Freedom Trail Tours and Tickets

The best way to experience Boston’s Freedom Trail is by joining one of the daily 90-minute walking tours led by guides dressed in 18th-century attire. Other options include tours led by Park Rangers and self-guided walking tours with maps, audio guides, guide books, or the official online brochure.

Most visitors spend between 90 minutes and two hours on the Freedom Trail, 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of red-brick paths through downtown Boston. However, the trail leads to 16 historical sites, from the USS Constitution to the Paul Revere House—enough for a day of exploring.

Yes, tours of the Freedom Trail are worth it. Guides provide entertaining and in-depth insight into American revolutionary history as they lead you along some of Boston’s most important cultural and historical sites. However, tours don’t enter historical sites—make time to visit them before or afterward.

Start your walk along the Freedom Trail at Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, and used as a British Army camp during the occupation of Boston. Once there, you can pop into the visitor center to get maps, brochures, and tips on what to see and do.

Yes, the Freedom Trail is easy to follow. Clear red painted lines set into city sidewalks mark the entire trail. However, it’s a good idea to pick up a free map from the Boston Common Visitors Center to start and plan which sites to see.

Yes, you can walk the Freedom Trail at night. Walking tours are not typically offered after dark, but visitors are welcome to follow the trail on their own. Note that many attractions close come evening. However, you can use an audio guide or a smartphone app to enhance the experience.