Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour | Small Group
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Boston on a small-group walking tour along the iconic Freedom Trail, where the events leading up to the American Revolution come to life through engaging, fact-based storytelling. Stand at the sites where history unfolded. Led by a longtime local tour guide, you’ll uncover what really happened on Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the tensions that led to the Boston Massacre, and what sparked the Boston Tea Party—along with the roles of the influential leaders behind them. This Boston walking tour creates a relaxed pace with time for questions and photos at each stop. Along the way, you’ll discover simple, creative ways to capture memorable images using your smartphone. A great fit for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families. Note: Paul Revere House and Old North Church are part of the North End–Little Italy tour and are not included on this tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Perfect balance of history, sightseeing, storytelling, and creativity
- Smartphone photo tips tips to help you capture historic landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- A history-focused Freedom Trail walking tour—not a photography class.
- Small-group experience led by a longtime local Boston guide
- Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families
- Expert commentary on the Freedom Trail’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them.
What's not
- Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.
Itinerary
Are you ready to walk the Freedom Trail on a 90-minute tour and immerse yourself in Boston’s history? Travel back in time and listen to fascinating commentary that uncovers the truth and dispels the myths that ignited the American Revolution in 1775! Discover interesting fun facts about John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Find out what really happened on the night of Paul Revere’s ride, what caused the Boston Massacre, what prompted the Boston Tea Party and much more. See and learn fascinating about these famous Freedom Trail sites: Boston Common MA State House Park Street Church Granary Burial Ground King’s Chapel Old City Hall Benjamin Franklin Statue Old South Meeting House Boston Massacre site Old State House Faneuil Hall NOTE: Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included on this tour. They're on the Boston's North End-Little Italy History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group).
The official starting point of the Freedom Trail Boston, this historic public park is the oldest in the United States and a must-see landmark in downtown Boston
A major Freedom Trail Boston landmark featuring the iconic golden dome and serving as the seat of Massachusetts government.
A Freedom Trail Boston landmark known for its abolitionist history and iconic steeple overlooking Boston Common
A key Freedom Trail Boston site and historic cemetery where Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock are buried.
A Freedom Trail Boston landmark, the first Anglican church in colonial Boston, known for its historic stone architecture and opened in 1754
A historic Freedom Trail Boston cemetery and the oldest burying ground in Boston, dating back to 1630.
A Freedom Trail Boston stop where a statue of Benjamin Franklin marks the original site of Boston Latin School, the first public school in America.
An iconic Freedom Trail Boston site originally built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary, first operating as a bookstore in 1828.
A major Freedom Trail Boston landmark where colonists protested British rule leading up to the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
A historic Freedom Trail Boston landmark, site of the Boston Massacre and where the Declaration of Independence was read to the colonists in 1776.
A pivotal Freedom Trail Boston landmark marking where British soldiers fired on colonists in 1770, escalating tensions that led to the American Revolution.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- SABA, your tour guide, will meet you at the FRONT STEPS of Park Street Church, corner of Park + Tremont St. Please arrive 5-10 mins. early. Subway: Park St.(Red/Green Line) ***Please RECONFIRM your reservation by text (617-851-2273)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- PhotoWalks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are NO RESTROOM stops.
- Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your punctuality is appreciated.
How it compares in Boston
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 81 city tours we list in Boston.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 81.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Boston
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is a compact harbour city of colonial history, red-brick streets, universities and seafood on the New England coast.
Boston was founded in 1630 and played a central part in the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail, a red line on the pavement, links sixteen sites across the old centre, from Boston Common to Charlestown. Beacon Hill has gas lamps, cobbled streets and brick row houses, while the North End, the old Italian quarter, has the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.
Top-ranked sights in Boston: Boston North End, Boston Old State House, Massachusetts State House.
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