Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Engaging Small Group Experience
4.9
669 Ratings
Boston
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial - Our Tour begins at the base of this site, just inside the Boston Common. This bas relief statue of soldiers marching commemorates the 54th regiment of Massachusetts, the first regiment of black soldiers to see significant combat action in the American Civil War.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

We utilize captivating narratives and occasional humor to ENTERTAIN our audience, be they semi-entertained kids, history enthusiasts, sightseers, or residents. We keep the group size to a maximum of 25 attendees for a fun and relaxed experience, not chaotic and overwhelming, while offering ample room for uninhibited laughter. Incorporating ALL 16 LANDMARKS along the Freedom Trail, we ensure you don’t miss any sights while also delving into a handful of more detailed stories. We aim to explain the reasons for the commencement of the American Revolution in Boston, and why we take pride in this city as our residence.

Although the narrative revolves around the American Revolution, our professional guides, mentored by experienced guides and historians, also incorporate entertaining aspects from unexplored areas. Names like Charles Ponzi, Frederick Douglass, and Phillis Wheatley are intertwined with the likes of Hancock, Adams, and Revere, offering something to everyone’s interest.

Location
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Freedom Trail
Please meet your guide at the base of the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial. The monument itself doesn't have a street address, but it's located at the corner of Park and Beacon, and is directly across from the MA State House. Please follow the stairs down to the benches where your guide will be waiting.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Angela_d
Apr 22, 2024
Really informative tour with a great guide. - Really informative tour with a great guide. Our guide Jules did a brilliant job of packing a lot of information into 2.5 hours. We learned a lot about Boston's history as well as the history associated with the Freedom Trail itself. Highly recommended.
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32satyamk
Apr 21, 2024
Highly recommended! - Sean was amazing! He made history come alive with his thorough knowledge and brilliant story telling. It was a very engaging and entertaining tour - for everyone in our family including kids.
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Brian
Apr 14, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Noah was our tour guy and he did an excellent job. He shared lots of great stories to go along with the history of the Freedom Trail. If you’re in Boston I highly recommend this tour. The tour took about two hours, and we had two teenage boys with us. Our boys both love the tour and are still talking about it. Also, the tour ends up close to the North End, which is a great place to grab lunch with friends and family. Highly recommend if you want to learn about the American Revolution and the rich history of the city of Boston.
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Shelley_g
Apr 12, 2024
Jim is a great... - Jim is a great storyteller and passionate about his job. The 3 hours flew by! We learned alot and had fun.
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Ana_m
Apr 12, 2024
Great tour! Guide very knowledgeable - Walking tour was a great way to see the city, we were able to return to places of interest. Our guide was very knowledgeable with great stories. We were lucky to have spectacular weather!
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F6404jscatherinef
Apr 2, 2024
A wonderful glimpse of Boston history! - Mark is absolutely AMAZING and funny as heck! Tour was fabulous and filled with fun facts thanks to our guide! Be sure to wear good walking shoes!
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Gazwhar
Apr 1, 2024
A great insight from a students perspective. Orla our tour guide, absolute legend! - It was a great insight from a students perspective. We learnt about the culture within Harvard, Orla was our guide and she was awesome.
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Joe_s
Mar 31, 2024
The guide was excellent.... - The guide was excellent. Good voice projection on windy day and excellent knowledge of subject. Despite other tours in same place, she knew how to pace the group so that there was very little interruption of tour.
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Sarah_s
Mar 29, 2024
Absolutely brilliant - Absolutely brilliant. Julia was INCREDIBLY knowledgeable and informative. We learnt so much & she was lovely & friendly. The kids loved her! Julia had us all completely captivated and She was extremely impressive. Thank you!
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Amy_s
Mar 29, 2024
Great history tour - Jim was a great historian and storyteller! Lots of insight into the minds and motivations of the early Bostonians.
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