Adams National Historical Park Tours
Adams National Historical Park
- You can reserve tours at Adams National Historical Park below. You can also get tour reservations on the day of your visit on a first come, first served basis at the Visitor Center. We strongly recommend online reservations in advance because tour capacity and day-of availability is very limited.
- You must pay an entrance fee or present a valid pass to enter the park’s historic buildings in addition to any tour reservations you make. You can purchase entrance passes online at recreation.gov or in-person at the Visitor Center.
- Tour capacity is limited for the preservation of the buildings. For groups, please contact the Visitor Center at (617) 770-1175.
- You can reserve tours at Adams National Historical Park below. You can also get tour reservations on the day of your visit on a first come, first served basis at the Visitor Center. We strongly recommend online reservations in advance because tour capacity and day-of availability is very limited.
- You must pay an entrance fee or present a valid pass to enter the park’s historic buildings in addition to any tour reservations you make. You can purchase entrance passes online at recreation.gov or in-person at the Visitor Center.
- Tour capacity is limited for the preservation of the buildings. For groups, please contact the Visitor Center at (617) 770-1175.
Need to Know
- Entrance Pass Required
You must have a daily park entrance pass, an annual park entrance pass, or a valid Interagency pass or to enter the park’s historic buildings in addition to any tour reservations you make. You can purchase entrance passes online at recreation.gov or in-person at the Visitor Center.
- Tour Check-In Location
Check-in location varies by tour. Take note of instructions for the specific tour(s) you reserve.
- Visitor Center
We strongly recommend that you start your visit to Adams National Historical Park at the Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street. You will find information, public restrooms, the 26-minute park film, and park store at the Visitor Center. Garage parking is available at 44 Saville Avenue in the President’s Place parking garage.
- Tour Reservation Availability
You can book tour reservations starting 60 days in advance of the date of the tour until midnight the day before. You can also get tour reservations on the day of your visit on a limited, first come, first served basis at the Visitor Center.
- What to Expect
There are no restroom facilities available in the historic buildings. You cannot bring backpacks, luggage, large bags, or strollers in the historic buildings and there are no locker facilities available. 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 for visitor safety and adverse weather conditions.
- Transportation
Park sites are spread out across the city of Quincy. Personal transporation 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.
- 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 accesible by wheelchair.
- Group Tours
To reserve a group (10 or more), please call the Visitor Center at (617) 770-1175.
Booking Windows
- Adams National Historical Park is open for the 2024 season from May 1 through October 31, 2024.
- You can book tour reservations online starting 60 days in advance of the date of the tour until midnight the day before. You can also get tour reservations on the day of your visit on a limited, first come, first served basis at the Visitor Center.
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
