Guests will be amazed by the stories of americas founding fathers, the american revolution and new englands colonial history. Selfguided walking tour for the freedom trail in boston. But with this tour, you also get to see both beacon hill and back bay, which includes their beautiful architecture, the swan boats in the public garden, cheers, newbury streets boutiques, commonwealth avenues townhomes and the boston. Boston freedom trail walking tour with costumed guide 2020.
Discover the freedom trail, beacon hill, back bay, and more. Stop by a visitor information center to purchase a ticket. The national park service operates a visitors center on the. Businessmen and women, elected officials, and nonprofit organizations rallied together to designate a walking trail on bostons sidewalks in front of 16 historically significant locations. Photowalks tours boston photography and history walking. All freedom trail tours led by 18thcentury costumed guides are excellent for families, school field trips, corporate team building, incentives, and convention activities.
Our guides stand behind their tours as entertaining, educational and accurate. From yearround immersive programs and activities at the 16 historic sites to public and private walking tours led by 18 thcentury costumed guides, national park services park rangers, and more, to selfguided tours by foot with a map, guide book, or audio guide, there are exciting and comfortable methods. As you stroll along some of bostons most important streets, learn. See faneuil hall, quincy market, old state house, old south meeting house, old corner bookstore, kings chapel and the burying ground. Freedom trail historical walking tour in boston in boston. Ben edwards has been a private tour guide in boston since 2004. Boston city walking tours historical guided sightseeing. The 16 sites of the freedom trail tell the story of how america gained her independence, with leading characters like sam adams, paul revere, and benjamin franklin. Lets explore boston s history by following the iconic freedom trail, a 2. Our downtown freedom trail walking tour is exactly that, which was and is an option. Experience bostons inspiring colonial history and relive the american revolution. With financial assistance from the boston globe, historic boston, inc.
Bostons official walking tours led by 18thcentury costumes guides or in. Explore american history on this walking tour along bostons freedom trail. The freedom trail at the center of historic boston is a red brick path through the city leading visitors to many of the citys historic sites. Boston freedom trail selfguided walking audio tour with.
Boston walking tours with ben edwardswhat youll experience. Just a few short years later, 40,000 people were walking the trail each year. On a 70minute walking tour, stroll down the cobbled streets, admire the architecture, and learn about. Ultimate guide to the boston freedom trail things to do. Following the freedom trail past several historic sites. Visit the actual sites where patriots protested against british rule and high taxes in a struggle for independence. If youre looking to book a school group, please use this form. See more of boston for one low price by purchasing the boston explorer pass. Visit bostons most revered church and snack your way through the neighborhood, tasting meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino. Timeline books these oneofakind guides allow readers to move through. Brewer fountain plaza, boston common near the intersection of tremont and temple streetacross the street from 8 tremont street all freedom trail tours led by 18thcentury costumed guides are excellent for families, school field trips, corporate team building, incentives, and convention activities. It passes by 16 sites that are significant in american history, including the south meeting house, the location of the boston.
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. All freedom trail walking tours led by 18thcentury costumed guides are available as private tours for families and individuals, school field trips, special events, and corporate team building, incentives, and convention activities. Our guide to the freedom trail pulled this walking tour off with 5 starts at least. Create a unique freedom trail getaway experience with official freedom trail hotel partners. Intimate, 90minute walking tours of boston s freedom trail, guided by classically trained historians, not actors. Start at the old state house and wind your way through downtown to boston common, learning how sites such as the faneuil hall and park street church have shaped the citys rich heritage. Downtown freedom trail walking tour in boston provided by. Freedom trail map and self guided tour free tours by foot.
Historical facts, not fiction we meticulously research and vet our history to make sure youre walking away with actual facts about the stamp act, boston massacre, boston. Get to know one of the oldest cities in the united states as you explore a portion of boston s storied freedom trail. Boston freedom trail walking tour photowalks tours. Ben edwards will keep you fully engaged with his lively and animated storytelling and through a history trivia contest thats sure to bring out the competitive nature in members of your group or family. Tripadvisor amazing freedom trail walking tour boston. Travel back in time on a walking tour of the freedom trail to see boston s history come to life. The freedom trail was conceived by local journalist william schofield, who in 1951 suggested building a pedestrian trail to link important local landmarks. Ye olde tavern tours historic tavern and beer tours in boston. Meander down cobblestone streets while taking in the citys gorgeous, centuriesold architecture and learning about the american revolution from your guide.
