Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Boston, USA
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- 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 7,605 reviews
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Thomas_D, Aug 2026
Had a very nice time on our tour. Enjoyed the history & sights. Mark was very knowledgeable, friendly, & helpful with recommendations about the area.
julie_k, Aug 2026
Our guide, Nick, was great - super knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great way to see a large part of the city and learn about history at the same time. Group size was nice - much preferred to a larger group.
Karla_A, Aug 2026
Zoe was an amazing tour guide. She brought all the history of Boston to life with great storytelling skills. Would highly recommend the tour, the time flies by and the walking is easy.
Julie_H, Aug 2026
Nick was amazing!! High school history teacher who grew up in Boston made the tour not only informative but he also added some real life examples of how the city’s history. Thoroughly enjoyable. Stops frequently to explain. Always looks for the shade or away from another tour so we can all hear him. 10 min restroom break at the middle point. Thanks Nick!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Julie, thank you very much for five stars and this enthusiastic review for Nick K! He is a local and a talented teacher, as well as an experienced guide with a wonderful storytelling style. Our guides bring a lot of information to our Freedom Trail tours, but also work to make the walk as comfortable as we can.
GraceMontgomery, Aug 2026
This was a fantastic tour hitting all of the historical highlights of Boston. It went through different neighborhoods to allow one to really get a flavor of the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
That's one of the things we also love about the Freedom Trail, Grace-- the beautiful, important historic sites, some wonderful neighborhoods, and, as you say, the flavor of downtown Boston. We're delighted you enjoyed your tour, and thank you so much for five stars for your guide!
Shelly_C, Aug 2026
Our guide, Brad, shared his passion for history in an engaging manner. He included pictures and maps to help us envision the people and the events of the time. He invited questions and looked for ways to keep us comfortable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Shelly, thank you very much for five stars and for sharing your experience of Brad's guide skills! Being an excellent teacher as well as a guide, he's a great storyteller and knows how to incorporate his visual aids well. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and got your questions answered!
brentley_r, Aug 2026
We had a wonderful time on this tour! Our tour guide, Sara, was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the tour and that enhanced our experience very much. We also enjoyed her general outlook on history and appreciated that she gave a very inclusive retelling of the historical events.
It was very warm on the day we went, and Sara made sure to find shaded spots for the group. This was very appreciated.
We also enjoyed this tour as it was much smaller than other tours we saw going on around us.
We could not have asked for a better experience with Sara, and I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Boston!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Gosh, thank you so much for taking the time to share the details of your experience, and for five stars for Sara! She's a wonderful historian, with information and skillful insights to share. As an experienced guide, she knows where the shade is! Our small groups let guides make the walk as comfortable as possible, and let guides and guests engage. We love knowing you got everything you were looking for, and we appreciate the recommendation!
Kristi_P, Aug 2026
Our tour guide Alex was great! She was knowledgeable and knew all the shady spots with seats where she could tell all the historical stories.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Kristi, our guides work to be interesting historians and excellent guides along the Freedom Trail, and Alex is no exception! We're so pleased you enjoyed her stories and the shade on your tour. Thank you very much for five stars and this great review!
Kent_H, Aug 2026
Dimas is an awesome tour guide and provides a lot of the story behind the story. Great historical tour with lots of facts.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Kent, we agree: the "story behind the story" can be the most fascinating part of Freedom Trail history. Dimas loves to share it in detail, as a guide, teacher, and museum educator. Thank you very much for five stars, and we're glad you enjoyed the tour!
Mary_G, Aug 2026
Fabulous history of Trail of Freedom and all of the historical figures and the part they played in forming our country.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mary, we agree that those who made Freedom Trail history happen in Revolutionary Boston are fascinating, and we're glad you enjoyed the tour. Thank you so much for five stars!
Janice_L, Aug 2026
Excellent and informative experience. Dimas was an outstanding guide. Be prepared to walk between sites with a good bit of standing involved. We went in the summer so it was warm but most of the standing was in the shade.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for these kind words and five stars, Janice! Dimas is a talented teacher, guide, and museum educator who loves to share Freedom Trail history. For our 2.5-hour tours along about 2 miles, guides know where the shade, seats, and shelter can be found!
