Freedom Trail

Take a journey to see some historical places dating back to the American Revolution.

The Freedom Trail is marked by a red brick path and stretches 2.5 miles throughout historic Boston. This walking trail begins at the Boston Common, America’s oldest public park. You will come across many incredible historical sites along this trail including the Granary Burying Ground, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Paul Revere’s House, Bunker Hill Monument, and the USS Constitution Warship. 

If you want to do a self-guided tour, you are more than welcome to do so. There are also several Freedom Trail tours available, and the tour guides dress up in clothing from the Revolutionary time period to make the experience feel even more authentic. Depending on which tour you take, you may find that you gain a new perspective about the historical events that occurred in Boston. Most of these tours will take an hour to an hour and a half, so plan out your day accordingly. If you want to take multiple tours to really dive into the history, you can split it up into two or three separate days. Stop by the Freedom Trail store to purchase a guidebook, postcards, or souvenirs before you go. If you have a group larger than 10 people, you need to request a reservation by calling (617) 357-8300. Setting aside time to explore the Freedom Trail is an excellent way to discover Boston's long history and to further understand how much the US was shaped by events that occurred here.