BOSTON
Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston in French
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At a glance
- Location
- Boston
- Languages
- fr
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available
- Operated by
- Gilded Age Tour - visites de Boston et de ces environs en français
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
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.
What's included
- - Fees and taxes
- - Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace
- - Visit the most emblematic sites of the Freedom Trail and North End
- - Local guide services for 2.5 hours
- - Accompaniment of an experienced guide, specialist of the destination
What's not included
- - Museum visits are not planned
- - Transportation (this is a walking tour)
Itinerary
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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.
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A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.
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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.
Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available — see Viator booking page for exact deadlines and refund terms.
About the operator
Gilded Age Tour - visites de Boston et de ces environs en français operates this experience in Boston. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated October 4, 2026