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

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120 to 160 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA

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End point

520 Commercial Street
Boston, MA 02109, USA

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pass by)

Pop into Faneuil Hall, once a town meeting hall where Samuel Adams used to speak, and today a government auditorium with cool old art.
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Freedom Trail (pass by)

On this Freedom Trail walking tour, I’ll take you to all 16 of its sites including where unarmed citizens were shot dead in a massacre by British soldiers (sort of), where American colonists gathered to toss 92 tons of tea into Boston Harbor (we call it a Party), and where Paul Revere left on his Midnight Ride (before getting arrested).
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Brewer Fountain (pass by)

Visit Brewer Fountain and hear about how Boston was formed before taking in the impressive Massachusetts State House.
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Granary Burying Ground (pass by)

Get to know the character's of Boston's yore as you peruse this beautiful graveyard. It's dusty inhabitants include James Otis, John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, some of Boston's most important historical figures.
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Old State House (pass by)

Explore one of Boston's oldest buildings, dating back to 1713 and learn about the interesting history of Boston's unique trading position.
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Old City Hall (pass by)

Marvel at the grand façade of Boston's Old City Hall and learn about the birth of the American legal system.
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Old South Meeting House (pass by)

Old South Meeting House was the largest building in colonial Boston at one point and where the Boston Tea Party was planned, an important catalyst for the American Revolution.
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Massachusetts State House (pass by)

Marvel at the gold and brick structure that is the Massachussets state house and ponder the American Revolution.
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Beantown Pub (pass by)

Grab a refreshment at Beantown Pub, a Bostonian favourite and home of the Sam Adam's beer.
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Boston Irish Famine Memorial (pass by)

Learn about the history of Irish immigrants in America and the biological tragedy which forced them to leave their homeland for the great unknown.
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Boston Massacre Site (pass by)

See where the infamous incident of the Boston Massacre happened in 1770 where nine British officers went up against a crowd of hundreds of people. Five Bostonian lives were lost during this revolt.
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Haymarket (pass by)

Explore Boston's oldest outdoor market, which offers the best deals on fresh produce, fish and flowers in the historic heart of the city.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food/Drink.
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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