Heart of the Freedom Trail Private Tour

Our walking tour covers key sites along the Freedom Trail and tells the engaging stories that led Boston from its Colonial beginnings to its being dubbed the Hub of the Universe in the 19th Century. You'll learn the backstory of the Boston Massacre and what really happened, why buildings like Fanueil Hall and the Old State House have withstood 250+ years of Boston weather. You'll see the site of the publishing house that led Boston to become the literary capital for many 19th century American authors. You'll even see the sites of many other firsts - such as public school and church that hosted abolitionist movement and where Battle Hymn of the Republic was first sung. You'll also be introduced to the architectural vision of Charles Bulfinch and the role his State House design played in the building of the U. S. Capitol. You'll understand why August Saint Gaudens' memorial to the Mass. 54th Regiment is often considered his masterpiece and its inspirational role in commemorating the Civil War.

Key highlights: •Fanueil Hall, Quincy Market, Old State House, Boston Massacre site •Old South Meeting House •Site of the first public school in America, •King's Chapel •Parker House Hotel •Old Granary Burying Ground •Park Street Church •Boston Common •Mass. State House •Robert Gould Shaw Memorial to the Mass. 54th Regiment •Various other landmarks, memorials and statues