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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)

JBHunter1961

Aug 2022

Ted was informative and entertaining. He was ready for any question. I appreciated how he engaged with kids in the group, respected their input, and kept their interest. I especially liked the way he filled in my basic understanding of famous events, places and people. I learned a lot, walked a lot and smiled a lot!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Alas, if only we'd trademarked "Ted Talk" a decade ago... Thanks for choosing our small business for your Freedom Trail experience—there's no higher praise for a tour guide than "learned a lot, walked a lot, and smiled a lot!"

mephisicles

Aug 2022

Matthew was amazing. However, he was hard to hear sometimes, despite him being able to project his voice really well. I've been to a lot of these tours overseas and they use these cool personal radios. I felt like there was too much silent walking because of the lack of narration. Matthew was amazing when he spoke, funny and knowledgeable (and loud!), but I had to keep pace with him and fight others to hear about stuff between stops. Overall, I do recommend.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for rating us five stars and recommending Matthew's tour! He's an amazingly dedicated guide who really know his stuff, but Boston does have rare days that are noisier than even the most practiced, projected voice. We studiously keep our groups small—never more than 16 guests—and avoid voice boxes along the Freedom Trail, out of courtesy to other visitors and groups visiting town. However, we are always open to ways to improve the guest experience, and will look into high-quality voice amplification options to handle the noisiest Boston days.

Vacation63591132582

Aug 2022

Nick Roberts, our tour guide, was fantastic. He presented the events of the birth of America in a way that was engaging and interesting instead of dry and boring. I have never been that big of a fan of history but he drew us in and brought it to life in a way I truly appreciate.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

While ours is definitely a history tour, all guides seek to bring the past to life with engaging storytelling, instead of disjointed trivia or dry facts. And Nick is absolutely gifted in that manner! Thanks for choosing Hub Town Tours for your Freedom Trail experience while in Boston!