The Revolutionary Story Walking Tour in Boston in Boston booking from $76.00

The Revolutionary Story Walking Tour in Boston

Overview

Viator Experience Award Top 20 experience (#2) in the United States. What makes this tour different is that instead of walking the Freedom Trail geographically – starting at one end and following it to the other – the sightseeing is synchronized with and unfolds to the storytelling. There’s a lot less emphasis on dry facts and dates and a lot more on the passions, personalities, and psychologies driving the events. The escalating action of the Revolution guides us through the crooked streets of Boston, recreating the drama and recapturing the energy that invented America. It's not only much more enjoyable it's also the most effective way to explore the city and learn the history.

Built with the aspirations and anxieties of a fellow tourist in mind: the groups are kept small so you aren't herded around; we cover both major landmarks and hidden gems; visual aids and props help you grasp the material; we traverse all original neighborhoods getting a sense of the modern city as well.

City: Boston

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

12 (of 15) Freedom Trail sights visited

Restroom / Coffee / Snack break midway through

Insights from prestigious historians and scholarship

A sense of humor

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Tour operates in most weather conditions. Pay attention to the forecast as the weather in Boston can shift even a day or two out. Please dress appropriately.
Not wheelchair accessible. We will be covering a significant amount of ground and those with injuries or significant mobility limitations will likely find it difficult to complete.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no hard age restriction but this is not a "kids" version of events. The narrative structure helps keep them engaged but the younger they are the more difficult it is to stay involved for the duration. However, every child is different and parents know their own best.
We will be outside in the open air for the duration.

What To Expect

The Revolutionary Story Tour

City Hall Plaza is a pedestrian only plaza very centrally located. We meet between the Staples Connect and City Hall (The big angular concrete building) I will be standing directly in front of a large statue of a basketball player.

King's Chapel Burying Ground

Learn about the incredibly unique people who first settled Massachusetts and how they created the cultural bedrock the Revolution was built on. The Puritans are much more important (and weird) than you can imagine!

Granary Burying Ground

The Sons of Liberty! We'll visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams. They'll be with us all day!

Old City Hall

The most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about about the role of Boston as the Athens of America, the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy, and the incomparable Benjamin Franklin.

Old State House

The oldest public building in the country and the nerve center of Massachusetts politics. The great political debate between British authority and American rights was here

Boston Massacre Site

Learn about the soldiers, the citizens, the loyalists, and patriot leaders all pulled into this explosion of tensions!

Old South Meeting House

The Boston Tea Party starts here! The most pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution. There's no turning back after this!

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

"The Cradle of Liberty" is not only the symbol of American Democracy but its deepest roots can be traced to this building. This is where a protest becomes a revolution!

Quincy Market

Warning! Tourist traps abound!

The Paul Revere House

The house is in the oldest and most charming square in the city and surrounded by some of the best restaurants in America. The man is even more impressive than the legend!

North End

The oldest residential neighborhood in America. You won't find a better combination of culture, food, and history in any square mile in the country. Italian, Seafood, Pizza, Cannoli, we'll talk about it all!

Old North Church & Historic Site

"One if by land, two if by sea." We go through Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride with the iconic steeple from which he signaled his famous warning; culminating in "the shot heard round the world," and chaotic battle at Lexington & Concord. The British are coming - are you?

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

We go in depth on the Battle of Bunker Hill. The strategy, the tactics, the consequences.

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

We finish up along at Christopher Columbus Park. A jewel in Boston's revitalized crown, some of best people watching in the city, and very centrally located between the North End (pizza, restaurants, & cannoli); Long Wharf (Aquarium, Harbor Tours, water shuttle to Charlestown, Metro station); and Quincy Market (souvenirs & shopping). Only a five minute walk to where we begin if you've parked nearby

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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 (812)

BArubia

Jun 2018

Mike really does have a way of making 3hrs of walking and talking about history incredibly entertaining to all age levels. We had several teenagers and their parents as well as a young child (7) and foreigners on our tour, and it looked like we all had a good time. He is knowledgeable and truly makes an effort to bring history to life by using Boston and all the contents in his bag as props. He is very objective while presenting history in a very passionate way, talking about all the most important players as well as bringing up many personalities I'd never heard of as well as fun facts and stories. Since we were visiting Boston for the first time I was looking for a tour of the historic part of town and had a hard time finding one that wasn't cookie cutter, script driven or big group. This tour was perfect. Mike only has about 10 people in his group and at the start of the day tells you that he has nothing else to do the rest of the day, so he'll stop as often as we need to, and follow our pace, fast or slow depending on interest and walking speed. He also supplies you with an earpiece that plays what he is saying sot that he's not shouting and you don't have to feel like you always need to be in the front to hear what he is saying. The amount of walking wasn't bad at all, he made sure he broke it up so that we weren't constantly on the go. For $25/person, I think it's the best deal in town.

MaxTravelsToTheWorld

Jun 2018

Mike was a very knowledgeable guide and took us through a 3.5h tour through the rich history of Boston. He is really passionate about history and presents it as if it were a script for a movie (3h constant narration! incredible performance)! As a local, he gives good advice on local restaurants/shopping, too. I am really not not familiar with american history, I but I honestly think that learned something that day! What stands out is, that he structures the tour chronologically which makes it easier to follow the story. This tour really focuses on history. I would recommend it, thanks!

fuzibug82

Jun 2018

This was a great tour! This tour is perfect for anyone interested in the Revolution. Mike adds a lot to the story to make it come together beautifully! Highly recommend!

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