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Heart of the Freedom Trail

The perfect introduction to Boston’s Revolutionary history

Old State House Boston

Tour Description

This tour is the perfect introduction to Boston’s Revolutionary history! Visit some of the key sites along the world-famous Freedom Trail in this engaging, one-hour guided walking tour.

Journey into the past as you hear stories about events that took place in the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel and the Old South Meeting House. Learn about the diverse people, places and events that started a revolution.

The people of colonial Boston were ordinary people. Shaped by the times that they lived in, they rose to the cause, and achieved extraordinary things!

Tour Information

tour duration
DURATION

60 minutes

tour distance
DISTANCE

0.5 mile

tour terrain level 1
TERRAIN

mostly flat surfaces and little to no inclines

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Private Tours

Boston By Foot private tours are perfect for family groups, school groups, corporate groups, university and alumni groups, people who wish to tour with their pets, and anyone looking for a more personalized tour experience.

Starting Location

Meet your guide near the Samuel Adams statue in front of Faneuil Hall.

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

Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: State (Blue & Orange Lines)

Ending Location

This tour ends in the general area of One Beacon Street.

Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: Park Street (Green & Red Lines) is 0.2 miles away

“We had an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and fully engaged the children. He made sure that they heard facts that would interest them while still giving so much historical information. I wish I had learned history the way your guide taught it!”
— New Jersey