Freedom Trail History Tour

A 2.5-hour walking tour uncovering Boston's role in launching the American Revolution

4.9 · Exceptional(1307 reviews)
Free cancellation available

This small-group tour will take you down Boston’s brick-lined Freedom Trail with an expert historian as your guide. You’ll journey from Boston Common to Copps Hill Terrace, passing the 16 landmarks along the trail and learning about the city’s pivotal role in the American Revolution.

Some of the highlights you’ll find among the landmarks include the site of the oldest public school in the Americas, the origin site of the Boston Tea Party, a historic public square, The Cradle of Liberty and the USA’s oldest restaurant.

What's included

  • Freedom Trail landmarks walking tour
  • Guide services

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Admission to the museum
    • Colonial costumes

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Health & Safety

    • Not recommended for visitors with back problems
    • Not recommended for visitors with heart problems or serious medical conditions
    • Requires a moderate level of physical fitness

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (US)

    Additional information

    This tour is not recommended for visitors who have difficulty standing for long periods.

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older, or be accompanied by an adult, to book.

    Operated by Hub Town Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Spruce St 99, Boston, MA, 02108
    Meet your guide at the 300th Anniversary Monument in Boston Common near the intersection of Beacon Street and Spruce Street. The memorial is opposite 50 Beacon Street, two blocks downhill from the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House.
    End point
    Commercial Street 520, North End, Boston, MA, 02109
    This tour ends on Copps Hill Terrace in the North End overlooking Boston Harbor, close to Hanover Street where you'll find local attractions.

    User ratings

    4.9 · Exceptional(1307 reviews)
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