Granary Burying Ground Attractions & Things to do

The Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - named one of the best hop-on, hop-off tours in the world by Forbes - is the easiest way to get around town!

Take advantage of discounted admission at area attractions, see the city at your own pace with unlimited rides, and enjoy a flexible route that features 14 stops throughout town.

Hop on the Old Town Trolley at any of its stops and take a seat while your engaging guide and narrator regales you with entertaining and educational anecdotes about Boston's past. Get to know Boston's iconic institutions and roam its lively districts, from the waterfront to the Back Bay.

Trolleys depart every 30 minutes. Each loop lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.


Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. This world-famous pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Terrace in the North End, providing guests a chance to see ALL SIXTEEN official landmarks on the Freedom Trail.

Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1760 to 1776, the tumultuous years leading into the American Revolution. We walk in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the difficult—yet essential—question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country.

With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's status as America's "Cradle of Liberty." As we travel past historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with a global empire.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Join other adventure seekers and become an apprentice grave digger on an entertaining tour through the darker side of Boston. A scary, fun and informative frightseeing experience that is truly one of a kind.
Duration: 2 hours.

Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at the same time. Follow along with us and enjoy the stroll without worrying about directions or getting lost on your own. It’s great for families and solo travelers alike. Our guides go through rigorous training from an experienced Freedom Trail tour guide and professional actor because we want your time with us to be fun and memorable. Dressed in Revolutionary period clothing, you will truly immerse in the moment while we bring history to life together!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

A comprehensive exploration of Boson's original neighborhoods and a complete retelling of the American Revolution from the founding of Boston to the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most tours which limit themselves exclusively to what's on the Freedom Trail (in whichever order and direction it happens to go) this tour takes a wholistic approach to the city and the story. We follow a curated route visiting 14 iconic landmarks in the same order the history unfolded, pulling everything together into an immersive citywide narrative that recreates the drama and brings to life the passions personalities, and psychologies that invented America.

There are no big crowds or cheesy costumes. This tour combines expert insights with a light-hearted sense of humor and expands beyond "just" the Freedom Trail so you will enjoy the charm of the old town while getting a real sense of the beautiful and booming modern city as well.

Awarded Boston Magazine's Best Historical Tour in 2022
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Discover the local side of Boston’s most popular neighborhood, the North End.  Visit Boston’s most revered church and snack your way through the neighborhood, tasting meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino.  Continue along the Freedom Trail and beyond and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor,  into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that connects you to the Boston of old and new.
Duration: 5 hours.

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women's rights, American education, and immigration throughout its 400-year history. It all happened along the iconic red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail.

Join the most comprehensive and exciting walking tour of the Freedom Trail available. Take a stroll through downtown Boston while listening to stories about icons of the American Revolution like Paul Revere and John Hancock--along with lesser known pioneers and patriots from throughout the city's past.

- Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail in one walking tour

- Caters to history buffs and first-time visitors alike

- Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Immerse yourself in our colonial history! On this six-hour driving tour, you will see the sights and hear the stories of Boston's colonial past narrated by a professional historian and experienced guide with ample opportunities for taking pictures.

This is an excellent tour for seasoned historians and students alike. A meal break will be taken in Concord or elsewhere as directed.
Duration: 6 hours.

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history. Following the Freedom Trail past several historic sites, guests will be amazed by the stories of America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution and New England's Colonial History. This walking tour Follows the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to the Paul Revere Mall in The North End!
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Customizable small group tour limited to six guests where you will learn the amazing origins of everyday things. Enjoy the stories of the great places where liberty was born, told by an amazing guide and driver who really knows his stuff. Stewie will lead you through the interior of Old Ironsides, the battleground and museum at The Battle of Bunker Hill and the incredible history of Harvard while amazing you with information about Boston that most Bostonians don't even know.. We provide better service because unlike big chains, we are local and depend on our guests' satisfaction.


Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Discover Boston's Revolutionary history on this Classic Freedom Trail Walking Tour including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End and Charlestown.

-Go anytime, at your own pace and your schedule.
-Navigated by the WalknTours app.
-Tour never expires - take it anytime, as many times as you like.
-Easy to navigate - the arrow in the app points you to the next stop.
-Professionally narrated.
-1 purchase works on 2 phones

Downtown Boston!
Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Boston Massacre, Old South, Kings Chapel, Sam Adams Burial, more! '

The North End!
Paul Revere's House, Old North, Copp's Hill Burial Ground, Salumeria Italiana, Modern Pastry, and more!

