This child's-eye view of the Freedom Trail's architecture and history is especially designed for young walkers 6-12 years. A free Explorer's map is included. Your child will learn about Boston's role in the American Revolution and discover the materials on which a city is built.

photograph of a Little Feet tour
Our Little Feet guides are engaging and interactive. Adults like them too.
Learning the history of Boston. Photo by John Morrison.

Walking along Boston's historic Freedom Trail and part of Boston's original coastline, children will be able to see the historical sites that played major roles in American independence such as Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, and the Old South Meeting House. Learning about the Boston Massacre on the site on which it happened brings a new dimension to learning American history.

photograph of the eagle on the Old State House

The eagle was installed on the Old State House in honor of our very first presidential visit.

Stand where George Washington stood in 1789. Photo by Tom Coppeto.

Stops also include the site of the first public school in America and the oldest burial ground in Boston. This tour covers ten sites in downtown Boston but is shorter and faster-paced than our Heart of the Freedom Trail tour.

photograph of a Little Feet tour

In addition to the historical sites, there are at least 8 animals, 3 kites, 3 brick patterns, a large steaming kettle, a girl jumping rope, and a couple of fights between skeletons and Father Time to be found along this tour.

Exploring the Explorer's Map. Photo by Cristina Mansfield.

Our guides also love to point out the fun and interesting attractions along the route such as Shem's grasshopper, the royal lion & unicorn, Benjamin Franklin flying a kite, and the Democrat donkey.

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