Freedom Trail Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Freedom Trail in 2026?

It’s free to visit the Freedom Trail on your own, but there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about its 16 fascinating historic sites. Self-guided audio tours start at around US$5, while guided group tours of the Freedom Trail start at around US$25.

Q: How long does it take to complete the Freedom Trail?

Most visitors spend between 90 minutes and two hours on the Freedom Trail, 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of red-brick paths through downtown Boston. However, the trail leads to 16 historical sites, from the USS Constitution to the Paul Revere House—enough for a day of exploring.

Q: Where is the best place to start the Freedom Trail?

Start your walk along the Freedom Trail at Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, and used as a British Army camp during the occupation of Boston. Once there, you can pop into the visitor center to get maps, brochures, and tips on what to see and do.

Q: Is the Freedom Trail easy to follow?

Yes, the Freedom Trail is easy to follow. Clear red painted lines set into city sidewalks mark the entire trail. However, it’s a good idea to pick up a free map from the Boston Common Visitors Center to start and plan which sites to see.

Q: Can you walk the Freedom Trail at night?

Yes, you can walk the Freedom Trail at night. Walking tours are not typically offered after dark, but visitors are welcome to follow the trail on their own. Note that many attractions close come evening. However, you can use an audio guide or a smartphone app to enhance the experience.

Q: What are the best attractions in Boston other than the Freedom Trail?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Freedom Trail. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Boston:<ul><li><a href="/Boston-attractions/Faneuil-Hall-Marketplace/d678-a1235" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Faneuil Hall Marketplace</a></li><li><a href="/Boston-attractions/Boston-Common/d678-a1231" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Boston Common</a></li><li><a href="/Boston-attractions/North-End/d678-a9514" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Boston North End</a></li><li><a href="/Boston-attractions/Quincy-Market/d678-a1226" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Quincy Market</a></li><li><a href="/Boston-attractions/USS-Constitution/d678-a14792" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">USS Constitution</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Boston/d678" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Boston</a>.

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail as you wish with this self-guided audio tour. Download the iPhone or Android GPS app and start along the trail when it suits you. As you wander between the sites, dip in and out of their backstories, deep-dive into topics that grab your interest, and stop and resume the audio when you wish. The benefit? You’ll enjoy more flexibility than on a fixed-itinerary tour and have more information at your fingertips than if exploring alone.

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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Travel back in time, to the early years of the United States of America, during this guided walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and beyond. 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.

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Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover the stories behind historic Boston sites on a self-guided tour of downtown, and enjoy the flexibility to experience the city on your own schedule. Booking this tour means access to audio guides that never expire, so you can explore as much—or as little—as you want at a time. The included GPS-enabled app gives turn-by-turn directions as expert tour guides narrate revolutionary history and more.

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App-Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Walking Tour

50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites

2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes

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Take in 16 historic landmarks along Boston’s Freedom Trail on a self-guided tour that offers the flexibility to explore at your own pace. You can access turn-by-turn directions whenever you want, so you can start, pause, and restart the tour on your own schedule. As you follow the Freedom Trail, you’ll hear stories about local history, legendary Americans, and founding fathers and from a Boston insider.

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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Explore the best of Boston's Freedom Trail—and get more out of the visit than you could if exploring on your own—on this guided walking tour that covers many of the city's most important sights. Wander cobblestone streets, check out the historic architecture, and learn about the colorful past of this dynamic destination. Stops include Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, Boston Common, and more.

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Downtown Freedom Trail Walking Tour - History & Architecture

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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Spend the day exploring Boston on this small-group full-day tour from New York. Leave the logistics to your guide who takes care of your transportation and itinerary. Start the day at Copley Square. Then, continue on through the day stopping to see Boston's top sights such as the Boston Public Library, Harvard University, and Quincy Market as you explore the city by climate-controlled vehicle.

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New York and New Jersey To Boston and Harvard in One Day

15 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover Boston’s famed Freedom Trail on a private walking tour through the city. Follow your dedicated guide past key landmarks including Paul Revere’s house, Old North Church, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and much more, customizing the tour to your group’s interests. While you walk, your guide regales you with information about Boston’s history with particular emphasis on the American Revolution and independence.

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Private Walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail and more!

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Discover Boston’s fall beauty on this guided, 4-hour, small-group bike tour around the North End of the city. Explore the historic Emerald Necklace, a 1,100-acre chain of parks linked by parkways and waterways in Boston and Brookline. Visit the shaded boulevard on Commonwealth Avenue, the shores of Jamaica Pond, and the popular, winding paths of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Also, see the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston’s newest public park; the famous Charles River Esplanade; the Boston Common and Public Garden and much more.

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Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes

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Discover Boston in a fun new way, and without the rush of a tour group, with this smartphone-based scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure from Boston Common to the Freedom Trail, the North End neighborhood, and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues, and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Massachusetts.

