Boston City Tour & Freedom Trail

Discover the rich history of the American Revolution right here in Boston where it all began. Your students’ tour begins on Boston’s waterfront and follows the footsteps of Paul Revere on a brief walking tour through the streets of Boston’s North End. See Paul Revere’s house and visit the Old North Church, where the signal lanterns of the American Revolution were first lit.

Tour the historic Freedom Trail, viewing unique sites like the U.S.S. Constitution fondly known as “Old Ironsides,” the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. If time permits students can climb Bunker Hill Monument, the 221 foot granite obelisk featuring 294 steps and great views of the city of Boston. See the Granary Burying Grounds where famous patriots like John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams are buried. Visit the site of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Public Gardens – home to Boston’s iconic Swan Boats which have been in operation since 1877.

Enjoy many other sites including the Boston Common, Beacon Hill, television’s famed “Cheers” pub, the State House, as well as the Back Bay of Boston and it’s Trinity and Christian Science churches.

The tour concludes in historic Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall with it’s numerous dining choices and shops.