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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)

Catherine_S

Aug 2022

Perfect tour! Matthew made this 2.5 hours visit SO interesting and included many fun facts. There are 4 spots where we could seat while listening which was great because it was SO hot and humid. When we looked for tours our main criteria was small group (15 people max) and we are so glad we chose Hub Town Tours. We learned so much.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Shady benches are at a premium during the summertime in Boston, but Matthew is a veteran guide who knows all the tricks! We couldn't agree more about the small-group approach, Catherine—it's hard to enjoy a tour if you're crammed together on a hot day with too many others! Thank you for choosing Hub Town Tours and supporting our small business with this stellar review.

SRalston105

Aug 2022

Excellent tour with an extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide - Matthew. The small group size allowed for questions, and we were able to hear at all times. Despite a miserable temperature of over 94 degrees, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and never once considered bailing out due to the extreme weather. Matthew did his very best to keep guests in the shade when possible and stop for breaks. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Matthew knows the ins-and-outs of the Freedom Trail after years leading tours across Boston, which includes how to find shade and keep folks comfortable in the extreme summer heat we've faced this year! Aside from questions, small groups also mean we're able to tuck tours into shady spots on the sunniest days, too. Thank you for sharing this glowing tour recommendation with us, Ms. Ralston!

Annegret_H

Aug 2022

Nicholas Roberts was an AMAZING guide! His tour was compelling like a thriller, I couldn’t wait for us to arrive at the next stops to find out how the stories continue. Absolutely recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Wow, we love receiving "must-do tour" status from folks! Thank you so much, Annegret, for this enthusiastic review of Nick and his impressive storytelling abilities. We are beyond lucky to have Nick here at Hub Town Tours!