The complete virtual walking tour of boston s freedom trail. Artsboston booth faneuil hall marketplace boston, ma 02109. Our public tours have evolved since their inception in 2004, but the core principles remain the same. Join free tours by foot as we stroll the freedom trail s ancient streets, past historic cemeteries and. Heres a selfguided walking tour of the history, sites and what to expects of the 2. Boston food tour food to freedom trail urban adventures. On this walk, learn about paul reveres midnight ride, visit historic meetinghouses and churches, and learn about battles and events that sparked that start of the revolutionary war. Tour inside the paul revere house and stop for a lunch break along the freedom trail in 2016, the paul revere house opened a 3,600 square foot education and visitor center in a restored row house from 1835 that abuts the revere house courtyard and stands on a piece of paul reveres original property. Learn about the boston massacre, boston tea party, and more.
From the old north church to faneuil hall, and through resonant. We are more than a tour that simply points out sites, this tour is an interpretive experience that takes almost two hours to complete. Enjoy many of the freedom trail historic sites programs, activities and special events and walking tours scheduled throughout the year. Save big off regular prices as you get admission to your choice of three, four or five boston attractions, picking among top city highlights like a fenway park tour, uss constitution cruise, freedom trail walking tour, and much more. Welcome to the website of the histrionic academy, home of the path to independence, where some of new englands best historical interpreters come together to share stories of americas journey.
The official freedom trail foundation offers a tour of 11 of the 16 sites boston common through faneuil hall. The freedom trail is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in boston. This ticket price does not include admission to the sites on the freedom trail. Thanks to preservation efforts, these cultural assets are still intact, which makes boston truly unique as one of the few places in america to experience the actual sites and learn the history they tell while walking through. Real history, right now intimate, 90minute walking tours of boston s freedom trail, guided by classically. Downtown freedom trail walking tour plus beacon hill to. Dive into early american history and architecture as you explore the freedom trail in downtown boston. On our guided tours, youll walk the freedom trail to see ten historic sites related to the american revolution and grab a beer at some of the nations most historic taverns.
Tripadvisor downtown freedom trail walking tour plus. This reservation form is for walking boston s private tours for groups and families. Since 2004 we have lead thousands of visitors,students and bostonians on our path to independence tour of the freedom trail. Boston walking tour the freedom trail travel guide. With old town trolley tours trolley and freedom trail package, you can experience a narrated hopon, hopoff ride from the pru to the waterfront and a 90minute walking tour of the freedom trail. Explore boston on a history and photography walking tour. Take in the tales of revolutionary heroes while creating a great getaway in boston, americas walking city. Before you take our tour, read our freedom trail map and guide for advice on parking, food, and maps. There are countless ways to explore the freedom trail and its official historic sites. Hear stories that highlight bostons history and culture as we walk the freedom trail from faneuil hall to boston common. This page provides details of our free boston freedom trail walking tour, including tips on directions, times and sights covered. Even if you dont download any tours, you will still have access to valuable information on sightseeing, eating and playing in boston. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Led by friendly, knowledgeable 18th century costumed guides, a 90minute walk into history tour is a wonderful way to experience the freedom trail. Save big off regular prices as you get admission to your choice of three, four or five boston attractions, picking among top city highlights like a fenway park tour, uss constitution cruise, freedom trail walking tour. Join a freedom trail player, 18thcentury costumed guide, on a 90 minute walking tour exploring 11 of the 16 sites on the. Get to see most of the downtown area, including the freedom trail. Offering some of new englands most applauded and popular historic tours, the freedom trail foundations welcomes you to explore this path through history. Use it to plan, brush up on background information, or as a personal, interactive, multilingual tour guide when walking the freedom trail. Freedom trail tours boston 2020 all you need to know. Discover the local side of bostons most popular neighborhood, the north end. Boston by foot is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting public awareness and appreciation of boston s rich history and architectural heritage by offering a wide range of guided tours. For history enthusiasts, theres no substitute for a walking tour of bostons iconic freedom trail with a historianguide to lead the way. Group tours join the walking adventure along americas most famous historical trail. Freedom trail boston 2020 all you need to know before you.
You will meet your costumed guide in the boston common and hear about boston s inspiring history. It tops our list of the best free things to do in boston. Wander by landmarks that define the city as you discover the story of the american revolution. Boston walking tours freedom trail tour site information. The following are the packages offered by the freedom. Downtown and the north end, boston s little italy make boston yours as we learn its history and the stories behind the history along the freedom trail from its start at beacon hill and continuing on to the old downtown and north end. These tours can be customized to fit your groups schedule and are available year round. Walking tour of bostons freedom trail toursbylocals. Continue along the freedom trail and beyond and experience modern boston through the citys incredible history.
