Private Walking Tour of Freedom Trail and Little Italy

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

See every site on the Freedom Trail! This walking tour includes all 16 stops on the Freedom Trail, covering historical sites such as the Paul Revere House, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Bunker Hill Monument and more! Listen to hilarious stories from Boston's past as you learn about the history of the area from a longtime resident, passionate historian, and former city employee. Tour includes a short walk through historic Little Italy.

What's Included

Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Recommended to bring water
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the Boston Common Visitors Center located in the Boston Common part. Address is 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111 .

End point
Copp's Hill Terrace

Copp's Hill Terrace is located in the North End neighborhood, with easy transportation options back to your hotel. Terrace is located at 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Boston Common

    Start the day in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the country. Listen to lesser-known stories told by the forgotten plaques and monuments of as you stroll this beautiful park.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Tour Boston’s most prestigious brownstone-lined neighborhood. Visit the “Most Photographed Street in North America”, featuring some of the original cobblestone. Stop by Louisburg Square, previously home to famous writers, today home to famous bankers and politicians.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Massachusetts State House

    Learn about the architecture and history of this famous building. Why is there a pine cone on top of the state house dome? What were the "King's Pines" and why did the pine tree end up symbolizing the American revolution?

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Granary Burying Ground

    Visit one of America's most historic cemeteries. Listen to stories of the American Revolution as you visit the graves of famous Founding Fathers Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and more

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    King's Chapel Burying Ground

    Visit Boston's oldest cemetery, home to the graves of John Winthrop and William Dawes. Hear about King's Chapel, Boston's first Anglican Church, which was deeply despised by the local Puritans.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Old Corner Bookstore

    Visit the site of the Old Corner Bookstore, one of the most prolific publishing houses in early America. This building was where the first run of several important works was released, including Walden, The Scarlet Letter, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Old South Meeting House

    View the building where the Boston Tea Party started. Listen to the story of one of Colonial America's most famous rebellions. Hear how Sam Adams rallied the crowd to storm the ships in Boston Harbor and dump the tea in the water.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Faneuil Hall Marketplace

    Learn about the "Cradle of Liberty," where Sam Adams gave his famous speeches that united Boston against the British. Learn about the quirky history behind this building's financial sponsor, Peter Faneuil.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    The Paul Revere House

    See the oldest wooden building in downtown Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 20 years. Located on North Square, one of the oldest continually-inhabited areas of Boston, and former home to dignitaries such as Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    North Square Park

    Learn about the immigrant past of Boston's North End through public artwork installed on North Square

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Old North Church & Historic Site

    See the Old North Church and learn all about the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the historical inaccuracies of the famous poem!

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Copp's Hill Burying Ground

    Visit Boston’s second oldest burying ground, taking in view of the harbor and Charlestown, as well as the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. Learn all about Boston’s part in the events of the American Revolution.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Copp's Hill Terrace

    Visit the historic outlook, where you can see Bunker Hill, the Charlestown Naval Yard, and the site of the Great Molasses Flood

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Boston Hidden Gems

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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