The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Overview
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Winner of Boston Magazine's Best Historical Walking Tour.
A small group, in-depth exploration of Boson's original neighborhoods and a complete retelling of the American Revolution from the founding of Boston to the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most tours which limit themselves exclusively to what's on the Freedom Trail (in whichever order and direction it happens to go) this tour takes a wholistic approach to the city and the story. We follow a curated route visiting 14 iconic landmarks in the same order the history unfolded, pulling everything together into an immersive citywide narrative that recreates the drama and brings to life the passions personalities, and psychologies that invented America.
There are no big crowds or cheesy costumes. This tour combines expert insights with a light-hearted sense of humor and expands beyond "just" the Freedom Trail so you will enjoy the charm of the old town while getting a real sense of the beautiful and booming modern city as well.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is appropriate for all ages, but it is not a "kids" version of events.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Revolutionary Story Tour
City Hall Plaza is a pedestrian only plaza very centrally located directly across from and overlooking Faneuil Hall. We meet between the Five Iron Golf and City Hall. The guide will be in front of the seasonal beer garden and next to a large "BOSTON" sign with Faneuil Hall in the background that provides a great photo opportunity to start off the tour with.
Boston City Hall
Famous (or infamous) for its unique architecture.
What‘s Included
We Finish in the World-Famous North End (Little Italy) with a "Surprise" Tea Party on Boston Harbor.
Not limited to Only the Freedom Trail. We Will Explore and Experience the Modern City as a Whole.
Curated Route Weaving World-Changing Events, Sites, Passions, and Personalities into Complete Story.
14 Official Landmarks with Built-In Break for Entrance into Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
Freedom Trail Masterclass with Expert Guide: Small Groups, Immersive Narrative, and Deep Learning.
We're not in costumes and we don't "re-enact" the history. We're scholars we want you understand it.
Transportation (this is a walking tour.)
Museum Entry (other than Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market)
Gratuities (optional)
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Complete Citywide Masterclass
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Award-winning story of America from the founding of Boston to the Declaration of Independence. 3.5 hours. 2.5 miles.
Holistic Citywide Adventure: Explores areas of Boston's original neighborhoods, Financial District, North End and Harborwalk as well as The Freedom Trail.
Reviews
2,344 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellence! Thank you
Nicole B,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Tour guide was so knowledgeable. Very detailed and informative. Lots to take in and all explained well.
Great time!!
SHANE O,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and entertaining. Gives a great high-level overview with interesting decisions and insights. Wear your walking shoes!
Excellent, fun, awe-inducing tour. Tyler was great. Highly recommend
brianlM3096PI,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb tour. The world is a better place when people find their ikigai, and it was abundantly clear Tyler has found his––he has a profound passion for Boston, its history and the story of the key people who helped found America. He has encyclopedic knowledge and delivered it in an engaging way (even if at times I zoned out from the overload of info!) that brought the history to life as we were walking. And even though it was super cold out, Tyler remained laser focused on his duty as both tour guide and storyteller. 10/10 would recommend and do again, in fact I'm looking forward to doing so
If you only take ONE tour in Boston…!!!!
Elizabeth H,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was friendly and accommodating. He knew SO much and was able to share with our small group and answer individual questions in a way that was easy to understand and EXTREMELY interesting!
So much history!
Shannon N,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler has an immense amount of historical knowledge and I really enjoyed the retelling of our history as a country. I heard heroic tales of men I’d not heard of who deserved a light to be shined on them for their involvement in the fight toward freedom. To imagine Boston as the smaller city as it was back then was interesting too.
Exceptional Tour!
RFRoofBoxSRO,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was exceptional, as was our tour guide Mike. He was so well versed in Boston and Revolutionary War history and told the story of the revolution in a much different way than most Freedom Trail tours do. In addition to Revolutionary War history, Mike also pointed out other things about contemporary Boston throughout the tour. Communication before the tour was excellent as well. Thank you Mike for a great tour!
Tyler was an excellent...
JENNIFER G,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler was an excellent guide! He was a knowledgeable historian and learned so much about the Revolution and the history of Boston. Highly recommend!!!
A fantastic tour with Tyler!
joannesy23,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 12 year old son and I had a great time on this tour today! Our tour guide Tyler was extremely knowledgable and told many great anecdotes too. The tour was very well organized and was a fantastic introduction on our first full day in Boston!
Worth doing if you are visiting Boston
C6165IJjenniferd,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative our guide Tyler was very passionate about Boston and the history, and made the experience interesting
It is a long tour with a...
Charlotte G,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a long tour with a lot of walking but well worth it. So many facts and people from history that we never knew. Loved the way Tyler presented the background and events and his use of maps.
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