Boston Freedom Trail: A Walk into History

Highlights / General details

Offering some of New England's most applauded and popular historic tours, the Freedom Trail Foundations welcomes you to explore this path through history. Led by friendly, knowledgeable 18th century costumed guides, a 90-minute Walk Into History tour is a wonderful way to experience the Freedom Trail. The mix of fun, humor and history provides a hands-on experience that will make you feel as if you are actually living the days of the Revolution.

The Freedom Trail and the City of Boston create a backdrop like no other for exploring the rich history of the brave people and key events that led to the American Revolution, the momentous break from Great Britain and the subsequent shaping of American republic.

The walking trail includes 16 significant national historic sites. These authentic American treasures include burying grounds, churches, museums, parks and Old Ironsides. Along with a number of historic markers, they tell the story America's fight for independence and the establishment of a new nation.

Boston Freedom Trail, A Walk into History highlights: The Boston Common; The State House; Park Street Church; Granary Burying Ground; King's Chapel and Burying Ground; Benjamin Franklin Statue/Boston Latin School; Old Corner Book Store; Old South Meeting House; Old State House; Boston Massacre Site; Faneuil Hall; Paul Revere House; The Old North Church; Copp's Hill Burying Ground; USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" & USS Constitution Museum; Bunker Hill Monument.

Inclusion

Guided walking tour.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the departure location; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available daily Tours departing from Boston Common Visitor Information Center: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm; 2:30pm Monday to Friday only. Tour departing daily from ArtsBoston BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Duration

Approximately 90 minutes.

Hours of operation

Available daily Tours departing from Boston Common Visitor Information Center: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm; 2:30pm Monday to Friday only. Tour departing daily from ArtsBoston BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Duration

Approximately 90 minutes.

Location

Tours departs from: Boston Common Visitor Information Center - 139 Tremont Street, Boston 02111. Nearest Intersection: Tremont Street and West Street. Parking is available at Boston Common Garage - Charles Street (underneath Boston Common).

Seasonal alternate tour departure location: ArtsBoston BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. *Guest must call for tour times if available.* Parking: Parcel 7 Garage - New Sudbury Street; Dock Square Parking Garage - Clinton Street; Standard Parking Facility - 75 State Street.

Redemption instructions

A separate E-Ticket will be emailed to the guest. This ticket is required for entry into the attraction.

Participant restrictions

Child Ticket: 12 years old and under.

Policies

Cancellation: 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Due to the limited reserved seating and factors beyond the control of the operator, guest must call to confirm reservations for your selected time/date at least 24 hours prior to tour.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**