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Historic Tours in Boston

Boston is a city with deep roots in its colonial history and Revolutionary War and you are able to tour many of its amazing historic sites, homes, and landmarks. There are a number of different ways you can explore historic Boston. Here are some of the most popular.

The Freedom Trail Tours follow a 2.5-mile route through Boston that passes by 16 significant historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, and the Old North Church. Guided tours are available, led by knowledgeable guides dressed in colonial attire who provide insights into the American Revolution and Boston's role in it.

Boston Trolley and Hop-on/Hop-off Tours are a popular way for visitors to explore the city's historic and cultural attractions without having to navigate public transportation or worry about driving and parking.

Boston Duck Tours offer a unique way to explore the city's history by land and water. The tour takes place aboard a renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle, known as a "duck," and covers both historic landmarks on land and iconic sites along the Charles River.

Ghosts and Gravestones Tours explore Boston’s darker history. Led by costumed guides, these tours explore the city's haunted past, visiting spooky sites such as burial grounds and haunted buildings while sharing tales of ghostly encounters and historical events.

Harvard University Tours take you on a walking tour of Harvard University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. 

These tours and many others can offer you fascinating insight into Boston's history, from its colonial roots to its role in shaping American independence and beyond. Whether you're interested in Revolutionary War sites, colonial architecture, or ghostly tales, there's a history tour in Boston to suit your interests.

 

 

