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Originally conceptualized in the 1950s, the Freedom Trail ®  is an iconic symbol of Boston. Its red brick line snakes through some of the oldest parts of the City, navigating visitors to some of the most significant historic sites in the Downtown, North End, and Charlestown neighborhoods of Boston. The trail itself does not necessarily tell a narrative. Rather, it aids tourists with a starting point—an opening sampler of Boston's storied, complicated, and multi-faceted history. While many sites are primarily recognized for their role in the American Revolution, all the sites on the Freedom Trail ®  remained significant because of the role they played in subsequent social, political, and religious movements, controversies, and challenges.

Exploring Boston's History

Some choose to walk the entire 2.5 mile trail, end to end. Others select a handful of sites of particular interest and focus on those places. Visits can be as short as a few hours—however those who wish to enter every historic site and explore what each site has to offer can spend a full weekend along the Freedom Trail.

Guided tours are available seasonally from both National Park Service staff and through private organizations. Generally, few public tours walk the entire trail. Many sites are part of Boston National Historical Park, however they are independently owned and operated and may charge admission fees.

Free Self-Guided Audio Tour

The National Parks of Boston have developed a FREE Freedom Trail ® Audio Tour for visitors. This tour is available online on our Freedom Trail® Audio Tour webpage , or by downloading the NPS App. Once downloaded, search "Boston National Historical Park" and select "self-guided tours."

• Stairs to the 54th Massachusetts/Robert Gould Shaw Memorial: When in the Boston Common, head toward the Park Street MBTA station at the intersection of Park and Tremont Streets. Follow the sidewalk up Park Street toward Beacon Street.
• Stairs to enter the Granary Burying Ground can be bypassed by entering an at-grade entrance off Beacon Street. When at the main entrance at Tremont Street, continue down Tremont to the intersection with Beacon Street. Turn left to head up Beacon Street. The first alleyway to the left ends with an at-grade entrance to the Burying Ground.
• Old State House can only be entered via stairs.
• When following the trail from Paul Revere Park to the Old North Church, a detour around the block on Tileston Street is required.
• Copp's Hill is only accessible by stairs.
• USS  Constitution  and USS  Cassin Young  are historic ships with stairs, ladders, and gangways that move with the tide.
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The Best Walking Tours in Boston

I love Boston — and not just because I was born there.

Boston’s roots stretch back to the 17th century when it was founded by Puritan colonists from Europe. It was a devout settlement, with enforced church attendance and marriage (persecution of sinners was equally enforced).

The city was home to one of the first schools in America , as well as the very first college: Harvard. The settlement grew in importance, with its most significant role being during the American Revolution.

No single blog post can do Boston — and its complex and important history — justice. For that, you’ll need to visit!

To help you make the most out of your next trip to “Beantown,” I’ve put together this list of the best walking, food, and photography tours. Boston is home to tons of amazing free and paid walking tours that will give you a much better overview of the city and its historical contributions to modern-day America.

Whether you’re a budget backpacker looking to learn something new or a history buff ready to test your expert knowledge, Boston will have a walking tour for you!

Best Overall Tour

Take Walks is my go-to walking tour company. Their guides are always experts who have in-depth knowledge that other tours don’t. In Boston, they have a detailed Freedom Trail tour that covers the highlights while also providing insider access to Paul Revere’s home. They also run a full-day tour to Salem , where you can learn all about the witch trials. I can’t recommend these tours enough!

Best Free Tour

Free Tours by Foot

Free Tours by Foot is one of the biggest and best free walking tours out there. I’ve been on their walking tours all around the world and always come back having learned something new. They have half a dozen different tours around Boston, though I think the Freedom Trail tour is the best place to start. If you’re looking for something more unique, be sure to check out the Beacon Hill Crime tour!

While those may be the best free and paid tours in the city, Boston has a lot of cool tour options to serve any interest. Here are some of my other favorite tour companies in the city:

1. Devour Food Tours

As a foodie, I always try to take a food tour when I visit somewhere. Devour is my go-to company as their tours always feature amazing eats and include tons of interesting information. In Boston, their Freedom Trail & North End food tour lasts three hours and includes stops at six different businesses, including the oldest restaurant in the city. You’ll get to try Italian pastry, as well as local favorites like clam chowder and lobster rolls.

Tours from $89 USD.

2. Cambridge Historical Tours

This company offers some of the best overview tours of Boston. On their Freedom Trail tour, you’ll visit all 16 official sites of the Freedom Trail and dive deep into US history as Boston was a pivotal staging ground for revolutionary activities. You’ll see the resting places of John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams; the city’s iconic Golden Dome; historic Faneuil Hall, and much more! It’s a solid introductory tour to the city and the country.

Tours from $32 USD.

3. The Hahvahd Tour

Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest university in the country and one of the most sought-after schools in the world. On this 70-minute tour you’ll get an insider look at this iconic institution. Guides are current students, so you’ll not only learn about the university’s past but also what life is like for students today.

Tours from $22 USD.

4. US Ghost Adventures

If ghosts and the paranormal are your cup of tea, consider taking the Boos and Brews haunted Pub Crawl . On this two-hour pub crawl, you’ll visit four different bars and five haunted sites around the city. You’ll visit a 17th-century graveyard, learn about the life and death of Sam Adams (one of the Founding Fathers), and hear ghostly tales about a haunted hotel.

