Boston Freedom Trail: Complete Walk with Bunker Hill & USS Constitution

The Complete Freedom Trail: All 16 Stops, from State House to Old Ironsides

You walk the entire Freedom Trail from the Massachusetts State House through the North End to the USS Constitution, visiting 16 sites including Bunker Hill Monument, the Old State House, Fanary Hall, and the graves of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. The guide narrates the sequence of events that led to revolution, not just the landmarks themselves. Four hours, with scheduled restroom breaks, and you return via walking or ferry from Long Wharf.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each10 stops

1. Massachusetts State House10m
2. Granary Burying Ground10m
3. Old South Meeting House10m
4. Old State House10m
5. Faneuil Hall Marketplace10m
6. 13th Arrondissement5m
7. North End10m
8. Copp's Hill Burying Ground10m
9. Bunker Hill Monument10m
10. USS Constitution10m

Complete Freedom Trail with key sites

• See Massachusetts State House
• Visit historic church tied to Abolition
• Explore Granary Burying Ground
• Visit 1749 Anglican Church
• See Benjamin Franklin statue and school marker
• Tour Old South Meeting House
• Visit Old State House and Boston Massacre site
• Explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Walk through Blackstone Block historic area
• See Paul Revere's 1680 house
• Visit church key to Revolution alerts
• Brief stop at Copp's Hill Burying Ground
• Learn about Battle of Bunker Hill
• Visit Bunker Hill Monument
• Tour USS Constitution warship

The experience

"So we're actually walking the whole thing?" That's what most people ask when they realize this Freedom Trail tour doesn't cut corners. You start at the Massachusetts State House, the one Charles Bulfinch designed, and you don't stop until you're standing on the deck of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. Four hours, no shortcuts, no "we'll skip this part to save time." The guide walks you through the actual sequence of events that turned peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries, which means you're not just checking off landmarks. You're following the logic of how it all happened.

The route takes you through the North End and past Copp's Hill Burying Ground, where you get the geography of the Battle of Bunker Hill before you even reach the monument itself. You'll stand at the Old State House where the Boston Massacre happened in 1770, and the guide doesn't just tell you what occurred. They walk through the competing versions of that night so you understand why it mattered so much. Faneuil Hall, where Samuel Adams declared "No taxation without representation," sits in the middle of the walk. The Granary Burying Ground holds Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and the victims of the massacre: real people whose names and roles the guide introduces one by one. You're not rushing past headstones. You're meeting them.

The Bunker Hill Monument comes up after you've already walked the streets where the Patriots prepared, which makes standing at the base of that 221-foot obelisk feel like the end of a story you've been following, not a random stop. Then you finish at the USS Constitution herself, moored at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The whole thing takes about four hours, and the guide stops for breaks whenever someone needs one. There are four restroom stops built into the route. Bring water, a hat, and something to eat if you want it. The pace is steady but not rushed, and you're on your feet the entire time, so dress for the weather and wear shoes you've already broken in.

Getting back downtown afterward is straightforward: you can walk or take the ferry from Long Wharf. Kids 12 and up usually handle the distance and the pacing fine. Younger children tend to struggle with four hours of walking and standing. If you're the kind of traveler who wants the whole story instead of the highlights reel, this is the one that delivers it.

What’s included

Your tour includes a four-hour narrated walking tour of the entire Freedom Trail with a professional guide, entry to all sites along the route (Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, and USS Constitution), scheduled restroom breaks, and the guide's expertise on the people and events of the American Revolution. Gratuity is not expected or accepted and is included in the price.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:00, from US$ 79 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 12 NovAnother time? ›

GroupUp to 161 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Walk & Talk Boston Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want the complete Freedom Trail story in one morning without arranging your own stops and timing: the four-hour structure and full itinerary mean you see everything that matters, from the State House to Old Ironsides, without the gaps other tours leave behind.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Freedom Trail walking tour?

About four hours, covering the entire trail from start to finish without skipped sections.

Are there bathroom breaks on the tour?

Yes. There are four restroom stops built into the route, and the guide stops whenever someone requests a break.

What should I bring?

Water, a camera, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Snacks are optional. Adults should bring ID.

How do I get back to downtown Boston after the tour ends?

You can walk back or take the ferry to Long Wharf from the Charlestown Navy Yard.

What makes this Freedom Trail tour different from others?

Most Freedom Trail tours skip sections to save time. This tour covers the entire trail from start to finish, including Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution, with focus on the people and events that led to revolution.

Do I need to be very fit for this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's four hours of continuous walking on city streets and some uneven ground in burying grounds.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Do I need to tip the guide?

No. Your guide does not expect or accept gratuities. The cost is all-inclusive.