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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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $30.00

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Mon 23 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)

B5970ZOkellyc

Jun 2021

This tour was perfect for us, small intimate group and great history. We loved all of the stories and information that our tour guide, Ted provided, and we got to ask lots of questions. It was a well laid out and nice mix of walking and rest. Ted’s laminated pictures and maps really helped get a vision for what Boston was like in the 1770s. My husband and I and even our 10 and 11-year-old daughters learned a lot and were entertained and had a pleasurable experience throughout. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you very much for writing this 5-star review for our small business! The Freedom Trail boasts pretty impressive history, and we always aim to make it fun and educational, no matter our guests' age or expertise. And we think stories are always better with pictures, of course!

Hayley N

Jun 2021

Ted was amazing! He has so much knowledge about Boston and it’s history and you can clearly tell he is passionate about what he does. I would recommend his freedom trail tour to anyone and will likely book another one of Ted’s tours when we come back to visit again!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you, Hayley! I'm so glad you and your husband had such an awesome time on the Freedom Trail with me. Please reach out when you're back in town—I'd love to share even more history with you. (Boston has quite a lot!)

Kimberly_K

Jun 2021

The story comes to life! Learn about the personalities and motivation of some of our founding fathers, and the path they took from simply wanting representation to fighting for complete independence for a group of colonies. If you’re thinking of a Freedom Trail tour & love history, walk past the others offered and just purchase a ticket for this one. Better yet, book a private tour for even more time and details of a little city with an amazing story. Also, reserve a dinner for afterwards at one of the incredible restaurants in the North End, otherwise you’ll be disappointed walking through, smelling all of the fabulous Italian cooking without sitting down to enjoy. Mangia! {There, I’ve just set up a perfect Boston evening for you.}

Response from Host

Jun 2021

An evening history stroll followed by an Italian feast sounds perfect to me! There's so much history along the Freedom Trail, but we're able to visit all the major landmarks in two hours. As you note, however, we're always available by request for private tours, which can be customized for any duration, up to full-day outings. Thanks for supporting Hub Town Tours, Kimberly—mangia, indeed!