Tours from $35 USD.

5. Sam Adams Brewery Tour

If you’re the sort of traveler who often gets thirsty on your tours, then this might be the one for you! The Sam Adams Brewery runs a 45-minute tour of its famous brewery, and it includes a few samples to quench your thirst (you have to be over 21 of course). The tour fills up fast so be sure to book early online. The brewery also has a R&D tour for $5 USD where you can try experimental flavors that aren’t available yet and provide feedback as well as Bier Keller experience that brings together two age-old pleasures: beer and cheese!

The Sam Signature Experience Tour is $10 USD. The Bier Keller tour is $40 USD.

6. State House Tour

The Massachusetts State House, home to the governor and government of Massachusetts, has free tours during the week. You can join a guided tour or take a self-guided tour if you’d rather go solo. Tours last 30-45 minutes. You’ll learn about the building, which was built in 1798 and went way over budget, as well as how the state government functions. If you’re a fan of architecture or politics, this brief but informative tour is worth checking out.

Tours are available Monday-Friday 10am-3:30pm. To organize a free tour, call +1 617-727-3676.

7. Boston By Foot

Boston By Foot is a local non-profit that organizes historical tours around the city. They have half a dozen daily and weekly tours on offer, as well as over two dozen tours that run on a monthly or quarterly schedule (so be sure to book early so you know what tours are available). Tours range from the classic Freedom Trail to literary tours to river cruises that focus on the city’s architecture. There’s a huge variety of options and they are all run by enthusiastic local volunteers who are well-trained and knowledgeable about the city and its past.

Tours from $13-16 USD.

Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or someone just looking to explore one of the best cities in the United States , Boston will have a walking tour to suit your needs — no matter your budget! While I like Take Walks the best, any tour company here will be great!

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Walk & Talk Boston’s tour of The Complete Freedom Trail is designed to be unique, fun and informative. You will always be led by a highly experienced guide who can not only share the story of the origin of the American Revolution, but expand and explore new subjects when you want to ask questions that are not part of the tour. The Freedom Trail connects sixteen historic locations in Boston, and your guide will tell the story of the people and events that propelled Colonists to war with the most powerful nation in the world.

My Complete Freedom Trail tour is the most highly rated tour that visits Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution!

My tours are not: Crowded! (I set a maximum of 16 guests.) Not costumed! I never thought wearing period clothing enhanced the narrative. I do not tell bad jokes. You might get a laugh here and there, but never at the expense of the men and women who built our city and nation.

My tours are: focused on making every tour the “best ever” and a highlight of your time in Boston.

We were brand new in 2022!  I had a wonderful inaugural first season and fantastic year in 2023 with many sold-out tours and 1400 guest from around the US and the world. I can’t wait for Spring 2024 to hit the streets again with you, my curious and enthusiastic visitors!

Check out the About page for more. And then check out the Complete Freedon Trail tour!

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Tips for Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston

Julie Last updated: January 15, 2024 United States 18 Comments

Walking the Freedom Trail is one of Boston’s best experiences. On this walk, learn about Paul Revere’s midnight ride, visit historic meetinghouses and churches, and learn about battles and events that sparked that start of the Revolutionary War.

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What is the Freedom Trail?

The American Revolutionary War began in Boston. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile route that takes you to 16 important sites during this war.

The walk starts (or ends, depending on the direction you choose to walk it) at the Boston Common and ends (or starts) at the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill. Along the walk, you will visit historic churches, meeting halls, cemeteries, and battlegrounds.

How Long Does it Take?

This can vary. How much time you spend at each site will have a big impact on how long it takes to walk the entire trail.

We walked the Freedom Trail in about four hours. We started at the Boston Common and ended at the USS Constitution. Along the way, we visited everything possible. At some sites we stayed for just a few minutes but at the other places we really liked, we stayed longer. The only thing we didn’t go into was the USS Constitution (it was closed for renovation) and the USS Constitution Museum (history overload by this point).

If we did it again, we would plan to have a break at about the halfway point (which is near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace). It’s a great walk and we learned a ton, but it does get to be a bit of history overload towards the end. Having a scheduled break in the middle might help with this.

Tours of the Freedom Trail

You can schedule a guided tour of the Freedom Trail. However, most guided tours do not cover the entire Freedom Trail. The official Freedom Trail Foundation offers a guided tour of 11 of the 16 sites (Boston Common through Faneuil Hall). This tour takes 90 minutes.

You can also purchase a guided walking tour through GetYourGuide. This tour includes the portion of the Freedom Trail between Boston Common and Faneuil Hall as well as other Boston sites.

GetYourGuide also offers a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail via an app you install on your mobile device. The app includes audio narration, a live GPS map, and the route from stop to stop. Click here to learn more about this option.

Note that these tours do not include admission to the sites on the Freedom Trail.

How to Walk the Freedom Trail Without Taking a Tour

We chose to walk it on our own. I printed out the Freedom Walk Trail brochure , which provided information on each of the 16 sites. You can also download a copy of the map using this link. At each stop, we took turns reading about what we were visiting. Joining a tour probably would have provided more information, but for us, it was nice to explore the Freedom Trail at our own pace.

