It's a perfect tour to see the essentials of Boston. We'll delve into the fascinating history of Boston's founding. You'll discover the Freedom Trail's 16 iconic sites and learn about Boston's role in the American Revolution, among other topics. Plus, you'll hear interesting facts about the city's construction, its architecture, notable figures, abolition, American education, immigration and even contemporary daily life. Along the way, you'll see modern Boston sculptures, including "The Embrace," a recent sculpture, and the poignant Holocaust Memorial and many others. At the end of the tour, you will have a thorough understanding of downtown Boston, often described as an open-air museum, and leave with unforgettable memories and fantastic photos. Your guide will be a passionate French speaker ready to share captivating and original anecdotes with you.

Sip and sample local wines at three Santa Ynez vineyards
Play your music en route, have fun with friends between visits
Complimentary still and sparkling water, and snacks for refreshment
Comfortable, air-conditioned transfer vehicles

What To Expect

Boston Common

Learn unexpected facts about the oldest public park in the United States (1634). The park is part of the Emerald Necklace – this green ribbon is made up of 6 parks.
We will stop at Telegraph Hill – the historic hill associated with the founding of the city.
The park has witnessed great moments in American history. It is home to several monuments such as the Boston Massacre Memorial, the Great Elm Tree, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
This is where Boston’s famous Freedom Trail begins.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House

It is a true architectural gem. Built at the end of the 18th century by the American architect Bullfinch, this golden-domed building, in Federal style, dominates Beacon Hill.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old City Hall

Old City Hall 1865, a beautiful French Second Empire style building (Napoleon III style, like the Garnier Opera in Paris). Boston’s Old City Hall hosted its city council from 1865 to 1969.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Corner Bookstore

Old Corner Bookstore, Built in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is located in the oldest commercial building in downtown Boston. This 19th century publishing house published multiple famous American classics.
• Admission Ticket Free

Old South Meeting House

Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old State House

Old State House, 1713, surrounded by modern buildings, seems frozen in time. On July 18, 1776, the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read from this balcony.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Massacre Site

It was in front of this public building that a squadron of the British army opened fire and killed five Bostonians in 1770. This incident was called the Boston Massacre.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

1741: The Cradle of Liberty, a beautiful historic building with a golden weathervane in the shape of a huge grasshopper. This grasshopper became Boston’s first and most famous symbol.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quincy Market

Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Union Oyster House

Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in a historic building (1704). The future king of France, Louis-Philippe, lived in this house in a modest apartment on the second floor.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blackstone Block Historic District

Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.
• Admission Ticket Free

North End

The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paul Revere House

The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paul Revere Statue

The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old North Church & Historic Site

The first church in the North End was built on this site in 1650. Throughout the colonial period, it was the most influential church in the Northeast and a stronghold of the Puritan faith.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

Copp’s Hill, erected in 1632, is the highest point in Boston’s North End. At the top of this hill is an old cemetery dating back to 1659. From Copp’s Hill Terrace, you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Charles River, as well as the Bunker Hill Obelisk and the USS Constitution on the opposite bank.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Include

‘- Visit the most emblematic sites of the Freedom Trail and North End
– Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace
– Fees and taxes
– Accompaniment of an experienced guide, specialist of the destination
– Local guide services for 2.5 hours

Exclude

‘- Museum visits are not planned
– Transportation (this is a walking tour)