Freedom Trail Tour: Boston's Revolutionary History

Experience an engaging small group walking tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston. Discover the hidden stories and fascinating characters of the American Revolution, with occasional dad jokes and fun details off the beaten path.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial - Our Tour begins at the base of this site, just inside the Boston Common. This bas relief statue of soldiers marching commemorates the 54th regiment of Massachusetts, the first regiment of black soldiers to see significant combat action in the American Civil War.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women’s rights, American education, and immigration throughout its…

Location
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Freedom Trail
Please meet your guide at the base of the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial. The monument itself doesn't have a street address, but it's located at the corner of Park and Beacon, and is directly across from the MA State House. Please follow the stairs down to the benches where your guide will be waiting.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Philwc7628co
Nov 6, 2024
Our first time to Boston. - Our tour guide was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and took us to some very interesting locations. He also suggested some additional places to visit.
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Loren_m
Nov 4, 2024
Must do tour - Our tour guide was excellent! She is a high school teacher and did such a great job of keeping everyone engaged. Loved it!
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581melanier
Nov 3, 2024
Great choice for tour! - Although there were many recommendations that you can take this tour on your own, we enjoy all the extras that we can learn with a guided tour. Also appreciated that it was a manageable size group. We had a great tour with Natalie! We thoroughly enjoyed all the knowledge she shared about Boston and the history that we were seeing. She was very easy to hear and follow during the tour. Would recommend this tour to others.
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Danaz6020xc
Nov 3, 2024
Excellent Historical Tour - Alissa was our guide. She was very friendly to all and gave us the history in a wonderful digestible manner. Her energy and knowledge was excellent! She even gave us an extra 20 mins to make sure we saw everything. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Anika_i
Nov 3, 2024
Started @ 54th and Robert Shaw memorial & met a democracy rally to begin our freedom trail tour! - Alissa was excellent! She engaged the group and had a lot of energy and passion for what she was doing. Love the info about enslaved persons also! A special treat was she gave thanks to her history teachers for inspiring in her the love of history with how they taught. So if you’re a teacher, see if you can take her to tour! also, you learn why she is a big fan of Paul Revere!
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Tim_h
Nov 3, 2024
Laughing Along the Freedom Trail - Our guide, Alissa, did a fine job mixing history and humor as we walked the Freedom Trail. Nicely done!
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B4472whjennaf
Oct 31, 2024
Great Historical Tour - Kenny did a fantastic job guiding us throughout history and the city of Boston! We would highly recommend this tour and will be back with family to do it again!
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Julietz5039wv
Oct 31, 2024
Fantastic Tour of the Freedom Trail - Alyssa was a wonderful group leader. I don't know how she remembered so many interesting facts and stories but she was amazing! The tour was 2.5 hours but it went way too quickly. I can't recommend her enough! In addition to a fantastic tour, Alyssa recommended places for us to eat for great Italian food. Thank you!
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K4569fvjulieh
Oct 30, 2024
Phenomenal Tour - It was very much a private tour, for group tour prices! No microphone needed. Jim was a phenomenal storyteller as he painted a historical picture with words! An unforgettable experience.
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Jamess254
Oct 30, 2024
Freedom Trail Boston History Company - This may have been our best ever (among many) walking tour. Guide was loud enough, articulate and knowledgeable. This was not simply a walking tour; it was a history lesson in sequence, relating sites and events chronologically, beginning with the initial settlement of Boston to the shot heard ‘round the world, going into detail about the Boston massacre, Tea Party, political structures and political persons and interests.
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From $31
up to 5 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).