Discover the hidden history of Boston’s role in the Revolutionary War on the very streets that bore witness to some of the most significant events in our nation’s birth. This tour of the Boston Freedom Trail is a journey through time, a chance to experience for yourself the sights, sounds, and stories of America's fight for independence.
From the majestic halls of the Massachusetts State House, where you can practically hear John Hancock and Samuel Adams rally the colonists to the Old North Church where you will feel the high stakes of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and his warning of the British invasion.
An unforgettable adventure, this tour takes you to the center of the revolutionary action, where the flame of independence burst from the smoldering embers of rebellion. With a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for the city, your expert local guide will immerse you in the hidden gems of Boston's revolutionary past, bringing history to life before your very eyes.
At the start of the tour, your expert local guide will open the scene of this iconic trail with an intro to our country's history, the events leading up to the The Declaration of Independence, and the spark that lit the bonfire of the revolution! We will then describe in detail the significance of the trail and the historic figures that shaped the birth of our nation--supposed rebels and traitors that became patriots and heroes!
This building is just over two centuries old, compared to the older "Old State House". Freemasons Paul Revere and Samuel Adams presided over the laying of the cornerstone.
Known as Brimstone Corner, this was the location of the first public performance of a popular patriotic song.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Please check in with your tour guide at the meeting location 10-15 minutes before the tour's start time.
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