Each of the 16 sites is marked with a Freedom Trail plaque on the ground. A narrow, red brick trail connects all of the sites. Just follow this trail through the city.

Map of the Freedom Trail

How to Use This Map: Click the tab in the top left hand corner of the map to view the layers. You can click the check marks to hide or show layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each point of interest. If you click the star, this map will be added to your Google Maps account. To view it on your phone or computer, open Google Maps, click the menu button, go to “Your Places,” click Maps, and you will see this map on your list.

The Freedom Trail Sites

Here is a quick overview of the sites you will visit on the Freedom Trail.

#1 Boston Common

This is the oldest public park in the United States. It was once a grazing area for sheep and later become a training ground for the militia.

#2 Massachusetts State House

Built in 1798, this is the state capitol building and the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is free to visit and open during the weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. You can also schedule a tour of the building.

#3 Park Street Church

This is a landmark in Boston and a site where slavery was protested and woman’s suffrage was supported. Cost: free

#4 Granary Burying Ground

In this very old cemetery, search for the tombstones of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin’s parents. Cost: free

#5 King’s Chapel and Burying Ground

Established in 1686, this is one of the oldest churches in Boston. It houses the oldest pulpit still in continuous use in the United States. Sitting next to the King’s Chapel is another cemetery. Mary Chilton, the first woman to step off of the Mayflower, is buried here.

#6 Benjamin Franklin Statue and the Boston Latin School

This was America’s first public school and Benjamin Franklin attended school here.

#7 Old Corner Bookstore

This was once a bookstore, selling works by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Louisa May Alcott. Now it is a Chipotle. Hungry yet?

#8 Old South Meeting House

It was here that people protested the tax on tea, which led to the Boston Tea Party. Just across the street, at 1 Milk Street, is where Benjamin Franklin was born.

#9 Old State House

This was the site of many debates that lead up to the Revolutionary War. Inside is a museum with exhibits explaining the events that lead up to the start of the Revolutionary War.

#10 Boston Massacre Site

On March 5, 1770, a skirmish broke out between Redcoats and a crowd of Boston residents. Five of these Bostonians were killed, which Paul Revere called a “bloody massacre.” This event is memorialized with this plaque on the ground.

#11 Faneuil Hall

This was another meeting venue where people protested against British oppression. The first floor is a marketplace and on the second floor is the Great Hall where the debates and protests took place. Cost: free

#12 Paul Revere House

Built in 1680, this is the oldest building in Boston. Paul Revere purchased this house when he was 33 years old and lived here in 1775 when he went on his famous midnight ride.

#13 Old North Church

“One if by land, two if by sea.” These famous words, referring to signal lanterns on Paul Revere’s midnight ride, ignited a revolution. These lanterns were hung in the tower of this church on that famous night. Cost: free, donations appreciated

#14 Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

This is another very old cemetery. The British also used this spot to fire their cannons during the battle of Bunker Hill. Cost: free

#15 USS Constitution and Museum

The USS Constitution, also called “Old Ironsides,” was constructed in 1797 and used during the Battle of 1812. You can also visit the USS Constitution Museum to learn more about the warship.

#16 Bunker Hill Monument

This is the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution. You can climb the gigantic granite obelisk for decent views over the city. During the summer months, it can be hot and crowded inside. Cost: free, open 9 am to 4:30 pm, 294 steps to the top.

Our Favorite Sites

If you want to walk the Freedom Trail, but don’t necessarily want to enter every single site, which ones should you visit? Here are our favorites:

• Granary Burying Ground, we loved the old headstones
• Paul Revere House, for its historical importance
• Old North Church, for its importance in American folklore

You can walk the Freedom Trail in either direction. If you start at Bunker Hill in the morning, you can climb the obelisk before the crowds arrive.

Most sites are open from 9 to 5 , but this can vary depending on the day of the week and the season. If you plan on entering these sites, make sure you check the operating hours before you go.

Have a meal at Warren Tavern. This is a historic tavern just a few blocks from Bunker Hill. It’s the perfect end to a day on the Freedom Trail (if you start at the Boston Common).

To get back to the Boston city center, we used Uber.

Some of these sites have an entrance fee but they are included on the Boston Go Card.

Here are a few more tours that make nice additions to the Freedom Trail. These don’t take the place of walking the Freedom Trail, but they are interesting add-ons to the Freedom Trail experience:

Do you have any questions or want to offer advice about walking the Freedom Trail? Comment below!

More Information for Your Trip to Massachusetts:

BOSTON: For more information about Boston, read our article Best Things to Do in Boston. We also have a detailed guide on how to day trip to Plymouth, Lexington, and Concord from Boston.

CAPE COD: With 2 days on Cape Cod, learn how to visit Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown, and Falmouth.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Don’t miss our article about the best things to do in Franconia Notch State Park and how to hike the Franconia Ridge Loop . We also have a guide to 10 great stops along the Kancamagus Highway .

NEW ENGLAND ROAD TRIP: Visit Cape Cod, coastal Maine, the White Mountains in New Hampshire, and more in this 12 Day New England Road Trip Itinerary.

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Anyone knows if the freedom trail is opened tomorrow?

