Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Boston, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution on this walking tour of Boston. Your historian guide will focus on the years between 1760 and 1775, a tumultuous time with plenty to talk about. Stroll the Freedom Trail and ask your guide questions along the way to learn things most tourists miss.
- Tour is perfect for history buffs and first-time Boston visitors
- Walking tour lets you get to know the city intimately
- See all 16 official historic landmarks on the Freedom Trail
- The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible
What's Included
- Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)
- Small Groups (16 guests max)
- Downtown Boston & North End
- Gratuity for guide (optional)
- Admission inside museums
- Charlestown neighborhood
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Boston Foundation Monument49 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
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
- Copp's Hill Terrace520 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
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.
Itinerary
Meet for this Freedom Trail small-group tour of Boston at the city’s 300th Anniversary Monument. Once you check in with your guide and group and everyone is ready, set off with your guide on a walking adventure to see all 16 official historic landmarks on the Freedom Trail. Your historian guide details the events that happened during the 1700s Revolutionary period of US history.
Some of the main highlights you see with your guide along the route include Boston Common, the Granary Burying Ground, the Statue of Benjamin Franklin, the Boston Massacre Site, and the Paul Revere House.
Your Boston Freedom Trail tour ends at Copp's Hill Terrace.
Some of the main highlights you see with your guide along the route include Boston Common, the Granary Burying Ground, the Statue of Benjamin Franklin, the Boston Massacre Site, and the Paul Revere House.
Your Boston Freedom Trail tour ends at Copp's Hill Terrace.
1
Boston Foundation Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Freedom Trail (Pass By)
2
Boston Common
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Park Street Church (Pass By)
3
Granary Burying Ground
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House (Pass By)
King's Chapel (Pass By)
King's Chapel Burying Ground (Pass By)
4
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old City Hall (Pass By)
Old South Meeting House (Pass By)
Old Corner Bookstore (Pass By)
Old State House (Pass By)
5
Boston Massacre Site
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Samuel Adams (Pass By)
6
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Oyster House (Pass By)
7
North Square Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Paul Revere House (Pass By)
8
Paul Revere Statue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)
Copp's Hill Burying Ground (Pass By)
9
Copps Hill Terrace
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods
- 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 6,785 reviews
Sherrie_C, May 2026
We learned some interesting history for sure— the guide was very knowledgeable regarding the history and facts of the sites we saw. He was sweet and friendly. The tour suffered, however, due to what was perhaps inexperience on the part of the leader. He could have used some training in managing such issues as the tourist who asked question after question, really slowing down the tour. The leader remarked more than once that we were behind on the scheduled timing. The group did not need to hear this. Instead, the leader should have had tools in his repertoire to manage the situation without verbalizing his anxiety. We moved much too slowly, stopping and standing for periods that felt long and frankly became boring. My group thought the tour was just “ok”— and all had eagerly anticipated the activity.
Lucela_G, May 2026
Great walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. His passion for Boston history brought Freedom Trail to life.
MindyLynne_F, May 2026
Great historical information. Guide was knowledgeable and personable. Good pace of walking and standing
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for all these compliments and five stars for your guide! We work to be interesting and good company, and to make the walk as enjoyable as possible!
Karen_H, May 2026
I only had a few hours for my first time in Boston, so I chose this brief tour of the Freedom Trail. It was the best choice! Covered so many highlights and our guide was fabulous. So much information presented with an obvious love of this historic city and the country Boston played a pivotal part in founding.
Response from Host, May 2026
Karen, we so appreciate that you chose us for your short time in Boston, and we love the "best choice" vote! We hope your guide inspired you with things you'd like to explore on your next visit! loving history and our city, we try to share as much of both as we can. Thank you very much for five stars!
craig_k, May 2026
The best historical walking trail, the guide, forgot name, very knowledgeable and was willing to answer any questions
Response from Host, May 2026
Craig, we really appreciate five stars and the "best" vote! Our guides do bring a lot of knowledge to the Freedom Trail, we love what we do, and we enjoy answering questions along the way.
sandi_m, May 2026
It was amazing Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we enjoyed every minute! Thank you so much
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much right back, Sandi, for five stars and such an enthusiastic review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour and your guide!
kelly_v, May 2026
Alex was so knowledgeable and excited to share information. It’s important to know this tour focuses on the American Revolution. Alex did a great job tying in other bits of Boston history along the way.
Excellent way to see Boston on your first day. There are places to sit down as you hear information and you get a short break half way through.
