Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

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Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

2 Adults x $45.00

$90.00

Approx Total

$90.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
See Victorian Brownstones throughout the Back Bay neighborhood
Stroll through the Boston Public Garden and view the Swan Boats
Professional/Local Guide
2-Hour Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail + Back Bay via Beacon Hill
See popular sites between Faneuil Hall and Copley Square including Old State House & Quincy Market

Gratuities

Overview

Enjoy the Boston's history, vibrant atmosphere and wonderful architecture on this 2-hr Guided Walking Tour of the Downtown Freedom Trail between Faneuil Hall and Boston Common and then travel on to Copley Square in Back Bay via Beacon Hill. The Downtown Boston portion of the popular Freedom Trail features many of the locations of historical significance to the United States including the Old State House, Old Granary Burial Ground, and the site of the Boston Massacre. We will then see where the Boston aristocracy lives on Beacon Hill on our way to the Boston Public Garden and see the Victorian brownstones in historic Back Bay. See the famous Cheers restaurant, Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue on our way to the Boston Marathon Finish Line. Other top highlights include: Old & New State Houses, Boston Massacre Site, Old & New City Halls, Old South Meeting House, King's Chapel, Park Street Church, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden, Swan Boats, Boston Public Library, Trinity Church.

Meeting points

Departure Point: The corner of State and Congress Streets (outside 28 State Street), across the street from the Old State House Address: 28 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Dates: Daily

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Itinerary

Freedom Trail

Downtown Freedom Trail History & Architecture from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Includes Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, New State House and Boston Common. Plus Additional interesting architecture along the way!

1 hour 10 minutes
Beacon Hill

We pass Beacon Hill where the Boston Aristocracy lived and see its historic Federal Style Architecture as well as other interesting features of the area like the Frog Pond, Purple Windows and Gas lamps.

15 minutes
Boston Public Garden

On we see the interesting sites of Boston Common, we will get the story of how Boston was transformed with the largest landfill in the world by using technology to fill in and create Back Bay, starting with the Boston Public Garden, the first Botanical Garden in the U.S. We will see the Swan Boat Lagoon, Make Way for Ducklings Statues, the Monument to the first successful use of ether - and, of course, Cheers!

10 minutes
Back Bay

We will see Boston's "Parisian-based" residential Commonwealth Avenue and the Boutique Area of Newbury Street. We'll relate other restaurants and other interesting sites as well.

15 minutes
Copley Square

We will end our Walking Tour in Copley Square after we view the beautiful architecture in the area, including Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, The New Old South Church and John Hancock Tower, plus a whole lot more! We end near the Boston Marathon Finish Line, the oldest continuously operated Marathon in the World.

10 minutes

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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Showing 1-5 of 340 reviews with 5 stars

Informative and Entertaining

Published on Jan, 2025

Allan was very knowledgeable. The tour was well layer out. There was a good balance of humor in his delivery as well. My 8yo son was tested a few times. Would recommend this tour.

Great Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We really enjoyed this tour. Alan was fantastic in his local knowledge and took time to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend to others looking to find an informative and personalised tour.

Amazing walking tour.

Published on Dec, 2024

Alan was very knowledgeable and had great stories and a wonderful personality. I will take the tour a second time to reinforce what i learned. Well worth every penny and more.

Must do in Boston!

Published on Nov, 2024

Alan was such a great guide . . It was so worth it to do the Freedom Trail with him. His knowledge of the history of Boston taught me so much. Definitely a highlight and would do again! Thank you Alan!

Boston Walking Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

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

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