Public Small Group Walking Tour of the Full Boston Freedom Trail

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Boston, USA

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Overview

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women's rights, American education, and immigration throughout its 400-year history. It all happened along the iconic red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail.

Join the most comprehensive and exciting walking tour of the Freedom Trail available. Take a stroll through downtown Boston while listening to stories about icons of the American Revolution like Paul Revere and John Hancock--along with lesser known pioneers and patriots from throughout the city's past.

- Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail in one walking tour

- Caters to history buffs and first-time visitors alike

- Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Freedom Trail, Boston, MA 02108, USA

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Please meet your guide at the base of the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial. The monument itself doesn't have a street address, but it's located at the corner of Park and Beacon, and is directly across from the MA State House. Please follow the stairs down to the benches where your guide will be waiting.

End point

Copps Hill Terrace, 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Our tour will end at Copp's Hill Terrace in Boston's historic North End, with a view of Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution in Charlestown. Street address: 7 Jackson Ave, Boston, MA 02113

Description

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

Our Tour begins at the base of this site, just inside the Boston Common. This bas relief statue of soldiers marching commemorates the 54th regiment of Massachusetts, the first regiment of black soldiers to see significant combat action in the American Civil War.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

Welcome to the seat of Massachusetts state government! Known for its golden dome, the "new" Massachusetts State House has a long history in our city, starting with Samuel Adams laying the cornerstone in 1795!

Pass By: Park Street Church, One Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

This red brick church, built in 1809, hosted a congregation of abolitionists. Our guides will tell you of the fiery anti-slavery speeches delivered within, some of the first ever given in America.

Pass By: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street, (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, Massachusetts 02108

This graveyard dates to 1660 and is the final resting place to some of America's greatest Patriots. Our guides will bring you to the graves of John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams and tell you their stories.

Pass By: King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Built in 1754, this stone church was the first Anglican Church in Boston. Our guides will regale tour goers with stories about its construction, the burying ground next to it, and the crypts beneath.

Pass By: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

This Puritan meeting house, built in 1729, is the place where the famous Boston Tea Party began. Learn how the most famous act of civil disobedience in world history started!

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

Once the home of a colonial apothecary, this 1718 brick building later housed the 19th century publishing house TIcknor & Fields. Our guides will tell of the literary giants who were published there.

Pass By: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Constructed in 1713 and adorned with the symbols of Great Britain, a Lion and Unicorn, the Old State House was once the center of British Government in Massachusetts. Tour goers will hear of the fiery speeches and pitched confrontations that occurred within.

Pass By: Boston Massacre Site, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

A circle of stones marks the official site of the infamous Bloody Massacre of 1770. Our guides will provide a moment by moment account of the fateful night when redcoat musket fire left five colonists dead.

Pass By: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Originally constructed in 1743 as a common marketplace for Boston, the meeting hall on the second floor of Faneuil Hall ultimately proved more significant. Tour goers will hear of the incendiary speeches delivered from within 'The Cradle of Liberty'.

Pass By: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

This wooden house, dating to 1680, is the oldest building in Boston and once home to the Revere Family. Tour Goers will hear of how Paul Revere's life there with his family and how he ventured forth from its doors to take part in some of the most important events in American History.

Pass By: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

"One if by land, two if by sea"- on April 18th, 1775, two lanterns shone from the steeple of this 1723 church. Our guides will tell of the import of that signal on the eve of Revolution, and how it was arranged by Paul Revere.

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

This 1660 burying ground was the site of British Cannon emplacements during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Tour goers will learn of the battle and of the notable Bostonians interred within.

Pass By: Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Square, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts 02129

Tour goers will view this 221 foot obelisk from the Copp's Hill Terrace. The monument marks the spot where colonial militia defended a hastily made earthworks and repelled two redcoat charges before retreating..

Pass By: USS Constitution, Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129

From the tour ending point at Copp's Hill Terrace tour goers will be able to see the masts and rigging of "Old Ironsides", the victor of pitched battles in the War of 1812 and the oldest warship afloat anywhere in the world.

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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.)
  • Return Details:

    Copps Hill Terrace, 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

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

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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-8843P7

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