The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Boston City Hall

Famous (or infamous) for its unique architecture.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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)

Options

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

4.96

2,355 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2297

Amazing tour. Want to go again!
Janet M,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was so a great way to explore Boston and get a live history lesson. We learned a lot. Tyler was great! I loved his use of Lego soldier to illustrate the battle of Bunker hill. Want to go again!
Highly informative trip
Ian T,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliantly informative with a real window into history. We feel well educated and understand this part of American history considerably better. Very entertaining
Tyler was great and you...
emily N,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tyler was great and you could tell he enjoyed his job; got to see things from a Boston perspective and we got to start at the beginnjng
Incredibly informative revolutionary war tour
Daniel L,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredibly informative revolutionary war tour. A must do for any history enthusiast. Tyler obviously knew his stuff and the props and interactive nature was great.
Excellent!
Sue F,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing learning experience about the history of Boston and the Revolutionary War. Would highly recommend!
Tour of Historical Boston sites
Escape52636531641,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. This tour connected all of the individual pieces of history into a better understanding of the history and events. Well worth it and highly recommended.
TRIP HIGHLIGHT - our tour with Tyler
Sarah O,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tyler was fantastic. My 8th grader was enthralled with how animated and enthusiastic a storyteller Tyler was, the history came alive. We were very fortunate for all three of our kids to learn on the tour. Tyler was engaging, invited us all to participate and was very personable. It was a highlight of our trip to Boston!
Tyler was great! He was...
Shahara W,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tyler was great! He was so knowledgeable and you can tell he really enjoys teaching history. He was very engaging with our group despite the cold weather.
Worth it (but bring hand warmers and bundle up in the winter!)
198yvesn,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All the great things others have said about Tyler and this tour. Our 12 year old is struggling in history class. This tour helped her understand the material she’s been studying this year and, after the tour, she told me “That was fun!” twice. Our other kids are older and they live in Boston. They really enjoyed this tour, too, and learned new things about the history of their hometown.
Educational and entertaining!
rlobo777,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tyler was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He truly introduced us to the major places in this part of Boston as a story, starting from the earliest settlers and ending as we looked out toward Bunker Hill. We were all (from age 11 on up) greatly entertained and educated, and we got in plenty of steps as well!