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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)

christinawV6644WE

Aug 2022

Toured with Drew, great tour, knowledgeable, funny and able to keep the group moving. Worth the price and the time. Be prepared to walk at a good pace. Some steps. Ends far away from where you started so plan to walk back. No cabs. So you’ll need to walk back or call Uber or Lyft. Good luck Drew!!! August is hot, tolerable but not for the unhealthy.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We won't lie, Summer 2022 has been a real scorchah here in Boston! However, our guides are always aware of keeping a reasonable pace and finding shade during the hottest summer days. Thank you for braving the heat, Christina, and leaving this 5-star recommendation for Drew! We know that he'll be very grateful to hear it.

U4324BMcarols

Aug 2022

I can't recommend this walking tour enough. I'm born and raised in Boston and I absolutely enjoyed it. I learned some new things which is always great. Boston is a wonderful walking city and it really is the best way to see Boston. The tour hits all the highlights on the Freedom Trail. Our guide Sarah was amazing. She was incredibly nice and very thoughtful with the group. She kept a great pace keeping in mind those in the group who were a little slower. I thought that was great. The day I did the tour was pretty hot and sunny. Sarah was fantastic at finding the shade when we stopped at the different points of interest. She also gave fair warning to our group that the last part of the walk was the longest and that we'd be walking in the sun. It was hot but I appreciated the heads up! The break at Faneuil Hall is well timed and allows the perfect amount of time for a restroom break and to grab an ice cold drink. Or ice cream! If you're in Boston, take the time and do the tour. It is well worth it. Very informative and interesting.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We always love receiving the true Bostonian's seal of approval, Carol! Sarah may be a recent transplant to the area for her graduate studies, but folks can always tell how much she loves this town and its history. In addition to knowing the history, Sarah is always keenly aware of guest comfort, as you note. It's hard to enjoy a tour if you're sweating and exhausted! One of the added benefits of our small-group experience is being able to pay attention to each and every guest on tour, as well as find those precious pockets of shade during the summer. We'll pass along your gracious and thoughtful comments to Sarah, who will certainly be pleased to hear them!

ozmg

Aug 2022

Tour guide Nick was awesome. Nick is very knowledgeable and clearly enjoys delivering the history in great interesting detail.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

There's a type of enthusiasm for history that simply can't be faked, and it's easy to tell that Nick loves what he does! His passion, expertise, and enthusiasm are obvious to all. Thank you very much for supporting Nick and Hub Town Tours with this exceptional review!