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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $30.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $30.00

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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)

banmelk

Jul 2019

This is one of the best tours we have ever taken. Ted was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and made all the details and people involved in the revolution come to life! We had our 12 year old grandson with us who just finished a year of American History in school this year. He was enthralled with Ted's delivery complete with animation. Background details on the life of the participants pulled it all together in an informative and interesting discussion as Ted kept us involved during the entire tour. The group was small - we were 9 that day so easy to hear and follow along. Was a packed 2 hours but walking was done in segments and we had opportunities to rest several times. We did this on the 4th of July - couldn't have chosen a better day!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

I'm so glad you had a great time learning about Boston's crucial role in spurring the American Revolution—there's no better day than the 4th of July for it! Even on the busiest holidays, however, I always keep my tour groups small... quality history is very difficult if you cannot hear your guide, nor see any primary documents up close. Thank you!

khakionion

Jul 2019

Ted was our guide for two days in a row. We got lucky and one of our public tours ended up being just our family, so it was very intimate and both days we were able to ask a lot of questions. Ted’s knowledge and energy level was what made these two days the highlights of our family vacation. We have 3 kids (18, 17, 13) who love history (big-time Hamilton fans) and Ted truly expanded their appreciation of our county’s beginnings: the good, the bad, the ugly. We booked parts 2 and 3 over two days, and we should’ve done all three! Too much to do in Boston. Ted’s utilization of pictured laminates along with his compelling story-telling ability caused the current day facade of Boston to melt away and we saw the young men harassing the sentry down by the Old State House. I won’t spoil the ending, but the way Ted leaves you in suspense from chapter to chapter truly is a gift of his. You can tell when someone is doing something he/she loves - the match was perfect as we were game to learn more and Ted was game to teach more! Stay at home and read the book if you’re not truly interested in learning about Boston’s role in the history of our country. Run, do not walk, to any of Ted’s tours while in town!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Families filled with history fans make my life as a guide so much fun! Thank you all for joining me for "Rebellion" and "Revolution," and I hope you'll find yourselves back in town someday to hear "Resistance," too. Revolutionary Boston is a remarkable time and place in history, and I am very lucky to have the Freedom Trail as the backdrop for my storytelling. I deeply appreciate your taking the time to write this incredible review; all my best to you and the family! [And if you do stay home and read, don't forget: "Paul Revere and the World He Lived In" by Esther Forbes...]

robingD8918CS

Jun 2019

My sister and I did both chapters, one and two, which were both fantastic! Thank you Ted for your love and enthusiasm of history! This tour is fun, interactive AND enhanced our trip. We can’t say enough positive things. History to life. Fun and interesting NOT boring. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL. Looking forward to a chapter 3 of Bunker Hill.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

There's nothing boring about the small town of Boston in the years before the American Revolution! I'm so pleased to hear you loved my first two tour chapters, "Resistance" and "Rebellion," and look forward to seeing you again for the final chapter, "Revolution"!