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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

Fri 04 Oct

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Starting at $30.00

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Fri 04 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)

G4141OXdavidk

Aug 2022

We engaged Ted on a beautiful Saturday morning in August for a private walk. He is just totally engaging and entertaining. Getting a bunch of strangers and connecting with them irrespective of their personalities and backgrounds is a great skill and I always find it fascinating. Ted is very well educated and prepared. He tells the wonderful story of the freedom trail in enthralling fashion and the few hours fly by. At the conclusion you leave sated and uplifted: happy that you met a great storyteller

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I appreciate your kind words, David, which are uplifting in their own right! The Freedom Trail holds a special place in the narrative of our young nation, and I count myself quite fortunate to have all around me such incredible history and generous guests like yourself. Thank you for spending a morning in Boston with me—reviews like yours are what make tours rewarding for guides like me!

Kenneth_S

Aug 2022

Outstanding experience hosted by Nick, one of the best guides I’ve ever seen anywhere. He used the stops along the route to weave a coherent, very interesting story that kept our interest and taught us more about Boston and the lead up to the American revolution than I ever dreamed would happen. He’s a great story teller and this tour is highly recommended.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Oral history is how humans passed along their culture and history for millennia, and Nick would've been right at home with the bards of yore! Revolutionary Boston is a stunning (and small) world, and we're so lucky to have a talent like Nick leading tours for our small business. Thank you for supporting both Nick and Hub Town Tours, Kenneth!

Kenn334

Aug 2022

We did the 2 1/2 hour freedom tour hosted by Nick. This could easily have been an average experience looking at unconnected buildings and graveyards, but not with Nick. He is a wonderful story teller and used the stops to tell a complete, connected story. I know so much more about Boston and the history leading up to the revolution than I thought I would. I’ve taken walking tours all over the world and this was among the best and Nick rates among the best guides ever.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Nick has been earning praise for his tour all year long, but some testimonials really stand out—thank you for sharing such laudatory comments, Kenneth! Our small business is committed to bringing the Freedom Trail to life through cohesive, narrative storytelling, and it sounds like Nick really exceeded expectations. We'll be sure to pass your outstanding feedback along to Nick as well! Take care.