Boston Freedom Trail: 16 Landmarks & Revolutionary History Walking Tour

Walk Boston's Revolution: 16 Landmarks in 2.5 Hours

You'll walk the entire Freedom Trail with a local guide, visiting all 16 official landmarks from Revolutionary Boston between Boston Common and Copp's Hill Burying Ground. The tour covers the critical years 1760–1775, stopping at Paul Revere's house, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Boston Massacre Site, with the guide connecting the political and personal decisions that led to rebellion. Groups stay under sixteen people, the pace is steady walking, and the whole experience takes 2.5 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Freedom Trailpass by
2. Boston Common20m
3. Granary Burying Ground20m
4. Massachusetts State Housepass by
5. Old South Meeting Housepass by
6. Old State Housepass by
7. Boston Massacre Site20m
8. Faneuil Hall Marketplace10m
9. 13th Arrondissementpass by
10. North Endpass by
11. Copp's Hill Burying Groundpass by

Explore Boston's Freedom Trail landmarks

• Meet guide at Boston Common
• Walk the Freedom Trail route
• Visit Boston Common grazing pasture
• Pass by 19th-century tallest church
• Explore Granary Burying Ground
• Pass Massachusetts State House
• Pass First Church of England
• Pass oldest burying ground
• Visit Boston Latin School site
• Pass Boston political center
• Pass Old South Meeting House
• Pass Ticknor & Fields publishing house
• Pass Old State House
• Visit Boston Massacre Site
• Pass Sons of Liberty leader site
• Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Pass oldest US restaurant building
• Visit Boston North End public square
• Pass Paul Revere's home
• Visit Midnight Ride pedestrian space
• Pass Boston's oldest church
• Pass Copp's Hill Burying Ground
• Conclude tour overlooking Charles River

The experience

You're standing at Boston Common wondering if you'll actually remember which building matters and why. The Freedom Trail solves that problem. It's a brick-lined path connecting sixteen official landmarks, and a local guide walks you through the years 1760 to 1775, when a colonial town decided to rebel against an empire. The tour starts at the Boston Foundation Monument on the northern edge of the Common and ends at Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, overlooking the Charles River and the U.S.S. Constitution. Two and a half hours, small groups of no more than sixteen people, and you'll see the actual places where the Revolution took shape, not a museum version of it.

The guide does the work of connecting the dots. You walk past the Granary Burying Ground, where Revolutionary figures are buried. You stop at the Old State House, Boston's colonial capitol from 1713 and the oldest public building still standing downtown. The Boston Massacre Site is there too: the spot where British soldiers killed five Bostonians in 1770, and the moment that shifted something in the city's mood. Faneuil Hall, called "The Cradle of Liberty," hosted the town meetings where people actually debated whether to stay loyal or fight. The Old South Meeting House is where the Boston Tea Party was organized. Paul Revere's house, built in 1680, is the oldest structure in Downtown Boston, and it's still standing on the same narrow street where he lived. The guide's storytelling approach makes these places feel less like checkboxes and more like the actual decisions people faced.

The route is walkable but not casual. You're on your feet the whole time, moving between downtown and the North End, and the reference content notes it's not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health or difficulty standing for extended periods. Wheelchair accessibility is available throughout, and strollers work fine if you're traveling with infants or small children. The path itself is the famous brick-lined Freedom Trail, so you're literally following the same route tourists have walked for decades, but with someone who knows the story behind each stop rather than just the names. Public transportation is nearby if you need a break, though the tour doesn't include transit. You're walking the whole way.

The tour wraps up at Copp's Hill, Boston's second-oldest burying ground, where you get a view of two major Freedom Trail landmarks: the U.S.S. Constitution and the Bunker Hill Monument, marking the 1775 battle. If you want the main Revolutionary Boston story without arranging your own timeline or missing the connections between sites, this is the straightforward way to do it. Groups stay small enough that you can actually hear the guide and ask questions, and the 2.5-hour window fits into most days without eating your whole afternoon.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a small-group walking experience with a knowledgeable local guide, access to all 16 Freedom Trail landmarks from Boston Common through the North End, and stops at major sites including Paul Revere's house, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Boston Massacre Site, and Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
• The 2.5-hour tour covers downtown Boston and the North End, with the guide providing historical context and storytelling throughout.
• Groups are limited to 16 guests maximum.

Options for this experience

4 options

Small Group Freedom TrailGuide in English · 21 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 15:00Tour lasting 2.5 hours for up to 16 guests

Freedom Trail + 1-pass for museumsGuide in English · 21 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 15:00Tour (2.5 hours) plus one museum: discounted adult entry to Old North Church, including underground crypt access (self-guided; valid for 7 days after the tour date)

Freedom Trail + 3-pass for museumsGuide in English · 21 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 15:00Tour (2.5 hours) plus three museums: Old North Church (with crypt access), Old State House, Old South Meeting House (self-guided; valid for 7 days after the tour date)

Freedom Trail + 5-pass for museumsGuide in English · 21 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 15:00Tour (2.5 hours) plus five museums: Paul Revere House, Old State House, Old North Church, Old South Meeting, King's Chapel (self-guided; valid 7 days after the tour)

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Hub Town Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Revolutionary Boston's actual geography and the sequence of events that led to rebellion, without spending the day piecing together separate sites on your own: the small-group format and local guide are what turn a walking path into a coherent story.

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Top questions

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?

2.5 hours, from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End.

How many landmarks does the tour include?

All 16 official Freedom Trail landmarks, including Paul Revere's house, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and Boston Massacre Site.

What's the maximum group size?

16 guests per tour, keeping groups small enough to hear the guide and ask questions.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and prams are also fine for infants and small children.

Is this tour recommended for people with mobility issues?

It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or difficulty standing for extended periods, as the tour involves continuous walking for 2.5 hours.

Where do we meet the guide?

Inside Boston Common at the Boston Foundation Monument on the northern boundary of the park, opposite 50 Beacon Street.

Does the tour include transportation between landmarks?

No, the entire tour is on foot following the brick-lined Freedom Trail. Public transportation is available nearby if needed.

What time period does the tour focus on?

The years 1760 to 1775, the period leading up to the American Revolution, with emphasis on the decisions and events that sparked rebellion.