Boston Freedom Trail: Revolutionary History Tour

Discover the extraordinary stories of ordinary people who shaped Boston’s Revolutionary history on this engaging, one-hour guided walking tour along the iconic Freedom Trail.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old State House - The Old State House, constructed in 1713, is the oldest public building in Boston. Towering over all of the buildings around it, it was meant to impress. This location was the site of government business starting in 1658 and reflects the history of political change in Boston. The very same balcony from which Royal Governors would…
What's Included
  • Engaging walking tour with passionate guides
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in Boston’s revolutionary past with this exceptional tour! Explore key locations along the renowned Freedom Trail in an exciting, one-hour guided walk.
Step back in time as you listen to tales about happenings at the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel, and the Old South Meeting House. Discover the array of individuals,…

Location
1 Faneuil Hall Sq
Faneuil Hall Square
Meet your guide near the Samuel Adams statue in front of Faneuil Hall.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marirv45
Sep 28, 2024
The Beginning of Freedom - Very informative guide who clearly loves Boston and its history. She spent more time with us than advertised. Easy walk. Learned a lot!
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Jachrh
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour for kids!! - This was the perfect tour for kids. At only an hour long, it hits all the high points of the revolutionary stories in Boston. Our guide, Carl, was really engaging and great with kids. He told stories on their level and answered their questions with enthusiasm.
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Safari13593692223
Aug 6, 2024
Boston of foot...it's never too late to go to school - Bits of history you didn't know you didn't know! The "deep cuts" of your history book. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable. It made me want to learn more!
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Lizr28
Jul 22, 2024
Brought history to life! - The tour was interesting and we all learned a lot. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared stories that helped the history come to life. In particular I enjoyed learning other sides of the revolution story. It wasn’t always very easy for my kids to follow — I wish I’d made sure they had a better understanding of the bigger story in advance so they could more easily understand how it all fit together. But the guide did a good job trying to engage them.
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Leesac143
Jul 15, 2024
Interesting tour and engaging guide! - My niece and I had a wonderful time on the tour with Frankie. She was so knowledgeable about the North End and made the tour interesting and fun for all of us. We were a group of 6, which was a good number so we could all ask questions and it's always fun meeting people from other places. Frankie went at a good pace so we could take photos and ask questions. It's obvious Frankie enjoys what she does and she's a great speaker. If you're in Boston, take a tour with Frankie!
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Emilyshort1
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing tour! - The tour was an excellent introduction to revolutionary history and not too long in the Boston heat. Our tour guide, Kate, was so knowledgeable- we had a great time and couldn’t recommend this tour more highly enough!
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Milliec496
Dec 11, 2023
Incredible Experience! 10/10 - What an incredible experience by Boston By Foot! My office was traveling to Boston from Austin, TX for a holiday party, and Boston By Foot was able to schedule a private guided tour that we will all remember forever. Our volunteer guide, Charlie, was an incredible source of knowledge, a super friendly local, and an all-around great person to get to know. Thank you to Charlie, and Red from Boston By Foot, for making our visit to Boston even more special than we could have hoped for! I can't recommend this experience ENOUGH for anyone looking to learn more about the earliest history of our country.
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Resort54488637153
Nov 21, 2023
Informative & entertaining - Tom was a fantastic guide. Not a lot of people on the tour so it felt like a private tour for 2. The hour long tour was packed with anecdotes but also left me wanting more. Will definitely do more of their tours.
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Jenniferw937
Nov 17, 2023
Excellent tour! - We had an excellent guide who was well-versed in history and architecture. She gave us a well-paced, interesting tour. This tour is SO superior to tours I've taken in other cities that either focused on where celebrities live/hang out or were filled with off-color jokes. This was a real history/architecture tour with info on the geography and politics as well. Really top notch.
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199junek
Nov 12, 2023
Wonderful way to spend an hour in Boston - Excellent way to learn more about the history of the USA. Easy walking and the way Catherine explained the history it was easy to follow. Thank you!
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