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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

See all 16 of Boston's iconic Freedom Trail sites in a single tour with an experienced guide. Learn about famous Americans like Paul Revere and John Hancock, along with lesser-known stories of women, African Americans, and immigrant patriots and pioneers. Start your tour just inside the Boston Common at The Embrace, located right next to the Visitor's Center on Boston Common, located at 130 Tremont Street. Discover tales of rebels, gangs, and Midnight Riders, with a few cheap dad jokes for good measure. Gain an understanding of Boston's role in the American Revolution and how the city became a pioneer in the fields of abolition, American education, and immigration. Along the way, learn about the explosive events of the American Revolution like the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre in the places they happened. See Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, the Benjamin Franklin Statue, the Old Corner Bookstore, the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, the USS Constitution, and Bunker Hill Monument.

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Learn about the tumultuous 15-year period that culminated in the American Revolution on this small-group tour. As you walk through the heart of Boston with a local guide, you’ll follow the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the difficult question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country. Start your walking tour on Boston Common, where the Freedom Trail originates. As your guide leads your small group along the Freedom Trail, hear gripping stories from Revolutionary Boston and learn the significance of landmarks such as Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, the Boston Massacre Site, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, and more. Your walking tour concludes in Boston's North End on Copp's Hill Terrace, steps from the Old North Church and delicious Italian restaurants. This final viewpoint allows guests to see the U.S.S Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument over in Charlestown. Guests will thus view all 16 official landmarks that comprise the Freedom Trail.

From NYC: Day Trip to Boston

From NYC: Day Trip to Boston

Your trip to Boston begins in Midtown Manhattan at the entrance of your preferred pickup hotel: Millennium Broadway, Pennsylvania, or Manhattan at Times Square. Once you have been picked up, head north to the capital city of Massachusetts. There will be a stop halfway, where you will have time to have breakfast and use the services. Once you arrive in Boston, the first stop is Copley Square, where you can appreciate the architectural contrasts of the city. See iconic sites such as the first public library in the United States, the Hancock Tower, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Within Copley Square, discover the monument to the Hare and the Turtle, which commemorates the cemetery of the Boston Marathon.  The next stop will be in the Church of Christ Scientist. Following, head through Massachusetts Avenue where you will see the Back Bay neighborhood, famous for its Victorian houses. Pass by Berkeley College, the largest private music school in the world. Then, marvel at the monument to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and get up close to the Baseball Stadium Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Continue towards Cambridge where the MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the prestigious Harvard University are located. Walk through the Harvard University Campus and past the famous monument of the three lies, after which you will have time to buy souvenirs. After this experience, back in Boston, walk one of the most attractive and expensive neighborhoods in the city "Beacon Hill." Leaving the neighborhood, pass by the bar made famous by the TV show "Cheers" and through the first public park in the USA. Cross through the Massachusetts Governorate, part of the Freedom Trail and the Financial Center, and the place of the Boston Massacre of 1770. The last stop will be at Quincy Market. At its inception in 1826, it was used as a center of production, purchase, and exchange of food products and is now the city's cultural center. In the market, you will have free time for lunch. Your guide will advise you as to where the best clam chowder and lobster sandwiches are sold, two of Boston's most famous local dishes. Finally, after lunch, head back to NYC and get dropped off where you were picked up.

Boston: Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, & USS Constitution Tour

Boston: Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, & USS Constitution Tour

If you are looking for a walking tour that covers the entire Freedom Trail, this is it! This is the most comprehensive tour of the Freedom Trail you will find and includes all stops, including actually visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution. We even add in four or five extra stops that enrich the revolutionary story. The Freedom Trail connects sixteen locations in historic Boston. Each is interesting in its own right, but together, they tell the story of the conflicts that lead to the Colonist’s decision to risk everything they held dear and challenge the greatest military power in the world for the right to govern themselves. Your tour will include a stop at each of the sites to learn its significance in the events that lead to the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the subsequent departure of British forces from Boston. The focus is on the people and key events of the Revolution. What really happened, who made it happen, and the outcomes of events like the Tea Party, Boston Massacre, and Battle of Bunker Hill. You'll learn more about familiar names like Adams, Revere and Washington and meet the relatively unknown heroes and heroines like Margaret Kemble Gage, Dr. Joseph Warren and the firebrand lawyer, James Otis. If you’re a secret history nerd or seek an experience that digs deeper than the run-of-the-mill tour, please join us. Group sizes are always small so we can chat, ask questions and enjoy a memorable day!

Boston: Mobsters, Mayhem and Murder Walking Tour

Boston: Mobsters, Mayhem and Murder Walking Tour

Embark on a walking tour around Boston’s center and learn about the city's dark and violent past. See landmarks that are tied to the city’s organized crime history as you listen to stories of notorious gangsters from a local guide. Meet your guide on the waterfront. As you stand across the street from where the "crime" that helped found this country, and made the harbor a little more caffeinated, turn your gaze to the courthouse. Here, one of America's most notorious mobsters run from the law ended. Next, hear the baffling saga of Whitey Bulger, a criminal who had the FBI as muscle. Walking along the harbor, learn about pirate history before entering Boston's own Little Italy, the North End. Take in the smells and sights as you hear about what was once the largest robbery in American history. Find out about two criminals who struck fear into the hearts of people living in Boston. End with a scammer, and another Revolutionary crime that changed history.

