Freedom Trail & Little Italy Tour
Overview
The walk includes all 16 stops on the Freedom Trail, covering historical sites such as the Paul Revere House, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Bunker Hill Monument and more! Listen to hilarious stories from Boston's past as you learn about the history of the area from a longtime resident, passionate historian, and former city employee. Tour includes a short walk through historic Little Italy that takes a detour from the Freedom Trail to explore this historical neighborhood. Enjoy free time for a delicious lunch in an artisanal farm-to-table market or the oldest restaurant in America.
NOTE: this is a walking-only tour; no vehicle is included. To book this as a driving tour, contact us.
Itinerary
Boston Common & Public Garden
Start the day in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the country. Listen to lesser-known stories told by the forgotten plaques and monuments of as you stroll this beautiful park. Learn how Boston was first settled on this very spot! Proceed into the Public Garden, one of America’s first botanical gardens, modeled after the St. James Gardens of England.
Beacon Hill
Tour Boston’s most prestigious brownstone-lined neighborhood. Visit the “Most Photographed Street in North America”, featuring some of the original cobblestone. Stop by Louisburg Square, previously home to famous writers, today home to famous bankers and politicians.
Massachusetts State House
Learn about the architecture and history of this famous building. Why is there a pine cone on top of the state house dome? What were the "King's Pines" and why did the pine tree end up symbolizing the American revolution?
North End
Learn about the role immigrants have in shaping Boston’s dynamic past and present as you tour the North End! Listen to stories about the maritime past of the neighborhood, and how the area eventually rose to prominence due to famous residents such as Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, mother of JFK.
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground & Old North Church
Visit Boston’s second oldest burying ground, taking in view of the harbor and Charlestown. Learn all about Boston’s part in the events of the American Revolution. See the Old North Church and learn all about the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the historical inaccuracies of the famous poem!
USS Constitution & Bunker Hill Monument
From across the river Charlestown, view the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution. Learn about “Old Ironside”, the world's oldest wooden ship still afloat, and the naval history of the area. Then, learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle of the American Revolution!
Greenough Lane
On your way back to Paul Revere Mall, walk through the skinniest street in Boston and feel how it might have felt in the early days of Boston!
Details
Exceptions to availability, group size, or start window may be available. Contact us!
Duration
4h 30m
Start Time Window
8:30 am - 2 pm
Group Size
Up to 15
Start Location
Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont Street
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Low Season
$400
High Season
$450
