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Freedom Trail Tours: The 15 Best Ways to Walk the Red Line

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The trail is free to follow on your own; a guide is what you pay for. These 15 compare costumed guides, small groups, the full walk to Bunker Hill and the shorter downtown loops, with start points and prices.

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - The graveyard and the people behind the Revolution
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

1.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail for 2.5 hours with a historian and a group of no more than 16. Starting at the Boston Foundation Monument, you’ll pass Boston Common, the Granary Burying Ground, the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall and Paul Revere’s North End before finishing at Copp’s Hill Terrace. Guides such as Jon, Maura and Alejandro have led engaging, question-friendly tours.

“Lots of walking but you learn so much and cut through the heart of historic Boston! Our guide Will was extremely knowledgeable and passionate on the subject!”

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - Granary Burying Ground: the history slows down
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

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 guide in period costume, passing the State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House and Paul Revere House. Guides such as Katherine, Neil and Ben have led the tour, mixing colonial stories with humor. The walk takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, though it can run longer.

“Katherine did a fun amazing tour Well worth every minute Informative and entertaining I recommend it to anyone visiting”

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Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail - Old City Hall, King’s Chapel and Granary Burying Ground
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Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

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, with bread, pizza, an Italian deli sandwich, coffee and other treats along the way. Guides such as Nabil, Bob, Lexie and Claire have led lively history walks for groups of up to 12. Expect about five miles on foot.

“Nabil was an outstanding g your guide - funny, knowledgeable and super friendly. Will def do another tour in the future.”

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour - From the Common to the State House and old burial grounds
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

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

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

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with a live English-speaking guide, starting and ending beside The Embrace on Boston Common. In 2.5 hours, you’ll pass the State House, burial grounds, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s house, Old North Church, the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. Guides such as Rob, Kenneth, Alissa and Charlie have led engaging, story-filled tours.

“Sam was amazing! Truly passionate about American History he gave us many anecdotes and made the tour really interesting! Recommended 100%!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - The graveyard and the people behind the Revolution
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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 an English-speaking local guide and no more than 15 people in your group. See all 16 official landmarks from the outside, hear how Boston’s choices led toward revolution, and finish near the Old North Church. Guides such as Maura, Nick, and Alejandro have brought the city’s people and events to life for past groups.

“Really knowledgeable and friendly guide. A great way to start our week visiting Boston.”

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour - From the Common to the State House and old burial grounds
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

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

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

In about 2.5 hours, an English-speaking guide leads you from The Embrace through Boston’s Freedom Trail sites to Copp’s Hill Terrace. Expect stories of Paul Revere, abolitionists, the Boston Massacre and more, plus views of Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution. Guides such as Jim, Alissa and Kenny have drawn praise, but your guide will depend on the date.

“Boston was definitely not on my bucket list, but my friend wanted to visit so I agreed. I saw this tour and decided I needed to give Boston a chance by signing up for this! I was so very glad I did! Our tour guide was so good at her job!! It is a history refresher for sure but so much fun!! Thank you so much for enlightening me!!”

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Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250 - Granary Burying Ground: the longest stop
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Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

7.Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

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

Follow about 1.2 miles of Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed, in-character guide. The 1-hour-45-minute walk links sites such as Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House and Faneuil Hall with stories about the Revolution and its leading figures. Guides have included Ben, Elizabeth and Catherine. Admission to Old South Meeting House is not included.

“The guide we had, Elizabeth, was so welcoming and informative. Great job of making the stories flow and tie into each other. It’s pretty crowded by other groups at every stop but she was easy to hear and understand the entire time. Great way to get a good introduction to the history and city streets.”

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Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour - The Freedom Trail, in a short local stretch
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Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

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

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

Meet your Bostonian guide by the Samuel Adams statue at Faneuil Hall for a 2-hour-15-minute crawl through four pubs in the Freedom Trail’s Faneuil Hall section. Expect colonial and revolutionary stories, local drink suggestions, and just two blocks of walking. Choose from three start times, buy drinks as you go, and bring a photo ID proving you are at least 21.

