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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $30.00

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Thu 26 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)

Phillyallmylife

May 2022

My husband , myself and another couple had the pleasure of taking this tour and having Nick as our tour guide . We loved it ! Boston is fantastic , there is so much to see and learn . Nick was such a wonderful tour guide as he had so much information and was very patient with my husband who had many questions ! Thank you Hub Town tours and especially Nick ! We had a wonderful time and learned a lot ! Tina and Kevin Manacchio

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for this glowing review, Tina and Kevin! We're elated to hear how much fun you had exploring Boston and learning about our Revolutionary past. We deliberately keep every group small to encourage questions and allow folks to interact with their guide—Nick is a phenomenal historical host, no doubt!

Sheri_T

May 2022

Our tour guide Drew for the Boston Freedom Trail was informative, invested in his craft to provide narration to our country’s important history, enjoyable to listen to, thoughtful of his group members & provide just the right amount of humor to make the experience teachable, yet entertaining. He was himself & glad he was not in a silly costume. Will ask for him again.

Response from Host

May 2022

We truly appreciate you sharing such a detailed review of your 5-star experience, Sheri. Hub Town Tours aims to be the absolute best history tour on the iconic Freedom Trail, and Drew is an integral part of our small business success. Quality history, small groups, and modern attire will always be our style. Thank you!

aaronw58

May 2022

I can't say enough good things about this tour. Our guide, Drew, was superb. He did a great job of making the history engaging and come to life. He added plenty of humor which kept us all entertained. He looked out for our safety crossing all the busy streets. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions. He even had some pictures of old Boston during various periods of time to show how the city has changed over time. We had so much fun and learned a lot. The tour is packed full of many historical things you are looking to see in Boston along with interesting things you didn't know. You won't regret taking this tour!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you, Aaron, for such an amazing review of your small-group Freedom Trail experience! We're truly lucky to have a veteran, professional guide like Drew with us at Hub Town Tours—it's so rewarding to hear feedback like this. We will make sure Drew hears about how much you enjoyed exploring Boston with him. Come back soon!