Freedom Trail FAQ

At Boston Common, near the Visitors Center on Tremont Street. The nearest MBTA stop is Park Street.

The official red-line route is about 2.5 miles. With detours, lunch and getting back from Charlestown, most visitors walk 3–4 miles.

Plan 2–3 hours for a quick walk, 3–4 hours for the classic experience, or a half day or more if you go inside museums.

Yes. The trail is marked by a red brick or painted line. Many visitors add a self-guided audio tour to hear the stories without joining a group.

Walking the trail is free. A few sites — such as the Old State House, Old South Meeting House and Paul Revere House — charge admission.

Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall and Hanover Street in the North End are the two easiest food areas along the route.

Walk back over the Charlestown Bridge, take the MBTA ferry from the Navy Yard, or catch a bus or rideshare.