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Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

28 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Travel back in time through the early years of American history during this guided walking tour of Boston’s famous Freedom Trail and its most iconic landmarks. Relive the events of the American Revolution as you pass Faneuil Hall, see the Old and New State Houses, and visit the setting of the infamous Boston Massacre. Then head downtown past Boston Common and the modern John Hancock Tower, finishing in Copley Square. A professional guide joins your trip to help add context.

  • Discover the historic sights of Boston during this walking tour along the famous Freedom Trail
  • Get a dose of early American History during this visit to some of Boston’s most famous landmarks
  • Check colonial-era attractions like Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, and the site of the Boston Massacre
  • See modern Boston as you check out skyscrapers like the John Hancock Tower
  • Great way to get a sense for the numerous historic attractions of Boston

What To Expect

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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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 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
  • Stroll through the Boston Public Garden and view the Swan Boats
  • See Victorian Brownstones throughout the Back Bay neighborhood
  • Professional/Local Guide
  • Gratuities

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

28 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
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