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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
Thu 03 Apr
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Starting at $39.00
Thu 03 Apr
Starting at $39.00
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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
1
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.
2
Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
3
Boston Common
Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)
4
Park Street Church
Active church and tallest building in 19th-century Boston (1809)
5
Granary Burying Ground
Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)
6
King's Chapel
First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)
7
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)
8
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)
9
Old City Hall
Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)
10
Old Corner Bookstore
Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)
11
Old South Meeting House
Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)
12
Old State House
Colonial capitol of Massachusetts Bay Colony and oldest public building in Boston (1713)
13
Boston Massacre Site
Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)
14
Statue of Samuel Adams
Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty
15
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)
16
North Square Park
Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)
17
The Paul Revere House
Home of Paul Revere and oldest structure in Downtown Boston (1680)
18
Paul Revere Statue
Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
19
Old North Church & Historic Site
Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)
20
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)
Show 17 more stops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
Richard_B
Sep 2024
Leah, our tour guide was great! She explained the history to all the tour stops very well and kept it very interesting.
Response from Host
Oct 2024
Richard, thank you for the five stars! Leah knows her history and knows how to make it interesting to our guests. Glad you enjoyed the sites of Boston!
ken_d
Sep 2024
Rosalie was wonderful. Her personality really brought to life the history of the times. Fabulous experience.
Response from Host
Sep 2024
Thank you, Ken! Rosalie is a seasoned guide with us here at Hub Town Tours. Happy to hear she brought the revolution to life for you.
Gillian_V
Sep 2024
We saw a great many of Boston historical monuments and buildings. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history to life for us.
Response from Host
Sep 2024
Gillian, thank you for the great review. Our guides specialize in telling a chronological and engaging narrative of Boston's history. We hope next time you are in town we can earn that fifth star.

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