Departure Point

• The tour meets in City Hall Plaza directly across the street from Faneuil Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston MA, 02201.) Your guide will be in the plaza between a Five Iron Golf (1 Washington Mall, Boston, MA 02108) and a seasonal beer garden next to a statue of a basketball player (Bill Russel)

Return Details

• We finish on the waterfront in the heart of "Little Italy" Boston's North End. Lewis Wharf has public restrooms, a parking lot, and is a less than five-minute walk to the Aquarium t-stop and a less than ten-minute walk back to the original meeting point. (Restaurant recommendations included!)

Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: The Revolutionary Story Tour
1 City Hall Plaza, Between City Hall and Staples Connect, Boston, Massachusetts
City Hall Plaza is a pedestrian only plaza very centrally located directly across from and overlooking Faneuil Hall. We meet between the Five Iron Golf and City Hall. The guide will be in front of the seasonal beer garden and next to a large "BOSTON" sign with Faneuil Hall in the background that provides a great photo opportunity to start off the tour with.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boston City Hall
1 City Hall Sq, Boston, Massachusetts
Famous (or infamous) for its unique architecture.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: King's Chapel Burying Ground
Tremont Street, Between School And Park Streets, Boston, Massachusetts
Learn about the incredibly unique people who first settled Massachusetts Bay. The Puritans are more important (and much weird!) than you can imagine!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Freedom Trail
Boston, Massachusetts
Iconic brick pathway connecting 16 historic landmarks. Whereas most tours just blindly follow this path geographically from one direction to the other, we weave around the city visiting the sights in chronological order.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: King's Chapel
58 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts
First Anglican Church in Boston
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Park Street Church
1 Park St., , Boston, Massachusetts
Brimstone corner. Famous for its fiery sermons. July 4, 1829 "William Lloyd Garrison made his first public address against slavery here.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Granary Burying Ground
Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Who really were the Sons of Liberty? Visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams and find out!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old City Hall
45 School St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Some of the most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Statue of Benjamin Franklin
School St. at City Hall Ave, , Boston, Massachusetts
Lean about America's first public school and its most famous pupil the incomparable Benjamin Franklin!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old State House
310 Washington Street, , Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest public building in the country and the nerve center of Massachusetts politics. The great political debate between British authority and American rights was here
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boston Massacre Site
206 Washington St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Learn about the soldiers, the citizens, the loyalists, and patriot leaders all pulled into this explosion of tensions!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old Corner Bookstore
283 Washington St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Former publishing house of American literary icons (Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathanial Hawthorne, and more)
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Old South Meeting House
310 Washington St, , Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Tea Party starts here! The most pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution. There's no turning back after this!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Financial District

The road to revolution runs right the heart of downtown Boston. While the core of this tour is built upon 12 of the 15 Freedom Trail locations a beautiful and booming modern city has grown up all around its historic foundation. Neither should be missed and we will not overlook the present in our pursuit of the past.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts
Education, Healthcare, & Finance
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Quincy Market
206 S Market St, Boston, Massachusetts
"The Cradle of Liberty" is not only the symbol of American Democracy but its deepest roots can be traced to this building. This is where a protest becomes a revolution!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic Ave, , Boston, Massachusetts
Warning! Tourist traps abound!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Paul Revere House
19 North Square, , Boston, Massachusetts
Beautiful public garden running the length of Boston
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: North Square Park
North Square &, Moon St, Boston, Massachusetts
The house is in the oldest and most charming square in the city and surrounded by some of the best restaurants in America. The man is even more impressive than the legend!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Paul Revere Statue
Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts
Oldest residential square in America
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Iconic photo opportunity
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, Massachusetts
"One if by land, two if by sea." We go through Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride with the iconic steeple from which he signaled his famous warning; culminating in "the shot heard round the world," and chaotic battle at Lexington & Concord. The British are coming - are you?
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bunker Hill Monument
43 Monument Square, Boston National Historical Park, Boston, Massachusetts
The second oldest burial ground in Boston. We have already gone in two sets of burying grounds, so we only visit this from the outside, but we get spectacular views of Charlestown and Boston Harbor from the terrace across the street.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: USS Constitution
Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts
We do a complete recreation of the Battle of Bunker Hill - the biggest battle of the American Revolution.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: North End
Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest commissioned naval vessel in the world. "Old Ironsides" was undefeated in battle. It was not part of the American Revolution, and we only see it from the other side of Boston Harbor, but we do provide an overview of its history and provide tips on how best to experience it.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Boston Harbor
Boston, MA
The oldest residential neighborhood in America. You won't find a better combination of culture, food, and history in any square mile in the country. Italian, Seafood, Pizza, Cannoli, we'll talk about it all!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Boston Harborwalk
Boston Wharf Rd., Boston, Massachusetts
We stroll along the Harbor Walk for one of the best views of the city, the beauty of Boston Harbor, and to finally kick the British out of Boston!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lewis Wharf
Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Stroll along the Harborwalk and enjoy ocean breezes and spectacular cityscapes from the piers, wharfs, and waterfront parks other tours leave out.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Post Office Square
Post Office Square, Boston, MA
We finish in the heart of "Little Italy" the historic North End only blocks from Boston's Best pizza, clam chowder, cannoli, seafood, and Italian. There are public restrooms, bicycles, public transportation and parking in close proximity, and we will be a less than ten-minute walk from our original meeting point.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is appropriate for all ages, but it is not a "kids" version of events.

Inclusions

• We Finish in the World-Famous North End (Little Italy) with a "Surprise" Tea Party on Boston Harbor.
• Not limited to Only the Freedom Trail. We Will Explore and Experience the Modern City as a Whole.
• Curated Route Weaving World-Changing Events, Sites, Passions, and Personalities into Complete Story.
• 14 Official Landmarks with Built-In Break for Entrance into Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
• Freedom Trail Masterclass with Expert Guide: Small Groups, Immersive Narrative, and Deep Learning.

Exclusions

• We're not in costumes and we don't "re-enact" the history. We're scholars we want you understand it.
• Transportation (this is a walking tour.)
• Museum Entry (other than Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market)
• Gratuities (optional)

Redemption Instructions
If there are any questions or concerns text is preferred but feel free to call, e-mail, or lantern anytime:
Mike
TEL: (781)532-7879
EMAIL:  ask@therevolutionarystorytour.com

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