Small-Group Freedom Trail Walk

Join a small group walk along the Freedom Trail and take in the history of the trail as you follow the route on foot. The walk lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.

Overview

This walk covers all 16 Freedom Trail landmarks in one go, from Boston Common to Copp's Hill Terrace in the North End, with a historian guide focused on the years between 1760 and 1775. The operator, Hub Town Tours, caps the group at 16 guests. Expect roughly two and a half hours on your feet, with stops at burying grounds, the Boston Massacre site, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Paul Revere House (viewed from outside).

The route begins at the Boston Foundation Monument on the northern edge of Boston Common and ends at Copp's Hill Terrace, overlooking the harbor. Along the way the guide passes Park Street Church, the Massachusetts State House, King's Chapel, the Old Corner Bookstore and the Old State House without entering any of them. Admission inside museums is not included.

It suits travellers who want the whole trail in a single outing and like asking questions as they go. One reviewer said they were glad they took it on their first day, since it showed them which spots to return to. It is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, though the listing advises a moderate fitness level and warns against it for those who struggle with standing for long stretches.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Boston Foundation MonumentMeet the guide inside Boston Common at the granite Boston Foundation Monument, opposite 50 Beacon Street. The first stop here lasts 10 minutes.
2. Boston Common and Park Street ChurchA 20 minute stop in the Common, passing Park Street Church along the way.
3. Granary Burying Ground20 minutes at the burying ground, passing the Massachusetts State House, King's Chapel and King's Chapel Burying Ground.
4. Benjamin Franklin Statue10 minutes at the statue, passing Old City Hall, the Old South Meeting House, the Old Corner Bookstore and the Old State House.
5. Boston Massacre Site20 minutes at the site, passing the Statue of Samuel Adams.
6. Faneuil Hall Marketplace10 minutes at the marketplace, passing the Union Oyster House.
7. North Square Park20 minutes in the park, passing the Paul Revere House.
8. Paul Revere Statue20 minutes at the statue, passing Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
9. Finish at Copp's Hill TerraceThe tour ends at Copp's Hill Terrace on Commercial Street, overlooking Boston Harbor, steps from the restaurants and pastry shops of Hanover Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this walk.

• Walking shoes. You are on your feet for the full two and a half hours. One reviewer put it bluntly: wear good shoes. The listing also advises a moderate fitness level.
• Weather gear. The tour requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Reviewers have taken it in less than ideal weather without the guide slowing down. Dress for the forecast.
• Group feel. Groups are capped at 16 guests. One reviewer found that number a bit too large but manageable, and would have preferred a smaller group.
• Food after. The endpoint at Copp's Hill Terrace sits steps from Hanover Street in the North End, with Italian restaurants, pastry shops and pizza. One reviewer recommended a spot in Old North that their guide suggested after the tour.
• Questions welcome. The listing encourages asking your guide questions along the way, and reviewers praise guides who answered them. The capped group size makes it easy to ask as you go.
• Return visits. The tour passes sites quickly, so you may want to circle back afterward. One reviewer was glad they took the tour early in their trip so they knew where to spend more time before leaving.

Common issues. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. One reviewer found the meeting address slightly off and had to call the guide, so it is worth checking the meeting point details in the listing before setting out. The listing also flags that the walk is not recommended for travellers with back problems or anyone who has difficulty standing for extended periods, and museum interiors are not included.

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