Adams National Historical Park Tours
Adams National Historical Park
2025 update: Online reservations for guided tours will not be available during the 2025 tour season. To participate in a guided tour you must stop at the Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock Street downtown Quincy, on the day of your visit. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Self-guided tours are available with no reservation.
Adams National Historical Park charges an entrance fee to enter the park's historic buildings. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the visitor center or purchase in advance. The park also honors America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as interagency passes, e.g., Annual, Senior, Access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Tour capacity is limited to preserve the buildings. For groups, please contact the visitor center at (617) 770-1175.
The park does not permit backpacks, luggage, and bags exceeding 9" x 11" x 5" (23 cm x 28 cm x 12cm) in the historic homes. Anyone carrying a larger bag or backpack may not enter the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items and we recommend you leave them in your vehicle or at your hotel. Do not leave bags unattended on park grounds.
2025 update: Online reservations for guided tours will not be available during the 2025 tour season. To participate in a guided tour you must stop at the Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock Street downtown Quincy, on the day of your visit. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Self-guided tours are available with no reservation.
Adams National Historical Park charges an entrance fee to enter the park's historic buildings. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the visitor center or purchase in advance. The park also honors America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as interagency passes, e.g., Annual, Senior, Access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Tour capacity is limited to preserve the buildings. For groups, please contact the visitor center at (617) 770-1175.
The park does not permit backpacks, luggage, and bags exceeding 9" x 11" x 5" (23 cm x 28 cm x 12cm) in the historic homes. Anyone carrying a larger bag or backpack may not enter the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items and we recommend you leave them in your vehicle or at your hotel. Do not leave bags unattended on park grounds.
Notifications and Alerts
Historic Homes Closed for Season
The historic homes are closed for the winter season and are expected to open late spring/early summer. Park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day. Contact the Visitor Center at 617-770-1175 or ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov with any questions.
Need to Know
- 2025 Tour Reservations
Adams National Historical Park charges an entrance fee to enter the park's historic buildings. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the visitor center or purchase in advance. The park also honors America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as interagency passes, e.g., Annual, Senior, Access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
- Entrance Passes Required
Check-in location varies by tour. Review the instructions for the specific tour(s) you reserve. Be sure to leave ample time to travel to your check-in location if visiting other areas of the park.
- Visitor Center
We strongly recommend that you start your visit to Adams National Historical Park at the visitor center, located at 1250 Hancock Street in Quincy. Please leave enough time to travel from the Visitor Center to the check-in location for your tour. The visitor center offers information, public restrooms, the 26-minute park film, and a park store. Garage parking is available at 44 Saville Avenue in the President’s Place parking garage.
- Tour Check-In Location
The park does not permit backpacks, luggage, or bags exceeding 9" x 11" x 5" (23 cm x 28 cm x 12 cm) in the historic homes. Anyone carrying a larger bag or backpack may not enter the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items and we recommend you leave them in your vehicle or at your hotel. Do not leave bags unattended on park grounds.
- Bag Policy
2025 update: Online reservations for guided tours will not be available during the 2025 tour season. All guided tour reservations must be made in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the visit. Reservations for guided tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required for self-guided tours. Entrance passes (entrance fees) are required for entrance into the historic homes.
- What to Expect
There are no restroom facilities available in the historic buildings. The historic buildings are not temperature controlled, so expect hot and humid conditions over the summer. You cannot vape or smoke on park property. Food and drinks are not allowed in the historic buildings. Tours may be modified or cancelled for visitor safety and adverse weather conditions or due to staff availability.
- Transportation & Parking
Park sites are spread out across the city of Quincy. Travel between sites is necessary for some guided tours and to visit all that the park offers. Street parking is available at the Adams Farm at Penn's Hill and the Old House at Peace field. Validated garage parking and street parking is available for the Visitor Center. In-park transportation via the park trolley is currently available.
- Accessibility
Motorized chairs and assistance vehicles are not permitted in the historic houses. The park provides non-motorized wheelchairs for loan. The first floor of the Old House at Peace field has limited wheelchair access. The park has a photograph album and guidebook available for viewing at the Old House. The interior of the Old House is dimly lit and the second floor of the Old House at Peace field is accessible via stairs only. The John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces are not accessible by wheelchair.
- Group Tours
To reserve a group (10 or more), please call the Visitor Center at (617) 770-1175.
Booking Windows
2025 update: Online reservations for guided tours will not be available during the 2025 tour season. All guided tour reservations must be made in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the visit. Reservations for guided tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required for self-guided tours. Entrance passes (entrance fees) are required for entrance into the historic homes.
Changes and Cancellations
Customers may request cancellations and a refund (less the non-refundable $1 cancellation fee) up 24 hours prior to the tour start time.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
1250 Hancock Street Quincy MA 02169
Phone Number
(617) 770-1175
