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Rockstars of the Revolution: Blazing the Boston Freedom Trail
Boston
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the hidden history of Boston’s role in the Revolutionary War on the very streets that bore witness to some of the most significant events in our nation’s birth. This tour of the Boston Freedom Trail is a journey through time, a chance to experience for yourself the sights, sounds, and stories of America's fight for independence.
From the majestic halls of the Massachusetts State House, where you can practically hear John Hancock and Samuel Adams rally the colonists to the Old North Church where you will feel the high stakes of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and his warning of the British invasion.
An unforgettable adventure, this tour takes you to the center of the revolutiona...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
139 Tremont St
Meet your guide across the street from Dunkin Donuts at the entrance of the Boston Commons who will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Return
Rockstars of the Revolution: Blazing the Boston Freedom Trail
Boston
About
Discover the hidden history of Boston’s role in the Revolutionary War on the very streets that bore witness to some of the most significant events in our nation’s birth. This tour of the Boston Freedom Trail is a journey through time, a chance to experience for yourself the sights, sounds, and stories of America's fight for independence.
From the majestic halls of the Massachusetts State House, where you can practically hear John Hancock and Samuel Adams rally the colonists to the Old North Church where you will feel the high stakes of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and his warning of the British invasion.
An unforgettable adventure, this tour takes you to the center of the revolutiona...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
139 Tremont St
Meet your guide across the street from Dunkin Donuts at the entrance of the Boston Commons who will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Return
Itinerary
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Boston Common
At the start of the tour, your expert local guide will open the scene of this iconic trail with an intro to our country's history, the events leading up to the The Declaration of Independence, and the spark that lit the bonfire of the revolution! We will then describe in detail the significance of the trail and the historic figures that shaped the birth of our nation--supposed rebels and traitors that became patriots and heroes!
10 minutes
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Massachusetts State House
This building is just over two centuries old, compared to the older "Old State House". Freemasons Paul Revere and Samuel Adams presided over the laying of the cornerstone.
10 minutes
3
Park Street Church
Known as Brimstone Corner, this was the location of the first public performance of a popular patriotic song.
10 minutes
4
Granary Burying Ground
This tiny plot of land is the final resting place of many historically important figures, among them Paul Revere.
10 minutes
5
King's Chapel
Founded in 1686, this was the first Anglican church in Boston. This angered the Puritans, who threw garbage and curses at celebrants when the church's cornerstone was laid.
10 minutes
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Old Corner Bookstore
This historic bookstore is in downtown Boston's oldest commercial building, and was home to the leading publisher of the 19th century. Famous authors such as Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne paid visits to the shop.
10 minutes
7
Old South Meeting House
Recognized by many as the origin of the Boston Tea Party, this site is simple but beautiful.
10 minutes
8
Old State House
This site has the recognition of being the oldest public building in Boston.
10 minutes
9
Boston Massacre Site
Considered by many to be a breaking point in the buildup to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, five civilians were killed in a confrontation between Bostonians and British soldiers here.
15 minutes
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Sometimes referred to as "The Cradle of Liberty", this building hosted the first town meeting in the colonies.
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The Paul Revere House
Built in 1680, this is the only private home of the Freedom Trail, and for good reason: it was once owned by Paul Revere.
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Old North Church & Historic Site
We will close the tour with one of the countries most iconic stories and the perfect accompaniment to the Boston Freedom Trail: Paul Revere and his midnight ride: all told at the house of this legendary silversmith and patriot. Your local expert guide will paint a picture of the sacrifices that were made by individuals, Bostonians, and the citizens of our country as a whole--so we could have freedom and be inspired daily.