Sara_S, Aug 2026
It is all outdoors and can get hot. Bring water bring a hat, sunglasses and other items in case it is hot. Otherwise if the weather is decent you’ll be fine.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Sara, thank you very much for five stars for your guide, and for this good advice to readers! Our Freedom Trail tour is a 2.5-hour walking tour outdoors, and our guides know where shade and seats are available in the city. Water and the right sun protection are great ideas, along with comfortable shoes. And our tours run through the 12 months and 4 seasons of the year!
Tam_S, Aug 2026
We often think we know history because of stories we've heard or pictures we've seen. It was great hearing a different version of these stories from our guide. He really brought history to life!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
These are true compliments, so thank you very much! We're always glad to know our guests felt interested in new stories or details along the Freedom Trail, while enjoying our guides' great storytelling. We appreciate the five stars!
Julie_d, Aug 2026
We really liked nick k. the stories, the time between all points of interest. We loved the tour !!! Great a 5 star
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for five stars for Nick K. and the three exclamation points, Julie! We're so glad you loved the tour. He's an experienced teacher and guide, with a storytelling style that pulls listeners right in along the Freedom Trail.
Jean_M, Aug 2026
Be prepared for a long walk and keep hydrated .very knowledgeable guide. History is awe inspiring! Joe , our guide was very well versed in the history. He allowed for breaks to rest, use restroom, get hydrated.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Jean, we're thrilled to know you were so inspired by the history Joe shared. He's an experienced guide and a wonderful storyteller on the Freedom Trail. Thank you very much for five stars, and also for the good advice to readers! This tour is about a 2-mile walk over 2.5 hours, so good shoes and water are great ideas.
Jeffrey_B, Aug 2026
Our guide Maura was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about colonial and revolutionary war period Boston and provided great insights and stories about the central characters of the era.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jeffrey! We agree, Maura is an incredible guide! Her vast knowledge and passion for Bostonian history always keeps her tours engaging and informative! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us here at Hub Town!
Diana_C, Aug 2026
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was nice to tour in a small group and was a great way to see/experience the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for the five stars, Diana! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us here at Hub Town!
Manuel_E, Aug 2026
Pace too fast for elders. Guide not cognizant of this. Also other tour groups gained preference over sites (eg: Sam Adams/Bosyon Massacre victim gravesites: Hancock site).
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Good morning, Manuel, this is Ted Clark, owner of the small business where you've posted this review. We aim to be a 5-star experience for every guest, so I'm disappointed to hear your feedback.
I have spoken directly with your guide, who assured me that the group remained together throughout, and that they made accommodations to keep a reasonable pace on a hot summer's day. For others who may be reading, this walking tour travels 2.0 miles across relatively level terrain over 2.5 hours, with seating breaks and an intermission period.
To address your secondary concern: the Granary Burying Ground is the most popular landmark on the Freedom Trail, and a relatively small space. We try to ensure we visit every famous marker, but other operators bring groups of 75+ people into the yard. As such, it's a balancing act between seeing famous markers up close and avoiding massive crowds!
Patti_O, Aug 2026
Alex was an amazing guide. She is a wonderful storyteller and made a hot, humid walk around the city really enjoyable. She always found some shade to at least keep us out of the sun. Her depth of knowledge was evident and relevant. I would highly recommend this tour - and especially Alex - for anyone interested in learning more about the stops on the Freedom Trail.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Patti, thanks so much for five stars for Alex, and for sharing your experience on the Freedom Trail! Alex is an energetic, informative storyteller and an experienced guide. That means she knows the shade along the way as well as she knows the sites! We are very happy you enjoyed the tour.
Armando_Z, Aug 2026
This Tour was awesome! The wife loved it! 10/10!! Will definitely recommend to other people traveling to Boston
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for both the five stars and the 10/10! We're so glad it was an enjoyable tour and appreciate your recommending us to other travelers.
