Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
The iconic Freedom Trail links 16 historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston
Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)
Active church and tallest building in 19th-century Boston (1809)
Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)
Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)
Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)
Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)
Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)
Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)
Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)
Colonial capitol of Massachusetts Bay Colony and oldest public building in Boston (1713)
Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)
Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty
Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)
Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in historic building (1704)
Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)
Home of Paul Revere and oldest structure in Downtown Boston (1680)
Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)
Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)
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)
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(7,628)
This was an excellent small group tour, with a friendly, knowledgeable guide who made the history of Boston come alive. It’s well worth it.
Great tour made better by an excellent tour guide. Nick was informative and helped elevate our time on the Freedom Trail. Well worth it.
Super chill. Great overview of history and feel for the geography. The amount of walking and stopping was perfect.
An excellent tour with an exceptional guide! From beginning to end the tour was interesting and informative! Maura was engaging and very well versed in the history of Boston and the Freedom trail. Group size was small and everyone from the youngest to the oldest thoroughly enjoyed it!
The 2.5-hour tour was fantastic-informative, engaging, and really enjoyable. Matt was an excellent guide! He did a fantastic job bringing Boston’s history to life. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking to explore the city!
Alejandro was a fabulous tour guide…he’s clearly well educated and knowledgeable……..even better humorously engaging. We saw all aspects of the Freedom Trail and learned many new facts and gained insights to previously undiscovered information. It was a great experience and one of the highlights of our Boston getaway weekend.
This tour came highly recommended by other Viator reviewers, and it absolutely lived up to the praise. Sven was an outstanding tour guide who provided detailed and engaging historical context at each location stop. It had been many years since my American History classes, and Sven not only refreshed my memory on important events leading up to the American Revolution, but also shared many fascinating details that I had never learned before. We also brought our 9-year-old son, who thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Sven was incredibly patient and engaging, answering his questions along the way and helping bring history to life. I highly recommend taking this tour during your first day or two in Boston. It provides an excellent overview of the events that shaped the Revolution and helps you understand the significance of the Freedom Trail sites. After the tour, you can return to explore the locations in greater depth, such as the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere's House, and many others. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip and provided a great foundation for the rest of our time in Boston.
We really enjoyed Elizabeth’s tour. I feel her background as a teacher coupled with the fact that she’s a local Bostonian really added to the knowledge she shared with her tour group. Very recommendable.
Fast walking will be required, so be ready. Myb 57 yr old tennis playing wife found it a bit too fast, but I thought it was a good pace. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Very much enjoyed it.
This was a great tour! The pace was easy and our guide Zoey was full of great information! This is a must tour when visiting Boston!
