Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 hours
- Insider tips on where to eat, explore, and relax in Boston
- Stops at Rose Kennedy Greenway, Custom House Tower, Quincy Market, Old State House, Old City Hall
- Expert English-speaking guide with local insights and storytelling
- Small group experience for a more personal and interactive tour
- A surprise local treat (alcohol might be served; proper ID will be required)
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that promises to connect you to the Boston of old and new.
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 16 people in the group
- 1
Blackstone Street
Please meet outside the main public entrance of the Boston RMV Service Center, located at 156 Blackstone Street. The RMV is in the same building as the Boston Public Market and sits directly across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Look for the glass-and-metal awning that extends over the sidewalk—this is...- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Your tour starts at Faneuil Hall, where you'll learn about the revolutionaries who first pushed for independence from Great Britain.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
McKinley Square
From Faneuil Hall, you’ll be able to see Custom House Tower, the first skyscraper built in the city of Boston and originally the location where incoming goods were stored upon arrival to Boston.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Old South Meeting House
You can't visit Boston without learning about the Boston Tea Party. At this former church, hear how Bostonians planned their 1773 act of rebellion and who said "No taxation without representation!
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Old Corner Bookstore
Next, we'll pass the site of Boston's first bookstore, home to publishers of Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and Longfellow’s Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 6
Old City Hall
This hall housed the city council and America’s first public school. Admire its stunning French architecture and snap a photo with the Bronze Donkey.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
King's Chapel
Next, you'll walk through Downtown Crossing, pass Old City Hall, and visit King’s Chapel. If lucky, you might hear the organist on the oldest church organ in the US.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 8
Old State House
Continuing on, you'll stop at the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was announced in 1776. Your guide will share both the excitement of that moment and the tragic Boston Massacre.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Boston Common
Boston Common, the oldest city park in the US, is a favorite for both locals and visitors. As you walk through, you'll see memorials, fountains, and recreation areas, all enjoyed since 1634.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Boston
One of Boston's most popular neighborhoods, this area once declined due to sailors and British soldiers. You'll explore cobbled streets as your guide shares how it became the iconic spot it is today.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 11
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
This lesser-known but significant memorial honors one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War and their colonel, Robert Gould Shaw.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 12
Massachusetts State House
Admire the glittering dome of the historic Massachusetts State House. Learn about John Hancock, the original landowner, and Paul Revere, who presided over the 1795 cornerstone ceremony. Your guide will share how the building has stood the test of time and remains vital to the state’s government.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 13
Tremont Street
Originally part of Boston Common, this cemetery dates back to 1660. You'll pass the graves of famous Revolutionary heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Sam Adams.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 14
Boston Public Garden
This lively garden, the first public park in America, is enjoyed by Bostonians for walks, exercise, and relaxation. As you stroll through, you'll learn how it was used during the Revolution and beyond. The tour ends here, a perfect spot to continue your day in Boston.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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