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Footloose on the Freedom Trail

Our special annual 3-hour July 4th event!

Massachusetts State House

Tour Description

July 4th

Celebrate the Fourth of July with us! Footloose on the Freedom Trail is a 3-hour guided walking tour of the entire Freedom Trail from the Massachusetts State House to the U.S.S. Constitution offered every Independence Day.

Walk the 2.5-mile route with us on this tour through 16 historic sites, as it winds its way through Boston's history. There's no better time to do it than on the Fourth of July, no better way to start off the day, and no better way to celebrate America's birthday!

The tour ends in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Following the tour, you may wish to check out the USS Constitution Museum or enjoy the views on a water shuttle trip back to downtown.

Tour Information

tour duration
DURATION

180 minutes

tour distance
DISTANCE

2.5 miles

tour terrain level 3
TERRAIN

likely uneven surfaces and significant inclines

Public Tour Calendar

Private Tours

This tour is not currently available as a private tour.

Starting Location

Meet your guide at the steps in front of the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Street, Boston.

Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”

Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: Park Street (Red & Green Lines)

Ending Location

This tour ends in the general area of Bunker Hill.

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