Freedom Trail Tours
Freedom Trail Tours
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The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile trail of Boston's most historic sites. The Freedom Trail Foundation offers official tours led by colonial guides who bring history to life! Tour times available at our website!
Boston, Massachusetts
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2022
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S B
82 contributions
Jun 2022
We started at the information center on Boston Common and were lead by Tim through 11 of the 16 historic sites. The walk was about 90 minutes and entertaining. He was full of information, interesting tip-bits about the famous persons and events, as well as local knowledge as a native Bostonian. The group was quite large and at times it was difficult to hear the entertaining stories as Tim was not wearing a microphone as we heard some other guides do. However, as his voice was not amplified, Tim was more personable and we did not feel like school children being herded along.
Written June 22, 2022
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IheartPHX
Pueblo, CO6 contributions
Jul 2022
My husband has done this tour twice, once with a friend who lives in Boston and most recently with me and our 10 year old son. Ben Soloway was our guide and he quite an excellent job of making the tour fun and entertaining for everyone. I appreciated seeing the tour from a different perspective, our guide played the part of a Tory or loyalist and I thought it really added another dimension of insight to the experience, especially for our son who just finished studying the American Revolution in school. So often, we are only seeing things through the eyes of a patriot. Ben worked the tour around trying to make sure that everyone was in the shade as much as possible and was very cognizant of little details along the way. Highly recommended for all ages and walking abilities.
Written July 18, 2022
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Cristin P
6 contributions
Jul 2022
Our group took the Walk into History Tour and had a great time! We learned so much about the history that happened along the Freedom Trail. Our tour guide was Margaret Kimble Gage. She was highly entertaining and kept our whole group interested, even at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The tour is about an hour and a half long and took us from Boston Commons to Faneuil Hall.
Written July 16, 2022
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Steffie074
Effingham, IL1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
Margaret, our Freedom Trail Tour Guide, was spectacular! Engaging, funny & incredibly knowledgeable. Her love of history is contagious and made for a delightful stroll through an incredibly warm Boston. Margaret’s sense of humor and quick wit kept our large group laughing and entertained, all while capturing the humanness and historical impact of the folks involved in the American Revolution. Highly recommend!
Written August 18, 2022
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Bethany S
4 contributions
Jul 2022
We took Jeremiah Poope's tour today and he is beyond-amazing! He was so informative, so witty, and so passionate about the history of Boston. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Every single person on our tour today was entertained and enthralled by his stories. Best. Guide. Ever!
Written July 1, 2022
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Astraeus
Sheffield, UK392 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
ANOTHER Jeremiah Poope appreciation post.
Search the reviews for Jeremiah and you'll see unanimity. This man is a phenomenon. He is funny, he is brilliantly bright and he does a superb job of bringing to life the incredible history of Boston.
This was my second visit to Boston. On the first, I visited all the same sites along the Freedom Trail but it isn't the same - at all. The buildings are a small part of the story of the trail; the history, the stories, the myths and the legends are the most important thing, which is where someone as well-read as Jeremiah comes in. He brings history to life. Our group ranged in age from 5 to upwards of 60 and everybody laughed and wowed their way around the sites of Boston's Freedom Trail.
This is an absolute must do when in Boston. In fact, after two trips and several days, I'd say it's THE must do. And if you end up with Jeremiah, lucky you.
Search the reviews for Jeremiah and you'll see unanimity. This man is a phenomenon. He is funny, he is brilliantly bright and he does a superb job of bringing to life the incredible history of Boston.
This was my second visit to Boston. On the first, I visited all the same sites along the Freedom Trail but it isn't the same - at all. The buildings are a small part of the story of the trail; the history, the stories, the myths and the legends are the most important thing, which is where someone as well-read as Jeremiah comes in. He brings history to life. Our group ranged in age from 5 to upwards of 60 and everybody laughed and wowed their way around the sites of Boston's Freedom Trail.
This is an absolute must do when in Boston. In fact, after two trips and several days, I'd say it's THE must do. And if you end up with Jeremiah, lucky you.
Written April 27, 2022
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readski60
Kelowna, Canada44 contributions
Aug 2022
Jeremiah Poope as a tour guide was recommended by a friend. He didn't let us down. Jeremiah has been doing this for 20 years and he still exhibits passion while
telling his stories. He certainly knows his stuff and kept us all entertained. A great tour. Reasonable price and only 90 minutes of easy walk.
telling his stories. He certainly knows his stuff and kept us all entertained. A great tour. Reasonable price and only 90 minutes of easy walk.
Written August 28, 2022
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kevin412016
County Dublin, Ireland50 contributions
Feb 2022
We di the Freedom trail walking tour when we visited Boston on Thursday 23rd Feb. What made the experience brillent was the very funny and informative tour guide Jeremiah Poope (as he said himself make sure you add the "E" to the surname!)
He was very good at what he does and treated young and old equally. We had a very talkative young kid in our group who may have annoyed other people but he welcomed the interaction and in fact at one stage invited the young man to lead the tour himself..
Really enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half and well worth the 16 bucks..
