Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours) in Boston booking from $39.00

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! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Terrace in the North End, 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 24 May

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What's Included

2.5-Hour Boston Freedom Trail History Walking Tour

Walk along the Freedom Trail and see all 16 landmarks

Explore Downtown Boston and North End neighborhoods

Small-Group for a more personalized experience (16 guests max)

Get insight into the years 1760 to 1776, the tumultuous years leading into the American Revolution

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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods

What To Expect

Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Meet your guide at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the center of Boston Common, steps from the Boston Common Visitors Center and the Freedom Trail.

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 (1000)

Craig_M

Sep 2024

Abundant information from the past! Our guide was very informative and we moved along very well. Will definitely let us know!!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Craig, thank you for this 5-star review of Will! He is certainly a flowing fountain of fascinating facts, and he loves to share Boston's history.

SCCanuck

Sep 2024

Our tour guide John was entertaining, informative and attentive to the participants needs and questions. Both couples had been to Boston before and yet John was able to make us see Boston’s history in a fashion that made the city seem new to all of us. He kept things moving but we never felt rushed. In addition, Hub was able to switch our tour time at the last moment after initially setting up an additional tour time for us that day. We have done tours all over the world and I can’t recommend John and the company enough.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you so very much for this great review of both Jon and Hub Town Tours! Glad (but not surprised) to hear that Jon's opened up new ways to see Boston history for your group. We try to help each of our guests have the best experience however we can, and we appreciate your choosing us.

Daniel_O

Sep 2024

I and a co-worker had a Saturday morning off. So we went online and found a freedom trail tour. We throughoughly enjoyed our walk around Boston. Clio, our guide was fantastic! She has advanced degrees in history and you can tell! She didn't just memorize a "script". She talked to us extensively about each stop on the tour and answered all of our questions without hesitation. Like authour David McCulough, Clio had the ability to paint an historical painting with words. She brought 2d stories to 3d life!. I can highly recommend this tour company and Clio as your guide!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Wow, thank you for this amazing review! We appreciate that you picked us to show you Boston. Clio is an excellent and engaging historian, and all our guides love to bring our own studies, expertise, and passions to our tours. And we love questions, too! So glad you had a vivid and enjoyable experience with Clio.

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Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours)

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