Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour | Small Group
Overview
Explore Boston on a small-group walking tour along the iconic Freedom Trail, where the events leading up to the American Revolution come to life through engaging, fact-based storytelling. Stand at the sites where history unfolded.
Led by a longtime local tour guide, you’ll uncover what really happened on Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the tensions that led to the Boston Massacre, and what sparked the Boston Tea Party—along with the roles of the influential leaders behind them.
This Boston walking tour creates a relaxed pace with time for questions and photos at each stop. Along the way, you’ll discover simple, creative ways to capture memorable images using your smartphone.
A great fit for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families.
Note: Paul Revere House and Old North Church are part of the North End–Little Italy tour and are not included on this tour.
What's Included
- Perfect balance of history, sightseeing, storytelling, and creativity
- A history-focused Freedom Trail walking tour—not a photography class.
- Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families
- Expert commentary on the Freedom Trail’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them.
- Small-group experience led by a longtime local Boston guide
- Smartphone photo tips tips to help you capture historic landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.
Meeting Location
1 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Boston
MA 02109, USA
What To Expect
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The Freedom Trail
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Boston Common
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Massachusetts State House (pass by)
Park Street Church
2 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Granary Burying Ground
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
King's Chapel
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's Chapel Burying Ground (pass by)
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
2 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Old Corner Bookstore
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Old South Meeting House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old State House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Massacre Site
3 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Boston Sign
2 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are NO RESTROOM stops.
- Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to: [email protected] or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your punctuality is appreciated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Perfect balance of history, sightseeing, storytelling, and creativity.
- A history-focused Freedom Trail walking tour—not a photography class.
- Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families.
- Expert commentary on the Freedom Trail’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them.
- Small-group experience led by a longtime local Boston guide.
- Smartphone photo tips tips to help you capture historic landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour | Small Group is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour | Small Group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Perfect balance of history, sightseeing, storytelling, and creativity
- A history-focused Freedom Trail walking tour—not a photography class.
- Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families
- Expert commentary on the Freedom Trail’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them.
- Small-group experience led by a longtime local Boston guide
- Smartphone photo tips tips to help you capture historic landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are NO RESTROOM stops.
- Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to: [email protected] or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your punctuality is appreciated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
