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Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours)

Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours)

Overview

Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. This world-famous pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! This 2.5-hour tour travels the trail from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Terrace, providing guests a chance to see ALL SIXTEEN official landmarks on the Freedom Trail.

Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1760 to 1776, the tumultuous years leading into the American Revolution. We walk in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the difficult—yet essential—question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country.

With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's status as America's "Cradle of Liberty." As we travel past historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with a global empire.

City: Boston

Sat 05 Oct

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Starting at $30.00

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Sat 05 Oct

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Small Groups (16 guests max)

Primary Sources / Visual Aids

Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)

Guided by Local Historian

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Hub Town Tours prioritizes guest safety! All tours are entirely outdoors, in well-ventilated spaces. To ensure proper social distancing, our maximum group size is sixteen [16] guests per tour.

What To Expect

Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)

Boston Common

Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)

Park Street Church

Active church and tallest building in 19th-century Boston (1809)

Granary Burying Ground

Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)

King's Chapel

First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)

King's Chapel Burying Ground

Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)

Statue of Benjamin Franklin

Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)

Old City Hall

Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)

Old Corner Bookstore

Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)

Old South Meeting House

Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)

Old State House

Colonial capitol of Massachusetts Bay Colony and oldest public building in Boston (1713)

Boston Massacre Site

Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)

Statue of Samuel Adams

Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)

North Square Park

Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)

The Paul Revere House

Home of Paul Revere and oldest structure in Downtown Boston (1680)

Paul Revere Statue

Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)

Old North Church & Historic Site

Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (847)

leav320

Sep 2022

Ted our tour guide was great! He paced the tour perfectly offering spots to stop and rest and hit restrooms. Ted was very knowledgeable about all the sites and offered in-depth insights not only what happened at a particular site but the historic context behind what was happening to prompt the event. This tour hits all the sites on the freedom trail except the Bunker Hill monument and the USS Constitution. We liked that as we were easily able to hit those on a different day. They really don’t need a tour guide and they are a little bit farther out in the trail. The tour ends in Boston’s North end which happens to be the little Italy area in Boston. We hung out and had a nice early dinner (tons of good restaurants) before heading back.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for this generous and detailed review! We really appreciate such kind feedback :)

Amanda_F

Sep 2022

Darcy was absolutely incredible! I am a 26 year old and had the pleasure of taking this tour with my mom. It was my first time to boston, and I am so glad we did this on the first day of our church trip. The tour was informative, and truly Darcy is the biggest part in what made it so enjoyable. She is SO passionate and i couldn’t recommend this tour any stronger.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Wow, we love hearing such positive feedback about Darcy's tour—she is an amazing guide and teacher. Thank you for choosing Hub Town Tours, Amanda!

Michael S

Sep 2022

Matthew, our guide, gave an excellent tour. His amazing knowledge of Boston history was accompanied by a quick and dry sense of humor, and I loved getting the true story of events vs the myths. We loved this small group size too. After the tour and lunch on Hanover St we then followed his recommendation to visit USS Constitution and take the ferry back.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you, sincerely, Michael! We always keep groups small and our guides top-notch, and it's hard to beat exploring Boston with Matthew.