Boston: Epic Story of Revolution Small Group Walking Tour

Boston: Epic Story of Revolution Small Group Walking Tour

A comprehensive exploration of Boston's original neighborhoods and a complete retelling of the American story from the founding of Boston to the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most tours which limit themselves exclusively to what's on the Freedom Trail - walking from one end to the other and providing short highlights and separate overviews of each stop - this tour pulls everything together into an immersive citywide narrative: recreating the drama and recapturing the energy that invented America. We visit 14 iconic Freedom Trail landmarks in the same order in which the history unfolded, bringing to life the passions, personalities, and psychologies behind world changing events like The Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and Battle of Bunker Hill. We also explore all of Boson's original neighborhoods (including those not on the Freedom Trail) covering both the major sights and hidden gems so you'll enjoy the charm of the old town while getting a real sense of the beautiful and booming modern city as well. No big crowds or silly costumes. The story incorporates insights from the most prestigious scholars in the field and is presented with light-hearted humor and enthusiasm; it will be equally educational as entertaining for history buffs and newcomers alike. 15-minute break at Quincy Market & entrance into Faneuil Hall (when open) included. Awarded Boston Magazine's Best Historical Tour in 2022 Characters include (but are not limited to) Ben Franklin, Paul Revere, Samual Adams, John Hancock, & John Adams. Events include (but are not limited to) the founding of Boston, the Stamp Act Riots, the Boston Tea Party, the occupation of Boston, the Boston Massacre, Lexington & Concord, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Sights include (but are not limited to) Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, Old City Hall, Old Corner Book Store, the USS Constitution, the Old South Meeting House, the Paul Revere House, the Old State House, Old North Church, and the Bunker Hill Monument.

From NY: One day trip to Boston and Cambridge

From NY: One day trip to Boston and Cambridge

Join us in this beautiful experience where we will tour the sites that marked the history of this country and tell you about events that led to the first steps of the war of independence. You will also see why this city is known as the first in the United States. We will walk part of the famous Freedom Trail which is made up of 16 iconic sites that marked the beginning of a nation. Boston is also known for its beauty and impressive educational institutions such as Harvard University and MIT.

Boston: VIP Freedom Trail Tour with Old North Church Crypt

Boston: VIP Freedom Trail Tour with Old North Church Crypt

Your adventure begins in the lush, green Boston Common, America's oldest urban park. With roots in the 17th century and ties to the American Revolution, there's no better place to begin your journey along the Freedom Trail. From there, head to the Massachusetts State House, located on land once owned by the one and only John Hancock. After swinging by the Park Street Church, you'll head to the Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of notable patriots such as Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Continuing along the Freedom Trail, you'll see sights that played a pivotal role in early American history. Discover the space where revolutionaries met to plan events such as the Boston Tea Party, pause at the somber site of the Boston Massacre, and hear the story of Samuel Adams at Faneuil Hall. Next, it's time to head into the North End neighborhood. Over the centuries, this part of Boston has become home to a thriving Italian immigrant community, but it also happens to be the home of the final two Freedom Trail sites on your itinerary. First, you'll stop outside Paul Revere's house for a brief introduction before continuing on to Old North Church for the highlight of your Boston tour. You'll explore Old North Church from top to bottom with detailed commentary from your guide. Climb up to the bell chamber for a private visit just for your small group and have the historic space all to yourself. You'll also descend below the church for a fully guided visit of the crypt, where over 1,100 congregants were buried between 1732 and 1860.

Boston: Freedom Trail History and Architecture Walking Tour

Boston: Freedom Trail History and Architecture Walking Tour

Get to know and love Boston in just one morning. Come and explore the cobblestone streets, admire the architecture, and discover the history of the downtown, as lead by a local guide. You will hear stories that highlight Boston’s history and culture as you walk the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. This tour puts it all in context for you, from the time Boston was first settled through to today’s quirky streets and mixed architecture. Sites you will encounter throughout your tour include the Old and New State House, Faneuil Hall, the Boston Massacre Site, Park Street Church, the King’s Chapel, the Old South Meeting House, the Old Granary Cemetery, the Old City Hall and First Schoolhouse Site. You will also discover the Old Corner Bookstore, Boston Common, and the Irish Famine Memorial, among others.

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This walking tour was one of the best I have ever participated in, and the main reason for that was the amazing Leah. She challenged the often simplistic interpretations and even outright falsehoods about history. Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, the tour was far from dry. Instead, it vividly brought history and historical figures to life, highlighting their contradictions and diverse motives. Highly recommended!

Cyrus was brilliant - he was so full of knowledge and really passionate about everything we spoke about. He kept the group engaged on a bitterly cold day - we learned a lot from him. Thanks Cyrus!

A very very experienced tour guide, what a great insight to the history of Boston

Rosalie was an excellent and enthusiastic guide. Highly recommended

Jon was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great tour.