These sites hold some of the richest and important history in our nation. Top 14 free boston walking tours free tours by foot. Walking tour along freedom trail liberty trail boston. A guided tour through history historical tours anna. This selfguided tour and map will cover the entire 2.
Walk through history along the boston freedom trail. Tours leave regularly from the red brick line in front of the boston common visitor center. By 1953, 40,000 people were walking the trail annually. Boston walking tours boston freedom trail sites free. May 01, 2018 at the end of most city walking tours, you may expect to be nursing a ravishing thirst and hunger. Book online walking boston boston tours walking tours.
Join free tours by foot as we stroll the freedom trails ancient streets, past historic cemeteries and colonial stone houses all the while hearing tales of rebellion, war and the independence of a nation. Its the epic story of bostons rise and americas birth. Marked largely with brick, it winds between boston. We use the freedom trail as a stage to tell the stories of colonial boston and the american revolution. On a walking boston private guided walking tour youll experience the freedom trail sites in boston in a fun and unique way. If you have questions, you may also contact ben edwards directly. Tour inside the paul revere house and stop for a lunch break along the freedom trail in 2016, the paul revere house opened a 3,600 square foot education. Lessons on liberty boston freedom trail walking tours. Visit the actual sites where patriots protested against. Boston freedom trail walking tours by classically trained historians, not actors. Boston walking tours for history enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in boston, our tours offer a great chance for picturesque photo opportunities of the area, as boston by foot enables up close and personal views of historic sites and monuments from louisburg square, charles street, cobblestoned acorn street and the robert gould shaw. Thanks to preservation efforts, these cultural assets are still intact, which makes boston truly unique as one of the few places in america to experience the actual sites and learn the history they tell while walking.
Ive walked the freedom trail in boston three times in the last eight months. The tour of the freedom trail by the histrionic academy is the best way to see boston. We operate group tours from june 22 through aug 27. Tripadvisor downtown freedom trail walking tour in boston. Ben edwards will keep you fully engaged with his lively and animated storytelling and through a history trivia contest thats sure to bring out the. Discover boston s historic north end, and experience five freedom trail sites on a food tour through little italy. Selfguided boston freedom trail walking tour wanderlust. It was a saturday tour so there were more than enough other tours going on but she was able to take our group of 30 or so to. He has taught the american revolution to thousands of students through school author visits and private guided walking tours of boston s freedom trail. Visitors can easily spend a full day independently exploring the freedom trails many stops, but most travelers simply wander the trail, choose a couple sites to fully experience, or join one of the daily 90minute walking tours led by guides in 18thcentury garb to cover the trail and some of the historic sites exteriors in sections. Tour option 3 participants also tour inside the paul revere house complex and stop for a lunch break at union oyster house along the freedom trail americas oldest continuously operating restaurant since 1826. Oct 19, 2018 the complete virtual walking tour of boston s freedom trail. Today their offices are located on the second floor where they continue their efforts to preserve historic sites in boston. Our tours are entertaining, educational and accurate.
The freedom trail store offers tour ticket discounts, books, such as the freedom trail walking guide and a kids guide to the freedom trail, in addition to other studentfriendly and grownup intriguing books, audio guides, and other freedom trail. Walking tour of the freedom trail boston 1 hour 30 minutes. Explore the freedom trail in boston, ma walking tour. Walking the freedom trail is one of bostons best experiences. This reservation form is for walking bostons private tours for groups and families. Boston mayor john hynes decided to put schofields idea into action.
Travel back in time and immerse yourself in american history on a freedom trail photo walking tour. Tips for walking the freedom trail in boston earth trekkers. Walking and photo tour we offer guests a fun and family friendly tour along boston s freedom trail. Welcome to bostons freedom trail n s w e each number on the map is associated with a stop along the freedom trail. The freedom trail sites include the scenes of critical events in boston and the nations struggle for freedom. Well see sites along the historical freedom trail from boston common to fanieul hall on this 2 hour guided walking tour, including granary burying ground, old south meeting house.
We recommend booking freedom trail tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Aug 17, 2014 join john and jenna on a exciting walking tour of the boston freedom trail. Publictours tour of the freedom trail bostons best tour. Not so with this 3hour tour of boston, which invites guests to sample some of the citys finest pizza while sinking cold beers in eateries and taverns teeming with history.