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WALK THE ® THOUGH HISTORY!

New England’s most popular attractions and acclaimed historical tours! Experience 16 official Freedom Trail historic sites and over 250 years of history along ’s world-famous Freedom Trail. Visiting the Freedom Trail sites and participating in Freedom Trail Foundation-guided tours led by Freedom Trail Players® – the Foundation’s troupe of 18th- century costumed guides – is the perfect way to enjoy Boston.

All standard public tours are 90 minutes, however extended tours are available. Tickets are available at the Visitor Information Center, ArtsBoston booths, or discounted online at TheFreedomTrail.org. Ticket prices are as follows, unless otherwise noted, and include $1.00 donation to the Freedom Trail Preservation Fund: Adults $14; Students/Seniors $12; Children $8.

All tours are available year-round by appointment for private individuals, family, corporate or school groups.

Walk Into History® Tours – These tours highlights the revolutionary history featuring 11 of Freedom Trail historic sites, including Boston Common, State House, , , King’s Chapel, Site of the first Public School, , , , site of the , and . Begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and concludes at Faneuil Hall, or begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Boston Common. April – November, Daily, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm every hour on the hour and 2:30 p.m., Boston Common Visitor Information Center 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston BosTix Booth July – August, Daily, 4:30 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center November – March, Daily, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center

North End Tours – These tours highlight the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the , and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. The tour may be taken as a stand alone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tours. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. April – November, Daily, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth

Pirates & Patriots® Tours – Landlubbers and jack tars, pirates and privateers, Tories and colonials, impressed sailors and smugglers all occupied Boston, America’s largest port city, as it struggled with independence. Take a 90 minute walking tour with an 18th-century costumed guide to hear fabulous stories about the men and women who lived and worked here and the actions they took to create a new nation. Skullduggery in Boston’s busy harbor! Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes on Boston Harbor. July – August, Friday – Sunday, 1:00 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth

African-American Patriots® Tours – History comes alive along this tour featuring the contributions and tales of African- American Bostonians who played a significant role in the Revolution. Begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and concludes at Faneuil Hall. February, Saturday – Sunday, 12:45 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center

Revolutionary Women Tours – The new Revolutionary Women Tours invites people of all ages to walk the Freedom Trail and explore four centuries of Revolutionary women who changed history. Experience the religious rebellions, patriotic actions, abolitionist movements, prolific writings, and landmark speeches of women who shaped America. March, Saturday – Sunday, 12:45 pm, & Thursday, March 31, 5:30 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center

Lantern Tours – NEW – Experience the Freedom Trail® after dark on the new lantern-lit tour and hear the historic tales too dark and macabre for day-time! Fatal duels, witch hangings, scandalous murders, brutal beatings, and other true stories will be told during these exciting tours. September – October, select Thursdays – Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center

Historic Pub Crawls – Enjoy visits to four 18th-century historic taverns and pubs that played a major role in fermenting revolution. Food and sample-sized beer included at the Union Oyster House, The Point, Green Dragon and Bell in Hand. Tour begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth. Reservations required – $43 adults (must be 21) Year-round, Tuesdays, 5:30 pm

Historic Holiday Strolls – Stroll on this tour featuring the history of Christmas and the holidays in Boston, from the viewpoint of a 19th-century Dickensian guide. Includes discounts at Freedom Trail museum shops, and hot chocolate or tea and Boston cream pie at the Omni Parker House Hotel. Tours begin at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center. Reservations required – $29 adults; $19 children November – January, Thursday – Sunday, 3:30 pm

Public Tour Calendar (Please check website for current schedule prior to visit) January – Walk Into History Tours – Daily, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm; Historic Holiday Strolls – Thursday – Sunday, 3:30 pm February – Walk Into History Tours – Daily, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm; African-American Patriots Tours – Saturday – Sunday, 12:45 pm March – Walk Into History Tours – Daily, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm; Revolutionary Women Tours – Saturday – Sunday, 12:45 pm April – May – Daily (Please check current schedule prior to visit)  Walk Into History Tours Daily, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm every hour on the hour, and 2:30 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth  North End Tours – 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth June – Daily  Walk Into History Tours Daily, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm every hour on the hour, and 2:30 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth  North End Tours – 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth July – August  Walk Into History Tours Daily, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm every hour on the hour & 4:30 pm, and 2:30 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center Daily, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth  North End Tours – Daily, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth  Pirates & Patriots Tours – Saturday – Sunday, 1:00 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth September – October  Walk Into History Tours Daily, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm every hour on the hour, and 2:30 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center Daily, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth  North End Tours – Daily, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm, Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth  Lantern Tours – select Thursday – Saturday, 7:00 pm, Boston Common Visitor Information Center November Walk Into History Tours – Daily, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm; Historic Holiday Strolls – Thursday – Sunday, 3:30 pm December Walk Into History Tours – Daily, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm; Historic Holiday Strolls – Thursday – Sunday, 3:30 pm Year-round – Historic Pub Crawls – Tuesday, 5:30 pm For additional information or to book a tour, please contact: Visit TheFreedomTrail.org for more information. Freedom Trail Foundation 44 , Suite 250 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Phone: 617.357.8300 [email protected]