Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston
Supplied by: Hub Town Tours
Travel the iconic Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and the North End, learning revolutionary history at the founding of the United States of America.
What's included
- Freedom Trail (All 16 sites)
- Small Groups (16 guests)
- Downtown & North End
- Charlestown Neighborhood
- Admission inside Museums
- Gratuities (optional)
Know before you go
What do I need to bring? - Weather-appropriate clothing, Comfortable walking shoes & Water and snacks, if desired. Minimum age of passengers is: 6
Highlights
- 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 1776, the tumultuous years leading into 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
- 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.
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 1776, the tumultuous years leading into 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.
Itinerary:
Boston Foundation Monument
Meet your guide at the Boston Foundation Monument on Boston Common, directly opposite 50 Beacon Street (02108) and steps from the iconic Freedom Trail.
Boston Common
Massachusetts State House
Park Street Church
Granary Burying Ground
King's Chapel & First Burying Ground
Benjamin Franklin Statue
Old City Hall
Old Corner Bookstore
Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields
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)
Site of Boston Massacre
Samuel Adams Statue
Faneuil Hall
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
Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)
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
Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Copp's Hill Terrace
Your tour concludes overlooking the Charles River and two major Freedom Trail landmarks: the U.S.S. Constitution (1797) and Bunker Hill Monument (1775 battle)
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event