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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

Sat 28 Sep

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Starting at $30.00

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Sat 28 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)

annbU7071ME

Jun 2022

Sarah, our guide, was knowledgeable, patient and informative. She brought us back to the 1760s. We saw large tours beside us that looked chaotic. Small group is definitely the way to go!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

As tour guides, we couldn't agree more about keeping groups small, Ann. The Freedom Trail is incredibly popular (for good reason), but crowds always get a little crazy in the summer. Thanks for joining Sarah along the trail—we're so lucky to have her on our small business team!

jeff_l

Jun 2022

Our tour guide, Nick, was excellent. He has a masters in history and was full of knowledge. He covered the years leading up to the revolutionary war, focusing on Boston and Boston people. It was very interesting. Nick was an excellent guide.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for choosing Hub Town Tours, Jeff! We try to bring aboard only the best guides for our small-group tours, and Nick certainly fits the bill. As a local historian and professor, we're so fortunate to have his skillset on our team! We'll let him know how much you appreciated his tour.

klbjas

Jun 2022

Definitely informative! Nicholas R. was very educated and took his job seriously. He told us a story as we strolled along each stop. This helped to understand history easily. My only concern is a longer break to grab a drink or snack. Bring your own since the bathroom break does not provide enough time to look for refreshments.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for sharing this feedback—we're elated to hear that you found Nick to be a professional and passionate historian! We always try to allow for a brief restroom stop during our 2.5-hour tours, but feel there simply isn't enough time to take a longer break for food and drinks on tour. Rather than cut down on the historical narrative, we suggest that folks bring their own water and snacks, as you mention. Thanks for supporting our small local business!