Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Groups (16 guests max)
Downtown Boston & North End
Freedom Trail (All 16 landmarks)
Gratuity for guide (optional)
Admission inside museums
Charlestown neighborhood
What To Expect
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.
Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts state capitol and "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
Options
Freedom Trail + Museum 2-Pass
Tour (2.5 Hours) + 2 Museums: Discount Tickets to Old State House & Old South Meeting House (museums self-guided; passes valid within 3 days of tour date)
Freedom Trail + Museum 3-Pass
Tour (2.5 Hours) + 3 Museums: Discount Tickets to Old North & Old State & Old South Meeting (museums self-guided; passes valid within 3 days of tour date)
Freedom Trail – Small Group
Tour (2.5 Hours, 16 Guests)
Freedom Trail + Museum 1-Pass
Tour (2.5 Hours) + 1 Museum: Discount Ticket to Old North Church with underground crypt access (museum self-guided; pass valid within 3 days of tour date)
Reviews
4,736 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour!
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Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alex was an awesome guide! It was 95 degrees but he kept us energized. He is a high school history teacher and obviously knows a ton, loves to share it, and in such an engaging way! Would 1000% recommend! We also loved the small group, especially having seen other large groups with the guide yelling or using a bullhorn or microphone.
Our tour guide, Alex, was...
Katrina P,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Alex, was awesome! He is also a history teacher and is so knowledgeable about the history of the area. You can tell he truly loves doing these tours. The tour was great and I highly recommend both Hub City Tours and Alex!
Very informative!
Suzanne Y,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, a retired middle school history teacher, was an expert at keeping us informed and entertained. She was able to answer any of the oddball questions that were thrown at her, and provided us with suggestions for other tours in the area as well as dining suggestions after the tour.
A+ - this historical tour is the real deal!
Lindsay C,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Alex was amazing. He’s a history professor and incredibly knowledgeable in addition to being full of energy and great anecdotes. We all loved this tour, including my 10 and 13 year old. The tour company is also super professional and on top of it. The day of our tour was supposed to be 100 degrees and they proactively reached out to us to offer us new options. I HIGHLY recommend this. I am from Boston and still loved it and learned a ton!
Candice was very...
Lynette T,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Candice was very informed. She made sure we stayed in the shade. Also brought some great stories to life.
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