Freedom Trail: 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
  • The Embrace - The tour kicks off at The Embrace, a newly erected statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. It is conveniently located next to the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
  • Massachusetts State House - Welcome to the hub of Massachusetts state government! Renowned…
What's Included
  • 2.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Check off all 16 sites of Boston’s Freedom Trail
  • Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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
The Embrace
Tremont Street
Please meet your guide at the Embrace, located next to the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common at 139 Tremont Street, Boston MA. Your guide will NOT be in a costume, they will have a flag with our company name Boston History Company to help you identify them.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Victorsz5889vz
Mar 28, 2026
Great historical tour - My 17-year old son and I both enjoyed our tour immensely. Our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and really effective at conveying a lot of interesting information very efficiently. We both learned a lot.
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Vic_s
Mar 27, 2026
Sher guys - This is a substantive tour with real knowledge. Very interesting and informative. Good length. Leader was very good.
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Artt_s
Mar 26, 2026
US Revolutionary War. Untold stories - Great way to get familiar with the city of Boston and learn about the history of the Revolutionary War.
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C5347gljonathany
Mar 24, 2026
Boston walking tour - Jim was extremely knowledgable and entertaining. Even though it was raining and my wife was freezing our family had a great time. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Michael_d
Mar 22, 2026
Informative walk around town - You will Llearn a lot about history other than just visiting the sites. A little longer than 2 and a half hours, it's was 3 hours, but still very interesting.
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Tami_d
Mar 22, 2026
So worth the time! Get to know Boston. - Julia was fantastic! She was a wealth of knowledge and has a deep passion for Revolutionary history of Boston. We throughly enjoyed her tour and have new perspective and understanding of our country’s history.
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I4584wakatiec
Mar 21, 2026
Wonderful learning experience - Julia led a great tour! Very informative and exciting. She kept us engaged the entire time. Loved it!
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Lucy_m
Mar 21, 2026
Great Tour - we loved it! - Julia was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable on the history of Boston and able to make it come alive for me and my family. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour
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David_s
Mar 21, 2026
Good amount of walking... - Good amount of walking and can be cold and windy Very detailed description leading up to revolutionary war and includes information prior to this inlcuding the 160’s
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Albert_l
Mar 24, 2026
Our guide was amazing and... - Our guide was amazing and knowledgeable; however, very difficult to hear over city sound. Audio would make this the best walking tour.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).