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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)

Jazzberryjive

Apr 2021

First Time exploring Colonial Boston was with Hub Town Tours! Not only was the guide informative, he was a fantastic storyteller. Any question you might have, he had the background knowledge to answer. Our tour was completely personalized to the lead up to the American Revolution, and I was fascinated at how involved this city was. I was completely enthralled for 2 Hours, and still wish it was longer! Can't wait to take my loved ones on this tour for their visit to Boston.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you so much for writing this amazing review! Boston has so much incredible history, but our tours really home in on the volatile years prior to the American Revolution. If those Freedom Trail bricks could talk... hope to see you again soon!

J4965IUrebeccas

Mar 2021

FABULOUS FREEDOM TRAIL TOUR WITH TED! We brought our 8yo & 5yo to Boston for Spring Break and took a private walking tour of the Freedom Trail with Ted. He was able to keep their attention and engage them (and us!) in a brilliant and effective way for 2 hours. Ted was able to make history come alive and seem incredibly interesting and vibrant. He also had wonderful suggestions for restaurants nearby and additional sites to see in the area. He was warm, kind and funny. I would definitely recommend him to anyone coming to Boston who wants to explore and learn more!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you so much! Kids (and far too many adults) sometimes think of history as dry and boring, but I think history done right is always fun and fascinating. It was wonderful sharing the Freedom Trail with your family—come visit us again soon!

teachnfire

Nov 2020

So we got real lucky and without knowing it got Ted on our first of 7 days in Boston for a small group walking tour of the Freedom trail. But it was so much more. He took my wife myself and 14 year old son around the city and not only showed us the sights but made us feel like we were there when it happened. Within 10 minutes of him talking and showing us pictures of the history of the revolution and the times surrounding it, he had me hooked. The amount of information this man has- unreal. And what’s even more impressive is his ability to entertain you while giving you this information- which is A LOT! But he doesn’t overwhelm you, he paints a picture. If you like history you’ll LOVE his tour and if you don’t like history, I’m telling you, you will still enjoy the 2ish hour event. I say we got lucky because the quality of the tour depends so much on the person giving it to you, and he was simply outstanding. My 14 year son (high school) was enamored by his stories (he said it was the best tour he’d ever been on) and we literally said- we wish we could kidnap him for a day and just “hang” around town and have him tell/show us things. As far as WHAT we actually saw, it’d be silly to list everything. I can say undoubtedly he showed us everything that we wanted to and more. All the important buildings, grave sites, monuments etc. I probably shouldn’t say this but, we would’ve gladly paid twice what we were charged, so it’s certainly a big bang for the buck. We will definitely be going back to Boston- 7 days there is simply not near enough. We will for certain be trying to get Ted to give us another tour- I’d actually do this same one over again! We were there during Covid-19 and it did have some impact as far as a few things being closed- but on the upside nothing was crowded. Ted also did a great job requesting face masks and keeping us from being on top of each other. Thanks again Ted, Chad Stacey and Jensen- from Jupiter Fl

Response from Host

Dec 2020

I'm not sure where to begin—thank you, truly, for sharing this incredible review! Pardon my obvious tour guide bias, but I definitely believe the best way to explore a new city is with a local guide. It was perfect that we met up on Day 1 of your Boston visit, too, and it was great running into you again during the week. Just a perfect example of what a small town Boston actually is. I don't want to take all the credit, though—Boston played such a unique and fascinating role in the founding of our nation. Loyalist or Son of Liberty, it's deeply gratifying to know you felt my Freedom Trail presentation lived up to this town's revolutionary stories. Please reach out the next time you're in Boston... the 2-hour stroll only scratches the surface of all the amazing history this special town holds!