Jaclyn_D, Aug 2026
We absolutely loved this walking tour of Boston and was perfect for my family with 2 boys ages 8 & 9 very interested in the history of the American Revolution. The tour covered a good part of Boston and our tour guide Mark was amazing! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Well, thank you so much! We appreciate five stars for Mark and this great review. Mark is a teacher as well as a guide, and he loves to share history on the Freedom Trail. Our 2.5-hour tours may not be right for every younger visitor, but those interested in history or studying the Revolution often enjoy them. We're glad you all did!
Kecia_B, Aug 2026
Great experience, Alex was very knowledgeable! Loved the jokes that he weaved into his storytelling, making it very entertaining!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Kecia, thank you for these kind words about Alex's tour and five stars! He is an excellent historian who can mix both information and wit into his Freedom Trail stories. We're so pleased you enjoyed his tour!
Andrea_F, Aug 2026
Our guide Alejandro was very knowledgeable. The tour was educational and fun. We went with our teenage boys and they also enjoyed it. It was a hot day, but plenty of shade throughout the 2.5hrs of walking.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for five stars for Alejandro, and we're happy you all enjoyed the tour! He brings his warm wit and a historian's knowledge to his Freedom Trail tours, as well as knowing where the shade is on a hot day.
johnny_y, Aug 2026
Sven was extremely knowledgeable about all of Boston's history. He gave such detailed information which helped to paint a great picture of what went on in the past and was very easy to understand. Sven was the best tour guide my gf and I have ever had.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Johnny, gosh, we love the "best tour guide...ever" vote for Sven, so thank you for that and for five stars! We appreciate your description of his excellent storytelling and all the knowledge he brings to it. Very happy you enjoyed the tour!
Chris_P, Aug 2026
Dave was a great guide - very knowledgeable. The Freedom Trail tour was a well structured walk with plenty of interesting and engaging facts. The young teens with us really enjoyed it as well!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Chris, thank you so much for five stars for Dave's tour! He has a wide knowledge of Boston and years of experience sharing the Freedom Trail. "Interesting and engaging" are what we work to be, and we're glad everyone enjoyed the tour!
Stefan_A, Aug 2026
Mark was very knowledgeable and the fact that he is a history teacher helped make this a great tour and a great way to experience the Freedom Trail.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mark's teaching skills do shine on the Freedom Trail as well as in his classroom, and his stories are fun and engaging. Many of our guides are teachers! Thank you so much for five stars for Mark, and we're happy to know you enjoyed the tour!
Ruth_W, Aug 2026
Dave, the owner of Hub town tours was our guide. He did a phenomenal job and was extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Ruth, thank you for five stars and these compliments for Dave, who is a very experienced Freedom Trail guide. We're lucky to have Dave as a director at Hub Town Tours, where everyone, no matter their role, leads tours and shares history. We appreciate your recommendation!
Jen_F, Aug 2026
Very educational. Our tour guide Gianna loved the history of Boston and you could tell as she guided us through the city. We were debating going on a self guided tour but it was the perfect choice to go on the tour. I know we got extra information that we would not have gotten had we gone on our own.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Jen, you're right-- Gianna is a wonderful historian who does love the history she shares on the Freedom Trail. We're so happy you felt you made a great choice with a Hub Town tour. Thank you very much for five stars and this review!
Jennifer_T, Aug 2026
Amazing tour! Highly recommend! Brad was extremely knowledgeable and engaging and fun! Fairly priced, lots to see!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Jennifer, thank you so much for five stars for Brad and the enthusiastic recommendation! He is a talented teacher and guide, and his warm personality lends energy to his storytelling. We are so glad you enjoyed the Freedom Trail with him!
joannerodriguez1956, Aug 2026
Great walking tour. About 2 miles. Lots of information Tour guide was excellent Sara. So much history to see
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for five stars for Sara's tour! There is so much to learn, see, and enjoy on the Freedom Trail, and Sara is a knowledgeable historian who loves to share it all.
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