire and killed five Bostonians in 1770. This incident was called the Boston Massacre.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

1741: The Cradle of Liberty, a beautiful historic building with a golden weathervane in the shape of a huge grasshopper. This grasshopper became Boston's first and most famous symbol.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Quincy Market, 206 S Market St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Union Oyster House, 41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in a historic building (1704). The future king of France, Louis-Philippe, lived in this house in a modest apartment on the second floor.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Blackstone Block Historic District, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.

Stop At: North End, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Paul Revere Statue, Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

The first church in the North End was built on this site in 1650. Throughout the colonial period, it was the most influential church in the Northeast and a stronghold of the Puritan faith.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, Boston, Massachusetts 02118

Copp’s Hill, erected in 1632, is the highest point in Boston’s North End. At the top of this hill is an old cemetery dating back to 1659. From Copp's Hill Terrace, you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Charles River, as well as the Bunker Hill Obelisk and the USS Constitution on the opposite bank.

Duration: 10 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 11:00 AM
  • Return Details:

    Copps Hill Terrace, Boston, MA, USA

What's Included

  • - Fees and taxes
  • - Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace
  • - Visit the most emblematic sites of the Freedom Trail and North End
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • - Museum visits are not planned
  • - Transportation (this is a walking tour)
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-368565P2

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