12 Freedom Trail Tours in Boston That Still Read Well a Year On

1.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Follow Boston’s 2.5-mile Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill Terrace in a group of no more than 16. Guides such as Jon, Maura, Mark, and Alejandro explain the years leading to the Revolution, answer questions, and add stories at landmarks including Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s house, and the Boston Massacre site.

“Jon was very knowledgeable and excited about his subject. It was clear that he had a love for his job, which made it an enjoyable experience.”

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2.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide playing figures such as Ben, Katherine, Neil, or Mother Goose. The route links Boston Common, the State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, and the North End. Expect about two hours of outdoor walking, lively stories, and several photo stops.

“It was very informative about our History and lots of fun at the same time! Our guide was so funny and witty!”

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3.Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,772 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about five hours walking from Boston Harbor through the North End and along the Freedom Trail. Expect bread, pizza, an Italian deli sandwich, coffee and a pastry, plus stories of Paul Revere, the Boston Massacre and the Tea Party. Groups are capped at 12, and guides such as Lexie, Bob, Claire and Nabil bring local character to the route.

“Lexie made the tours fun, informative and so enjoyable. We had our 7 year old with us and she went out of her way to make sure he was having fun. Would definitely schedule with her and Viator again. The food on the tour was great and all the stops were amazing.”

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4.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,748 reviews · from $31

Follow all 16 official Freedom Trail sites in 2.5 hours with Boston History Company. Guides such as Rob, Kenneth, Alissa, Charlie R, and Matthew mix Revolutionary stories with tales of women, African Americans, immigrants, and abolitionists. You will view the historic sites from outside, with attraction entry tickets not included.

“A very very experienced tour guide, what a great insight to the history of Boston”

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5.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,590 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail for 2.5 hours with a guide such as Maura, Nick, or Alejandro. You’ll see all 16 official landmarks, from Boston Common and Granary Burying Ground to Paul Revere’s home and Old North Church, with a short break at Quincy Market. The tour ends at Copp’s Hill Terrace with views toward USS Constitution and Bunker Hill.

“I loved all of the stories. I am still telling my wife stories I learned during the tour more than a week later. the guide was excellent.”

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6.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,343 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail from The Embrace to Copp’s Hill Terrace in about 2.5 hours. Guides such as Kenny, Jim, Alissa, and Alfred bring the Revolution, abolition, and Boston’s early civic life to the street. Expect all 16 official sites, a maximum group of 25, and several miles of walking.

“Kenny was the best guide, a true history-lover and storyteller, who kept our huge group entertained. Even the history buffs in our group learned something new today.”

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7.Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,118 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow roughly 1.2 miles through historic Boston with a costumed guide such as Ben, Elizabeth, Catherine, or Elaina. You’ll visit Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, and more while hearing stories about the Founding Fathers and colonial life. The tour costs $26 and runs in English.

“Fun, very educational, the tour guide knowledge is endless. Tour guide constantly paying attention to the group.”

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8.Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 996 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Meet your Boston guide at the Samuel Adams statue by Faneuil Hall for a 2-hour-15-minute pub crawl through four nearby bars. Guides such as Julie, Maddie, Anna, Sam, and Arielle mix colonial and Revolutionary-era stories with local beer suggestions. Drinks cost extra, walking is short, and groups are capped at 12.

“We had a very lovely and entertaining tour guide. She told us loads of Bostons history and shuffled us to four different pubs, all very close together, so not a lot of walking was required.”

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9.Official Freedom Trail® Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 982 reviews · from $18Best value

Follow Boston’s red line for about one mile with an 18th-century costumed guide. You’ll see Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, the Boston Massacre site, Granary Burying Ground, and the oldest public school site while hearing stories of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Crispus Attucks, and the Revolution.

“Our tour guide was so informative and funny. She made it such a great educational but fun experience for our whole family.”

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10.Entire Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Includes Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 732 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Mark of Walk & Talk Boston for a four-hour, 2.8-mile walk from Beacon Hill to Charlestown. You’ll visit the Freedom Trail’s key sites, Bunker Hill Monument, and USS Constitution while hearing the cause-and-effect story of the Revolution. The group is capped at 16, and interior admissions are not included.

“Mark shared a lot of interesting information about key players in the Revolution. He definitely knows his stuff and was interesting. He pointed out some important spots that aren’t included in the official freedom trail. His restaurant recommendation that James Hook & Co has the best lobster rolls was spot on!”

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11.From NYC: Boston and the Freedom Trail Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 607 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Leave New York at 6:30 AM for a full Boston day with a multilingual guide. Walk Harvard Yard, see Cambridge and Copley Square, follow the Freedom Trail, eat at Quincy Market, then visit the Tea Party site and USS Constitution. The long ride is eased by Wi-Fi and historical commentary.

“Everything was ok, the timing, the trip and our guide was excellent. The only thing I'd add is the visit to the actual tea party museum and not just the tea room which is actually a shop.”

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12.Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Follow a two-hour route from the Old State House to Copley Square with Boston CityWalks guide Alan or another local guide. You’ll see Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, Back Bay brownstones, Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, and the Boston Marathon finish line. Expect plenty of history, architecture, and walking on varied sidewalks.

“Alan, our guide did a great job, bringing Boston's history to life, but his restaurant referral for after the tour resulted in a memorable culinary experience, the best meal we've had on this trip. All in all, a very good day.”

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