Response from Host, May 2026
Kelly, thank you for such a wonderful, detailed review of Alex's tour, and for five stars! Our tours do dive deep into Revolutionary history, and our guides enjoy adding other Boston facts along the way. We hope the Freedom Trail tour helps new guests to get to know some great neighborhoods, and get an overview of sites to visit later.
Kimberly_F, May 2026
Rosalie is such a sweetheart. We appreciated her knowledge of Boston! We can tell she loves her job!
Response from Host, May 2026
Well, thank you for such sweet words, and all those exclamation points for Rosalie! She does have a vast knowledge of Boston history and does love to share it, and we're very glad you enjoyed your tour.
Janet_E, May 2026
Rosalie with an ie was great. Very knowledgeable, very nice, great delivery. Hit all the high notes and we learned a lot
Response from Host, May 2026
What a nice list of compliments for Rosalie (with an ie!), Janet: thank you so much! She is an experienced guide and historian, and a genuinely lovely person, and we're happy you enjoyed the tour.
Ruth_C, May 2026
This tour gives a comprehensive explanation of the people and facts around Boston’s history. Meaghan was a great guide full of extensive knowledge about Bostons beginnings and she welcomed all questions we had.
Response from Host, May 2026
Ruth, thank you very much for five stars and this kind words about Meaghan's tour! She is an accomplished historian and storyteller, and we guides love questions.
Alana_B, May 2026
Alex was an amazing tour guide. She knew the history forwards and back. Her theater experience shined in her presentation. I would definitely recommend this tour. It is well worth the money. The beautiful weather and blooming spring flowers didn't hurt either. Loved it!
Response from Host, May 2026
Alana, we're so glad to have delivered the whole package (although we didn't control the weather)! Thank you very much for leaving Alex five stars and this enthusiastic review: she just joined our team, and we're thrilled to have her here. Appreciate your recommendation!
Krista_N, May 2026
So fun…you’ll learn so much! So much history to see and our tour guide was excellent! Great value and exceptional experience!
Response from Host, May 2026
Gosh, the word "exceptional" makes us smile, Krista, so thank you very much! We're delighted you had fun and learned a lot: these are always our goals. We appreciate five stars for your guide and experience!
Jennifer_M, May 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. There is so much history in Boston and Meghan did a great job of fitting in as much as she could without it being overwhelming. We learned a lot about Boston's role in the beginning of the American Revolution (and that we should have paid more attention when we were school!).
It is a lot of walking and standing but pretty standard for a walking tour. Would be tough if you had mobility issues in some areas because of the cobblestone streets and sidewalks. Also, you start in Boston Common but you don't spent much time there so if you want to see the park or some of the landmarks, plan to arrive early. It's a beautiful park (and huge!) The tour finishes near the water. There was a short refreshment/bathroom stop towards the end and there is a restroom fairly close to the starting point.
Response from Host, May 2026
Jennifer, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience on Meaghan's tour, and for five stars! Part of what makes her such an excellent guide is how well she can craft her wide historian's knowledge into rich, but not overwhelming, stories that engage guests. Thanks for the overview for other readers. There is a lot to see in the many acres of Boston Common, so it's worth a visit on its own. So is the North End of Boston, where the tour ends.
Stephen_Q, May 2026
Maura was an EXCELLENT guide. She exuded love and enthusiasim for Bostonian and US history. She delivered the content in a way that was both accessible and entertaining. She also provided great recommendations regarding places to eat and things to do. I highly recommended this tour with Maura. It was money well spent.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this 5-star review: we love the all-caps EXCELLENT for Maura! She does love Boston history and sharing it with guests through her fact-packed, witty storytelling. We're always glad to know our guides could help with suggestions of good food and activities!
Brian_C, May 2026
Our guide, Amir, was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the tour! Being in a small group we were all able to see and hear and ask a lot of questions
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the five stars, Brian! Amir is an excellent guide with a wide range of knowledge, and we're so glad you got to experience historic Boston with him!
Julia_H, May 2026
What a great way to learn the history of Boston (and the United States)! There were so many details I didn’t know.
Response from Host, May 2026
Julia, thank you so much! Boston may be only 48 square miles, but there's tons of history around every single corner!
Tracy_H, May 2026
Excellent information. Knowledgeable tour guide. It was the right length to cover everything. Any longer would be too much.
Response from Host, May 2026
Tracy, thank you so much for the five stars! We're so glad you found the guide knowledgable and the tour "goldilocks" length--sometimes 2.5 hours doesn't seem like enough to us historians!
