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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

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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)

christine_l

Jul 2022

Our tour guide Darcy was very informative about the history of Boston, loved that there was only 14 people on this tour so you could hear everything she said and ask questions.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Darcy is certainly a talented guide, and we're fortunate to have such an accomplished educator on our staff! Thank you for joining us on the Freedom Trail, Christine... we agree, small groups are the only way to go!

250jesseb

Jul 2022

First and foremost is that this walking tour was amazing., the factual storytelling by Nick was awesome. We did a lot of walking but had many stops in the shade..the standard walking tour is ok, but the facts of who they were, what they did and why is to;d i. A way that made we feel like I was there during that period of time. Highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will grt Nick, Was I-tired, yes, but so worth it on the hottest day so far this year. 94 °.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

"Factual storytelling" is an excellent summary of what we do here at Hub Town Tours! Even on the hottest day of the year, it's wonderful to hear how much you appreciated Nick's historical accuracy and storytelling style. It's what we insist upon from all our guides! Thank you for choosing Hub Town Tours, Jesse, and supporting our small business even further by sharing this 5-star review.

Sarah F

Jul 2022

My husband and I loved our tour! We did the 2.5 hour tour with 16 stops. Our guide was named Nick Roberts. It was clear that he was proficient and passionate about the history of Boston. Those of us on the tour (others as well) were so excited to learn new information throughout the day. I loved how Nick planned and delivered information as if it was one narrative arc. It helped history come even more alive for us! We felt that the stops were exciting and relevant to learn about. The only points of recommendation I could give would be to take some more points to allow for pictures at certain sights. At times it could feel rushed to keep up. Overall we were WOWed. I would recommend using a tour like this and hopefully you will get Nick! I would definitely think this is the way to do the freedom trail. It provides so much more context. We had a wonderful time! Thank you, Nick!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

And thank you, Sarah, for your excellent and honest testimonial! We really appreciate your taking the time to share these constructive thoughts with us. We admit, 16 landmarks in only 2.5 hours can sometimes be a little daunting, but we always want to avoid a forced march across town! Nick is a local professor and gifted storyteller, and we're elated to hear how impressed you were with his guiding skills. We will pass your feedback along to Nick!