Boston Revolutionary History Group Walking Tour
5.0
(2820)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
You’ll begin your tour at City Hall Plaza, where you’ll greet your guide and snap a photo beside the statue of basketball player, Bill Russel, which is next to a large Boston sign. Your first stop is King’s Chapel Burying Ground, where you’ll learn about the first people to settle in Massachusetts Bay. After passing the first Anglican church in Boston, you’ll visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams at the Granary Burying Ground. The following stops include the Old City Hall and Old State House, both significant historical sites; the Statue of Benjamin Franklin; charming squares and pretty gardens such as the Rose Kennedy Greenway, North Square Park, and the Paul Revere House. Your tour approaches its conclusion in North End, one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in America, before ending with a stroll along Boston Harbor and around Christopher Columbus Park, a buzzing area filled with bars and restaurants.
Languages:
English
📍City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203, USA
🏢Operated by The Revolutionary Story Tour
Highlights
- ✓Walk The Freedom Trail in the same order the American Revolution happened.
- ✓Learn about the Revolution in Boston from your guide
- ✓Veer off the Freedom Trail to see other historical sites
- ✓Experience modern Boston as well as historical Boston
What you'll see & do
- ✓We meet at the heart of the city — the exact site of Boston's founding — directly across from Faneuil Hall. While the group gathers, your guide introduces the neighborhoods you'll explore using original historical maps, giving you a clear picture of the city before it became the city. By the time we set off, you'll already understand something most visitors never do: why the American Revolution didn't JUST happen in Boston, but why it could ONLY have happened here.
- ✓Who were the Pilgrims? Who were the Puritans? What were they running from, and what were they running toward? At Boston's oldest burying ground, we uncover the people who first settled Massachusetts Bay and the convictions they carried with them.
- ✓The most famous names of the Revolution are buried here: Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams. But who were they, really, before history made them legends? Standing at their tombs, we introduce the Sons of Liberty: the organizers, the agitators, and the firebrands who turned popular frustration into coordinated resistance.
- ✓Some of the most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy
- ✓In front of a statue of Boston's most famous son, we explore the story of America's first public school — and what it tells us about a society that believed education and self-governance went hand in hand. Benjamin Franklin never led an army or signed a declaration on a battlefield, but the ideas he embodied helped make revolution thinkable.
- ✓Iconic brick pathway connecting 16 historic landmarks. Whereas most tours just blindly follow this path geographically from one direction to the other, we weave around the city visiting the sights in chronological order.
- ✓At the Old South Meeting House — one of colonial Boston's most important gathering places — we pause at the nearby Irish Famine Memorial to explore the fears and grievances that unified ordinary colonists. What does it actually feel like to live under the thumb of an empire, and what would drive ordinary people to risk everything to resist it?
- ✓One of the oldest commercial buildings in America, a quiet landmark with a surprisingly rich literary legacy.
- ✓The oldest surviving public building in America and the nerve center of colonial Massachusetts politics. This is where the debate between British authority and American rights played out in real time — in speeches, in arguments, and eventually in the street directly outside its doors.
- ✓March 5, 1770. Five colonists killed by British soldiers on this exact spot. Was it a massacre or a riot? Were the soldiers provoked? What did it mean — and who decided what it meant?
- ✓"The Cradle of Liberty." The place where ordinary Bostonians debated, argued, and eventually demanded their rights loud enough for a king to hear. We pause here for a break — and on days when the Great Hall is open, guests are welcome to step inside one of the most significant public spaces in American history.
- ✓A 15-minute pause in the heart of the marketplace. Rest your feet, grab a coffee or a snack, and use the facilities.
- ✓In America's oldest residential neighborhood, we explore the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston, which is home to the man who is both more and less than his legend.
- ✓Iconic photo opportunity
- ✓One if by land, two if by sea. The signal from the steeple of Old North Church set Paul Revere's ride in motion — and that ride set the war in motion. With the church as our backdrop, we tell the full story of the night of April 18, 1775, and why what happened in the next 24 hours made independence inevitable.
- ✓Boston's second-oldest burying ground, visible from the street as we make our way toward a terrace with beautiful waterfront views.
- ✓We do a complete recreation of the Battle of Bunker Hill - the battle that made a local rebellion a colonial war for independence.
- ✓The oldest commissioned naval vessel in the world. "Old Ironsides" was undefeated in battle. It was not part of the American Revolution, and we only see it from the other side of Boston Harbor, but we do provide an overview of its history and provide tips on how best to experience it.
- ✓We finish in the heart of "Little Italy" the historic North End only blocks from Boston's Best pizza, clam chowder, cannoli, seafood, and Italian. There are public restrooms, bicycles, public transportation and parking in close proximity, and we will be a less than ten-minute walk from our original meeting point.
What's included
- ✓Expert, fun-loving guide leveraging historic maps and visuals for easy understanding.
- ✓Citywide exploration (not just the Freedom Trail) finishing in the North End ("Little Italy")
- ✓Winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Historical Walking Tour"
- ✓Entrance into Historic Faneuil Hall, the Cradle of Liberty, with a Built‑In Break in the Marketplace
- ✓Small groups and immersive pace — Skip the big crowds and generic highlights.
- ✓Chronological Freedom Trail journey: the complete story from Boston's founding to independence.
What's not included
- ✓No costumes. No gimmicks. For committed travelers seeking the real history.
- ✓Transportation (this is a walking tour.)
