OUTSIDE THE CITY

Walk with a costumed guide, take advantage of discounts at a Freedom Trail museum shop, and round off the tour with hot chocolate, tea or wine and Boston Cream Pie at the Omni Parker House Hotel. Starting at the Bostix Booth at Faneuil Hall, costumed tour guides in 19th century Dickensian garb will lead visitors along the historic Freedom Trail. Revisit the days when Boston hosted the triumphant American premiere of holiday classic "A Christmas Carol." Hear the story of how Christmas and holiday traditions evolved in Boston and the highlights of the American Revolution as it happened just 75 years earlier.

Ticket Price: Adults $29, children up to 18, $19.

This tour is offered at 3:30 pm, Thursday to Sunday from November 18 to January 31. Holidays are excluded. Private and Corporate group tours are also available at a preferred date, time (with some limitations) but reservations are required for ALL tours. Please contact the Freedom Trail Foundation or by calling 617.357.8300.

Reservations required, at least 24 hours in advance.