Small Group Walking Tour Recreating the Full Revolutionary Story
Small Group Walking Tour Recreating the Full Revolutionary Story
A complete retelling of the American Revolution weaving the landmark sights, iconic characters, main events, and oldest neighborhoods of Boston into one single comprehensive and epic narrative. Most tours limit themselves to the Freedom Trail geographically - starting at one end and following it to the other - providing random information and details along the way. This tour walks the Freedom Trail in the order the revolution unfolded and goes beyond it exploring the city as a whole and bringing out and connecting together the psychologies, personalities, and passions driving the action.The history is meticulously researched and incorporates insights from the most prestigious scholars in the field but is presented with light-hearted humor and enthusiasm.
The goal is to be equal parts educational and entertaining for hardcore history buffs and first-time visitors alike.Boston Magazine's Best Historical Tour 2022. Viator Experience Award for top tour in the United States.
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The Revolutionary Story Tour
City Hall Plaza is a pedestrian only plaza very centrally located. We meet between the Staples Connect and City Hall (The big angular concrete building) I will be standing directly in front of a large statue of a basketball player.
5 minutesBoston City Hall
Famous (or infamous) for its unique architecture.
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Learn about the incredibly unique people who first settled Massachusetts and how they created the cultural bedrock the Revolution was built on. The Puritans are much more important (and weird) than you can imagine!
15 minutesKing's Chapel
First Anglican Church in Boston
Granary Burying Ground
The Sons of Liberty! We'll visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams. They'll be with us all day!
10 minutesPark Street Church
Brimstone corner. Famous for its fiery sermons. July 4, 1829 "William Lloyd Garrison made his first public address against slavery here.
Old City Hall
The most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about about the role of Boston as the Athens of America, the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy, and the incomparable Benjamin Franklin.
15 minutesStatue of Benjamin Franklin
Sight of Boston Latin School
5 minutesOld State House
The oldest public building in the country and the nerve center of Massachusetts politics. The great political debate between British authority and American rights was here
10 minutesBoston Massacre Site
Learn about the soldiers, the citizens, the loyalists, and patriot leaders all pulled into this explosion of tensions!
10 minutesOld Corner Bookstore
Former publishing house of American literary icons (Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathanial Hawthorne, and more)
Old South Meeting House
The Boston Tea Party starts here! The most pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution. There's no turning back after this!
15 minutesPost Office Square
The road to revolution runs right the heart of downtown Boston. While the core of this tour is built upon 12 of the 15 Freedom Trail locations a beautiful and booming modern city has grown up all around its historic foundation. Neither should be missed and we will not overlook the present in our pursuit of the past.
5 minutesFinancial District
Education, Healthcare, & Finance
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
"The Cradle of Liberty" is not only the symbol of American Democracy but its deepest roots can be traced to this building. This is where a protest becomes a revolution!
10 minutesQuincy Market
Warning! Tourist traps abound!
10 minutesRose Kennedy Greenway
Much better than before
The Paul Revere House
The house is in the oldest and most charming square in the city and surrounded by some of the best restaurants in America. The man is even more impressive than the legend!
10 minutesNorth Square Park
Oldest residential square in America
Paul Revere Statue
Iconic photo opportunity
5 minutesNorth End
The oldest residential neighborhood in America. You won't find a better combination of culture, food, and history in any square mile in the country. Italian, Seafood, Pizza, Cannoli, we'll talk about it all!
1 hourOld North Church & Historic Site
"One if by land, two if by sea." We go through Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride with the iconic steeple from which he signaled his famous warning; culminating in "the shot heard round the world," and chaotic battle at Lexington & Concord. The British are coming - are you?
10 minutesCopp's Hill Burying Ground
We go in depth on the Battle of Bunker Hill. The strategy, the tactics, the consequences.
Boston Harbor
We stroll along the Harbor Walk for one of the best views of the city, the beauty of Boston Harbor, and to finally kick the British out of Boston!
10 minutesChristopher Columbus Waterfront Park
We finish up along at Christopher Columbus Park. A jewel in Boston's revitalized crown, some of best people watching in the city, and very centrally located between the North End (pizza, restaurants, & cannoli); Long Wharf (Aquarium, Harbor Tours, water shuttle to Charlestown, Metro station); and Quincy Market (souvenirs & shopping). Only a five minute walk to where we begin if you've parked nearby
5 minutesIncluded
- Curated route weaving the main events, characters, and sights of the Revolution into one epic story.
- 14 (of 16) Freedom Trail Sights + Entrance into Faneuil Hall (when open)
- Expert Guide (owner operated)
- Small Group
- Break for Snack / Restroom / Coffee
- Public Spaces & Hidden Hideaways Beyond Freedom Trail: including "Little Italy" and Harborwalk,
- Insights & Interpretations from Prestigious & Pulitzer Prize Winning Historians
- A Sense of Humor
Not Included
- Costumes, Actors, Scripts, or Kitsch
- Partisan Bias (then or now)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Museum entry fees
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour operates in most weather conditions. Pay attention to the forecast as the weather in Boston can shift even a day or two out. Please dress appropriately.
- Not wheelchair accessible. We will be covering a significant amount of ground and those with injuries or significant mobility limitations will likely find it difficult to complete.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no hard age restriction but this is not a "kids" version of events. The narrative structure helps keep them engaged but the younger they are the more difficult it is to stay involved for the duration. However, every child is different and parents know their own best.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We will be outside in the open air for the duration.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.