Charlestown!
-Bunker Hill, USS Constitution and more!

Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels.

How it works:
1. Get the WalknTours app
2. Register an account and use the experience code in your booking to unlock the tour.
3. Go to The Boston Common Visitors Center.
4. Press start experience.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston. Depending on your chosen timeslot, guests will either meet at 139 Tremont Street (the Boston Common Visitor Center) or in front of 120 Tremont Street. You will hear about Boston's inspiring history. Following the freedom trail past several historic sites guests will be amazed by the stories of America's Founding Fathers, the American Revolution and New England's Colonial History. This walking tour Follows the Freedom Trail for approximately 1.2 miles from the Boston Common to Paul Revere's house.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

This tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. On this tour we'll take you into all the city neighborhoods and along the sites of the Freedom Trail.

We'll share the history and legends of the city, keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.
Duration: 3 hours.

This private Boston tour has something for everyone, and we’ll start by indulging the history lovers: relive the city’s major events on a Freedom Trail tour, from speeches protesting British rule in Faneuil Hall to the infamous massacre that took place outside Old State House. We’ll visit the site of the infamous Boston Tea Party and a cemetery where several notable Bostonians are buried.

Other top things to do in Boston include visiting the North End, where you’ll discover Old North Church’s connection to Paul Revere's famous midnight ride and many excellent Italian eateries. In Beacon Hill, you’ll love the charm of its historic homes and alleyways and see the most photographed street in Boston!

In Charlestown, we’ll see the USS Constitution and tour the battlefield of Bunker Hill. Stop at the Seaport District for the best city views and seafood. Wrap up your tour of Boston in the Back Bay neighborhood to enjoy a cocktail on Newbury Street or a stroll along the Esplanade!

Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

Ride Boston's affordable trolley tour! CityView's silver trolleys take you through the streets of Boston and take in the highlights with a convenient and easy hop-on hop-off service. Learn about historical places and events, including the Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, the Boston Massacre, and Bostonians' role in America's history on this fully narrated tour.

EXCLUSIVE...All NEW: 7 foreign languages are now offered (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese & Japanese) in via Apple & Google Stores.

EXCLUSIVE...Included is our New GPS Self-Guides Walking Tour app created to guide you thru all the historic areas when you hop off at the trolley stops and lead you back to the trolley stops so you...NEVER GET LOST!
Duration: 2 hours.

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures!
Join us and take a haunted crawl through some of Boston's most historic locations and notable pubs. You'll visit some of the finest bars in the city and learn about the terrifying experiences. Visit the bar where John F. Kennedy wrote some of his famous speeches, along with visiting several other unique and haunted locations. On select nights, come have a few sips of local spirits while hearing about the city's local haunted Spirits and while exploring the beautiful streets of Boston. Join us on the new Spirits of Boston Haunted Pub Crawl and visit the city’s historic haunts and ghostly pubs and enjoy booze and Boo's at some of its most infamous paranormal and tipsy hotspots. Explore four of Beantown's best pubs and bars and all the haunted hotspots in between.

*This tour price does not include tastings or tours of the facilities.
Duration: 2 hours.

Free beer! Free pizza! A free ticket to Boston's best comedy club!
And Boston's funniest tour guides!
The Massholes give the best tour in the world's greatest city!

Have we travelled anywhere else? No.
Do we have what they call "book learning?" Um, no.
How can we so confidently make that claim?
Well, you're vacationing here, right?
See? We're both wicked smart.

We'll take you through all the best parts of this almost-400-year-old city!
We'll stop halfway through for a pitstop at one of the best comedy clubs in the country (with complimentary pizza!)

You'll hear about the Puritans, Tom Brady, the Molasses Flood, all the best stories told by the only authentic, original, legit Bostonian tour guides in this city, the Massholes!
Duration: 2 hours.

Boston's role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. This world-famous path is best experienced on foot with an expert historian. A new partnership between two local businesses, this 2.5-hour "Tour & Taste" experience combines Boston's incredible history with all-inclusive lunch at a local brewery!

Your tour travels through Downtown Boston, visiting 11 of 16 official Freedom Trail landmarks. Along the way, your expert guide delves deeply into 1768 to 1775, tumultuous years leading into the American Revolution. Walk in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the difficult—yet essential—question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country.

