Freedom Trail: Boston's Revolutionary History

Experience an engaging small group walking tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston. Discover the hidden stories and fascinating characters of the American Revolution, with occasional dad jokes and fun details off the beaten path.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Embrace - The tour kicks off at The Embrace, a newly erected statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. It is conveniently located next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
  • Massachusetts State House - Welcome to the hub of Massachusetts state government! Renowned…
What's Included
  • 2.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Check off all 16 sites of Boston’s Freedom Trail
  • Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women’s rights, American education, and immigration throughout its…

Location
The Embrace
Tremont Street
Please meet your guide at the Embrace, located next to the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common at 139 Tremont Street, Boston MA. Your guide will NOT be in a costume, they will have a flag with our company name Boston History Company to help you identify them.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Colleen_h
Sep 12, 2026
Best tour - Tour guide was wickedly informative And she was wickedly sweet Loved her extra stories which added to the experience
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Belivngood
Sep 12, 2026
Fun Bostonian Walking Tour - Julie was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. All sites were very walkable and we ended in North Beach overlooking Bunker Hill. We had lunch after in a recommended Italian family restaurant. Bencotto on Hanover St.
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Mombutt
Sep 12, 2026
Over the top great experience - Ted our guide was amazing. So knowledgeable, passionate about the history of Boston, funny at times, very good at getting us to realize what life was like during the period. So enjoyed the 3 hour journey.
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Pbb1821
Sep 9, 2026
Historic and Entertaining - Matthew was obviously a history and Boston enthusiast. He had so much to share and was able to answer most of our questions. It was a great experience for our friend who was visiting our great city for the very first time.
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Philw489
Sep 8, 2026
History brought to life - Great tour, Kenneth brought the history of Boston to life and skilfully took us through the early days of the city to the independence movement and beyond. Would thoroughly recommend this as a way to see the freedom trail.
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Constancev858
Sep 8, 2026
Great tour - good value for money. - Great guide - super interesting
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Michaelpq5416pb
Sep 7, 2026
Breath of Fresh Air - This was an excellent tour and a breath of fresh air. I went on another tour with my wife back in April. It was revisionist history at its best. I was skeptical about this tour, but I was back in town with my youngest son and wanted him to experience Boston's Freedom Trail. I signed up with the Boston History Company, and it did not disappoint. Our guide was knowledgeable and fair. She wasn't anti-American, nor was she always looking to take cheap historical shots at cultural beliefs that were not her own. Yet, she was not afraid of the bad and the ugly. Nor did she shy away from celebrating the good and beautiful. As an historian and headmaster of a private school, I was pleased with her knowledge, presentation, and overall demeanor to history of Boston.
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Dawn_l
Sep 12, 2026
Walking is uphill much of... - Walking is uphill much of the time on uneven bricks. Lots of history and the guide was knowledgeable. Worth the time and money.
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Dean_r
Sep 11, 2026
The tour was informative.... - The tour was informative. We could not have done this on our own. Did not think that all the jokes were necessary. We are grateful for the tour.
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April_p
Sep 10, 2026
More than a history book - Charlie R. Was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much more about US history than a history book could offer. Thank you! The sisters from Oregon
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From $31
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).