- ✓Museum Entry (other than Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market)
- ✓Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is appropriate for all ages, but it is not a "kids" version of events.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 64.00
Boston Revolutionary History Group Walking Tour
5.0
(2820)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
You’ll begin your tour at City Hall Plaza, where you’ll greet your guide and snap a photo beside the statue of basketball player, Bill Russel, which is next to a large Boston sign. Your first stop is King’s Chapel Burying Ground, where you’ll learn about the first people to settle in Massachusetts Bay. After passing the first Anglican church in Boston, you’ll visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams at the Granary Burying Ground. The following stops include the Old City Hall and Old State House, both significant historical sites; the Statue of Benjamin Franklin; charming squares and pretty gardens such as the Rose Kennedy Greenway, North Square Park, and the Paul Revere House. Your tour approaches its conclusion in North End, one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in America, before ending with a stroll along Boston Harbor and around Christopher Columbus Park, a buzzing area filled with bars and restaurants.
Languages:
English
📍City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203, USA
🏢Operated by The Revolutionary Story Tour
Highlights
- ✓Walk The Freedom Trail in the same order the American Revolution happened.
- ✓Learn about the Revolution in Boston from your guide
- ✓Veer off the Freedom Trail to see other historical sites
- ✓Experience modern Boston as well as historical Boston
What you'll see & do
- ✓We meet at the heart of the city — the exact site of Boston's founding — directly across from Faneuil Hall. While the group gathers, your guide introduces the neighborhoods you'll explore using original historical maps, giving you a clear picture of the city before it became the city. By the time we set off, you'll already understand something most visitors never do: why the American Revolution didn't JUST happen in Boston, but why it could ONLY have happened here.
- ✓Who were the Pilgrims? Who were the Puritans? What were they running from, and what were they running toward? At Boston's oldest burying ground, we uncover the people who first settled Massachusetts Bay and the convictions they carried with them.
- ✓The most famous names of the Revolution are buried here: Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams. But who were they, really, before history made them legends? Standing at their tombs, we introduce the Sons of Liberty: the organizers, the agitators, and the firebrands who turned popular frustration into coordinated resistance.
- ✓Some of the most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy
- ✓In front of a statue of Boston's most famous son, we explore the story of America's first public school — and what it tells us about a society that believed education and self-governance went hand in hand. Benjamin Franklin never led an army or signed a declaration on a battlefield, but the ideas he embodied helped make revolution thinkable.
- ✓Iconic brick pathway connecting 16 historic landmarks. Whereas most tours just blindly follow this path geographically from one direction to the other, we weave around the city visiting the sights in chronological order.
- ✓At the Old South Meeting House — one of colonial Boston's most important gathering places — we pause at the nearby Irish Famine Memorial to explore the fears and grievances that unified ordinary colonists. What does it actually feel like to live under the thumb of an empire, and what would drive ordinary people to risk everything to resist it?
- ✓One of the oldest commercial buildings in America, a quiet landmark with a surprisingly rich literary legacy.
- ✓The oldest surviving public building in America and the nerve center of colonial Massachusetts politics. This is where the debate between British authority and American rights played out in real time — in speeches, in arguments, and eventually in the street directly outside its doors.
- ✓March 5, 1770. Five colonists killed by British soldiers on this exact spot. Was it a massacre or a riot? Were the soldiers provoked? What did it mean — and who decided what it meant?
- ✓"The Cradle of Liberty." The place where ordinary Bostonians debated, argued, and eventually demanded their rights loud enough for a king to hear. We pause here for a break — and on days when the Great Hall is open, guests are welcome to step inside one of the most significant public spaces in American history.
- ✓A 15-minute pause in the heart of the marketplace. Rest your feet, grab a coffee or a snack, and use the facilities.
- ✓In America's oldest residential neighborhood, we explore the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston, which is home to the man who is both more and less than his legend.
- ✓Iconic photo opportunity
- ✓One if by land, two if by sea. The signal from the steeple of Old North Church set Paul Revere's ride in motion — and that ride set the war in motion. With the church as our backdrop, we tell the full story of the night of April 18, 1775, and why what happened in the next 24 hours made independence inevitable.
- ✓Boston's second-oldest burying ground, visible from the street as we make our way toward a terrace with beautiful waterfront views.
- ✓We do a complete recreation of the Battle of Bunker Hill - the battle that made a local rebellion a colonial war for independence.
- ✓The oldest commissioned naval vessel in the world. "Old Ironsides" was undefeated in battle. It was not part of the American Revolution, and we only see it from the other side of Boston Harbor, but we do provide an overview of its history and provide tips on how best to experience it.
- ✓We finish in the heart of "Little Italy" the historic North End only blocks from Boston's Best pizza, clam chowder, cannoli, seafood, and Italian. There are public restrooms, bicycles, public transportation and parking in close proximity, and we will be a less than ten-minute walk from our original meeting point.
What's included
- ✓Expert, fun-loving guide leveraging historic maps and visuals for easy understanding.
- ✓Citywide exploration (not just the Freedom Trail) finishing in the North End ("Little Italy")
- ✓Winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Historical Walking Tour"
- ✓Entrance into Historic Faneuil Hall, the Cradle of Liberty, with a Built‑In Break in the Marketplace
- ✓Small groups and immersive pace — Skip the big crowds and generic highlights.
- ✓Chronological Freedom Trail journey: the complete story from Boston's founding to independence.
What's not included
- ✓No costumes. No gimmicks. For committed travelers seeking the real history.
- ✓Transportation (this is a walking tour.)
- ✓Museum Entry (other than Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market)
- ✓Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is appropriate for all ages, but it is not a "kids" version of events.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 64.00