"The only place in the world where you can have a cold Sam Adams looking at a Cold Sam Adams!!"
He was very good at what he does and treated young and old equally. We had a very talkative young kid in our group who may have annoyed other people but he welcomed the interaction and in fact at one stage invited the young man to lead the tour himself..
Really enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half and well worth the 16 bucks..
"The only place in the world where you can have a cold Sam Adams looking at a Cold Sam Adams!!"
Written February 28, 2022
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Kirsten
Wilton, NH1 contribution
Mar 2023
Ben Soloway (Dr. Mather Byles) was an engaging, entertaining, fun and VERY knowledgeable tour guide. His tour is definitely suitable for everyone, little ones to grandparents. If you're thinking, 'Should I take this tour?' the answer is 'Definitely' especially if Dr. Byles is your Guide.
Written April 9, 2023
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Thank you for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Dr. Byles. We hope to see you on the Trail soon!
Written April 25, 2023
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Melanie O
Tumwater, WA54 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The Freedom Trail is a must see for anyone who is visiting Boston and wants to learn about its Revolutionary War history. Jeremiah was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. He did a great job of making the tour entertaining and funny as well as educational and interesting. Highly recommend!
Written July 10, 2022
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My son and I are heading to Boston on 7/24 and 7/25. I see most of the big tour companies are closed due to Covid regulations. Does anyone know anyone that does affordable private tours?
How to become a tour guide? My daughter (school teacher) would love to be a guide but doesn’t want to wear a costume....!
Auggie56
Madison Lake, MN179 contributions
Are there places to use the restroom while on the tour?
Oeste
Florida150 contributions
Yes, there is a restroom at the Boston Common Visitor Center on Tremont. Quincy Market by Faneuil Hall has public restrooms inside. The National Park Service has restrooms in the lower level of Faneuil Hall. The USS Constitution offers restrooms just inside of the security check. Old North Church has restrooms behind their shop.
Auggie56
Madison Lake, MN179 contributions
Are there places to use the restroom while on the tour?
CoffeeMates
Alabama241 contributions
You buy tickets for the tour in the Boston Common at a little welcome center. There are clean restrooms there. After the tour starts you will not have an opportunity to use a restroom. The tour only lasts about 1.5 hours. If you stop to use the restroom you’ll lose the group. There were no public restrooms on the route they we took.
Roadtripbunch
Burlington, CT8 contributions
Hi
I am thinking of taking my family on the tour next week. Can you tell me what time you booked it for? we have two kids, 11 and 13 and I am concerned on size of group and if it will hold their interest?
Also, we saw that it does not allow you into all the paid sites, do you feel you feel you missed out?
Samantha R
Humble, TX115 contributions
You can book at private tour if you wish to avoid the crowds. I did that for my mom and I and it was worth every penny. No rowdy, disinterested school kids or people asking annoying questions. A 2.5 hour private tour cost about $200.
nikkirae12
Mount Dora, FL29 contributions
How much did you pay for your tour? I'm having trouble finding the price of tickets on their website, and just want a general idea. Thank you
pjleduc125
Baltimore, MD5 contributions
It was $14 each for my wife and I
teachups4
Miami, FL5 contributions
How do I book the Freedom Trail Tour?What are the days,hours of operation, telephone number?
Dianne r
Kansas City, MO212 contributions
You may pick up tickets in the shop at Boston Common. People showed up at the last minute to get tickets. It didn't seem like there's a maximum limit. We bought the Go Boston Card and found it to be a good value. Freedom Trail was included. This was the most informative part of our trip. Skip the hop on and off trolley.
Theresa M
London, UK3 contributions
Boston Freedom Trail VS Free Tours by Foot
Courtney
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN421 contributions
I don't know that they cover the EXACT same information, and I'm certain they add their own flair, but I would think that booking both would be duplicative.There are 16 official sites on the Freedom Trail, and I believe Boston Freedom Trail covers 9-10 of them. What I did, when traveling with the same concern, was do the Boston Freedom Trail tour, then go back to the sites we didn't hit and get them myself (With the self-guided tour map), then I took Free Tours by Foot tours with other "themes."
Whatever you end up doing, I hope you have a great trip to Boston!
TTTworldtraveler
Florida336 contributions
Has anyone ever experienced the African American Patriots tour as a part of the Freedom Trail? I plan to visit Boston with my two kids 12 and 9 as a part of an end-of-year trip where we studied colonial America. We've covered things such as the Boston Massacre, etc.; however, I would also like to incorporate some African American history. I'm trying to determine if the tour highlights some of the main facts that we covered Paul Revere, Boston Massacre, things like that as well as incorporate the viewpoint from African American Patriots as well. Or if it's only covers information from African American Patriots, but does not include some of the basic facts that we also learn this year. Thanks for any insight you can shed.
PJ P
Peoria, IL301 contributions
Sorry, I do not remember hearing anything about African Patriots while on the Freedom Trail.
Claudio C
Mar de Ajo, Argentina195 contributions
Buenas tardes tienen algún mail de contacto o tel para este tour