“We had SO MUCH fun on this tour! Our guide Cassandra was amazing. Very informative and fun tour. Highly recommend”

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Boston: Official Freedom Trail® Walking Tour - Boston Common: a quiet start to a turbulent story
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Boston: Official Freedom Trail® Walking Tour

9.Official Freedom Trail® Walking Tour

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

Follow Boston’s red-lined Freedom Trail with an 18th-century costumed guide. In about 90 minutes and one mile, you’ll visit 11 of the trail’s 16 official sites, including Boston Common, the Boston Massacre site, and Granary Burying Ground. The stories, humor, and pace depend on your guide; past guides have included Jeremiah Poope, Nate, and Danielle.

“We enjoyed this tour tremendously! Britnee was an excellent tour guide! She shared stories regarding the history of Philadelphia that we would have never heard with any other tour! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Entire Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Includes Bunker Hill and USS Constitution - Paul Revere’s home and the signal from Old North Church
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Entire Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Includes Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

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

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

Follow the full Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Charlestown on a four-hour, 2.8-mile walk. A local guide, including Mark on many tours, links the Revolution’s people and events at 14 stops, from Granary Burying Ground to Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution. Admission to interiors is not included.

“Know a little about a few Revolutionary War Characters. Paul Revere Sam Adams John Hancock and George Washington”

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Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour - Beacon Hill’s gas lamps and Federal-style homes
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Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

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

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

Walk from the Old State House to Copley Square with a local guide such as Alan or Chris, covering Freedom Trail landmarks, Beacon Hill gas lamps, the Public Garden and Back Bay brownstones. This English-language tour lasts about two hours, starts at 10 a.m. and caps the group at 20. Expect plenty of history, architecture and city stories, but not the entire Freedom Trail.

“Following the freedom trail and learning the history of Boston was very informative Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.”

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Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide - King’s Chapel and Boston Latin School show a changing city
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Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide

12.Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall with a costumed guide, stopping at Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, the Old State House, and more. The 90-minute route covers about 11 of the Freedom Trail’s 16 sites. Guides have included James Otis, Thomas, Adri, Steven, Jeff, and Samuel Gray, but the guide varies.

“Knowledgeable guide and when he has the speaker on it was better to understand and hear him. For seniors with hearing issues you need an amplifying system”

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Boston: History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail - Starting at the Samuel Adams statue
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Boston: History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail

13.History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 279 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Samuel Adams statue outside Faneuil Hall for a two-hour walk linking Boston’s colonial past with four nearby bars. Expect stories about beer’s role in events such as the Boston Massacre, plus local drink recommendations. Guides have included Maddy, Anna, Julia, and others; drinks cost extra unless your booking option says otherwise.

“Anna was great! She made the tour very interesting as she wasn’t monotone Or boring.”

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Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour - North End stories and Paul Revere’s route
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Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

14.Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail from the Boston Common Visitors Center to the USS Constitution with a GPS-guided audio tour in the WalknTours app. Hear about the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere, the North End and Bunker Hill. Plan on two to three hours, though stops and technical snags can make it longer.

“This audio worked well. The arrows were helpful. Would recommend to anyone new to Boston interested in the city sights”

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80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail - Why the non-stop format can be useful
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80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

15.80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Ride a narrated trolley past 80 points of interest, including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall and USS Constitution. The 80-minute loop starts and ends at 206 Atlantic Ave, with departures about every 20 minutes during operating hours. Expect an easy overview of Boston’s revolutionary story, though you stay aboard rather than touring the sights on foot.

“Fantastic tour ! Highly recommended ! Our tour guide Christine P was very informative, and knowledgeable with great historical insights very professional while at the same time making it lots of fun !”

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★ 5.0Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk4 reviews
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★ 5.0Beyond Boston Freedom Trail: Private Half-Day Walking TourFrom $2603 reviews
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★ 4.5Boston Freedom Trail History and Food TourFrom $3922 reviews
★ 5.0Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston in FrenchFrom $455 reviews
★ 5.0Boston Seafood to Freedom Trail Highlights Private TourFrom $3915 reviews
★ 4.0Self Guided “Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail” Audio/GPS Walking TourFrom $522 reviews
★ 5.0Freedom Trail: Boston Common, Old State House, Faneuil HallFrom $3924 reviews

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