Boston Massacre

Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 255 Reviews.

Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at the same time. Follow along with us and enjoy the stroll without worrying about directions or getting lost on your own. It’s great for families and solo travelers alike. Our guides go through rigorous training from an experienced Freedom Trail tour guide and professional actor because we want your time with us to be fun and memorable. Dressed in Revolutionary period clothing, you will truly immerse in the moment while we bring history to life together!

Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 1532 Reviews.

Discover the local side of Boston’s most popular neighborhood, the North End.  Visit Boston’s most revered church and snack your way through the neighborhood, tasting meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino.  Continue along the Freedom Trail and beyond and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor,  into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that connects you to the Boston of old and new.

Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 1028 Reviews.

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women's rights, American education, and immigration throughout its 400-year history. It all happened along the iconic red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail. Join the most comprehensive and exciting walking tour of the Freedom Trail available. Take a stroll through downtown Boston while listening to stories about icons of the American Revolution like Paul Revere and John Hancock–along with lesser known pioneers and patriots from throughout the city's past. – Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail in one walking tour – Caters to history buffs and first-time visitors alike – Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide

Ride Boston's affordable trolley tour! CityView's silver trolleys take you through the streets of Boston and take in the highlights with a convenient and easy hop-on hop-off service. Learn about historical places and events, including the Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, the Boston Massacre, and Bostonians' role in America's history on this fully narrated tour. EXCLUSIVE…All NEW: 7 foreign languages are now offered (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese & Japanese) in via Apple & Google Stores. EXCLUSIVE…Included is our New GPS Self-Guides Walking Tour app created to guide you thru all the historic areas when you hop off at the trolley stops and lead you back to the trolley stops so you…NEVER GET LOST!

Discover Boston's Revolutionary history on this Classic Freedom Trail Walking Tour including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End and Charlestown. -Go anytime, at your own pace and your schedule. -Navigated by the WalknTours app. -Tour never expires – take it anytime, as many times as you like. -Easy to navigate – the arrow in the app points you to the next stop. -Professionally narrated. -1 purchase works on 2 phones Downtown Boston! Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Boston Massacre, Old South, Kings Chapel, Sam Adams Burial, more! ' The North End! Paul Revere's House, Old North, Copp's Hill Burial Ground, Salumeria Italiana, Modern Pastry, and more! Charlestown! -Bunker Hill, USS Constitution and more! Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels. How it works: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register an account and use the experience code in your booking to unlock the tour. 3. Go to The Boston Common Visitors Center. 4. Press start experience.

After your cruise ship docks in Boston, spend your time seeing the city's top attractions on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour! Explore Boston at your leisure, which allows you to create your own itinerary and see the most popular sites of Boston at your own pace. Board the trolley within a short walk from the cruise port, and enjoy a day of visiting Boston’s famous landmarks and must-see sights.

Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish — with a focus on the people and events that propelled peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries willing to give their lives to separate themselves from Great Britain. If you want the complete story, including visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution, this is your tour! FAQs! How long is the tour? It takes about four hours. Are there restrooms? Yes, of course. There are four, and we always stop when someone requests a break. What should I carry? A large water! Camera and hat, and be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. Adults bring your ID. You may also want to bring a snack to enjoy as you walk. How do we get back to downtown? There are two main ways: walk or take a ferry to Long Wharf. Is this a good tour for children? Kids who are at least 12 years old usually enjoy the tour. The tour is not recommended for younger children.

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that promises to connect you to the Boston of old and new.

Enjoy the Boston's history, vibrant atmosphere and wonderful architecture on this 2-hr Guided Walking Tour of the Downtown Freedom Trail between Faneuil Hall and Boston Common and then travel on to Copley Square in Back Bay via Beacon Hill. The Downtown Boston portion of the popular Freedom Trail features many of the locations of historical significance to the United States including the Old State House, Old Granary Burial Ground, and the site of the Boston Massacre. We will then see where the Boston aristocracy lives on Beacon Hill on our way to the Boston Public Garden and see the Victorian brownstones in historic Back Bay. See the famous Cheers restaurant, Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue on our way to the Boston Marathon Finish Line. Other top highlights include: Old & New State Houses, Boston Massacre Site, Old & New City Halls, Old South Meeting House, King's Chapel, Park Street Church, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden, Swan Boats, Boston Public Library, Trinity Church.

Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes with this self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail! Get the facts behind the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, relive the fight for American Independence, and much more—journey back in time to historic Boston in the days of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. As you walk the Freedom Trail, you’ll learn about everything from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution. Plus, relive the Battle of Bunker Hill with a riveting bonus tour! After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. Perfect for holiday travelers and team-building groups.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the months of tension between the British and American colonists that culminated in the bloody shooting, now known as the Boston Massacre. “The riot on King Street” is what newspapers originally called the moment when British soldiers opened fire on an angry crowd in Boston on March 5, 1770. Embark on a historical journey, exploring events leading to March 5th and the impact of British impositions like the Vagrancy, Quartering, and Tax acts. Stand on State Street, the site of the Boston Massacre, and hear history's whispered tale. Learn of Ebenezer Richardson's role in igniting tensions, and pay homage at the Granary Burying Ground, where Saml Adams rests. Marvel at Long Wharf, witness to Boston's occupation, and savor culinary delights at Quincy Market. Each step unveils a narrative of resilience, bringing Boston's history vividly to life.