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Boston Freedom Trail Scavenger Hunt Adventure

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Boston City View Bicycle Tour: Historical E-bike/City Bike Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Dive into New England history with this tour combo of Salem and the Boston Freedom Trail. In Salem, uncover the truth behind the Witch Trials. Relive the panic which seized this colonial town. Learn about the victims and why they were accused. Explore this historic town, admire its preserved architecture, and unearth all its dark secrets. Then, walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers on Boston’s Freedom Trail. History comes alive with this gripping retelling of the fight for independence! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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Freedom Trail and Salem Witch Trials App-Guided Audio Tour

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore elegant neighborhoods, historic streets, and American landmarks on a Boston walking tour from the Back Bay to Beacon Hill and downtown portions of the Freedom Trail. Learn about Boston’s history and culture as you stroll brownstone-lined avenues and walk the shady paths of the Boston Public Garden. Step into Boston’s Revolutionary history in the churches, cemeteries, and battlegrounds of the American struggle for independence.

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Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover Boston’s revolutionary heritage and intellectual vitality with this self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore America’s most historic city at your own pace. Walk the Freedom Trail’s red brick line past sixteen sites where the American Revolution took shape, from the Old North Church to the Boston Massacre site. Wander through Beacon Hill’s gas-lit streets and Federal townhouses, then cross the Public Garden’s swan boat lagoon to reach Back Bay’s elegant brownstones. Explore Harvard Yard in Cambridge, discover the Italian North End’s trattorias and pastry shops, and experience the passion of Red Sox Nation at Fenway Park. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts and its world-class collections, stroll the Charles River Esplanade, and explore the Seaport District’s waterfront dining scene. Savor clam chowder, lobster rolls, and the craft beer culture that has made Boston a culinary destination, all while uncovering the stories that shaped a nation in America’s most walkable city.

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Boston Highlights: Self‑Guided Walking Tour

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Boston has several reasons why we should visit it. We can begin by saying that it is the heart of American history and proof of this is to walk the Freedom Trail that connects 16 historical sites of the American revolution. For academics Boston is home to world-class universities like Harvard and MIT, and combines modern skyscrapers with historic cobblestone street neighborhoods like Beacon Hill, Back Bay. We can also find green spaces ideal for relaxing and enjoying gastronomy famous for its seafood especially Clam Chowder and lobster roll. In short, Boston combines history, education, architecture and gastronomy in one destination.

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1-Day Tour to Boston from New York

14 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

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Save time—and money—and pair your Boston sightseeing with a frothy brew or two on this combination history tour and tavern crawl. Meet your guide and set off with just a small group for company. Wander along the city’s Freedom Trail, and see several key Boston attractions—all while your guide shares the stories and history behind the sights. As you go, stop for refreshing beers in several centuries-old taverns.

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Boston's Revolutionary and Drunken Past with Beer Included

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Boston App-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Freedom Trail and More

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore Boston in a way that interests you on a private walking tour that can be customized to your preferences. You'll follow a flexible itinerary tailored to include attractions that you want to see, such as Boston Common, Freedom Trail, or Copley Square. If you don't have specific interests, you can leave the itinerary up to your guide. Either way, this is a chance to enjoy Boston's history and charm with a guide all to yourself.

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Private Customized Walking Tour of Boston

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Harvard University and Boston City Tour from Manhattan

15 hoursFree Cancellation

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New York City to Boston, Cambridge, Harvard & MIT Tour

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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Boston Private 3-Hour Tour by Car

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

Sandra_L, Aug 2026

Informative Tour

This turned out being a private tour for us which was a bonus. Allen answered all of our questions and took his time . The Freedom Trail component was informative and thorough. It was nice to include Beacon Hill to see the homes and learn who lived there. Boston Common and Public Gardens were included as well. History of Back Bay was remarkable.

Boston Private 3-Hour Tour by Car

Kimberly_S, Sep 2026

Joan was amazing!!! She...

Joan was amazing!!! She was a wealth of knowledge on both our Salem and Boston tours. She took her time and made sure we saw everything on our wish list. I would highly recommend her!!!

Boston Private 3-Hour Tour by Car

Rebecca_S, Sep 2026

Christian, #1 tour guide

If you want to see Boston with a 3-Hour Tour by car, I would recommend using this company. Our tour guide, Christian, was polite, considerate of our requests on the trip, and extremely knowledgable regarding all aspects of Boston history. Joan, handling our tour request, was fast getting back to me regarding tour time options and making arranging that insured our tour easy and enjoyable.

Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites

Chris_B, Sep 2026

Great option to get an overview of the highlights of the history of the city

The virtual tour guide is knowledgable, witty and interesting. I found this tour to be a great way to explore the city’s history on your own terms and at your own pace.

Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites

Jenna_P, Dec 2025

Such a great way to...

Such a great way to explore Boston solo! I didn’t want to do a formal group tour and was so impressed with this entire audio experience. I had never done anything like it before and it was so easy to download and use and I loved how the audio would automatically start when I got to the next location.

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Know before you go

Freedom Trail tickets for public walking tours purchased online must be printed.
The Black Heritage Trail, featuring sites significant to African American history, intersects the Freedom Trail at the monument to the 54th Regiment on Beacon Street.
Most choose to walk from site to site rather than drive. Remember to wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Though the Freedom Trail itself doesn’t charge admission, fees are required to enter some of the designated stops: the Old State House, the Old South Meeting House, and the Paul Revere House.
Self-guided audio tours are available for purchase at the Boston Common Visitor Center.
While the Freedom Trail is wheelchair-accessible, some of the sites are not.
It’s best to allot at least 30 minutes inside each Freedom Trail site.

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