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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

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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)

Beachmom118

Aug 2022

We took the Freedom Trail tour through Hub Town on what must have been the hottest day ever in Boston - 98 degrees! While the weather wasn't what we were hoping for the tour sure was - Darcy Daniels did an AMAZING job of keeping us shady and entertained throughout the entire tour. Our entire family enjoyed it very much! Would highly recommend this small group tour through Hub Town and definitely try to book Darcy - she was fantastic!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We really appreciate you braving some crazy summer heat to explore the Freedom Trail with us. It sure sounds like Darcy made the adventure worthwhile! And you're not exaggerating in the least—Boston set some new heat records for August in recent days... We will make sure Darcy hears all about these amazing compliments. We love having her as a part of our small guide team here at Hub Town Tours!

ChrisBTX97

Aug 2022

Perhaps I misunderstood, but it seems like the tour didn't cover all that was promised. We saw the Old North Church "over there, see the tower?" and didn't make it beyond that. Less time talking in the cemeteries and more time moving would have let us see more. Perhaps the "typical itinerary" is too optimistic; I honestly don't see how they could ever hope to make it all the way to the Constitution and Bunker Hill in the time allotted. Teen daughter (this was the senior trip she wanted) enjoyed it but was disappointed at how little ground we got covered.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi Chris, this is Ted Clark, owner of Hub Town Tours. I apologize for this misunderstanding over our Freedom Trail itinerary. However, please note that our 2.5-hour tours do NOT walk over to Charlestown. As you write, there really isn’t a way to make it all the way to the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill in the time allotted. Instead, our 2.5-hour tour visits every Freedom Trail landmark in Downtown Boston and the North End, before ultimately concluding at a viewpoint over to Charlestown. Our stated itinerary ends at Copp's Hill Terrace, which is just around the corner from Old North Church. From this North End overlook, guests are able to see across the Charles River to Charlestown, providing a view from afar of the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. I have confirmed with your guide that the tour concluded at Copp’s Hill Terrace, as promised. Please do let me know if you found an itinerary of ours that indicates the tour visits Charlestown—that would certainly be something we'd like to correct! However, this sound like a simple case of confusion regarding our typical route, which is a 2.0-mile walk from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Terrace, and no further. Thank you, Chris, for supporting our small business; please feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions. -Ted

J5018VIrichardr

Aug 2022

Excellent tour. The guide Matthew was knowledgeable and entertaining - full of energy. Well worth the price.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Matthew always brings the history and energy in equal parts! He's a walking encyclopedia, and we're really lucky to have his enthusiasm here at Hub Town Tours. Thank you for sharing this five-star experience with us!