Freedom Trail: Small-Group Revolutionary Boston Tour
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Experience the iconic Freedom Trail in Boston on a small-group walking tour. Explore the city's revolutionary history with a knowledgeable local guide in just 2.5 hours!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 300th Anniversary Monument - Meet your guide at the 300th Anniversary Monument on Boston Common, directly opposite 50 Beacon Street and steps from the iconic Freedom Trail.
  • 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)
  • Union Oyster House - Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in historic building (1704)
  • 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)
  • Copps Hill Terrace - Our tour concludes overlooking the Charles River and two major Freedom Trail landmarks: the U.S.S. Constitution (1797) and Bunker Hill Monument (1775 battle)
What's Included
  • Limited group size for a more personalized experience (16 guests max)
  • Explore Downtown Boston and the historic North End neighborhood
  • A comprehensive tour of the Freedom Trail, covering all 16 iconic landmarks
What's Not Included
  • Charlestown Neighborhood
  • Admission inside Museums
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Freedom Trail, a brick-paved walking route famous worldwide, connects Boston’s essential role in the initiation of the American Revolution. It is recommended to explore this pathway with a small group, guided by a well-informed local. Throughout your journey of 2.5 hours, beginning from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill Terrace in the North End, you will have the opportunity to witness all the sixteen official landmarks showcased on the Freedom Trail.

Our intimate group tour deeply explores the years from 1760 to 1776, a period of tremendous upheaval that paved the way for the American Revolution. As we walk in the wake of Boston’s colonial inhabitants, we wrestle with their crucial dilemma—loyalty versus rebellion to the rulers and government.

Through engaging narrative-based tours, Hub Town Tours provides a robust outlook on why Boston is referred to as America’s ‘Cradle of Liberty.’ As you pass by significant locations of the Revolutionary-era Boston, your guide will unfold the riveting narrative of a petite colonial town moving towards a war against a mighty empire.

  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods
Location
Boston Foundation Monument
Beacon Street
Meet your guide at the Boston Foundation Monument inside Boston Common, steps from the intersection of Beacon Street at Spruce Street. The memorial is directly opposite 50 Beacon Street (02108), two blocks downhill from golden dome of the Massachusetts State House.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Extraordinary713394
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing walking tour - Our guide, Matthew, was very passionate and knowledgeable about Boston. He was entertaining and kept our interest the whole time. I would high recommend this tour. It was a great way to learn about Boston and its history!
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James_m
Jun 12, 2024
Great time. - Leah was very knowledgeable and made our experience that much better. Thanks again for a good day. Go Phillies. Boston please fix those terrible sideways.
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Sandy_t
Jun 11, 2024
Informative - Our tour guide Drew did a wonderful job! He was very informative and entertaining. Another added bonus was the size of our group. It was small and allowed for people to have their questions answered.
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Ashley_j
Jun 11, 2024
Fun History tour! - Rosalie was a great tour guide. Very engaging and kept our group interested the whole 2.5 hours. It was a fun tour and highly recommend!
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Greta
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour! We were lucky to have Ted, the company owner, as our guide. He is extremely funny and knowledgeable. - Great guide, lots of interesting history. Great stories well told. Ted is the owner of the company, so his expertise wasn’t a surprise. He clearly loves the town and its history.
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Travis_w
Jun 11, 2024
Great Experience - Our guide, Will, was informative, passionate about the topic, and lead the tour with a good pace. Great experience
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Robin_r
Jun 10, 2024
Freedom Trail and Boston’s role in the American Revolution - I decided to do this walking tour with my sister to learn more about the history of Boston and this tour did not disappoint. Our guide, Jon Hill, was extremely knowledgeable and had great energy. Despite a gray rainy day, he made this experience enjoyable and fun. We learned a lot about Boston’s place in the American Revolution, including the parts played Samual Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere and many lesser known and important historical figures. He brought the story of the Boston Massacre to life. I highly recommend this tour. Note: there is about 4 miles of walking involved on level terrain.
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Leslie_k
Jun 12, 2024
Really good, even in the rain - It was pouring rain, but our guide, Maureen, did a wonderful job of trying to find us shelters while still telling all the topics on the tour.
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Margaret_b
Jun 12, 2024
We were shown important... - We were shown important landmarks of Boston. Our guide was knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly to the group.
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Harry_f
Jun 10, 2024
Try other tours first - Very hard to find your leader. Arrived at 9:45 and could not locate your guide until after 10:30 for a 10:15 tour. Will not use this company again.
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