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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)

momof2ncollege

Jul 2022

Sarah was great and extremely knowledgeable about the period. Very patient with small children in the group while still engaging the adults. She presented the information in a clear and engaging way. Provided ample opportunity to ask questions and was very knowledgeable with answers. While it was extremely hot, she kept a good pace and found shade for us to stand when discussing information. Small group is the way to go! The larger groups we encountered were very impersonal and had to use a microphone for the guide to be heard. So glad I found your company! Will engage again when I bring my family back. Thanks Sarah!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

And thank you for sharing such a complimentary review of Sarah's tour—we'll make sure she hears this wonderful feedback! Our goal with every small-group tour is to engage visitors of all ages and familiarity with U.S. history, so it's quite rewarding to hear how effectively Sarah worked with everyone in your group. Our approach to the Freedom Trail is straightforward: no crowds, no costumes!

Quest525741

Jul 2022

What a wonderful tour. The thing I likes the most was that we were a small group. Other groups we seen probably easily had 30 + people, we had maybe 15. Ted was a fabulous historian. He really knew his stuff and you can tell he’s very passionate about what he’s teaching you. So informative and I even learned a few things. Great tour, would recommend to everyone.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for sharing this excellent testimonial! The Freedom Trail grows more popular every summer, and group sizes have unfortunately ballooned in recent years. That's why we make sure EVERY group stays small—we never book more than 16 guests on a single tour! It's hard to enjoy the history if you can't see or hear the guide.

Debbie_F

Jul 2022

Sarah our tour guide was fantastic. She was excellent with all her information that she presented to us along our route and answered all our questions. I give her a “10”.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We really appreciate such phenomenal feedback, Debbie, which is what keeps our small business growing! That, and fantastic guides like Sarah, who is a true history pro along the Freedom Trail. Thanks for supporting Hub Town Tours!