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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 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

Stephanie H

Jun 2019

I HIGHLY suggest anyone visiting the area book a tour of the Freedom Trail with Ted from Hub Town Tours! I recently did the Chapter 2: Rebellion tour, and plan to go back for the remaining chapters. Ted was incredibly knowledgeable and highly enthusiastic, which made the tour that much more interesting and fun! Being on this tour made me wish I paid a bit more attention in history class back in high school. If you book a tour, I can promise that you won't be disappointed!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

It's wonderful to hear how much you appreciate my enthusiasm for history, Stephanie! Chapter 2 – "Rebellion" covers the famous events in Revolutionary Boston (the Massacre, the Tea Party, the Midnight Ride), but there are many more incredible stories along the Freedom Trail... I hope to see you for Chapter 1 – "Resistance" or Chapter 3 – "Revolution" sometime soon!

amhelm13

Jun 2019

I would highly recommend a tour with Ted from Hub Town Tours! My friends and I partook in Chapter 2: Rebellion. Having done other tours of the Freedom Trail, Ted packs in more historical context and paints a picture of the current political sentiments during the years leading up the Revolutionary War. He's a vibrant storyteller using quotes, images, and maps from primary sources to help orient you to events and bring you directly into that moment in history. Although a public tour, the group was still small and intimate without feeling like you're walking with a mob (big plus!), allowing us to easily hear Ted and see his props during the entire 2-hour tour. My friends and I are all current Bostonians and life-long New Englanders, and we learned so many fun facts about our city like how Boston's modern neighborhoods differ drastically from the original peninsula in the 1700's. This tour is perfect for tourists new to Boston, current residents hoping to learn more, and history scholars. We loved spending time the afternoon with Ted!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks for reaching out to share your review! I try to keep my storytelling as close to the original stories as possible, so that means using plenty of direct quotes, primary documents, and even period cartoons as supporting evidence. To share these resources with everyone up close, we keep public tour groups small (12 guests or fewer). Thank you for joining for Chapter 2 of the Revolutionary Boston tours!

lrdeco13

Jun 2019

This tour was extremely informative and fun. I have lived in Boston for my entire life and still learned so much from our wonderful tour guide. He was so knowledgable and provided many interesting stories about the revolution while seeing sites along the Freedom Trail. This is a must do for people visiting as well as those from the area!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Bostonians are usually the most surprised to find out how much history surrounds them on their daily commutes. Thank you for sharing your kind review—hope to see you for another tour chapter soon!