Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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Overview

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.

Meeting Point

Voucher Type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Duration

2h 30m

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

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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.
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Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
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Duration: 20 mins
Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)
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Active church and tallest building in 19th-century Boston (1809)
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Duration: 20 mins
Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)
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First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)
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Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)
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Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)
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Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)
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Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)
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Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)
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Colonial capitol of Massachusetts Bay Colony and oldest public building in Boston (1713)
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Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)
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Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty
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Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)
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Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in historic building (1704)
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Duration: 20 mins
Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)
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Home of Paul Revere and oldest structure in Downtown Boston (1680)
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Duration: 20 mins
Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
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Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)
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Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)
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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)

Inclusion

Small Groups (16 guests max)

Downtown Boston & North End

Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)

Exclusion

Gratuity for guide (optional)

Admission inside museums

Charlestown neighborhood

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Info

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

4.9

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Based on 6450 reviews

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