The Freedom Trail
About
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile route through Boston, marked by a red brick or painted line, that connects 16 of the country’s most significant historic sites. Its museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship and markers tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. The trail draws about 4.3 million visitors a year and suits people of all ages, from families and school groups to history enthusiasts.
The Freedom Trail Foundation, founded in 1964, promotes and helps preserve the trail through tours, educational programs and a preservation fund for official sites. Its most popular tour, led by costumed 18th-century guides who are historians, teachers and actors, covers 11 sites including Boston Common, the State House, Old South Meeting House, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. A North End tour visits the Paul Revere House and Old North Church.
What to Know
- Foundation tours depart from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center.
- Private tours for schools, companies and conventions can be customized year-round.
- The Freedom Trail store sells tour ticket discounts, guidebooks, audio guides and a kids’ guide.
- Tours also cover the history of traditionally underrepresented peoples.
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