The Freedom Trail is always open, since it’s a walking route through Boston. However, the sites along the way, such as Faneuil Hall and the USS Constitution, might not yet be open. I just did a quick search. The Paul Revere House is open and the Old North Church is open for several days in April. It would take some work, but you can check the websites of each of the sites to see whether or not they are open. Cheers, Julie

If you are a Boy Scout, the Spirit of Adventure Council in Boston offers a Freedom Trail Medal for those who complete the full walk and answer a questionnaire — you can Google it, etc before your trip to Boston. My son earned it a few years ago – very cool way to explore historical sites in Boston!

I have Ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. They were from New London Ct. Their Names were Capt Nathaniel Hempstead. And Son Sgt Nathaniel HempsteadJr. I was wondering if you had any information on them. Nathaniel Jr. Later moved to Fredonia N.Y. and is buried in the Historic Pomfret Cemetary in Fredonia N.Y..

No, unfortunately we do not have any information on them. Good luck on your search and learning more about them. Cheers, Julie

Thanks for the tips! To add, I used the WalknTours app and took the Freedom Trail tours. These were GPS guided tours, so we just pressed play, put our phones in our pocket and the tour guided us turn by turn around the freedom trail. They have over 20 tours in Boston. I think the difference is WalknTours is a marketplace with lots of tours. And they are pretty cool. Loved the experience. Flexible, fun and well written.

They have it broken down into 3 tours with 3 different narrators. All were great, the Part 2 had a great narrator and felt very little Italy. They also had a bunch of tours around Boston, we tried the North End Pizza experience and found some good pizza places.

Just looked them up, walkntours.com

Wow, this is a great tip!! Thanks so much! Cheers, Julie

Thanks for sharing us your blog. It’s been nice reading it. It’s good in walking for a tour but I also suggest some sunset tours using a helicopter in Boston. While you explore all of the fun and exciting things to do in sunset tours, remember that a thrilling and rewarding air tour may be just what you’ve been looking for.

Thanks for this article. It is very informative and – unlike the materials put out by the Foundation – pretty useful. Readers might like to know that you can’t download the audio tour referred to above directly to your smartphone or tablet – you have to download to a PC first (I didn’t bring my PC with me on vacation 🙄). The app you mention is also incompatible with current versions of iOS (it was written for iOS3.2 by the looks of it 🙄) – so can’t use it either. Clearly, Boston is all about history not technology! 🤔

Thanks for all of this. The crazy thing is, the app I added to this post was the most up-to-date version I could find. Thanks again! – Julie

Try the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. They have the Freedom Trail tours and 15 other tours in Boston. It’s all on your phone, easy to use and fun. All you have to do is choose the tour, press play and put your phone away. From there the app guides you turn by turn telling the stories of the Freedom Trail. And the narration’s fun.

thank you so much for your detailed post, very helpful indeed! We have found ourselves unexpectedly in Boston over the 4th of July and plan to walk the Freedom trail today, which as Brits should be very interesting! Maybe we’ll have some tea along the way 😉

Thank you for all your helpful tips! Could you please share where you parked your car or how you got yourself back to your starting point (Boston Commons)?

We did not have a car while in Boston. To get back to our hotel, we used Uber. I think you can also take a bus but I am not familiar with the details. Cheers, Julie

Hi! Can you share a link or more information about the Freedom Trail app you used? I am searching for it now and don’t see an obvious choice. Also, did you have to pay for the app? Thank you!

Sorry about that. All links have been updated and I included the link to the Apple store for the free app. Enjoy Boston!! Cheers, Julie

Here’s a new, and popular Freedom Trail Self-Guided Audio Guide app For iPhone: http://www.ftapple.com For Android: http://www.ftandroid.com

You can buy the password from Viator ( http://tiny.cc/ftviator ) for USD 4.99

My bad. Here is the correct link to download the app. Stumbled upon this blog again as am planning to visit in Mar end. Had fun last time. Enjoy.

https://tiny.cc/ftrail_apple

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Trinity church: revolutionary church in copley square (2-part series), preservation of the charles street meeting house, the downtown waterfront: boston's forgotten redevelopment project, the trailblazing life of susan dimock, m.d., boston's innovation trail, boston's music history: a tasting menu (3-part series), boston's great fire of 1872, programs by request, boston in the 21st century, murder, mayhem and martyrs.

Behold Boston Walking Tours

Time Travel on Foot! See 100 photos from 400 years of Boston’s history on this incredible tour!

Your guide’s “magic scroll” is a portal to the past, displaying moving pictures from Boston’s brightest stories! Join a journey across time to witness the inspiring transformations of both the city’s iconic landscapes & the bold individuals who shaped its spirit!

Sign up now! Tours have limited availability to ensure everyone has visibility of the magic scroll’s display!

Tour Details

Start Point: Boston Common Visitors Center

139 Tremont St, Boston, Ma 02111

Duration: 2 hours, 1.3 miles [2 kilometers, 1364 smoots ]

End Point: 11 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02109

15 minutes to walk back to the start point

Price: Free admission until April 1! Tips are appreciated if you enjoy yourself! This is a new tour & your guide wants feedback to polish it before the busy spring season!

After April 1, tickets will be 36$ per adult, 16.30$ per child or university student.

