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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

Tue 01 Oct

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Starting at $30.00

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Tue 01 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)

Gustavo_C

Jul 2022

Our tour guide for the walking Boston Freedom Trail Tour was the best tour guide that I have ever had in all of my travels. Her name is Darcy Daniels. Darcy was extremely knowledgeable of history and delivered so much information in an interesting and extremely organized way. The tour took 2.5 hours and it seemed as if it was so much shorter. Her voice and organization of the information was wonderful. At the end of the tour everyone asked for her card because we all want to recommend her or take another tour with her. It was the such a wonderful experience. Thank you Darcy!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

This is high praise, indeed! We are deeply appreciative that you took the time to write this phenomenal testimonial, Gustavo; we'll inform Darcy about how much you enjoyed her historical presentation. Darcy is without a doubt a phenomenal guide and teacher, and it is reviews like yours that remind us why we got into teaching history in the first place. Thank you, thank you!

Susan_W

Jul 2022

Darcy was a great tour guide. As a history teacher, she had a wealth of knowledge to respond to all of our questions. We had a great time!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We know how much Darcy will love hearing this! Thank you for choosing Hub Town Tours, Susan, and we hope to see you back in Boston sometime in the future.

James_S

Jul 2022

The most memorable part of the tour for us were the stories about pre-revolutionary events that Darcy summarized in her own words, regarding each location along the freedom trail that we stopped at. Not only did it help us to recall historical events from what little we learned in school but helped us to really envision the bravery of so many patriots within the context of the times. Her summarization at the last stop about the events of 6/17/1775, the battle at Bunker Hill actually moved us to tears.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you, sincerely, James. Our guides receive lots of incredible feedback for their hard work and dedication to history, but sometimes a guest's experience really stands out. We will absolutely be passing your heartfelt testimonial along to Darcy; we know that she will be very appreciative! Thank you for supporting our small business and enabling Darcy to do the work she loves.