Historic Tours in Boston


Freedom Trail and Boston Market Walking Tour from $240
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This guided walking tour will give you the chance to discover some of Boston’s key highlights. You’ll begin your experience on the Freedom Trail, where you’ll encounter a number of iconic historical sites and buildings famous for their colonial architecture. As you progress along the trail, your guide will offer insights into the history of Boston, specifically the role that women and minoriti ...
Small-group Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $245
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On this history-themed tour, you'll trace the development of Boston from its beginnings as a small colonial settlement to the thriving city it is today. As you follow your guide along the Freedom Trail, you'll see renowned sights like Faneuil Hall and the Old State House and the role they played in the struggle for independence in the United States. During the tour, you'll pass through several ...
Guided Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $25
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This tour will take you along Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail. Led by a local guide, you’ll learn all about the city’s unique history from the landing at Plymouth Rock to the beginnings of the American Revolution. You’ll also be able to visit historic churches, graveyards and old government buildings. ...
Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $25
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On this 90-minute walking tour, you'll get the chance to discover historic landmarks and monuments along the iconic Freedom Trail. You'll be able to see top Boston sites such as the gold domed Massachusetts State House, the Granary Burying Ground and the Old South Meeting House, one of the oldest buildings in the United States. Led by a costumed guide, you'll learn about New England's inspirin ...
Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail from $25
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On this 1.5-hour walking tour, you’ll have the chance to discover Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail. The trail will lead you to many of Boston’s most historic landmarks and attractions. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll gain insights into the history of Boston and the Revolutionary War. ...
Guided Freedom Trail Tour from $26
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On this guided tour along the Freedom Trail, you'll get the opportunity to take in the highlights of the history of Boston on a day's visit. After meeting your guide at the Boston Common, you'll start the tour of the city. During the tour, you'll learn about the colonial history of New England, the American Revolutionary War and the founding fathers of the United States. Additionally, you'll b ...
Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour from $30
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In this tour, you’ll have a 70-minute guided walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail. With a guide, you’ll be able to visit historical sites in downtown Boston as you walk the trail. You’ll have the chance to see King’s Chapel, the Boston Common and Faneuil Hall. As you walk through the downtown area, your guide will teach you about the sites you pass and the history, architecture and culture o ...
Freedom Trail Small-group Tour from $35
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On this 1.5-hour walking tour, you'll get an insight into Boston's role in the American Revolution as you follow the Freedom Trail through the city. Following your historian guide past landmarks like Boston Common and Faneuil Hall, you'll get a fascinating insight into the events that led up to the Revolution in this once-small colonial town. ...
Freedom Trail History Tour from $39
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This small-group tour will take you down Boston’s brick-lined Freedom Trail with an expert historian as your guide. You’ll journey from Boston Common to Copps Hill Terrace, passing the 16 landmarks along the trail and learning about the city’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. Some of the highlights you’ll find among the landmarks include the site of the oldest public school in the Amer ...
The Freedom Trail Tour from $45
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On this two–hour guided walking tour you’ll discover the Freedom Trail and explore downtown Boston. Along the trail you’ll visit numerous locations of great historical significance to the United States, while your guide provides insight into the area and its history. Among the landmarks and monuments you’ll encounter on your tour will be the Old State House, the Old Granary Burial Ground, Fane ...
Two-hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $45
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This tour will offer you the opportunity to spend two hours following Boston’s famous Freedom Trail with a guide. Along the way, you’ll be able to see historical landmarks from the history of the United States such as the Old North Church, the Benjamin Franklin Statue and the Bunker Hill Monument. You’ll also have the chance to stop at other iconic Boston destinations including Copley Square, ...
Freedom Trail Self-guided Walking Tour from $5
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This app-based tour will give you the chance to gain insights into the history of the United States as you walk along the Freedom Trail. Starting at the Boston Common, you’ll be able to learn about the origins of the Freedom Trail, the Brewer Fountain, as well as discover the Massachusetts State House and the Park Street Church. Next up, you’ll get to visit the Granary Burying Ground and find ...
Freedom Trail Pub Crawl from $50
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This tour will take you along Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail while stopping for drinks at a series of historic pubs. Led by a local guide, you’ll learn all about the city’s unique history from the landing at Plymouth Rock to the beginnings of the American Revolution. You’ll also learn about the role beer played in this timeline, with a chance to try exceptional local beers only found in Boston. ...
Private Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $510
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On this private tour, you'll have the opportunity to spend half a day with a private guide, who will show you around some of the most important historical landmarks in Boston. Beginning in Boston Common, you'll follow the Freedom Trail – a historic, four-mile-long route that connects 16 museums, churches, burial grounds and other historic sites. You'll visit the Granary Burying Ground where fi ...
Food to Freedom Trail Small-group Walking Tour from $539
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On this small-group walking tour, you'll have the opportunity to learn about Boston's history from an expert guide as well as sample local treats. Starting from the Samuel Adams Statue, your guide will lead you through various markets and neighborhoods including Faneuil Hall and the North End and see landmarks such as the Old North Church, Old State House, Boston Harbor, Boston Common and the ...
Small-group Freedom Trail Pub Crawl from $60
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On this tour, you’ll have the chance to explore Boston’s historic Freedom Trail while visiting nearby pubs. After meeting your guide, you’ll set off on an approximately two-hour pub crawl. Beginning at the Sam Adams statue, you’ll visit four historical pubs found along the trail. Between pubs, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the city’s history from your local tour guide. ...
Three Self-guided Freedom Trail Tours from $7
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With these self-guided tours, you'll be able to explore Boston at your own pace. You'll get three Freedom Trail tours with this package to help you discover Boston's revolutionary history in depth. You'll see significant sites like the Old State House and Faneuil Hall in the first tour and, in the second, you'll head to the North End neighborhood to see Paul Revere's House. For the third tour, ...
Freedom Trail & North End Walking Tour in Boston from $75
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On this guided two-hour walking tour, you will be able to walk along the Freedom Trail through Downtown Boston and the North End neighborhood. During the tour, you will see important sites like Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, Park Street Church, the Granary Burying Grounds, Paul Revere's House, the location of the Boston Massacre and more. You will also be able to learn about the historical ...
Freedome Trail Revolutionary History Tour from $76
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On this walking tour of Boston, you’ll discover the Freedom Trail with a knowledgeable guide. Your tour will follow the events of the American Revolution and you’ll visit 12 of the 15 Trail sites in historical order. You’ll start by learning about the people who settled in Massachusetts and visit the tombs of the Sons of Liberty. Throughout the tour, you’ll hear about the people and the passio ...
Freedom Trail and Historic Taverns Guided Tour from $83
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On this small-group tour, a knowledgeable guide will introduce you to ten sites on the Freedom Trail, which crosses the city's downtown area passing through places significant to the history of the United States. During your stroll, you will get to learn about various episodes from Boston's past, some of them related to the 18th-century revolution, and taste different beers in three historic t ...
Freedom Trail Food Tour from $99
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This guided combination tour will get you immersed within Boston's history and its cuisine. As you roam the North End neighborhood and Boston's markets, the Boston Freedom Trail and other locations, you'll get a side of history with your food samples. From the Revolutionary War to Paul Revere to other important Boston-related historical landmarks and figures – both well known and obscure – you ...