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Freedom Trail

Boston, MA 02109
617-357-8300
As featured in 3 days in Boston and 1 other guide
Ranked #2 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 958 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Trails
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Walking, Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Traveler Description: There are at least seven Different Tour Companies that tour guests on the Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail Foundation :Daily tours every hour on the... more »
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surfinginflorida
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121 reviews 121 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
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We decided to do the Freedom Trail on our own, which I think was a good idea. We saw several tours where the guides were dressed in period clothes – they talked to loud, and the participants seemed bored and tired. Usually a recommend guided tours, but in this case, I think you can find just as much information on... More

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Concord, New Hampshire, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

My Mom and I took a day trip to Boston and it was a good day to take a walking tour on the freedom trail. We took the 11:30AM Pirates and Patriots tour through the freedom trail foundation it is a 90 minute walking tour from Fanueil Hall to Independence Wharf on the waterfront. It ends right by the new... More

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Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This was our first day in Boston and I'm glad we did it. You touch on several historical places and it provides a good stroll through the downtown & North End areas. I would recomend to anyone who hasnt done it yet. More

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Dallas, Texas
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The Trail is very well marked and easy to follow with or without a guidebook. The sites along the way are very Interesting and seem to bring historical figures back to life. More

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Perth, Canada
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

There was a lot of hype in the tourist literature re the Freedom trail = while we enjoyed the walk and it does take you through some of the historic parts of Boston it was nothing super special in our view. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We did it as 60's plus. Did it early and quick. If you have time and no kids hit the Irish Pub area of Durty Nelly's More

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Grand Blanc, Mi
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

This is one of the neatest inner city experiences in any city in the United States. You can just feel the freedom movement in the colonies as you see the sites that you have heard about for years. It's available to walk and see at your own pace, or you can get a guided version from the park service stop.... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

The best way to see all of the sights in Boston. 45 Scouts and Leaders had a great time! More

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Denver, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

So neat stepping back in time and walking where our Founding Fathers planned our country's future! This has to be on your Bucket List if you love history! More

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Kentfield, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We started off on our own and quickly realized the tours were more fun so we crashed a group and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can do the tour by yourself with book guide, but the professional guides are very funny and they really add a lot of color to the experience. They dress in period costume and move at a... More

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