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Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Paul Revere’s Boston by Land & Sea
2 hours
Max 20 people
Boston, USA
About this activity
Follow Paul Revere's midnight ride along the Freedom Trail with rare access to Old North Church's bell ringing chamber and harbor cruise.
Highlights
- Walk in Paul Revere's footsteps at the Old North Church, where you'll enjoy private access to the bell ringing chamber.
- Visit 7 sites along Boston's famed Freedom Trail focused on Paul Revere's midnight ride and the city's revolutionary history.
- Discover the local culture in the North End, considered Boston's answer to Little Italy.
- Spend time with a local guide who uses storytelling to captivate you and bring history to life.
- Experience the city from the water on a 1-hour narrated harbor cruise with Boston Harbor City Cruises.
Full description
This isn’t just a walk through Boston—it’s a journey into the story behind Paul Revere’s midnight ride. On this expertly guided Freedom Trail Walking Tour, you’ll visit seven essential Revolutionary sites, including the Old North Church and Revere’s own neighborhood in the North End. Along the way, you’ll uncover the moments and decisions that shaped Boston’s role in the American Revolution. With private access to the Old North Church bell ringing chamber and a scenic Boston Harbor cruise, this tour connects you to the real people, places, and events that led to that legendary night in 1775.
Enjoy a VIP experience at Old North Church as part of this impeccably guided Freedom Trail tour on land and water.
This Freedom Trail Walking Tour explores the people, places, and events that set the stage for Paul Revere’s midnight ride. With your expert guide, you’ll move through the streets of colonial Boston, visiting key sites that trace the city’s path toward independence.
You'll start at Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of Revolutionary leaders including Samuel Adams, John Hancock—and Paul Revere himself. From there, you’ll visit the Old South Meeting House, where Bostonians gathered to debate British rule and organize protest. At the Old State House and the Boston Massacre Site, your guide will share the pivotal events that unfolded right outside its doors in 1770.
Afterwards, you'll walk to Faneuil Hall, a longtime center of public discourse and community life. Then, head into the North End, Boston’s oldest neighborhood and Revere’s home. As you walk the brick-lined streets, your guide will paint a picture of daily life in the city Revere knew—bustling, diverse, and increasingly shaped by calls for change.
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Old North Church, where the signal lanterns were hung on one fateful night in 1775. After stepping into the sanctuary and a brief tour, you’ll enjoy a private visit of the bell ringing chamber. You'll be among the few to enter this historic space that most don't get to experience. With a private visit for just you and your small group, you'll be able to soak in the chamber's direct connection to one of the most iconic moments in American history.
After a stop outside Paul Revere’s home, follow your guide to Long Wharf, where your journey continues with a fresh perspective. On a 1-hour narrated Boston Harbor cruise, take in sweeping skyline views and learn how the waterfront shaped the city’s economy, defense, and role in the Revolution.
From historic graveyards to the lantern-lit tower of Old North Church, this tour connects the landmarks of Boston to the larger story of America’s founding—and the midnight ride that helped set it all in motion.
Sites Visited: • Old North Church, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, North End Neighborhood, Paul Revere House
This Freedom Trail Walking Tour explores the people, places, and events that set the stage for Paul Revere’s midnight ride. With your expert guide, you’ll move through the streets of colonial Boston, visiting key sites that trace the city’s path toward independence.
You'll start at Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of Revolutionary leaders including Samuel Adams, John Hancock—and Paul Revere himself. From there, you’ll visit the Old South Meeting House, where Bostonians gathered to debate British rule and organize protest. At the Old State House and the Boston Massacre Site, your guide will share the pivotal events that unfolded right outside its doors in 1770.
Afterwards, you'll walk to Faneuil Hall, a longtime center of public discourse and community life. Then, head into the North End, Boston’s oldest neighborhood and Revere’s home. As you walk the brick-lined streets, your guide will paint a picture of daily life in the city Revere knew—bustling, diverse, and increasingly shaped by calls for change.
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Old North Church, where the signal lanterns were hung on one fateful night in 1775. After stepping into the sanctuary and a brief tour, you’ll enjoy a private visit of the bell ringing chamber. You'll be among the few to enter this historic space that most don't get to experience. With a private visit for just you and your small group, you'll be able to soak in the chamber's direct connection to one of the most iconic moments in American history.
After a stop outside Paul Revere’s home, follow your guide to Long Wharf, where your journey continues with a fresh perspective. On a 1-hour narrated Boston Harbor cruise, take in sweeping skyline views and learn how the waterfront shaped the city’s economy, defense, and role in the Revolution.
From historic graveyards to the lantern-lit tower of Old North Church, this tour connects the landmarks of Boston to the larger story of America’s founding—and the midnight ride that helped set it all in motion.
Sites Visited: • Old North Church, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, North End Neighborhood, Paul Revere House
Included / Excluded
- Entrance to Old North Church: sanctuary/bell ringing chamber
- Local English-speaking guide
- 1-hour Boston Harbor City Cruise ticket
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Tremont Street & Parker Street, Boston, MA, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Boston government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know before you go
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- All sites are visted from the exterior unless otherwise noted.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.