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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

Sun 29 Sep

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 29 Sep

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)

Chad_M

Jul 2022

Ted told a story rather than simply regurgitate dates and events. Kept us engaged and interested the whole time. #HUB

Response from Host

Jul 2022

"Flashcard history" is definitely NOT what we do here at Hub Town Tours! Our primary goal is to bring the amazing stories of the Freedom Trail to life—thanks for supporting our local business, Chad.

Lucie_N

Jul 2022

Our tour guide was very passionate and knowledgeable. He clearly knew his stuff and had a plenty of interesting stories together with local tips up his sleeve.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for this review, Lucie! We hire only the best local guides for our team here at Hub Town Tours, so an obvious passion for history and expansive knowledge of the Freedom Trail are requisites for every team member.

A5967XTannaj

Jul 2022

Take this fast-paced walking tour of history, storytelling, & education with Hub Town Tours. If you are in the Boston area (even for just one day, like we were) please do yourself a favor and take this walking tour! Our whole family—including 11yr & 14yr old girls—loved this fast-paced tour of the Freedom Trail by Hub Town Tours and we all agreed it was literally the BEST guided tour that we have ever taken. It was informative, engaging, historically accurate (as confirmed by my husband, who has a Masters degree on American Revolution history), and absolutely packed with relatable and humanizing stories of the past. This package was all delivered effortlessly with humor, wit, and energy by our guide, Mathew. Mathew had more knowledge than even he had time to share in our 2.5hr tour and my family found ourselves “pushing forward” just to walk next to him between stops & hear more stories. He engaged the girls by telling about some of the unsung teenage characters of the time period and swapped interesting historical book titles with my husband. But, importantly to me during our very hot, sunny, afternoon tour, Mathew also made sure that our group stayed in the shade when we were walking, we never faced into the sun when he was talking, and he gave us lots of opportunities to sit down/rest while listening. All told, my whole family agreed that this was the best guided tour that we have ever taken…and we have taken MANY over the years. It was the perfect blend of history, storytelling, education, and theater. And the smaller group size was well worth the small extra cost. Do yourself a favor and just book this tour; Hub Town Tours was exceptional!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Wow, this is a truly amazing testimonial to receive; we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share what a phenomenal experience you had with Matthew. He's a veteran guide to the Freedom Trail, and it's impossible to miss his years of expertise and obvious enthusiasm for Boston's incredible history. Hub Town Tours is only a small business, but we have the lofty goal of being the absolute top-quality history tour along the iconic Freedom Trail. Impeccable guides like Matthew are at the core of our success, and we're elated to hear we met that lofty goal for you! Please come visit us in Boston again soon—Matthew always has more history up his sleeves!