Boston: Freedom Trail Tour with Old North Church & Cruise

11 Reviews
Landmarks & monuments Guided tours Neighborhood tours Culture & history Outdoor activities Day Trips From Wheelchair accessible Tours Water activities Day trips Family-friendly activities Religious & spiritual activities Churches & cathedrals Cruises & boat tours Solo travelers' tours Educational activities Private tours Architecture Sightseeing Small group activities

Walk in Paul Revere’s footsteps on a guided Freedom Trail tour with rare, private access to Old North Church bell ringing chamber, plus a narrated Boston Harbor cruise.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a tour of the famous Old North Church
  • Visit 7 sites along Boston's Freedom Trail
  • Have the church's historic bell chamber all to yourself
  • Visit Paul Revere’s neighborhood in the North End
  • Cruise Boston Harbor with expert historical narration

Description

Trace the dramatic events of 1775 through the eyes of Paul Revere on this walking tour through Boston’s historic streets. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll uncover the people, places, and pivotal decisions that influenced the American Revolution. Begin at Granary Burying Ground, where Revolutionary icons like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere are laid to rest. From there, continue to the Old South Meeting House—an essential hub for protest and political discourse in colonial Boston. Your guide will bring history to life at the Old State House and Boston Massacre Site, where tensions between colonists and British soldiers erupted. Then it’s off to Faneuil Hall, a timeless public meeting space where freedom was fiercely debated. Head into the North End, Boston’s oldest neighborhood and Revere’s former home. Walking the cobblestone streets, you’ll get a glimpse of daily life in an 18th-century city on the brink of rebellion. Next comes one of the tour’s most exclusive moments: a visit inside the Old North Church, where the “one if by land, two if by sea” signal was lit. Your visit includes rare entry to the bell ringing chamber—a unique vantage point most people don't get to see. Pause outside Paul Revere’s home as you come full circle on your journey through his midnight ride before making your way to Long Wharf. There, you’ll board a 1-hour narrated Boston Harbor cruise, where skyline views pair with stories of the city’s maritime past. Perfect for history lovers, this tour reveals the humanity behind the history—tying iconic landmarks to the unforgettable midnight ride that helped spark a revolution.

Includes

Entrance to Old North Church: sanctuary and bell chamber 1-hour Boston Harbor City Cruise ticket Local English-speaking guide Expertly guided walking tour

Important Information

  • This tour is in English The activity provider complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information Gests with mobility impairment or wheelchairs can be accommodated. Please make sure to include your requests at the time of your booking for proper arrangements This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Directions

Gallery

Check availability

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Boston.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Boston is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 180+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations

Events in Boston

myguide pixel