Boston Freedom Trail: The Complete Guide to the Historic Walking Tour

In this video, we'll show you everything you need to know about the Boston Freedom Trail, including where to start and where to finish.
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This walking tour is a great way to learn about the history of Boston and the American Revolution. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile route (one way) that includes many historical sites, from the Paul Revere House to the USS Constitution Museum. After watching this video, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the Boston Freedom Trail!
The Freedom Trail is listed as a 2.4-mile trail - but remember, the Freedom Trail is a line and NOT a loop as Cat says at the beginning. So, if you don’t take public transportation back it’s closer to 5 or 6 miles.
Boston, Massachusetts is a historic city like no other. Even when we visited Philadelphia, we didn’t experience the city that is Boston! It’s incredible how many of their original buildings still stand. Unlike Philadelphia, which has only really saved its major historical sites, Boston seems to leap out of history at you. Read more of our thoughts on Boston and The Freedom Trail in our blog: (coming soon)
The Freedom walk begins at either end with either Boston Common or the USS Constitution. As you saw in the video, people either do not visit the final two stops or take public transportation. It’s a good idea to find the website with the trail’s details prior to departure - you can get that here www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail... and then you can pick up a map at the Visitor’s Center in Boston Common. The trail is also clearly marked along the sidewalks and there are many signs. So really, you shouldn’t need a paper map.
Most stops have a brass plaque on the trail to denote the site as a stop. However, the trail can become very busy and they can be missed. We used Relive (link below) to track where we were on the trail.
Be prepared for some locations to be closed for private use when you visit. We spoke to one guide who said it’s rare to gain access to every stop.
There are many, many people who take this tour, so once again we suggest bringing your patience or heading off on the trail early in the morning.
Don’t miss Bunker Hill (we’re told many do) it’s worth the extra few steps.
Although the trail is flat, it’s old, even sidewalks and roads, so may we suggest good walking shoes. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and eat or just grab a drink and a snack.
You can take a guided tour of The Freedom Trail - this will provide far more information, but it also takes money and a lot more time.
There are trolleys that also do the tour, and you can jump on and off at your leisure. However, we’ve heard horror stories of people waiting hours for trolleys as they're usually full. This is why we’re not recommending any.
The Parking Garage we used - (closest to Boston Common) and we had no issues finding a spot.
660 Washington St Garage bit.ly/3DrnPJW
Boondockers Welcome - www.boondockerswelcome.com/
Relive Mapping - www.relive.cc/?hl=en

[@annamoon5495]

Excellent full tour! Thank you for sharing! I was only able to visit the sites near Boston Harbor and the old downtown area. You made my visit complete!

[@WhereTheyWander22]

So happy we were able to help you experience it all 💖

[@mpr49]

Good video. One correction - It’s Charlestown, not Charleston as in South Carolina.

[@WhereTheyWander22]

So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for the correction. We try to remember everything we’ve read to say on camera so we’re not just reading it - must study better next time 💜😂💜