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Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour! Walk along the Freedom Trail sites that tell the story of events leading up to the start of the American Revolution. See the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Blackstone Block, and Paul Revere's House. Then take a short break at the Old North Church! Go inside the church (entry included), browse for souvenirs, grab a snack.
After the break, enjoy a private boat ride on Boston Harbor to continue the story of the American Revolution. Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill and see the USS Constitution up close from the water. Follow Paul Revere's route out of Boston to start his Midnight Ride! Float up close and personal to the Boston Tea Party replica ships!
Enjoy stunning views of the Boston skyline on the return trip to Long Wharf where the tour ends. Take advantage of the chance to chat with the boat captain while watching airplanes take off from the Logan airport and fly right above your head!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the Bill Russell Statue on City Hall Plaza. Up the stairs across from Faneuil Hall; in between the beer garden and Five Iron Golf
Itinerary
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1Old State House
Start the tour in front of the Old State House, the heart of British power at the times of colonial Boston.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Boston Massacre Site
Learn about the events of the fateful Boston Massacre which took place on this iconic spot.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Stand in front of one of Boston’s most famous historic buildings. Learn why it is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” and the role Sam Adams played in the American Revolution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Walk through Boston’s oldest commercial street. See the oldest restaurant and pub in America, take a photo standing on the cobblestones in front of the tavern favored by Paul Revere and John Hancock!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Stop on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and see how Boston looked when Paul Revere walked the alleyways of the North End. Then see a modern map of where the tour is taking place to visually compare to how the city has changed in the last 250 years.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Paul Revere House
See the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 30 years.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
Learn the real story of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Old North Church & Historic Site
Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal! Stop for a bathroom if needed.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
Head to Battery Wharf and find a seat on your boat for the next hour!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn the story of the first battle of the American Revolution!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Float up to the world's oldest still-floating commissioned warship! Take a unique photo from the water looking up at the naval grandeur of one of America’s first ships. Behind it, see Bunker Hill Monument, in honor of the Battle of Bunker Hill (which, you will learn, was not where the combat took place).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Cruise around Boston Harbor, getting a unique perspective of the city! See The Tall Ship, The Nantucket Lightship, and Logan Airport as you watch planes come in to land overhead!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Float right up to the location where the Boston Tea Party happened and see the replica ships! Throw a tea chest into the harbor, just like the colonists did!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
14
End the tour at Long Wharf, in the heart of Boston's Waterfront next to a beautiful park, with lots of options for lunch and further exploration nearby!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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