Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Paul Revere's House

What stories connect Boston Common to Paul Revere's House?

You walk the red-brick Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to Paul Revere's House, stopping at thirteen historic sites tied to the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. A professional guide narrates the stories of the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the men buried at Granary. The whole arc takes about ninety minutes and includes no entrance fees, just the walking and the history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Massachusetts State Housepassing by
2. Granary Burying Ground20m
3. Old South Meeting House10m
4. Old State Housepassing by
5. Boston Massacre Site10m
6. Faneuil Hall Marketplace5m
7. 13th Arrondissementpassing by

Explore Boston's Freedom Trail highlights

• Meet at Boston Common Visitor Center
• Pass by Massachusetts State House
• Visit church of first "My Country 'Tis of Thee" performance
• Visit Granary Burying Ground
• Visit America's first Anglican Church
• Pass by Boston's oldest English burial ground
• Visit America's first public school
• Learn about Benjamin Franklin at Boston Latin School
• Visit America's oldest commercial building
• Visit Old South Meeting House and hear about Boston Tea Party
• Pass by Old State House
• Visit Boston Massacre Site
• Pass by Sam Adams tale location
• Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Pass by Paul Revere House

The experience

Red brick disappears into wet pavement as you stand at the Boston Common Visitor Center on Tremont Street, the city moving around you in that particular Boston way: fast, purposeful, not waiting. Your guide arrives and points down the line. The Freedom Trail isn't a museum. It's a 1.2-mile thread that stitches together the places where the Revolution actually happened, where the Founding Fathers walked, where ordinary people made choices that changed everything. You're about to walk it with someone who knows the stories that don't make it into the textbooks.

The route moves through the Massachusetts State House, past the Granary Burying Ground where the men who signed the Declaration rest, then to the Old State House: the oldest government building still standing in Boston. Along the way you'll stop at the Boston Massacre Site, where five people died and the city held its breath. The guide doesn't rush through these moments. At Faneuil Hall, the marketplace still thrums with the same energy it did when Sam Adams stood there and spoke. The Old South Meeting House is where the Boston Tea Party was planned, not executed. The planning part matters, and that's what gets explained. You'll see Paul Revere's House, built in 1680, the oldest residential building in the city, and the church where "My Country 'Tis of Thee" was first performed. Each stop has a story that connects to the next one, so by the time you reach the end, you're not just seeing buildings. You're seeing the shape of how a revolution actually unfolds.

The walk takes roughly ninety minutes, depending on the group and the questions people ask. It operates in any weather, so bring a jacket if the forecast looks uncertain. The guide is a professional, trained by the Histrionic Academy, and the group stays small enough that you can actually hear and ask things. No entrance fees are charged for the walking tour itself. You're paying for the knowledge and the route, not for tickets. If you're staying downtown or have a free morning, this is the kind of tour that changes how you see a city you thought you already knew.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional guide trained by the Histrionic Academy, a guided walk along the entire Freedom Trail, and stories of America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution, and New England's Colonial History. No entrance fees are charged for the walking tour itself.

Options for this experience

3 options

Meeting point: Visitors CenterGuide in English · 10:30 and 11:30Meeting point: Boston Common Visitor Center, 139 Tremont Street, Boston. If using GPS, set the destination near Boston Common. Starting point: 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Route from Milk Street to Copps HillGuide in English · Available from 3 Mar 2027From Milk Street to Copps Hill Burying Ground: The route covers 1.3 miles and lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Starting point: 152 Milk St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Meeting point: 120 Tremont StreetGuide in English · 10:00Meeting point: On the sidewalk in front of 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA. Look for the guide in colonial dress. Starting point: 120 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

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Information

Lasts 1h 45m, runs every day except Monday and Thursday at 11:30, 10:00 and 10:30, from US$ 26 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday: 11:30Wednesday and Sunday: 10:00 and 10:30Friday: 10:00 and 11:30Saturday: 10:00, 10:30 and 11:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 504 private ›

Live guideEnglish

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

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (under 7): 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

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour of the Freedom Trail

Is this one for you?Right for anyone with a couple of hours in Boston who wants the Revolution's main sites and the stories that connect them, without arranging a car or paying separate entry fees. The walk is steady but not strenuous, and the guide sets a pace that lets you actually absorb what happened at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (under 7): 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?

Approximately ninety minutes, covering 1.2 miles from the Boston Common to Paul Revere's House with thirteen stops.

Where do I meet the guide?

Either at the Boston Common Visitor Center (139 Tremont Street) or in front of 120 Tremont Street, depending on your chosen timeslot.

Are entrance fees included?

No. The tour is a guided walk along the Freedom Trail itself. Entrance fees to individual sites are not included.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it does involve walking 1.2 miles over uneven historic streets.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What are the main attractions on the Freedom Trail?

The tour includes the Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall, and Paul Revere's House, among others.

Is public transportation available near the starting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby the Boston Common Visitor Center.