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Free EntryBoston Common Visitor Center
FreeMeet Boston's walk-in visitor center on the Tremont Street edge of Boston Common, beside Park Street station, with maps, brochures and attraction tickets.
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Tour of the Freedom Trail
139 Tremont St · Boston, MA
Why you should go…
Tour of the Freedom Trail runs walking tours of Boston's colonial and Revolutionary War history led by costumed guides. Tours meet at the Boston Common Visitor Center on Tremont Street and cover about 1.2 miles in roughly 90 to 110 minutes. Along the way you pass the Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, Old South Meeting House, the Boston Massacre site, Faneuil Hall and the Paul Revere House.
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Good to know
General tours guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Confirm the meeting point
It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.
Small groups fill first
In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.
Ask how much is on foot
Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.
Read the weather policy
Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.
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