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Private Walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail and more!

35 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 35 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 94% of reviewers
94% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Boston, USA
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On average, this is booked 32 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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German, Spanish

Overview

There are many Freedom Trail tour options in Boston, but why be shuttled on a trolley tour or be limited by the route of a duck tour when you can see it all on a customized, tour with your own private guide. Our options are limitless as we can arrange a custom tour to fit your group's wishes. Our guides are the best in the business with many years of experience. Our tours are fun, factual and entertaining. Never boring!

What's Included

  • Private Tour Guide
  • Optional Admission to the Old North Church & Paul Revere House. We receive a very special low rate
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

282 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113, USA

Lots of options for lunch or snack!

What To Expect

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Freedom Trail (pass by)

See Boston Common, New State House, Granary Burial Ground, Park Street Church, King's Chapel & Burial Ground, Scollay Square/Government Center, Old South Meeting House, First Public School site, Old City Hall, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Paul Revere's House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burial Ground, Haymarket, Boston Stone, Union Oyster House & so much more!
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Boston Common

Established in 1634, Boston Common is America’s oldest public park. Puritan colonists purchased the land rights to the Common’s 44 acres from the first European settler of the area, Anglican minister William Blackstone.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House

Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the ‘new’ and current State House has served as the seat of Massachusetts government since its opening in 1798. Holding the legislative and executive branches, it sits adjacent to the former site of the historic Hancock mansion.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Park Street Church (pass by)

The church was founded in 1809, at the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, atop the site of Boston’s town grain storage building, or granary. Designed by Peter Banner, the 217 ft. steeple of Park Street Church was once the first landmark travelers saw when approaching Boston.
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Granary Burying Ground

Established in 1660, some of America's most notable citizens and founding fathers rest here. Named for the 12,000-bushel grain storage building that was once next door, the historic burying ground has approximately 2,300 markers.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Benjamin Franklin

Boston Latin School, founded on April 23, 1635, is the oldest public school in America. It offered free education to boys - rich or poor - while girls attended private schools at home. Until the completion of the schoolhouse in 1645, classes were held in the home of the first headmaster, Philemon Pormont. A mosaic and a statue of former student Benjamin Franklin currently marks the location of the original schoolhouse.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Corner Bookstore

Constructed in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is downtown Boston’s oldest commercial building and was home to the 19th-century publishing giant Ticknor and Fields, producer of many venerable American titles including Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Longfellow's Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and the Atlantic Monthly including Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic. Saved from demolition in 1960, the building’s leases help subsidize important historic preservation projects in Boston’s neighborhoods.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old South Meeting House (pass by)

Where the Boston Tea Party began! This hall rang with words from Puritan sermons, public meetings, and the tea tax debates.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Often referred to as "the home of free speech" and the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall hosted America's first Town Meeting. The Hall's vital role in revolutionary politics had not been part of its original plans, but it became home to an intricate collection of events that shaped the nation's history. Visit the adjacent marketplace home to many shops and eateries.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Boston Stone

Learn the tale of why a round rock is embedded in a wall of an 18th century building
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Union Street (pass by)

Home the oldest continually operating restaurant in America and many other interesting sites along the road and nearby Marshal Street.
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The Paul Revere House

On the night of April 18, 1775, silversmith Paul Revere left his small wooden home in Boston’s North End and set out on a journey that would ultimately make him a legend. Today that home is still standing at 19 North Square and has become a national historic landmark. It is downtown Boston’s oldest building and one of the few remaining 17th-century dwellings in a large urban area in the United States.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old North Church & Historic Site

The enduring fame of the Old North began April 18, 1775, when church sexton, Robert Newman climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea across the Charles River and not by land. This fateful event ignited the American Revolution. Built in 1723, Christ Church in the City of Boston, known to all as the Old North Church, is Boston’s oldest surviving church building and most visited historical site.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Named after shoemaker William Copp, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is the final resting place and burying ground of merchants, artisans, and craftspeople who lived in the North End.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and more!?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and more!?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Optional Admission to the Old North Church & Paul Revere House. We receive a very special low rate.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail and more! is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and more! will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Private Tour Guide
  • Optional Admission to the Old North Church & Paul Revere House. We receive a very special low rate

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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