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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)

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Aug 2022

Sarah Hagglund (Historical Guide) was fantastic! Knowledgeable, witty, funny, and able to take any random question. Interesting stops, manageable walking distances, quick fun facts about each stop with good information in between. Great tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We always love hearing such positive feedback—Sarah has been earning consistently great reviews all summer! She's a true asset to our small team at Hub Town Tours, and we'll make sure Sarah hears these compliments.

Roy_G

Aug 2022

A great tour! Our tour guide Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and gracious. No script, would tell more about Boston while we were walking to our next destination. All this while navigating the busy (insane) streets of Boston!. Top notch-- would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Tour guiding in Boston requires more than just knowledge of history, but some street smarts, too. Matthew has years of experience as a guide through Boston, and we're glad you noticed his historical AND navigational skills, Roy! Please note, we NEVER ask staff to memorize scripts. Instead, every member of our team composes an original narrative of Revolutionary Boston and the Freedom Trail. This way, you can be sure your guide isn't simply parroting a script and is always ready to engage with questions, too. We aim to be the top-quality history experience in town!

Toni_F

Aug 2022

Our tour guide, Nick, was so knowledgeable and full of details and factoids. Great tour for history enthusiasts, as this goes the whole 2.7 miles of the trail and sees all of the stops, but my 10 and 12 year old girls were mostly bored. Way too much time and info at the stops for kids (they were the only kids on the tour, so maybe i missed the memo!) It was 3 hours in total, so i guess timing depends on pace of the group and how many questions are asked etc. A great experience if you’re a history buff!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for the 5-star rating, Toni! Nick is a walking fount of historical knowledge, but we recognize that the longer 2.5-hour stroll is not for everyone, particularly our younger guests. As you mention, we suggest our shorter 1.5-hour stroll visiting Downtown Boston for young families. OWNER'S NOTE: To clarify for future guests, our 2.5-hour tour does NOT walk the Freedom Trail to Charlestown, but concludes at Copp's Hill Terrace in the North End, with a view across the Charles River of the final two landmarks (U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument). This way, guests are able to SEE all 16 landmarks from afar, but without walking the entire Freedom Trail route. Thank you!