Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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About this activity

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! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Terrace in the North End, 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 1775, the tumultuous period leading up to 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Hub Town Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small Groups (16 guests max)
Included: Downtown Boston & North End
Included: Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)

Not included

Not included: Gratuity for guide (optional)
Not included: Admission inside museums
Not included: Charlestown neighborhood

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide inside Boston Common at the Boston Foundation Monument on the northern boundary of the park, opposite 50 Beacon Street (02108). The granite memorial features a bronze relief depicting two men shaking hands, when the Puritans arrived in 1630 to what is now Boston.
Freedom Trail

Passing by

The iconic Freedom Trail links 16 historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston
Boston Common

20 min

Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)
Park Street Church

Passing by

Active church and tallest building in 19th-century Boston (1809)
Granary Burying Ground

20 min

Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)
Massachusetts State House

Passing by

Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
King's Chapel

Passing by

First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)
King's Chapel Burying Ground

Passing by

Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)
Statue of Benjamin Franklin

10 min

Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)
Old City Hall

Passing by

Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)
Old South Meeting House

Passing by

Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)
Old Corner Bookstore

Passing by

Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)
Old State House

Passing by

Colonial capitol of Massachusetts Bay Colony and oldest public building in Boston (1713)
Boston Massacre Site

20 min

Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)
Statue of Samuel Adams

Passing by

Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty
Faneuil Hall Marketplace

10 min

Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)
Stop 17

Passing by

Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in historic building (1704)
North Square Park

20 min

Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)
The Paul Revere House

Passing by

Home of Paul Revere and oldest structure in Downtown Boston (1680)
Paul Revere Statue

20 min

Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
Old North Church & Historic Site

Passing by

Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)
Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Passing by

Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)
Stop 23

20 min

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)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide inside Boston Common at the Boston Foundation Monument on the northern boundary of the park, opposite 50 Beacon Street (02108). The granite memorial features a bronze relief depicting two men shaking hands, when the Puritans arrived in 1630 to what is now Boston.

End point

Your 2.5-hour tour concludes on Copp's Hill Terrace in the North End, overlooking Boston Harbor and Freedom Trail historic landmarks across the Charles River. The terrace is steps from local favorites on Hanover Street, including Italian restaurants, pastry shops, pizza, and more.

Using your ticket

Please text +1-844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
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
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods

Options

Freedom Trail – Small Group

Tour (2.5 Hours, 16 Guests)
Freedom Trail + Museum 1-Pass

Tour (2.5 Hours) + 1 Museum: Old North Church discounted adult admission, with underground crypt access (Self-Guided; Valid for 7 Days after Tour Date)
Freedom Trail + Museum 3-Pass

Tour (2.5 Hours) + 3 Museums: Old North Church (w/ crypt access), Old State House, Old South Meeting House (Self-Guided; Valid for 7 Days after Tour Date)
Freedom Trail + Museum 5-Pass

Tour (2.5 Hours) + 5 Museums: Paul Revere House, Old State House, Old North Church, Old South Meeting, King's Chapel (Self-Guided; Valid 7 Days after Tour)