Free tickets for government employees who serve Boston (educators, MBTA operators, postal workers, sanitation crews, et cetera)! Thanks for the diligent work done promoting this incredible city’s interests. To claim a free ticket, email [email protected] with a LinkedIn profile or other proof of local public service. If you have otherwise contributed physical labor to the construction or maintenance of Boston for a private entity, you are also entitled to a free ticket!

The tour’s theme is Transformation! In both physical and figurative forms. Specifics stories include:

• Boston’s beginning
• Back Bay digging
• Urban architecture
• MIT & Harvard’s downtown presence
• Trains, brains, Cow Lane, Circles , Colonels, bricks, famous pics
• Shafts, bones, telegraphs, telephones
• Shoes, news, springs, & Kings
• Come curious! Your guide loves entertaining guest questions!

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Sunday March 31: 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Friday April 31: 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM

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Dear patriot,

Pleasure being acquaint’d! Call me Arturas. Since moving to Massachusetts, i have fallen in love twice. First to a woman named Anne. Second to this city of Boston. This latter love is an open relationship & i invite you to join the fun!

The contents of my tour come from many sources credit’d below. I am most grateful for them compiling information about this great city and sharing it freely.

• The Boston Athenaeum
• The New England Historical Society
• Digital Commonwealth
• Massachusetts Historical Society
• Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center
• Boston City Archives
• Library of Congress
• Boston Fire Historical Society
• Massachusetts Interactive Property Map
• The Biography of Benjamin Franklin
• Boston’s Back Bay: The Story of America’s Greatest Nineteenth-Century Landfill Project by William Newman
• Malcom X, by Alex Haley

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The famous Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile red-brick trail through Boston’s historic neighborhoods that tells the story of the American Revolution and beyond. From the Old North Church to Faneuil Hall, and through resonant burying grounds, visit the temples and landmarks of the Revolutionary Era.

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Begin your journey at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center located at 139 Tremont Street and conclude at the USS Constitution in Charlestown.

BOSTON COMMON

Massachusetts state house, park street church, granary burying ground, king’s chapel & burying ground, boston latin school site/benjamin franklin statue, old corner bookstore, old south meeting house, old state house museum, boston massacre site, faneuil hall, paul revere house, old north church, copp’s hill burying ground, uss constitution - old ironsides, bunker hill monument.

The Boston Common is America’s oldest public park, purchased from Wm. Blackstone in 1635 to be used as common grazing land for the feeding of  cattell . The British militia used it as a  trayning  field.  

The Common has also been the site of hangings, duels, public celebrations and spirited oratory. Today it continues to host public celebrations as well as concerts, ice skating, Shakespearean plays, holiday festivities, sports activities and public rallies.  

Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the State House was completed in January 1798 at a cost of $133,333 (more than five times the budget). John Hancock, a wealthy merchant, patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first elected Governor of Massachusetts originally owned the land. The oldest building on Beacon Hill is now the seat of the Massachusetts state government. The golden dome, one of Boston’s distinguishing landmarks, wasn’t always gilded. It was originally built of wood. Paul Revere & Sons was commissioned in 1802 to cover it with copper to prevent water leakage. In 1874, the dome was gilded with 23-karat gold leaf.

Park Street Church acquired the nickname Brimstone Corner, both in reference to the fire-and-brimstone sermons and to the gun powder that was stored in the crypt during the War of 1812. Founded in 1809, the Church’s 217-foot white steeple was the first landmark a traveler saw upon approaching Boston.  

On July 4, 1829, abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison gave his first public anti-slavery address here, and two years later, on July 4, the hymn America, better known as My Country ’Tis of Thee, was first sung on the Church steps. 

So named because of its proximity to Boston’s first granary, this is the most visited burying ground in Boston and the final resting place of many prominent Bostonians. Buried here are John Hancock, Samuel Adams, nine governors, all five Boston Massacre victims, Paul Revere, Ben Franklin’s parents and Peter Faneuil.

Under orders from King James II in 1686, land was seized, and the first Anglican Church was constructed. By 1749, the original wooden structure was too small for the congregation, and so the Georgian chapel was constructed around the original church.  

Adjacent to King’s Chapel is Boston’s first burying ground. Here you will find the graves of John Winthrop, Massachusetts’ first governor; William Dawes, Paul Revere’s compatriot who also made the ride to Lexington, and Mary Chilton, believed to be the first woman to step off the Mayflower.    

Embedded in the sidewalk in front of Old City Hall is the mosaic City Carpet, which commemorates the site of the first public school in the U.S., Boston Latin School (1635). Among the school’s alumni are Ben Franklin, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Charles Bulfinch and Ralph Waldo Emerson. 

Richard Greenough’s statue of Ben Franklin, erected in 1856, prominently stands in front of Old City Hall. Look closely at Franklin’s face. The sculptor said that he found  the left side of the great man’s face philosophical and reflective and the right side funny and smiling.

The original building on this site was the home of Anne Hutchinson, who was banished from Massachusetts in 1638 for her unorthodox religious views. By the mid-1800s, the Old Corner Bookstore was a flourishing literary center. Here, Ticknor and Fields published works by Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Tennyson, Hawthorne, Emerson, Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Julia Ward Howe among others. The Atlantic Monthly, a Boston institution, was originally published here as well. Today, the building continues as a place of commerce. 