Calling All SeaFoodies! Taste the iconic Seafood dishes that have made Boston a fan favorite for SeaFoodies! Enjoy sit-down stops at three Seafood restaurants, with stops for Award-Winning "Chowdah", Raw Bar items (Shrimp & Oyster) plus a FULL-SIZE Lobster Roll! Finish this delicious experience with FREE Cannoli from a famous North End pastry shop. See three Freedom Trail sites along the way, with a stroll along Boston's scenic Harbor Walk. See Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market, and Long Wharf – Boston's oldest commercial seaport. Look for our popular North End Pizza Lovers Tour and Historic Pub Lovers Tour too!

Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States. Hear how the city played a crucial role in the American Revolution, hosting events that were catalysts for change. In 1773, colonists, frustrated with British taxation without representation, famously dumped tea into Boston Harbor in protest. Freedom Trail: 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, the Freedom Trail passes 16 locations significant to the history of the United States, including Paul Revere's House, the Old North Church, and the site of the Boston Massacre. Nicknames of Boston: Beantown, Hub of the Universe & Cradle of Liberty As you explore Boston's rich history, you gain insight into the events and ideas that shaped not only the city but also the nation. From its early days as a Puritan settlement to its pivotal role in the fight for independence, Boston’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to liberty.

Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. Awarded “Best of Boston” by The Boston Globe, Hub Town Tours works with local partners to provide unparalleled Freedom Trail experiences. Choose INSIDERS TOUR to step inside two museums and relive history where it happened, or sample TOUR & TASTE to add beer tasting and all-inclusive lunch at a favorite brewery! Both tours walk through the heart of Downtown Boston, visiting 11 of 16 official landmarks on the Freedom Trail. Along the way, your expert guide delves deeply into the years 1768 to 1775, tumultuous years leading to the American Revolution. INSIDERS TOUR includes admission to Old State House, witness to the Boston Massacre, and Old South Meeting House, origin site of the Boston Tea Party. TOUR & TASTE concludes at Democracy Brewing, where guests enjoy local craft beers and lunch featuring New England favorites such as lobster rolls, clam chowder, and Boston baked beans.

Dive into early American history and architecture as you explore the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston. On a 70-minute walking tour, admire the architecture, and learn about the history and culture of the city as you pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, and Boston Common.

When visiting Boston, the Freedom Trail is a must-do activity, but why not see historic sites while drinking beer? Join Ye Olde Tavern Tours to see 10 sites on the Freedom Trail-including the site of the Boston Massacre and the Old State House-and grab a drink at 3 historic taverns. Beer and/or hard cider is included in the ticket price, so all you need to do is show up ready for fun. Our guests want a unique and memorable way to learn about Boston's revolutionary (and drunken) history and for the past ten years, we have delivered. Our guides are expertly-trained historians who are also incredibly personable. Our founder, owner, and frequent tour guide has a PhD in American history and is a two-time author. We know our stuff and are passionate about sharing the most interesting stories. We cap each tour at 12 people to provide an intimate experience. Ye Olde Tavern Tours is the most fun and social way to experience Boston! We are a small, local business and appreciate your support!

Tours run at 9:30, 12:30 and 2:30 M-W, and 9:30, 12:30, 2:30, Boston’s Revolutionary War history explored on a 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail. We cover the first 11 historic sites starting in Boston Common, at the Visitor Information Center, and ending at Faneuil Hall.  Entertaining and educational, it's early American history with a focus on the Revolutionary War. Patriotic, fascinating stories of America's founding by great patriots in Boston. Great for families, tourists, locals, teenagers, and children! A highlight of many people's visit here. A must-do for the true Bostonian experience. We offer the earliest tours available at 9:30AM.  Enjoy the Freedom Trail when it’s cooler outside and less crowded. Check our schedule and reach out with questions for us. We can't wait to walk through history with you!

American history like you've never seen it before! Walk through the doors of two of the nation’s most significant historic buildings—the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Constructed in 1713, the Old State House was the center of royal government in the Massachusetts Bay colony and the focal point for many of the Revolution’s most dramatic events. It was here that the Boston Massacre occurred in 1770. Built in 1729, the Old South Meeting House was the largest building in colonial Boston and the site of the most stirring mass meetings that led to the American Revolution, including the gathering that led to the Boston Tea Party. Today, these historic sites and museums—located just two blocks from each other in the heart of downtown Boston—provide exhibits, tours, educational offerings, gallery talks, and public programs. Enjoy both sites with one convenient joint ticket! From 2/17/25-2/23/25, all children ages 12 and under receive FREE admission!

Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location aware, Smart Phone App Audio Walking Tour. What makes this tour special? -The revolutionary narrators are fantastic. And the sound editing will make you forget it's technology that's guiding you. – It's guided by your personal tour guide (AKA the WalknTours technology tour technology) -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a freedom trail adventure. -Go anytime at your own pace. -Tour Never Expires. Listen later. -1 purchase works on 2 phones Simply go to the Boston Common Visitors Center, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the revolutionary streets of Boston along the freedom trial. Listen on headphones, bluetooth speakers or your phone. This is our in depth Downtown Boston tour. For the whole Freedom Trail try our "Classic Freedom Trail Tour".

Step back in time on a small-group Boston Freedom Trail walking tour. Listen to captivating commentary that reveals the true stories behind the myths surrounding the events leading up to the American Revolution in 1775! Discover interesting facts about the Founding Fathers who shaped the nation, what really happened on Paul Revere’s ride, what caused the Boston Massacre, what prompted the Boston Tea Party and much more. Capture fun photos with your smartphone as you walk through history and explore 11 of the Freedom Trail’s iconic landmarks. Ideal for history buffs, families, urban explorers, smartphone photographers, and anyone eager to learn about American history. Find out what makes a PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour an eye-opening experience you can’t get anywhere else in Boston! NOTE: Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included on this tour. They're on the Boston's North End-Little Italy History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group).