What is there to do on the Freedom Trail?

Walk along the 2.5-mile Freedom and stop at a collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Some popular stops include Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, The Park St. Church, site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.

How do I get to the Freedom Trail?

You may begin your tour at Boston Common and follow the 2.5-mile trail all the way down to the last stop at the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. There are 14 historic sights to see in between, which typically takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Freedom Trail Attractions: Embark on a Tour of Boston's Past

Take a peek into Boston's past and walk the historic Freedom Trail, a red-brick path with 16 sites that played a critical part in the American Revolution. Retrace the footsteps of Patriots in their quest for independence from British rule and get a glimpse of Boston's rich history. The trail begins at Boston Common with stops at popular attractions including, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel and Burying Ground, Ben Franklin statue and Boston Latin School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Boston Massacre site, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, USS Constitution, and the Bunker Hill Monument.

Details

Hours:

Tours are offered every half hour from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Hours vary per location.

Prices:

Tour prices vary.

Events:

Tour of Boston

Scavenger Hunt Adventure Boston

History Pub Crawl

Activities:

Walking Tours
Self-guided Tours

Dining and Shopping
Events

Entertainment
Historic Landmarks

FAQs

What is there to do on the Freedom Trail?
Walk along the 2.5-mile Freedom and stop at a collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Some popular stops include Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, The Park St. Church, site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.
How do I get to the Freedom Trail?
You may begin your tour at Boston Common and follow the 2.5-mile trail all the way down to the last stop at the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. There are 14 historic sights to see in between, which typically takes approximately 2-3 hours.