With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's status as America's "Cradle of Liberty." The tour concludes inside Democracy Brewing, where guests enjoy local craft beers and lunch featuring lobster rolls, clam chowder, and more.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

There are many Freedom Trail tour options in Boston, but why be shuttled on a trolley tour or be limited by the route of a duck tour when you can see it all on a customized, tour with your own private guide. Our options are limitless as we can arrange a custom tour to fit your group's wishes. Our guides are the best in the business with many years of experience. Our tours are fun, factual and entertaining. Never boring!
Duration: 3 hours.

Unearth the spooky history of Boston on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through historic streets and tell you tales from the haunted buildings along the way. During the tour, you will also stop at several Boston bars and pubs to enjoy a beverage before continuing on your way.
*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with a focus on the people and events that propelled peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries willing to give their lives to separate themselves from Great Britain. If you want the complete story, including visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution, this is your tour!

FAQs!

How long is the tour? It takes about four hours.

Are there restrooms? Yes, of course. There are four, and we always stop when someone requests a break.

What should I carry? A large water! Camera and hat, and be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. Adults bring your ID. You may also want to bring a snack to enjoy as you walk.

How do we get back to downtown? There are two main ways: walk or take a ferry to Long Wharf.

Is this a good tour for children? Kids who are at least 12 years old usually enjoy the tour. The tour is not recommended for younger children.


Duration: 4 hours.

Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes with this self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail! Get the facts behind the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, relive the fight for American Independence, and much more—journey back in time to historic Boston in the days of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. As you walk the Freedom Trail, you’ll learn about everything from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution. Plus, relive the Battle of Bunker Hill with a riveting bonus tour!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Perfect for holiday travelers and team-building groups.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

Turn Boston into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Using your smart phone to guide you, make your way through Boston among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Great for families, friends and those ready to have fun while seeing the city!
Duration: 3 hours.

Our Ghosts of Boston Tour takes you on a journey to meet the ghosts of Boston, Massachusetts. You'll visit haunted houses, cemeteries where ghosts are seen, and much more on this Ghost Tour
The Ghosts of Boston Tour focuses on the Patriots who helped make America the country we are. We'll visit many historic locations which are tied to the founding of America, the Revolutionary War, and more. The Ghosts of Boston Tour puts history front and center - but in an entertaining and engaging way
You may have seen some of the locations we visit on this tour on TV shows like Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Are you looking for a way to see all 16 Freedom Trail sites without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out about Samuel Adams, the one man on whom you could maybe blame the entire American Revolution and other key Freedom Trail players
• Hear from producer Daniel Berger-Jones, a local educator and tour guide
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Duration: 120 to 160 minutes.

Explore the gas lit winter wonderland streets of Boston and Beacon Hill as we discover the Christmas tales of Boston's past walking on cobbled stoned alleys.

One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones.

See the Kings Chapel, The Boston Christmas Tree, Beacon Hill, the most photographed street in Boston, the best holiday lights, the oldest hotel in the USA and walk through the gas light, cobbled stoned street winter wonderland.

Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour is smart phone guided (GPS navigated) experience narrated by Santa Clause and his rag tag holiday crew.
Duration: 40 to 50 minutes.

This an on demand, smart phone guided haunted walking tour in Boston.

Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the haunted streets of Boston.

This is best experienced using headphones. Speakers can be used but not recommended.

What makes this tour special?
- You will see over 8 ghostly sites and hear their stories in less than 45 minutes.-
-It's on demand, go anytime, at your own pace, all on the WalknTours app.
- Great bang for your buck.

What will you see?
The most haunted hotel in New England, The old hanging tree where the last witch of Boston was hung, haunted subway, 2 haunted burial grounds, Nathaniel Hawthornes old haunt, the haunted theater and more.

NOTE: Many of these sites have opening hours. This includes the Granary burial ground and Central Burial ground. Hotels and theaters are closed or limited because of COVID. This tour does not go inside these places, only outside.
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes.

Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location aware, Smart Phone App Audio Walking Tour.

What makes this tour special?
-The revolutionary narrators are fantastic. And the sound editing will make you forget it's technology that's guiding you.
- It's guided by your personal tour guide (AKA the WalknTours technology tour technology)
-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a freedom trail adventure.
-Go anytime at your own pace.
-Tour Never Expires. Listen later.
-1 purchase works on 2 phones

Simply go to the Boston Common Visitors Center, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the revolutionary streets of Boston along the freedom trial.

Listen on headphones, bluetooth speakers or your phone.

This is our in depth Downtown Boston tour. For the whole Freedom Trail try our "Classic Freedom Trail Tour".

Duration: 50 to 100 minutes.

Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this affordable walking tour in Boston.

• Take in important historical landmarks like the Boston Common which was entangled in America’s first fraudulent land transaction and the Granary Burial Ground
• Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a tour guide whose passion for history inspired him to lead guided tours for over ten years
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Boston.

Use the built in EMF reader to detect ghosts!

This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime.

Contactless and social distance friendly.

It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker.

What makes this tour special?
-The spooky narrator is one of a kind.
-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure.
-Go anytime. Go at your own pace
-Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours.

NOTE: The tour does not go inside any buildings or the burial grounds. The burial grounds are National Parks and only open from 9am to 4pm. The tour is guided by the outside gates only.
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes.

Visit the best of Boston on a half-day tour, discovering the best of the Freedom Trail on your private tour of Boston’s highlights. Along your tour of the city’s best attractions, you’ll see the King’s Chapel Burying Ground, several historical meeting houses, and even the site of the Boston Massacre. You’ll visit the Granary Burying Ground, where several notable people were laid to rest, and also tour Paul Revere’s home. Visit the famed Boston Market and hang out with locals, while you indulge in some of the city’s best food. If you’re not sure where to start in Boston, this is the tour for you.

Please note: the Paul Revere House is currently not accepting timed entry reservations. On the day of the tour, if there is an unusually long line to enter the house, your guide will give you information from the outside and take you to visit another one spot. Your tour will end back at the house where your guide will purchase your entrance tickets, and you can visit at your own leisure.
Duration: 3 hours.

Welcome to Boston, home of the American Revolution, site of the Tea Party, and a hotspot for…. ghosts? That’s right — this historic city is full of dark graveyards, spooky sightings, and haunted houses.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Who wants Revolution and a tasty treat? How about talking Paul Revere with a savory snack? History and food are both great, but combining them takes it to another level. See for yourself on our food and Freedom Trail tour, which leads you on a fascinating, entertaining, and delicious stroll through Beantown. Immerse yourself in the rich foodie culture of the North End and Boston’s markets before winding your way down the historic Boston Freedom Trail (as well as some off-trail spots that locals love). Along the way, enjoy a variety of local (and yummy!) food samples while your expert guide shows you their favorite local locales and gives you the inside scoop on Boston’s incredible past. It’s the best of Boston, all in one day!
Duration: 5 hours.

The Death and Dying Ghost Tour is not only the only ghost tour in Boston meant for adults only, it is also the most unique. We use Boston's haunted locations to tell the story of death in colonial America. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the one you want.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Discover Boston the way you want to on this 2 to 2.5-hour private walking tour. Customize your itinerary with your guide to ensure you see all of the highlights on your list, such as the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and Copley Square. Or you can leave it all up to us.  Soak in the history and charm of Boston on this private walking tour.

We give just the right mix of history, architecture and cultures - with stories that highlight the charm and story of Boston.
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.

Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk)

Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood.

Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day.

​Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city.

We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM
Duration: 7 hours.

Sample and learn about iconic Boston dishes as you’re treated to the city’s best spots for Lobster Rolls, New England Clam Chowder, Boston Baked Beans and Boston Cream Pie.

This tour takes place in Downtown Boston and visits multiple sites on The Freedom Trail where there is fascinating, lesser known food history to share! It's a unique take on The Freedom Trail, and a great opportunity to discover Boston through the lens of iconic local foods. Don't miss out on this "Feed'Em Trail tour!

During this tasty stroll, you can expect to:
*Dig into the classic foods Boston has become famous for.
*Delve into the history of these dishes and how they came to be local classics.
*Discover downtown Boston in a different – and delicious – way!

Please note, if you have 8 or more guests in your party, please contact us about setting up a private tour experience for your group!
Duration: 3 hours.

Hire a private tour guide for your 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail. Take your time, and ask any questions you want! We cover the first 11 historic sites starting in Boston Common at the Visitor Information Center, and end at Faneuil Hall. Ask your guide to give you local's recommendations for spots to go after your tour!

Entertaining and educational, this tour is centered on American history with a focus on the Revolutionary War. You'll learn patriotic, fascinating stories of America's founding by great patriots in Boston. Great for school groups, work outings, and families ranging all ages! A highlight of many people's visit here. A must-do.

