Boston Freedom Trail: 11 Historic Sites & Costumed Guide

A Costumed Guide Walks You Through 11 Stops of American Revolution History

You walk 11 of Boston's 16 Freedom Trail landmarks in 90 minutes with a costumed guide trained as both historian and actor. The route covers the Boston Massacre Site, Old State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, and Faneuil Hall, with no navigation or planning required on your part. All fees are included, and the pace suits families, solo travelers, and anyone comfortable with a gentle, guided stroll through downtown Boston.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Boston Common10m · entry included
2. Massachusetts State House5m · entry included
3. Granary Burying Ground15m · entry included
4. Old South Meeting House10m · entry included
5. Old State House5m · entry included
6. Boston Massacre Site10m · entry included
7. Faneuil Hall Marketplace5m · entry included

Explore Boston's Historic Freedom Trail

• Visit early Puritan church
• Learn early Boston history at Boston Common
• See Massachusetts State House
• Explore Granary Burying Ground
• Visit historic church from 1688
• See oldest US public school site
• Tour Old South Meeting House
• Visit Old State House
• View Boston Massacre Site
• End at Faneuil Hall Marketplace

The experience

Picture this: you're standing on a brick-lined street in downtown Boston, and a figure in 18th-century clothing points to the exact spot where five colonists fell to British gunfire in 1770. That's the Boston Massacre Site, and it's one of 11 stops on the Freedom Trail you'll hit in a single 90-minute walk. The guide isn't just reading from a script: they've trained as both a professional actor and a Freedom Trail historian, so the stories land differently when someone's dressed the part and knows the material cold.

The walk starts at Boston Common, the oldest public park in the country, and moves through the city's Revolutionary core without you having to worry about which turn comes next or whether you're heading the right direction. You'll stand in front of the Old State House (built 1713, seized by Americans in 1775), walk past the Granary Burying Ground where more signers of the U.S. Constitution are buried than anywhere else in America, and stop at Old South Meeting House, where colonists gathered in 1773 just before the Boston Tea Party. The Massachusetts State House comes up too: a building designed to show that government only works when it has the people's consent. By the time you reach Faneuil Hall Marketplace at the end, you've covered the backbone of Boston's role in the Revolution without the usual friction of planning, getting lost, or standing around trying to read a map.

The whole thing is built for people who want the real history but don't want to piece it together themselves. Families bring kids because the costumes hold their attention and the pace (a gentle stroll with plenty of stops) doesn't wear them out. Solo travelers appreciate not having to navigate or second-guess whether they're seeing the right things. The guide handles the talking. You handle the walking and the listening. Comfortable shoes matter more than fitness level, and the route is flat enough that strollers and wheelchairs work fine.

What’s included

Your 90-minute walk includes entry to 11 historic sites along the Freedom Trail, a costumed guide trained as both historian and actor, all fees and taxes, and no need to plan directions or worry about navigation. The route is wheelchair accessible, stroller-friendly, and suitable for all fitness levels.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 12:30 and 14:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 52 years) · Senior (53 and older) · Youth (7 to 12 years) · Child (under 7)

GroupUp to 45

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

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boston Town Crier - Tours of Freedom Trail

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Boston's Revolutionary history without the work of planning stops, reading maps, or arranging entry fees separately: the fixed route and costumed guide handle all three, leaving you free to listen and walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years); Child (under 7).

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 walk?

The guided walk takes 90 minutes and covers 11 of the 16 Freedom Trail sites.

What's included in the tour?

Entry to 11 historic sites, a costumed guide, and all fees and taxes. You don't arrange anything separately.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

No. It's described as a gentle 90-minute stroll suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Is the Freedom Trail walk wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible.

Which historic sites do we visit?

The tour includes Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, among others.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The walk is outdoors and covers about 90 minutes of walking and standing.