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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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Boston, USA

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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.

What's Included

  • Small Groups (16 guests max)
  • Downtown Boston & North End
  • Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)
  • Admission inside museums
  • Charlestown neighborhood
  • Gratuity for guide (optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Commercial Street
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.

What To Expect

Boston Foundation Monument

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House (Pass By)

Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
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Boston Common

Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Park Street Church (Pass By)

Active church and tallest building in 19th-century Boston (1809)
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Granary Burying Ground

Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King's Chapel (Pass By)

First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)
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King's Chapel Burying Ground (Pass By)

Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)
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Statue of Benjamin Franklin

Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old City Hall (Pass By)

Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)
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Old Corner Bookstore (Pass By)

Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)
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Old South Meeting House (Pass By)

Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)
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Old State House (Pass By)

Colonial capitol of Massachusetts Bay Colony and oldest public building in Boston (1713)
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Boston Massacre Site

Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Samuel Adams (Pass By)

Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Union Oyster House (Pass By)

Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in historic building (1704)
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North Square Park

Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paul Revere House (Pass By)

Home of Paul Revere and oldest structure in Downtown Boston (1680)
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Paul Revere Statue

Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)

Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground (Pass By)

Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)
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Copps Hill Terrace

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)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Small Groups (16 guests max)
  • Downtown Boston & North End
  • Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)
  • Admission inside museums
  • Charlestown neighborhood
  • Gratuity for guide (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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