Built in 1729, this is the second oldest church in Boston. The largest building in colonial Boston, Old South was used for public meetings when the angry crowd outgrew Faneuil Hall. Many of the crucial events that led up to the Revolution took place here. The most famous of the meetings was held on December 16, 1773, when over 5,000 gathered to protest the tax on tea.  

During the British occupation of Boston in 1775-1776, British troops desecrated this sanctuary of freedom by using it as a stable and riding school, while drinks were served from the balcony. The pulpit and pews were chopped into firewood and the library was used as kindling. 

On another note, Phillis Wheatley, the first female African American published poet, was a full member of the Meeting House. An original copy of her work is on permanent display here.  

Built in 1713, the Old State House is Boston’s oldest surviving public building. It was the center of political and commercial life, housing the merchant’s exchange (a precursor to today’s stock exchange) on the ground floor and the royally appointed government offices and the freely elected members of the Assembly of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on the upper floors.  

The site played a central role in the story of rebellion, from James Otis’ 1761 speech against the Writs of Assistance to the Boston Massacre in 1770 to the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the east balcony in July 1776.  

Adjacent to the Old State House, a ring of cobblestones commemorates the Boston Massacre. Five men were killed in this clash between Colonists and Redcoats. Among the slain men was Crispus Attucks, the first African American to die for the patriotic cause.  

Interestingly, John Adams and Josiah Quincy, loyal to justice as well as the patriotic cause, defended the British soldiers. All but two were acquitted. The guilty had their thumbs branded and were then set free. 

The building was a gift from wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil in 1742. Faneuil Hall served as a meeting place and an open-air market. It was here that Bostonians met to form their opposition to British authority. As a result of the impassioned speeches by such patriots as Samuel Adams and James Otis, the nickname Cradle of Liberty was earned, especially when citizens rallied against the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, the Townsend Acts and the landing of British troops.  

Charles Bulfinch enlarged the building in 1806. After the Revolution, Bostonians continued to gather at Faneuil Hall for the anti-slavery speeches of William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips and Frederick Douglass. The women’s rights movement, early temperance rallies and nearly every war since 1812 have been debated within these walls. 

Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston, and only official Freedom Trail site that is a home. It was from here that its famous occupant set out for the midnight ride. Revere was not only a patriot, but also an expert silversmith, copper manufacturer, part-time dentist, engraver and the father of 16 children. As many as eight children lived here with him, along with his mother, his first and (after 1773) his second wife.  

It was from this steeple that Sexton Robert Newman hung two lanterns on April 18, 1775, to signal the beginning of Paul Revere’s momentous ride. The action is widely regarded as the spark that ignited the American Revolution.  

Built in 1723, Old North is Boston’s oldest church building. See a wealth of historic works, including the first bells brought to the Colonies, its original 18th-century brass chandeliers and clock, and the 17th- century carved angels that were captured by a Colonial privateer. More than 1,000 individuals lay in rest in the underground crypt, including the Royal Governor’s second-in-command at Lexington and Concord.

Copp’s Hill was Boston’s largest colonial burying ground, dating from 1659. Some notables buried here include the Mather family, a very prominent New England ministerial family; Edmund Hartt, builder of the USS Constitution; Robert Newman, who hung the lanterns for Paul Revere’s ride, and Prince Hall, anti-slavery activist, Revolutionary soldier and founder of the African Grande Masonic Lodge. Copp’s Hill is also the final resting place of countless free African Americans.  

Because of its height and prominent location overlooking Boston Harbor, the British used the burying ground to aim their cannons on Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Target practice was also conducted here. Be sure to take a look at the grave marker of Daniel Malcom, a member of the Sons of Liberty.

Launched in Boston in 1797, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Her nickname was earned during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs appeared to bounce off her impenetrable hull and the seamen cried out Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron! Today she is manned by an active duty U.S. Navy crew and docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. "Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" became the legendary battle cry, according to lore, and immortalized the determination of the ill-equipped Colonists who stood facing the powerful British Army on June 17, 1775. Today the 221-foot granite obelisk commemorates the site of this first major battle. 

Map of the Freedom Trail

Freedom trail walking tour operators.

Stop by a Visitor Information Center to purchase a ticket. Tours leave from the red brick line in front of the Boston Common Visitor Center. 

Freedom Trail® Foundation — Official Freedom Trail Tours®

• (617) 357-8300

Boston By Foot, Inc.

• 87 Mount Vernon Street
• (617) 367-2345

Boston Town Crier - Tours of Freedom Trail

• (617) 794-7512

Hub Town Tours

• 7 Marshall Street
• +1 (844) 482-8696

Tour of the Freedom Trail

• Boston Common Visitor Center
• (978) 741-1170

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Freedom Trail FAQs

How long is the freedom trail.

The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile red-brick path featuring a unique collection of 16 historic sites throughout Downtown, the North End, and Charlestown. How much time it takes to see the entire Trail depends on how much time one dedicates to each site.   Most guided walking tours take around 90 minutes and cover 1 mile of the Trail. 

Where does the freedom trail start?

We recommend starting your journey at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street and concluding at the USS Constitution in Charlestown. However, the suggested Freedom Trail route is based solely on geographical location, and sites can be visited in any order.

