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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

Wed 02 Oct

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Starting at $30.00

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Wed 02 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)

K3579RXlisap

Aug 2022

We recently enjoyed this tour. Matthew is an excellent guide who clearly spends time learning about our history and seems to enjoy sharing his knowledge. We would highly recommend this tour! The only thing I might prefer would be a way to amplify the tour guide's voice. Sometimes, when our guide was talking as we were walking, I was unable to hear what was being said. He did stop and bring everyone close when he was addressing a particular location on the tour but there were some things he said as we were walking that I couldn't hear unless I was right next to him.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for this 5-star rating and honest review! We try to avoid tethering guides to voice amplification devices or microphones, but downtown can sometimes be quite noisy. That being said, it's great to learn how much you enjoyed Matthew's expertise and enthusiasm for Boston history! We are always assessing ways to provide the top-quality, small-group tour of the Freedom Trail and will look further into voice amplification solutions. Thank you!

Olya K

Aug 2022

This was a great tour - so much interesting detail and all told in such an interesting way. Also this tour company was super responsive and super accommodating - we had a wonderful experience with them.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We're a local operator and take great pride in working with every guest to ensure a fantastic experience! Thanks for your flexibility on changing times, Olya, and for supporting our small business while you were visiting Boston. Hope to see you again soon!

Love2campNc

Aug 2022

Fascinating tour of revolutionary history. Nick is very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Unfortunately the rain started halfway through our tour but Nick did not let that stop him we sheltered and he continued giving us some fascinating facts. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

The foundational years of the United States are far from a boring time, and Nick is definitely the guide who can do those crucial historical events justice. Sorry to hear about the rain, but Hub Town Tours is always prepared to get a little wet for the sake of the history! Thanks for coming.