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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)

Betsy_M

Jul 2022

Sarah was great. She is a newer guide, but very knowledgeable and engaging. She had some wonderful stories. We were a little disappointed that we didn’t get to go on the last 3-4 stops on the tour as time ran out. Not sure if this is normal, but still had a great time.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you, Betsy, for sharing these kinds words for Sarah—she's been doing a wonderful job guiding all summer, and we're lucky to have her on our small team. Due to extra questions or group pace, guides sometimes cut the route slightly shorter to finish on time. We certainly hope to earn five stars from you the next time you're in Boston!

Margaret_B

Jul 2022

Nick was most informative and a true storyteller. In chronological order, he shared events from ten years leading up to the first battle of the American Revolution (1765-1775) as we came across the different markers on the Freedom Trail. I took many notes to share with my students as I learned many new things too. Even my highschool nephew was impressed. I highly recommend this tour for those of you who want to relearn this piece of American history!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We appreciate the kind words, Margaret, and will be sure to tell Nick how impressed you were. As a local professor, Nick really knows his American history (and how to present it, too)! Rather than historical trivia, all guides share the incredible story of Revolutionary Boston in chronological order. Thank you for supporting Hub Town Tours!

debbie_c

Jul 2022

This tour was awesome. Our tour guide was full of facts and made it so interesting. My kids (ages 11, 12 and 16) loved it!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for exploring Boston's incredible history with us, Debbie! Your guide Darcy is a lifelong teacher at all levels of history education, so it's really rewarding to hear how well she connected with your kids. Hope Darcy managed to inspire a few future historians in the process!