Boston Freedom Trail Tour: 11 Historic Sites Private

Walk the Freedom Trail at your own pace and ask your guide anything

A private 90-minute walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail starting at Boston Common and covering 11 historic sites tied to the American Revolution, ending at Faneuil Hall. Your guide leads you through the Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House, the Granary Burying Ground, and other landmarks while telling the stories of the patriots who shaped the nation. You choose the start time and can ask for local recommendations after the tour ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Boston CommonEntry included10m
2. Massachusetts State HouseEntry included5m
3. Granary Burying GroundEntry included15m
4. Old South Meeting HouseEntry included10m
5. Old State HouseEntry included5m
6. Faneuil Hall MarketplaceEntry included5m

Freedom Trail walking tour in Boston

• Start at Visitor's Center
• Visit Boston Massacre Site
• See One Park Street
• Visit Massachusetts State House
• Explore Granary Burying Ground
• Visit 58 Tremont Street
• Visit 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur
• Tour Old South Meeting House
• Visit Old State House
• Return to Boston Massacre Site
• End at Faneuil Hall Marketplace

The experience

You start at the Visitor Information Center in Boston Common and walk the first 11 stops of the Freedom Trail with a private guide who moves at whatever pace suits you. The route takes in the Boston Massacre Site, where you'll hear what happened on that March night in 1770; the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was first read aloud to Bostonians; the Granary Burying Ground, where Paul Revere and victims of the Boston Massacre are buried; and the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill. The tour ends at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the meeting place where colonists gathered to plan resistance to British rule.

Because it's a private tour, you set the rhythm. Stop longer at a site that grabs you, ask your guide to circle back to something you missed, or ask questions about what you're seeing without worrying about holding up a group. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, and can suggest where to eat or what to do next once the tour wraps. The tour runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

You can book either the 90-minute version covering the first 11 sites or a 3-hour option that goes further along the trail. Any start time can be arranged to fit your schedule.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour lasting 1.5 hoursGuide in English or French · 10 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:00Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Private tour that begins at Boston Common, covers 1 mile, and finishes at Faneuil Hall.

Private tour lasting 3 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or French · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Runs 3 hours. Private tour starting at Boston Common, passing 11 additional sites, and ending at the Old North Church. A $15 fee per person applies to groups of 20 or more.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 10 start times, from US$ 450 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00

GroupPrivate9 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.1 with pickup ›

Book up to1d before

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boston Town Crier - Tours of Freedom Trail

Is this one for you?Pick this 90-minute walk if you want to cover the first half of the trail (Boston Common through Faneuil Hall) with a private guide who adjusts the pace to your questions, rather than committing to a full-day itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English and French, with 10 departure times. In Spanish, with 7 departure times.

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.

What is the Boston Massacre Site and why does it matter to the Freedom Trail?

The Boston Massacre Site is the street corner where British soldiers fired on a crowd of colonists on March 5, 1770, killing five people. It became a rallying point for the independence movement and is one of the most significant stops on the trail because it showed Bostonians the cost of British rule.

Can I arrange a start time that works with the rest of my day in Boston?

Yes. Any start time can be arranged for your convenience, so you can fit the tour into whatever schedule you have.

Do I need to be in good shape to walk the Freedom Trail?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The route is walkable and the pace is yours to set. If you use a stroller or wheelchair, the tour is accessible and public transportation options are available nearby.

What's included in the tour price?

The professional guide and all fees and taxes are included. Your guide can also give you recommendations for restaurants and attractions to visit after the tour ends.

How many sites do we actually visit on the 90-minute tour?

The 90-minute tour covers 11 historic sites starting at Boston Common and ending at Faneuil Hall, including the Boston Massacre Site, Old State House, Granary Burying Ground, and Massachusetts State House.