Wendy_B, May 2026
Mark is fabulous! He is a wealth of information with a sense of humor. We learned so much about the history of Boston (and the US) and all the people who helped make it what it is. His presentation made it so we can remember it!
I HIGHLY recommend taking this tour with Mark! He is a historian and teaches history to 7th - 12th graders so you know he has to be engaging!!
It's a great tour, very fun and informative! Take it!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow Wendy, many thanks for this incredible review and recommendation of Mark's tour! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed touring historic Boston with him. Many of our guides are educators like Mark, and all share a deep love for this city and its history. We hope you may join us on the Freedom Trail again!
Amanda_S, May 2026
This tour was amazing!! Our guide Mark was so full of knowledge and his passion for Boston history was apparent. He kept the walk fun and entertaining. Would highly recommend if you want to see a lot of the historic sites in the city.
Response from Host, May 2026
Amanda, many thanks for this awesome review of Mark's tour! Our team is comprised of incredible guides like Mark, who are dedicated to bringing Boston's history to life for our guests. There's so much history in our little city, and we're glad you got to experience it with Mark!
ROBIN_E, May 2026
Mark was great, he made the tour fun and incredibly informative. We had a great time on the walking tour, would highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Many thanks, Robin, for this great review! Many of our guides are dedicated teachers like Mark, who bring to their tours as much enthusiasm as they do in the classroom!
Brian_P, May 2026
Had a great time! Couldn’t have thought of a better way to start my day. Mark was very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting
Response from Host, May 2026
Brian, many thanks for this incredible review of Mark's tour! We're so glad his passion for Boston's history made your day something special.
Krystle_P, May 2026
Alejandro (Alex) knew his history and did a great job. We got to see everything, but not enough time to go up and get pictures of every stop. Biggest issue was all the other tours going on at the same time from other companies and having to work around them.
Response from Host, May 2026
Krystle, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed Alejandro's tour! He truly is an exceptional guide, and ensures that our tours stand out among the many operating here in Boston.
John_C, May 2026
Rosalie, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable, informative and professional. This is a really good tour and nice walk.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, John, for this great review of Rosalie's tour! We're so glad you enjoyed touring historic Boston with her, she truly is a one-of-a-kind guide!
JosephRoussine_J, May 2026
Keira was extremely knowledgeable and kept the group fully engaged during the entire tour. We learned the true history of many of the historically inaccurate facts.
Response from Host, May 2026
Many thanks, Joseph, for this lovely review of Keira's tour! We take it as our duty as historic guides to stick as closely to the facts as possible, and to dispel some common myths surrounding our past.
Stacy_B, May 2026
We had had Joe as our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and very knowledgeable! He was the best!!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Stacy, we're so glad you enjoyed touring historic Boston with Joe, and we hope you may join us again soon!
Kelly_E, May 2026
Alex was very informative, easy to follow and hospitable! We loved the history lessons and seeing the city on foot.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much, Kelly, for five stars for Alex, and for sharing your experience! He is an excellent historian with a lot of personal charm, and we're glad he made you feel welcome to Boston. A walking tour can be a fun and informative way to see the city, and we work to make sure it is!
William_F, Apr 2026
Nick did a really good job on the tour. The history background he explained at each location was very helpful.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're so glad, William, so thank you for that, and for five stars for Nick! We pride ourselves on sharing a lot of engaging history along the way, and Nick, a teacher and experienced guide, loves to do it.
Rachel_B, Apr 2026
Great tour! Miles, our guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and passionate about Boston’s history. Small groups made it easier to get around too.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for this praise for Miles and five stars! He has extensive experience as a guide, a great love of Boston's history, and an actor's skills in sharing it. And we're glad you enjoyed our small group tour.
Brent_H, Apr 2026
Nice overview of Freedom Trail. Kate was a knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the history. Liked the small group idea.
Response from Host, May 2026
Brent, we appreciate five stars for Kate! She is an excellent historian, and we're glad you enjoyed what she had to share. Our small groups let us engage with guests and move well along the Freedom Trail.
aliceyurke, Apr 2026
Jon was an incredible guide. He was informative, handled questions thoughtfully and engaging. We covered a lot of ground in just over two hours. It was clear that Jon was very much invested in Boston’s rich history.
Response from Host, May 2026
Well, that is absolutely true: Jon is dedicated to local history, knows a great deal about it, and has a filmmaker's storytelling talent for sharing it. We are so glad you felt engaged with Jon and got your questions answered. Thank you so much for five stars and this wonderful review!
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