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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)

Karen_D

Aug 2022

Matthew you as knowledgeable AND a wonderful story teller. The time went by incredibly quickly! Would highly recommend it — although it might be a bit of a slog for younger kids. We had only adults (or “almost adults”) in the group that my husband and I were in and those teens seemed to be/handle the walking and the amount of material just fine.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We're confident Matthew will appreciate learning how pleased you were with his tour! We generally recommend our shorter 1.5-hour option for younger families, but have also found that anyone who enjoys a good story usually has fun traveling the Freedom Trail. Thanks for joining Hub Town Tours and sharing this generous review!

Debbie_L

Aug 2022

Our guide, Sarah, was excellent! She captivated the whole crowd by slowly building a story of the pre-revolutionary temperature in Boston. She dispelled myth & provided helpful background to the events & people we already knew about. We had a clearer picture of all the players & exactly what each one brought to the table. From the spark of an attorney’s argument to the Battle of Bunker Hill, Sarah revealed critical details that painted a picture of the epicenter of the clash between the Crown & the Sons of Liberty. All six of us, teenagers to middleagers thoroughly enjoyed Sarah’s relating of the founding of our great nation. Thanks for providing us with a top-notch experience!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We love hearing about top-notch experiences, Debbie! Sarah has been receiving consistently impressive reviews all summer long for her efforts. She undoubtedly knows her history, but more importantly, how to spin a tale, too. We're elated to hear how much you explored strolling through Revolutionary Boston with Sarah—do come back soon!

ictbrunner

Aug 2022

Matt was excellent! He had it all; Knowledgeable, engaging, entertaining, and extremely professional.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you very much! Matthew has years of guiding experience in Boston, and we're so fortunate to have his talents representing Hub Town Tours. Put simply, Matthew is the consummate professional guide!