Does it cost money to experience the Freedom Trail?

There is no fee associated with walking the Freedom trail, making it the perfect activity during your visit to Boston! There is, however, a fee associated with admission to some historic sites and guided walking tours. Visit the map above for more information on site admission.

How do I buy walking tour tickets?

Tickets to guided tours of the Freedom Trail can be purchased online or at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108). 

Is the Freedom Trail wheelchair-accessible?

Yes, the Freedom Trail and guided walking tours are wheelchair accessible. 

Are dogs allowed on the Freedom Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on the Freedom Trail as it is a path on city sidewalks and in public spaces such as Boston Common, Bunker Hill Monument grounds, and Charlestown Navy Yard.  Dogs are not permitted in the historic burying grounds or the historic sites’ buildings.  Please call historic sites directly to inquire about service animals.

Where can I find maps of the Freedom Trail?

A downloadable map of the Freedom Trail can be found here .

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Freedom Trail

Freedom trail highlights.

• Boston Common
• Massachusetts State House
• Park Street Church
• Granary Burying Ground
• King's Chapel
• Old South Meeting House
• Old Corner Bookstore
• Old State House
• Boston Massacre Site
• Faneuil Hall
• and much more!

This page provides details of our free Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour, including tips on directions, times, and sights covered.

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Tour Description

Boston's historic center may be small, but it packs in so much history.

From an experiment in Puritan exclusiveness to an inclusive modern metropolis, every street, corner, and building whispers stories of the past.

The Boston Massacre and the original Tea Party took place here. Sam Adams, Ben Franklin, and George Washington all roamed its streets.

Before you take our tour, read our Freedom Trail Map and Guide for advice on parking, food, and maps.

Join Free Tours by Foot as we stroll the Freedom Trail's ancient streets, past historic cemeteries and colonial stone houses all the while hearing tales of rebellion, war, and the independence of a nation.

It's the epic story of Boston's rise and America's birth.

Before taking the tour, read up on some of the sites and characters covered on our Freedom Trail Sites List.

Sights we cover on the tour:

Reservations:  REQUIRED.  Click here to reserve . Groups of 6 or more must  contact us  before booking.

Where:  Outside the  Park St. T Station  on the eastern edge of Boston Common ( map ). The tour ends at Faneuil Hall.

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1 mile (1.6K)

When:  View our  full tour schedule .

This tour runs year-round

• Take this tour anytime with our  GPS-enabled audio tour app .

Cost:  This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for anyone's budget.

Save even more money with a  Boston tourist discount pass .

GPS Enabled Self Guided Tour of Boston

Can't make one of our guided tours? No problem, we have recorded some of our best tour guides giving their tours and put them up in an audio format. 

Each tour offers an offline option to view the map and hear the audio of each walk so you don't need to have GPS maps running with the app.

Here is how it works:

• Purchase an Audio Tour
• Receive a confirmation email with all the details.
• Enjoy the tour(s).

Even if you don't download any tours, you will still have access to valuable information on sightseeing.

Listen to a sample of our Freedom Trail Tour.

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Boston Common Visitor Information Center 139 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111

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Historic pub crawl private tour.

Private tours Mondays - Thursdays, reservations required, based upon availability.

Thursdays - Saturdays through October 28 & Monday, October 30 6 pm (Group tours available via reservation)

Historic Holiday Stroll

Nov. 17 - Dec. 30 Select Fridays & Saturdays 3:30 p.m.

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The new tour options will join WalknTours' current lineup of tours, which are offered in over sixty cities across the US, including Boston, Salem, Charleston, Savannah, Deadwood, Los Angeles, San Antonio and many more.

Each walking tour is designed to be engaging, and they are all professionally produced. All tours, including the new European options, are intended to provide travelers with the freedom to explore at their own pace, guided by professional narration infused with thematic music and sound effects. The upcoming European tours will extend this immersive experience to some of the continent's most storied cities, each rich in history, culture, and beauty.

The decision to expand into Europe makes a notable milestone in WalknTours' mission to empower travelers. The company's self-guided tours combine the flexibility of solo travel with the depth and engagement of a guided tour, and the app caters to a growing trend of independent, experience-seeking travelers.

"Our mission has always been to revolutionize the way people explore and experience cities," said Ezra Dunn, founder of WalknTours. "With our new European tours, we're inviting travelers to discover the rich tapestry of history, art, and culture at their own pace, guided by the stories and sounds that make each city unique."

The company's offerings center around its proprietary app, which utilizes GPS technology to provide location-aware audio tours. Travelers can navigate through cities and receive narratives and insights as they move.

WalknTours has over one hundred new tours currently in development. As the company has grown, Dunn says that WalknTours' vision extends far beyond its current library, with plans to cover cities around the globe. "We want to branch out into new cities all over the world," Dunn explains. "Our expansion strategy reflects our desire to grow our platform for self-guided walking tours. And we feel that our method offers solo travelers truly unparalleled access to the world's most captivating destinations."

Dunn continues that WalknTours' self-guided smartphone tours offer options unavailable with conventional tours, which require adherence to preset schedules and routes. WalkinTours' patented location-aware technology provides a more flexible and personalized exploration experience, so that travelers can choose their own path through selected cities.