Any start time can be arranged for your convenience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Walk through history as you explore 13 of the 16 sites along Boston's Freedom Trail with a local historian and storyteller as your guide. Your adventure begins in the lush, green Boston Common, America's oldest urban park. From there, head to the Massachusetts State House, located on land once owned by the one and only John Hancock. See the resting place of notable patriots such as Samuel Adams and Paul Revere before you learn the legend of his Midnight Ride, stepping into Old North Church and his former home. Along the way, you'll get a firsthand look at the sites that were integral to America's fervent pursuit for independence, from Faneuil Hall to the site of the Boston Massacre. On this walking tour of Boston, the history of the American Revolution come to life through captivating stories and a perfectly crafted itinerary.
Duration: 3 hours.

Simply the most accurate private tour of Boston's revolutionary history.

Book this tour for a private group if you're looking for:
A real focus on your interests and needs in visiting historic Boston.
History that is relevant in the 21st century, tailored to your specific interests.
Brand new research on iconic figures and places.
A story of the Revolution that is diverse and inclusive of modern audiences.
Information that builds active citizenship and critical thinking, young or old.
Affable, charismatic guides that can customize tour details to your needs.
An experience you won't get in any textbook or any other city.
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Boston on this guided, 2-hour walking tour. Includes the History, Architecture and Culture of Boston. See the Victorian brownstone homes in Back Bay. Explore the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood where the Boston aristocracy live. Then travel through Downtown Boston on the popular Freedom Trail, featuring many locations of significance to the history of the United States. Visit places like the Park Street Church, the Granary Burying Ground, and Faneuil Hall.

This tour will be limited in size to 10 participants through 2020 in order to facilitate Covid-19 spacing requirements. Masks are required during this period. Masks will be available from the tour guide if necessary.
Duration: 2 hours.

This private day tour is the perfect way to get to know Boston & Cambridge at a leisurely pace. It's a combination of walking and driving (although can be driving only if you prefer).

We start with a walking tour of parts of the Freedom Trail, stopping at some of the city's most significant sites. We'll then drive in and out of the other city neighborhoods, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Seaport and finish out the Freedom Trail with a stop at Bunker Hill.

Then it's across the Charles River to Cambridge, where we drive around the MIT campus, and onto Harvard for a walking tour of the oldest college in the country.

We'll share lots of history and legends but also keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories.

After the walk you'll need some lunch and we know some great spots (not included in price of tour).

All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.
Duration: 6 hours.

Let a costumed colonial dressed expert Guide show you Samuel Adams Boston, Sam Adams was a key figure in many of Boston's key Revolutionary events The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party and more...

At The Tour of The Freedom Trail, our Mission is to provide family-friendly experiences that guide guests as they discover Boston's history on walking tours to the historic locations along Boston's Freedom Trail.

Join us on a 1 hour and 45 minute walking tour and learn about the inspiring history of Boston on The Tour of The Freedom Trail.
Traverse through the graveyards and sites of the Boston's history including the Tea Party and The Boston Massacre with a costumed historical interpreter.
Duration: 90 to 115 minutes.

This is an action packed private day tour of the sites, history and events of the Revolutionary War era in Boston, Cambridge Lexington & Concord.

We drive the Freedom Trail with stories of the city's 400 year history, the events, people and sites which led up to the war.

In the oldest neighborhoods of the city, we'll give context to historic events like the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre and Battle of Bunker Hill.

We'll take a quick walking tour of Harvard, explain the role it played in the start of the war and where George Washington himself spent time.

A 10 mile drive gets us to Lexington Green where we take in the significance of the site and the story of what happened that night in April 1775.

Next the picturesque town of Concord, to the Old North Bridge and how the second battle of the war took the British by surprise.

Pick up and drop off in Downtown Boston, a stop for lunch along the way (not included in price of tour) and as light or heavy on history as you'd like.
Duration: 6 hours.

Get the best of both worlds on this Boston history and seafood tour! Your local guide will meet you in the heart of historic Boston, where you’ll follow the Freedom Trail and enjoy the city’s freshest seafood.

Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in American history, with a chance to visit the city’s oldest burial ground and the site of the Boston Massacre. Architecture fans will have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring Massachusetts State House and the iconic Faneuil Hall and bustling Quincy Market.
The rest of your tour is all about seafood. Your guide will lead you to a local spot for some delicious, creamy “chowdah,” followed up by favorite New England fare, the lobster roll.

Discover the origins of Boston’s seafood scene as you enjoy fried clams at a neighborhood joint or let us surprise you with an alternative seasonal option nearby – either way, you support our businesses that source locally- and responsibly-sourced seafood,and noone leaves hungry!

Duration: 5 hours.