Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP)

4.5
(98 reviews)
Boston, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step back in time on a small-group Boston Freedom Trail walking tour led by a longtime local guide. Listen to insightful, fact-based commentary that dispels common myths and reveals what really happened in the events leading up to the American Revolution in 1775.

Learn the true story behind Paul Revere’s ride, what caused the Boston Massacre, what sparked the Boston Tea Party, and how the Founding Fathers of the American Revolution shaped the nation. This tour focuses on historically accurate storytelling delivered in a clear, engaging way.

You’ll also receive simple smartphone photo tips to help you capture 11 iconic Freedom Trail landmarks along the way. This is a historical walking tour, not a technical photography class.

Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families.

Note: Paul Revere’s House and Old North Church are featured on the North End–Little Italy History + Photo Walking Tour and are not included on this tour.

What's Included

Perfect balance of history, sightseeing, storytelling, and creativity
Smartphone photo tips tips to help you capture historic landmarks on a guided walking tour.
A history-focused Freedom Trail walking tour—not a photography class.
Small-group experience led by a longtime local Boston guide
Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families
Expert commentary on the Freedom Trail’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them.
Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Park Street Church

SABA, your tour guide, will meet you at the FRONT STEPS of Park Street Church, corner of Park + Tremont St. Please arrive 5-10 mins. early. Subway: Park St.(Red/Green Line) ***Please RECONFIRM your reservation by text (617-851-2273) or email saba@photowalks.com

End point
Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    The Freedom Trail

    Are you ready to walk the Freedom Trail on a 90-minute tour and immerse yourself in Boston’s history? Travel back in time and listen to fascinating commentary that uncovers the truth and dispels the myths that ignited the American Revolution in 1775! Discover interesting fun facts about John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Find out what really happened on the night of Paul Revere’s ride, what caused the Boston Massacre, what prompted the Boston Tea Party and much more. See and learn fascinating about these famous Freedom Trail sites: Boston Common MA State House Park Street Church Granary Burial Ground King’s Chapel Old City Hall Benjamin Franklin Statue Old South Meeting House Boston Massacre site Old State House Faneuil Hall NOTE: Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included on this tour. They're on the Boston's North End-Little Italy History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group).

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Boston Common

    The official starting point of the Freedom Trail Boston, this historic public park is the oldest in the United States and a must-see landmark in downtown Boston

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Massachusetts State House (Pass by)

    A major Freedom Trail Boston landmark featuring the iconic golden dome and serving as the seat of Massachusetts government.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Park Street Church

    A Freedom Trail Boston landmark known for its abolitionist history and iconic steeple overlooking Boston Common

    2 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Granary Burying Ground

    A key Freedom Trail Boston site and historic cemetery where Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock are buried.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    King's Chapel

    A Freedom Trail Boston landmark, the first Anglican church in colonial Boston, known for its historic stone architecture and opened in 1754

    2 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • King's Chapel Burying Ground (Pass by)

    A historic Freedom Trail Boston cemetery and the oldest burying ground in Boston, dating back to 1630.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Statue of Benjamin Franklin

    A Freedom Trail Boston stop where a statue of Benjamin Franklin marks the original site of Boston Latin School, the first public school in America.

    2 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Old Corner Bookstore

    An iconic Freedom Trail Boston site originally built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary, first operating as a bookstore in 1828.

    1 minute Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Old South Meeting House

    A major Freedom Trail Boston landmark where colonists protested British rule leading up to the Boston Tea Party in 1773.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Old State House

    A historic Freedom Trail Boston landmark, site of the Boston Massacre and where the Declaration of Independence was read to the colonists in 1776.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Boston Massacre Site

    A pivotal Freedom Trail Boston landmark marking where British soldiers fired on colonists in 1770, escalating tensions that led to the American Revolution.

    3 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Faneuil Hall Marketplace

    A historic Freedom Trail Boston landmark and meeting hall known as the “Cradle of Liberty” for its role in America’s fight for independence.

    3 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12

    A popular photo stop along the Freedom Trail Boston, featuring the vibrant BOSTON sign on City Hall Plaza with historic Faneuil Hall in the background.

    2 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • There are NO RESTROOM stops.
  • Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to: saba@photowalks.com or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
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