Freedom Trail Tours and Tickets
Walking the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail past its 16 historic sites is free. The Freedom Trail Foundation's official 90-minute guided tours cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $8 for children 6–12, start at 139 Tremont St or Faneuil Hall, and can sell out online. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $25.16 on Viator (8 compared, checked October 20, 2026).
- Walking the trail
- Free, 2.5 miles, 16 sites
- Official guided tour
- $17 adult · $8 ages 6–12
- Tour length
- 90 minutes, rain or shine
- Starts at
- 139 Tremont St, Boston Common
Freedom Trail tours compared
The 8 most-reviewed Freedom Trail tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult. Some of these tours are fully sold out on up to 3 of the next 14 days, so book ahead.
| Tour | From | vs official | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour | $39.00 | 2.3× | 4.9 (8,276 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide | $26.00 | +53% | 4.6 (2,842 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill | $90.80 | 5.3× | 4.9 (1,924 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour | $31.00 | +82% | 4.9 (1,818 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour | $26.00 | +53% | 4.7 (1,278 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour | $60.00 | 3.5× | 4.9 (1,077 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour | $25.16 | +48% | 4.9 (680 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour | $45.00 | 2.6× | 4.6 (480 reviews) | See on Viator |
Prices from Viator, checked October 20, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.
Events near Freedom Trail in the next two weeks
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Official ticket types and prices
Prices as published by the official seller. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.
| Ticket | Adult | Senior | Child | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk Into History® tour | $17 USD | $15 USD (senior/student) | $8 USD (6–12); Free (under 6) | 90-minute, ~1-mile costumed-guide tour of 11 of the 16 official sites (Boston Common to Faneuil Hall) |
| North End Paul Revere tour | $17 USD | $15 USD (senior/student) | $8 USD (6–12); Free (under 6) | 90-minute tour incl. Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground |
| Lantern tour (seasonal) | $17 USD | $15 USD (senior/student) | $8 USD (6–12); Free (under 6) | 90-minute evening tour |
| Official Freedom Trail Tour App (self-guided) | $9.99 USD | $9.99 USD | $9.99 USD | IOS/Android app, GPS map, 1.5+ hours of audio for all 16 sites |
| Self-guided walk | Free | Free | Free | Follow the 2.5-mile trail on your own |
Reservations and timed entry
No reservation needed to walk the trail. Foundation tours run on a timed schedule; buy online or at 139 Tremont St. Tickets are non-refundable; tours run rain or shine except severe weather/states of emergency.
When tickets sell out
Official FAQ: public tours bought at the Visitor Information Center don’t sell out, but online tickets do sell out and are valid only for the date/time selected.
Discounts and free entry
Walking the Freedom Trail is free. Foundation tours: senior/student $15, children 6–12 $8, under 6 free. Some individual sites charge admission.
Opening hours
Trail: outdoor, no set hours (sites have their own). Walk Into History tours from 139 Tremont St daily at 10, 11 a.m., 12, 1 and 2 p.m. (more slots in summer); Faneuil Hall departure 10:30 a.m. daily (as published 2026). Year-round.
Travel tips
- Start: Boston Common Visitor Information Center, 139 Tremont St – MBTA Red/Green Line to Park Street.
- Faneuil Hall departures: ArtsBoston Booth – Orange/Blue Line to State Street or Green/Orange to Haymarket.
- Parking: Boston Common Garage, 0 Charles St (not validated).
- The trail is linear (Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument) and does not loop back.
Accessibility
Trail and tours are accessible but include hills, cobblestones, brick sidewalks and uneven ground; the Foundation recommends a power wheelchair. Guides adapt routes; ASL interpreters can be requested 3+ weeks ahead. Accessible entrances listed for State House (Ashburton Park/Bowdoin St) and Granary Burying Ground.
Before you go
- Print online tickets – mobile tickets are not accepted.
- Foundation tickets are non-refundable and not valid on Boston Town Crier-led tours.
- Many other companies run Freedom Trail tours; the Foundation’s own tours depart 139 Tremont St and Faneuil Hall (ArtsBoston Booth).
Best time to visit
Tours run year-round; Faneuil Hall departures tend to have smaller groups.
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Sources: thefreedomtrail.org, thefreedomtrail.org: Walk Into History tour. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.