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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

Thu 03 Oct

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Starting at $30.00

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Thu 03 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)

Leyla_M

Aug 2022

The tour guide was pretty boring. Expected to see more sights. We only saw a few sights with 30 minutes of talking in between. Not what we expected. It was advertised we would see a lot of sights which we didn’t. Pretty disappointing.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi Leyla, this is Ted Clark, owner of Hub Town Tours. We're a small, local business and our high-quality reputation and talented guides are the most important assets we have. I'm very sorry to hear such negative feedback, and will be reaching out to you directly to learn more about any issues. Over the last six years in operation, our guides have earned hundreds of 5-star reviews for their passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge. This actually includes guests in the very same small-group tour as you! We recognize that our chronological, storytelling approach to Revolutionary Boston may not be the right tour for every guest, but we try to make this very clear in the tour description. Our tours are not just Boston sightseeing, but rather an in-depth history walk focused on the iconic Freedom Trail. We take guest feedback very seriously and I have already spoken to your tour guide. They assured me that nothing unusual occurred on your tour, the group viewed all 16 official Freedom Trail landmarks, and everyone reached the expected conclusion at Copp’s Hill Terrace in the North End. Our experience is specifically advertised as a Freedom Trail tour and there are only 16 official sites along the trail. Even so, I’m sorry our historical tour did not match your sightseeing expectations.

Shipeng

Aug 2022

Our guide Matthew was fun, knowledgeable and talented. He did a spectacular job entertaining the group, educated us about the history of Boston. Always love the city more when you know more about it.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

All our guides strive to be as educational as we are entertaining on tour, and Matthew has the perfect blend of both for our Freedom Trail walking tour. Thanks for shopping local and supporting our small business!

Steven_D

Aug 2022

Darcie was an awesome tour guide. She had lots of information to share, and was very knowledgeable on the Revolution. It was clear that she is a history teacher and loves her subject.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We love reading such friendly and generous feedback, Steven! Darcy has been a rockstar on tours all summer, and there's no denying her love of history. She's the real deal, and we're lucky to have her at Hub Town Tours!