WalknTours' autonomy is enriched with professionally produced audio, and the app's GPS-guided navigation ensures users never lose their way. This provides both freedom and guidance. In addition, the tours - including the new European tours - never expire. This lets users experience unlimited revisits to their favorite destinations, an ideal option for those seeking privacy and flexibility in their adventures.

"Our technology and content are constantly evolving," Dunn added. "We're working to craft experiences that inspire, educate, and connect travelers to the places they visit." He adds that the company will also soon be adding to their themed tours, which currently include Civil Rights tours throughout cities such as Birmingham and Atlanta; and Haunted History tours, with locations in Key West, San Antonio, and - of course - New Orleans.

About WalknTours

WalknTours is a company whose proprietary smartphone app offers self-guided tours in over sixty US cities. New tours are about to open in Europe. WalknTours uses GPS technology to narrate information about surroundings as users move so that solo travelers can explore at their own pace, on their own schedule, without depending upon group tours.

Website: https://www.walkntours.com/

Ezra Dunn [email protected] 617-991-3269

SOURCE: WalknTours

Biden teaming up with Obama, Clinton in New York City for major campaign fundraiser

The campaign expects to raise $25 million from the fundraiser.

President Joe Biden is teaming up with two of his Democratic predecessors -- former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton -- to ramp up enthusiasm for his reelection campaign at a star-studded fundraiser Thursday night in New York City.

The evening is expected to rake in more than $25 million, a “historic” sum for a single event, according to the campaign. It will begin with a virtual pre-program featuring Biden, Obama and Clinton, and hosted by Biden’s campaign manager.

Afterward, actress Mindy Kaling will host the program inside Radio City Music Hall featuring musical guests Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele. They will make appearances in front of a sold-out audience of 5,000 people. The campaign sent fundraising emails to supporters offering a link to tune in virtually in exchange for a donation.

First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to kick off the evening of performances that culminate with the main event: an armchair conversation with Biden, Obama and Clinton moderated by late-night comedian Stephen Colbert.

Tickets for the event ranged from $225 to $500,000. It could shape up to be the most lucrative event for Democrats in history.

"Democrats are unified and energized behind President Biden's reelection campaign -- and that will be on full display this Thursday in New York City," Biden-Harris spokesperson Kevin Munoz said. Munoz, in the statement, attacked Donald Trump, on the other hand, as lacking money and energy and facing challenges like reluctance from some GOP primary voters and criticism from his former vice president, Mike Pence.

The fundraiser is part of a major push by the campaign to raise a large sum of money before the end-of-month Federal Election Commission deadline to continue to show the president's fundraising strength. The campaign said it and the Democratic National Committee, along with their joint fundraising committees, raised $53 million in February.

Biden and Obama were seen arriving together in New York City on Thursday afternoon, hours before the event, which also comes as Biden continues to see protests while campaigning over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war -- with a rally at a Virginia theater in January seeing at least 14 disruptions.

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, helped to spearhead the Thursday event along with movie mogul and Biden campaign co-chair Jeffrey Katzenberg, campaign finance chair Rufus Gifford and Biden Victory Fund finance chair Chris Korge, according to the campaign.

Select guests will have the opportunity to have their portrait taken with the three presidents by the famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. There will also be a virtual conversation with the three presidents and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, ahead of an after-party hosted by the first lady and featuring DJ D-Nice.

MORE: Biden-Harris raised over $53M in February for strongest month since launch: Campaign

The star-studded evening comes as Biden ramps up campaigning for the general election with seven months to go. Since his State of the Union address, Biden has crisscrossed the country to visit battleground states in what the campaign is calling a "month of action."

Last week, during a visit to the White House, Obama taped videos with Biden highlighting the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and for future fundraising. The former president has been featured in two of the campaign's digital ads so far this cycle, with more recorded and ready to roll out soon, according to the campaign.

The former president, who remains popular among Democrats’ base, has already proved to be a lucrative asset.

Grassroots fundraising content signed by or featuring Obama has generated more than $15.4 million for Biden's reelection this cycle, according to the campaign, with a "Meet the Presidents" event featuring Obama and Biden in December raising close to $3 million.

The Thursday fundraiser is the first joint public campaign event for Biden and Obama. The former president is expected to participate in major fundraising events and travel the country on behalf of Biden leading into November.

"Given the stakes of this election, President Obama will do all he can to support President Biden's reelection," Obama senior adviser Eric Schultz said. "In fact, he looks forward to helping Democrats up and down the ballot make the case to voters this fall. Our strategy will be based on driving impact, especially where and when his voice can help move the needle."

Trump, meanwhile, is also fundraising off of the event, sending several emails as the Biden event was being planned with the subject line, "Obama is back!"

"I have something better," he said in a pitch last month. "I HAVE YOU & MILLIONS OF PATRIOTIC AMERICANS WHO WANT TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

Katzenberg called Thursday's event a "testament to the unprecedented fundraising machine we’ve built."

“Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising is going to reach the voters who will decide this election — communicating the President's historic record, his vision for the future and laying plain the stakes of this election,” his statement continued. “The numbers don’t lie: today’s event is a massive show of force and a true reflection of the momentum to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket.”

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