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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)

stephanied799

Jul 2022

Really enjoyed our tour with Sarah! She used pictures to help the stories come to life. We loved how she tried to get us to picture what it would have really been like living during the timeframe of her stories. Her intonation, humor and explanations made it very easy to follow along and stay engaged. She was very conscientious of making sure our whole group could hear her. Amd, I loved her walking pace. Sometimes I feel like guides move to slow and I felt like she kept us moving! Finally, we followed the trail on our own a couple years ago but seeing the buildings without hearing the stories and context did not give us a good perspective. Definitely worth taking a tour like this!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you, Stephanie! We really appreciate you leaving such a generous and detailed review of Sarah's tour—no question, she's a talented guide in all the right ways! With only 2.5 hours to travel as much of the trail as possible, we always try to keep the pace brisk, without flying across town. And we may be biased as a walking tour operator, but we couldn't agree more: walking the Freedom Trail with a great guide like Sarah is the best way to experience Boston history! Hope to see you again soon.

Charlie_B

Jul 2022

Nick was amazing. He kept it interesting throughout, you can tell he enjoys doing these. My daughter and I really enjoyed the tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Enthusiasm goes a long way when it comes to being a successful tour guide! Nick is engaging, informed, and his love for Boston history is easy for all to see. Thank you for traveling along the Freedom Trail with us, Charlie!

Carolyn_F

Jul 2022

Sarah was a great tour guide! Her telling of history was engaging to both young and old. She told our country’s beginning story in a way that brought the events we studied in school into a linked visual that thoroughly explained their connection and how we arrived at the point of the American revolution. Thank you for a delightful walk through our history.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

And thank you for joining Sarah on the Freedom Trail, Carolyn! Sarah knows how to bring the folks and fables of Revolutionary Boston to life, and there's really no outdoor classroom that can match the Freedom Trail when it comes to understanding the foundational years of our country. We sincerely appreciate your supporting our small business with this 5-star review—hope to see you in town again soon!