Are you going on a self-guided Boston Freedom Trail tour? Just know that the Freedom Trail is a walking tour. It’s almost impossible to try to drive the Freedom Trail since the roads are narrow and parking can be difficult. Here I will go over 4 Freedom Trail Itineraries for you to try. Below you will find a video of the Boston Freedom Trail Itineraries. Depending on how much time you have and the age of your kids you can spend 10 minutes on the Freedom Trail or all day walking the Freedom Trail.
Where is the Boston Freedom Trail?
The Boston Freedom Trail is marked by a red line or red brick on the sidewalk. It’s really easy to go on a self-guided tour of the Boston Freedom Trail because you just have to follow the red line and it will take you to all 16 historical sites. The Boston Freedom Trail is 2.5 miles long.
From where should you start walking the Boston Freedom Trail?
You can start walking the Boston Freedom Trail at any point on the trail. For families, it is probably easiest to start and end at Faneuil Hall because there are lot of food options at Faneuil Hall. There are also bathrooms at Faneuil Hall.
Four Itineraries for Families Walking the Boston Freedom Trail
1. Boston Freedom Trail Itinerary for Kids under 10 years old (15-minute Boston Freedom Trail walk)
If you have little kids under 10 years old, 15 minutes on the Freedom Trail might be a good option for you. If it’s a particularly hot day and you are walking the Freedom Trail, this can also be a good option for you too. Or if you are short on time and you are in Boston for just a day, a 15-minute walk on the Freedom Trail might be perfect for you.
I recommend starting at Faneuil Hall and ending your walk at Paul Revere’s House. Along the way, you will pass by the New England Holocaust Memorial, the charming narrow 17th-century alleyways, the farmer’s market at Haymarket, and the Italian restaurants at North End. If you have time, go visit Paul Revere’s House. Then you can take a break and sit down for lunch at one of the Italian restaurants in the North End. Or you can leisurely walk back to Faneuil Hall and grab a bite at Quincy Market. You can also take a free tour of Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
2. Boston Freedom Trail Itinerary for Kids ages 10-12 years old (1 hour Boston Freedom Trail walk)
If you have older kids ages 10-12 years old, you may want to try a one-hour tour of the Freedom Trail. This is also a good option for you if you don’t have all day to tour the Freedom Trail.
I recommend starting at Boston Common and ending your walk at Faneuil Hall. Along the way, you will pass by the Granary Burial Ground, King’s Chapel, Old South Meeting House, and Old State House. Don’t forget to look for the Boston Massacre Marker near the Old State House. Of course, you can make this walk longer if you linger and visit one or two of the sites.
3. Boston Freedom Trail Itinerary for Teens and Adults (All Day Boston Freedom Trail walk)
If you have teens and you have time to explore the Freedom Trail, you may want to spend all day walking the Freedom Trail.
I recommend starting at Boston Common and ending your walk at Charlestown. Along the way, you will pass by the Granary Burial Ground, King’s Chapel, Old South Meeting House, and Old State House where the Boston Massacre Marker is at. Stop for lunch at Faneuil Hall.
Then continue on towards North End to Paul Revere’s House, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burial Ground. Cross the bridge over the Charles River to Charlestown. It’s a 12-minute walk from Copp’s Hill to City Square in Charlestown. From the City Square, you turn right to head over to Charlestown Navy Yard to see the U.S.S. Constitution. Be prepared to wait in line to see the U.S.S. Constitution. After that, you can head to Bunker Hill. Once you have done this walk, you will have walk the entire Boston Freedom Trail.
4. Boston Freedom Trail Itinerary if you have 2 days
If you think one day walking the Freedom Trail is too rushed since you want to spend time exploring and visiting sites along the way, I suggest you break this walk up into 2 days.
Day 1 at the Boston Freedom Trail
On the First Day, I recommend spending it exploring the Boston sites and leaving the Charlestown part of the Freedom Trail for the next day. Start at Boston Common. Along the way, you will pass by the Granary Burial Ground, King’s Chapel, Old South Meeting House, and Old State House. Don’t forget to look for the Boston Massacre Marker near the Old State House. Stop for lunch at Faneuil Hall. Then continue on towards North End to Paul Revere’s House, Old North Church, and Copp’s Hill Burial Ground.
Day 2 at the Boston Freedom Trail
On the second day, I recommend spending it in Charlestown and combining it with a Trolley Tour. Take a trolley tour to Charlestown Navy Yard to see the U.S.S. Constitution. Be prepared to wait in line to see the U.S.S. Constitution. Then head over to Bunker Hill. You can then continue exploring Boston on the Trolley Tour.
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- If you are planning to go on a tour of the freedom trail. Check out our article (and video) with helpful tips for families touring the Freedom Trail.
