Freedom Trail & Beacon Hill Walking Tour Boston: 2 Hours

Walk the Freedom Trail and step into Beacon Hill's cobbled streets where Revolutionary Boston still stands.

A two-hour guided walking tour of Boston covering the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, and Boston Common with a local English-speaking guide. The route includes stops at Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Massachusetts State House, and Boston Public Garden, ending in the city's first public park. Small groups keep the experience personal. Children under 6 join free, and the tour runs in any weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Faneuil Hall Marketplace15m
2. Old South Meeting House5m
3. Old State House15m
4. Boston Common10m
5. Massachusetts State House10m
6. Boston Public Garden15m

Explore Boston's historic landmarks

• Meet outside Boston RMV Service Center
• Start tour at Faneuil Hall
• See Custom House Tower
• Learn about Boston Tea Party at Old South Meeting House
• Pass Boston's first bookstore site
• Visit city council hall and Bronze Donkey
• Walk through Downtown Crossing and visit King’s Chapel
• Stop at Old State House
• Walk through Boston Common
• Explore Beacon Hill neighborhood
• See African American regiment memorial
• Admire Massachusetts State House dome
• Pass historic cemetery with Revolutionary graves
• End tour at Boston Public Garden

The experience

Meet your guide outside the Boston RMV Service Center at 156 Blackstone Street (look for the glass-and-metal awning across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway), and start at Faneuil Hall, where revolutionaries first pushed for independence. From there, you'll pass Custom House Tower, Boston's first skyscraper, then reach Old South Meeting House, the former church where Bostonians planned the 1773 Tea Party and debated "No taxation without representation." The walk takes you through Downtown Crossing past Old City Hall, with its French architecture and the Bronze Donkey, and King's Chapel, home to the oldest church organ in the US.

At Old State House, your guide shares the moment the Declaration of Independence was announced in 1776 and the tragedy of the Boston Massacre. You'll then walk through Boston Common, the oldest city park in America, where locals and visitors have gathered since 1634, before climbing into Beacon Hill: a neighborhood that declined when sailors and British soldiers filled its streets, then became the iconic spot it is today. The Shaw Memorial honors one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War, and the tour moves on to the Massachusetts State House with its glittering dome, where John Hancock was the original landowner and Paul Revere presided over the 1795 cornerstone ceremony.

The route passes Granary Burying Ground, dating to 1660, where you'll see graves of Revolutionary heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Sam Adams. The tour ends at Boston Public Garden, the first public park in America, where you can linger or continue your day in the city. The full walk covers about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and works for all fitness levels. Insider tips on where to eat, explore, and relax come from your guide throughout, and you can choose between a small group or a private tour.

What’s included

• Expert English-speaking guide with local insights and storytelling.
• stops at Faneuil Hall, Custom House Tower, Old South Meeting House, Old City Hall, Old State House, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Shaw Memorial, Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground, and Boston Public Garden.
• insider tips on where to eat, explore, and relax in Boston.
• small group experience for a more personal and interactive tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in English · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00

Small Group TourGuide in English · 13:00

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Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00, from US$ 29.60 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 16

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 to18h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

Is this one for you?Choose the small group tour if you want to walk at a steady pace with other travelers and hear your guide's stories without arranging anything yourself. Pick the private tour if you'd rather set the rhythm, ask deeper questions, or explore at your own speed with just your group.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6).

What is the Boston Tea Party and where does the tour explain it?

The Boston Tea Party was Bostonians' 1773 act of rebellion against British taxation. Old South Meeting House, a former church on the tour route, is where Bostonians planned it and debated the phrase "No taxation without representation."

Does the tour include the Freedom Trail itself?

Yes. The tour goes beyond the Freedom Trail and weaves it together with Beacon Hill and Boston Common, so you walk the historic red-brick path while learning about the sites along it, from Faneuil Hall through Old State House to the Public Garden.

What happens if it rains or snows?

The tour runs in any weather (rain, shine, or snow), so dress accordingly. The route stays the same, and your guide will share the same stories and history regardless of conditions.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of a small group?

Yes. You can choose between a small group tour or a private tour at checkout. Both follow the same route and include the same guide expertise and insider tips.

What is the Shaw Memorial and why does the tour stop there?

The Shaw Memorial is a lesser-known but significant monument honoring one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War and their colonel, Robert Gould Shaw. It's a key part of Boston's full history.