Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Boston’s rich past and vibrant present on this small-group (or private) walking tour—a relaxed and informative way to get your bearings if visiting the city for the first time. Gain valuable insight from local guide as you explore spots such as Boston Harbor, Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, and the Public Garden. As you wander, learn about the city’s Revolutionary roots, architectural gems, and cultural evolution—and get an understanding of what life is like for modern-day residents.
- Upgrade to a private tour for a personalized experience
- Discover hidden gems and lesser-known sights often missed by visitors and even locals
- Experience a carbon-neutral tour operated by a B Corp-certified company using travel as a force for good
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide with local insights and storytelling
- Stops at Rose Kennedy Greenway, Custom House Tower, Quincy Market, Old State House, Old City Hall
- Small group experience for a more personal and interactive tour
- Insider tips on where to eat, explore, and relax in Boston
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 156 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Meet outside the main public entrance of the Boston RMV Service Center, located in the same building as the Boston Public Market, directly across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
End point
- 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Boston Public Garden (or nearby), 4 Charles St., Boston, MA 02116
Itinerary
1
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Custom House Tower by Marriott Vacation Club (Pass By)
3
Old South Meeting House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Corner Bookstore (Pass By)
4
Old City Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
King's Chapel (Pass By)
5
Old State House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Boston Common
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beacon Hill (Pass By)
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial (Pass By)
7
Massachusetts State House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Granary Burying Ground
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Boston Public Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free. Please let us know when booking if you're bringing a child under 6. Children aged 6 to 11 can join at the adult rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you're bringing a child between 6 and 11, using the special requirements box on the checkout page.
- We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 4 km (2.5 miles) of walking.
- Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 630 reviews
Seth_U, Jan 2026
Bob is a friendly, knowledgeable Bostonian with an inspired wit and a love of history.
It was a pleasure learning more about the past with him.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Seth_U,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Bob—he certainly is one of our stars. His passion for Boston’s history and his signature sense of humor truly make every tour memorable. We hope to see you back on another adventure soon, ready to discover even more hidden stories with us!
Warm regards,
Intrepid Urban Adventures Team
Kathleen_P, Oct 2025
An excellent value! Nabil was a generous, personable, and knowledgeable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
Manuel_C, Oct 2025
Awesome experience. We decided to do this tour on our first day in Boston and did not regret it. Would recommend to anyone
Christina_V, Sep 2025
Our tour guide Alivia was awesome! A Boston native who was very enthusiastic on telling us about Boston history! Alivia was friendly, and smiley and kept us all engaged in the history of Boston and showing us the famous Wuincy market, Fanuiel Hall, place the the Declarstion of Independence was read for the first time and every year on July 4 th, place the Boston massacre occurred, the cemetery where Paul Revere and many other famous people were buried, the Boston Commons, State Capitol, Boston public gardens, and so many more highlights. Alivia was the best, she was quite a history buff! We had a wonderful afternoon touring!
Margaret_P, Sep 2025
Lexie, our guide was highly knowledgeable and a very pleasant woman.. She obviously has a great love for this city and has done a great deal of research, which enhanced her stories.
Megahan_E, Sep 2025
This is a great historical tour with a smidge of humor. Also a treat added that was delicious. Guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable.
Maheshni, Sep 2025
Excellent tour. Our guide was Lexi and she is incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and enthusiastic. Answered all our questions, really went out of her way to make sure we had a good experience. Highly recommend. Bonus was a small group of only 7 of us on a Saturday!
Cynthia_K, Sep 2025
Very education and loved hearing the stories about history. Our tour guides was very knowledgeable...
Kati_S, Aug 2025
This was AMAZING!! We got the history while also being able to interact with our fellow tourists. Highly recommend Democracy Brewery after as we spent 5 hours with our tour guide there after our tour drinking some local beers and talking. Tim is the best guide!!
Cheryl_P, Aug 2025
This tour was great and a major reason why was our tour guide Conner Bourgoin. He was genuinely excited about giving us all the history details and answering our questions.
Jill_E, Jul 2025
Allison was terrific and so much fun. She was knowledgeable and has a funny sense of humor. We were able to see so much of the city and historical sites. It is 2 hours but didn’t feel long. We had a great time!
Logan_M, Jul 2025
Great tour guides and perfect pace for the tour! In hot weather or busy traffic the guides kept us safe and feeling comfortable.
Adam_T, Jul 2025
Tour guide Tim did a great job! Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and communicated very well. Highly recommend him and this tour if you want to know Boston’s sights and history in 2 hours of walking.
Kristen_S, Jul 2025
Great tour and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and we had an awesome experience. Highly recommend!
Lauren_F, Jun 2025
You get to see a lot of different parts of the historical areas of Boston. There was so much information given along the tour. Our guide was great!
Pete_C, May 2025
We had hoped for a lot more . Seemed like a waste of time walking inside packed shopping retail areas vs spending more time learning more about the history of the area .
Not worth the 98.00 per person .
Adrienne_D, May 2025
Great tour! We really enjoyed Bob's storytelling and learning more about Boston's history. It was a lot of fun, even with the rain!
Soyeol_Y, Apr 2025
This was such a great way to explore and learn more about Boston. I feel like I definitely got a great overview of the city’s history. And Nabil was such a great tour guide! Our group had lots of questions and he happily answered all of them. He was patient, flexible, and made all feel welcome. I’d recommend anyone visiting Boston for the first time to take the tour!
Kareem_W, Apr 2025
A wonderful experience and the tour guide was very funny. We started a tad late but overall was a tour I would recommend.
Paul_G, Oct 2024
Beacon street with the amazing Halloween decorations. The informative details for every street corner we visited was spectacular
Nancy_Z, Oct 2024
It was interesting gaining more historical facts about our forefathers. Our guide was friendly, informed, and entertaning.
Susan_D, Oct 2024
The diversity of knowledge Alan our guide had made the tour special. He was conversant on history, art, architecture and much more. Combined with a good sense of humor, he made our tour memorable.
Laman_M, Oct 2024
Clio was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour extremely interesting! I learned so much about American history from her.
Mollie_M, Oct 2024
Nabil made our tour superb! It was great stories from history, engaging and humorous. He was the best, very knowledgeable, intelligent, witty, and respectful. We all had a great time.
Amy_H, Oct 2024
Allison did a great job sharing the history of the area. She answered questions from the group and we could tell she loves her job.
Amy_S, Sep 2024
Molly was passionate and knowledgeable! Enjoyed the stop for a beer too. I had visited Boston several times previously- should have done this tour ages ago!!!
Jeff_S, Sep 2024
Our tour guide Alex was very informative, friendly and relatable. She was able to get everyone in the group involved, and participating in with questions. We all really enjoyed our afternoon. Thanks!
Carlotta_L, Sep 2024
Molly Mitchell knows the history and very informative. Also, very nice and made sure we were all together to listen,
Nancy_K, Sep 2024
Alexander's deep knowledge of history made the tour incredibly informative. However, I felt that stopping for a drink at a local pub wasn't necessary. I would have preferred visiting the historic cemetery with the burials of Paul Revere, John Adams, and others. Unfortunately, it was closed by the time we arrived. For future tours, it might be better to prioritize visiting places that have specific closing times.
Louise_D, Aug 2024
Excellent tour fantastic guide lots of fun filled educational stories. We just loved it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a nice easy tour
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