Private Walking Tour of Freedom Trail and Little Italy

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Boston Common — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See every site on the Freedom Trail! This walking tour 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Boston Hidden Gems

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Bottled water: Recommended to bring water
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Boston Common

25 min

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.
Beacon Hill

25 min

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

20 min

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?
Granary Burying Ground

20 min

Visit one of America's most historic cemeteries. Listen to stories of the American Revolution as you visit the graves of famous Founding Fathers Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and more
King's Chapel Burying Ground

15 min

Visit Boston's oldest cemetery, home to the graves of John Winthrop and William Dawes. Hear about King's Chapel, Boston's first Anglican Church, which was deeply despised by the local Puritans.
Old Corner Bookstore

15 min

Visit the site of the Old Corner Bookstore, one of the most prolific publishing houses in early America. This building was where the first run of several important works was released, including Walden, The Scarlet Letter, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Old South Meeting House

10 min

View the building where the Boston Tea Party started. Listen to the story of one of Colonial America's most famous rebellions. Hear how Sam Adams rallied the crowd to storm the ships in Boston Harbor and dump the tea in the water.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace

25 min

Learn about the "Cradle of Liberty," where Sam Adams gave his famous speeches that united Boston against the British. Learn about the quirky history behind this building's financial sponsor, Peter Faneuil.
The Paul Revere House

25 min

See the oldest wooden building in downtown Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 20 years. Located on North Square, one of the oldest continually-inhabited areas of Boston, and former home to dignitaries such as Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.
North Square Park

20 min

Learn about the immigrant past of Boston's North End through public artwork installed on North Square
Old North Church & Historic Site

25 min

See the Old North Church and learn all about the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the historical inaccuracies of the famous poem!
Copp's Hill Burying Ground

25 min

Visit Boston’s second oldest burying ground, taking in view of the harbor and Charlestown, as well as the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. Learn all about Boston’s part in the events of the American Revolution.
Stop 13

20 min

Visit the historic outlook, where you can see Bunker Hill, the Charlestown Naval Yard, and the site of the Great Molasses Flood

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Look for the Boston Common Visitors Center located in the Boston Common part. Address is 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111 .

End point

Copp's Hill Terrace is located in the North End neighborhood, with easy transportation options back to your hotel. Terrace is located at 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109.