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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour (Start at Boston Common). Walk the iconic Freedom Trail and relive the events that sparked the American Revolution. This red-brick path through Boston connects 16 historic sites—and with the Shaka Guide app, you’ll get a self-guided tour that’s designed to make exploring easy, engaging, and seamless—something many other apps can’t match.
Wondering where the Freedom Trail starts? We'll begin at Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, and follow the route with step-by-step guidance from the app. As you walk, audio automatically plays with stories, directions, and tips—so you’ll always know exactly where to go and what to see, without relying on a paper map or guessing along the way.
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a fully guided experience that brings the people, places, and pivotal moments of the Revolution to life, all at your own pace.
Here are just a few of the top stops on the tour:
• Walk through Boston Common, the historic starting point of the Freedom Trail
• Visit the Massachusetts State House with its iconic golden dome
• Explore Granary Burying Ground, final resting place of Revolutionary figures
• See King’s Chapel and its historic burying ground
• Stop at Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party began
Whether you’re looking for a Boston Freedom Trail map, a self-guided tour, or the most reliable and immersive app for exploring the trail, Shaka Guide makes it easy to follow the route, hear the history, and not miss a single stop.
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
This tour has 17 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!
No advanced reservations are required.
Kings Chapel: $5, more for guided tours. Burying Ground free.
Old South Meeting House:
$15 for adults
$13 for students and seniors
$8 for children
Old State House:
$15 adults,
$13 for students and seniors,
$8 children
Paul Revere House:
Adults $6,
Seniors & Students $5.50,
Children $1
Old North Church: View the church and its surrounding courtyard free of charge. To enter the church requires you to take one of the many tours available, ranging in price from $-$10
The Boston Common: 6:30 am - 11 pm
Massachusetts State House: 8:45 am - 5 pm
The Granary Burying Ground: 9 am - 4 pm
Kings Chapel and Burying Ground: Kings Chapel 10 am - 5 pm. Burying ground 9 am - 4 pm
Old South Meeting House: 10 am - 5 pm
Old State House: 10 am - 5 pm
Faneuil Hall: 11am - 5pm
Quincy Market:
10 am - 9 pm Mon-Sat
12 pm - 6 pm Sun
Boston Public Market:
Mon - Tues: 8 am - 6 pm
Wed - Sat: 8 am - 8 pm
Sun: 10 am - 6 pm
Paul Revere House:
November 1 - April 14: 10 am - 4:15 pm,
April 15-October 31: 10m - 5:15 pm
Old North Church:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12:30 pm - 5 pm
Copps Hill Burying Ground: 9 am - 4 pm
Yes, you can join along the route.
This tour goes in one direction, in the order of the official Freedom Trail sites.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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