Boston's Best Freedom Trail Walking Tour
The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history. Following the Freedom Trail past several historic sites, guests will be amazed by the stories of America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution and New England's Colonial History. This walking tour Follows the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to the Paul Revere Mall in The North End!
Options
Meeting at Visitor Center
139 Tremont meeting: Meet at the Boston Common Visitor Center at 139 Tremont Street
Departure/Return: Depart from Boston Common Visitor Center (139 Tremont St.).
Starting point:
Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
What's included in Boston's Best Freedom Trail Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Massachusetts State House
The New State House "Boston State-House is the hub of the solar system” -OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES. See the gold domed Massachusetts State House built in 1798 and hear about Colonial America the American Revolution.
Park Street Church
An iconic site on The Tour of the Freedom Trail. Hear it's history near it's front steps. On Independence Day in 1831, America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) was performed for the very first time.
Granary Burying Ground
The Granary Cemetery Resting place of Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere James Otis, the Boston Massacre victims, 3 signers of The Declaration of Independence, and many more, expect to spend up to 45 minutes here as the stories of colonial Boston take shape!
Inclusions
- Select between two tour departure location options during checkout
- See top Boston sites such as the State House, Granary Burial Ground, and Paul Revere House
- Hear stories of America's Founding Fathers, American Revolution and New England's Colonial History
- Tours led by Costumed Guide
- Follow the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to the Paul Revere Mall in The North End
- Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- The Granary Burial Ground is wheelchair accessible through a separate entrance. Guests who cannot climb stairs will be required to leave the tour momentarily and navigate to a separate entrance.
- GUESTS WHO CANNOT CLIMB STAIRS may use a separate entrance to the Granary Burial Ground.Some guests, such as those in a wheelchair, will need to depart from the tour momentarily and rejoin the group within the cemetery gates.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals cannot be accepted. The tour will meet on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to 120 Tremont Street. Look for the guide wearing a colonial outfit.
- This is the Boston Common Visitor Center 139 Tremont Street Boston MA 02210,You can check in with the customer service representative wearing red. For additional assistance finding the meeting location please scroll down to the "Additional Information" and "Before You Go" sections.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Arrive 30 minutes early, that is when check in begins. Tours leave promptly on time and late arrivals cannot be accepted. promptly on time. For guests meeting at the 139 Tremont Street address: Do NOT use Apple Maps to find the meeting place of this tour! Apple Maps has a tendency to direct guests to a suburb outside of Boston. On Google Maps the walking directions are easily searchable under "Freedom Trail Starting Point." Additional help: The building is set approximately 60 feet (20 meters) into the park but still along Tremont Street. It is across the street from a two-story McDonalds. You will check in directly with your guide in front of the Visitor Center at 139 Tremont St. Boston MA. IF YOU BECOME LOST IN THE PARK (step by step directions) 1. Walk to the nearest street. From inside the large park you may get turned around or become even more lost. 2. Get a street name and look at a map or phone or GPS to locate yourself. 3. Stay near the perimeter of the park as you walk towards Tremont Street. If you arrive at Tremont near Park Street Station, keep Tremont Street to your left as you walk down the perimeter of the Park. If you arrive at Tremont near the Boylston Street Station, keep Tremont Street on your right side as you follow the perimeter of the park. 4. Follow the perimeter of the park along Tremont Street until you are across from a two story McDonalds. 5. Stay in the park, but when you navigate to the sidewalk on Tremont Street directly across from the McDonalds, stop moving. If you are standing and looking towards the McDonalds then the meeting location will be directly behind you. 6. Walk towards the Visitor Center building (walking away from the McDonalds and Tremont Street) and stand in front of the entrance. You will see a person in colonial clothing. That is your guide. Check in with them. 978-741-1170