Last updated: July 16, 2026
Thing to Do
The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour
NPS Photo/ M. Bozio
In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."
Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.
Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.
2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)
Join a ranger for an 'Enemies to this Country' tour Wednesday through Sunday.
- May 23-June 21: 11 am and 2 pm
- June 22-September 8: 11 am
- September 9-27: 11 am and 2 pm
Register in advance on Eventbrite or check in with the ranger at the desk for same day registration.
*In case of weather, rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."
"An Incident on King Street:" Boston Massacre Walking Tour
Join a ranger for "An Incident on King Street" walking tour on Wednesday's at 12:00pm July 22nd through September 2nd.On March 5, 1770, seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of Bostonians. What led to this “Incident?” Join a Park Ranger over the next several weekends as we explore the role of riots in Boston since 1700 and how the social popularity in riots effected growing tension between British Regulars and the citizens of Boston between 1768-1770.
Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at the Boston Massacre Site, covering about .25 miles.
Register in advance on Eventbrite or check in with the ranger at the desk for same day registration.
*In case of weather, rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."
For a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail, see either the Virtual Freedom Trail® Tour or download the NPS App. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Details
Duration
75 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Faneuil Hall
Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church.
Reservations
Yes
Check back for information regarding 2026 programming.
Season
Summer, Fall
Check back for information regarding 2026 programming.
*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."
For a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail, see either the Virtual Freedom Trail® Tour or download the NPS App. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Time of Day
Day
For 2025, "Enemies to This Country" walking tours will run May 24 through August 30. Tours will be offered Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00am.
*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."
For a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail, see either the Virtual Freedom Trail® Tour or download the NPS App. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Accessibility Information
This is a walking tour through Downtown Boston. The path consists of different surfaces (cement, cobblestones, and pavement) and are occasionally uneven.