Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10 min

   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.

2. Freedom Trail · pass by

   The iconic Freedom Trail links 16 historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston

3. Boston Common · 20 min

   Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)

4. Park Street Church · pass by

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

5. Granary Burying Ground · 20 min

   Boston's third-oldest burying ground and final resting place for Revolutionary Boston (1660)

6. Massachusetts State House · pass by

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

7. King's Chapel · pass by

   First Church of England in Puritan Boston (1686, 1754)

8. King's Chapel Burying Ground · pass by

   Oldest burying ground in Boston (1630)

9. Statue of Benjamin Franklin · 10 min

   Site of oldest public school in the Americas, Boston Latin School (1635)

10. Old City Hall · pass by

    Center of Boston politics for more than a century (1865)

11. Old South Meeting House · pass by

    Congregationalist meeting house (1729) and origin site of Boston Tea Party (1773)

12. Old Corner Bookstore · pass by

    Former publishing house of Ticknor & Fields (1718)

13. Old State House · pass by

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

14. Boston Massacre Site · 20 min

    Tragedy strikes when British soldiers kill five Bostonians (1770)

15. Statue of Samuel Adams · pass by

    Renowned political leader of Boston's Sons of Liberty

16. Faneuil Hall Marketplace · 10 min

    Hosted Boston's town meeting and known today as "The Cradle of Liberty" (1742)

17. Stop 17 · pass by

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

18. North Square Park · 20 min

    Historic public square in heart of Boston's North End (1634)

19. The Paul Revere House · pass by

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

20. Paul Revere Statue · 20 min

    Pedestrian-only space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)

21. Old North Church & Historic Site · pass by

    Boston's oldest church held signal lanterns during Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1723)

22. Copp's Hill Burying Ground · pass by

    Second-oldest burying ground in Boston (1659)

23. Stop 23 · 20 min

    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)

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: 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.

Good to know

• 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.

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