The walking tours: Beacon Hill’s gaslit lanes, Back Bay’s brownstones and the trail itself, at the pace the city was built for. Boston walks better than it drives, by a wide margin.
Explore Boston's revolutionary history on this small group walking tour, visiting all 16 Freedom Trail landmarks with expert guides and authentic insights.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Good info. It’s windy and cold and the tour guide tried his best to keep us warm. Learnt about the underlying history.”
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6,450 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.10by Hub Town Tours
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Discover Harvard with this engaging 70-minute guided walking tour led by current students. Explore historic landmarks, get insider tips, and see Harvard Yard and Square.
★ 4.5“Brisk walking tour around Harvard campus led by one of the students. Perhaps rhe geoup size is slightly too big.”
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3,632 reviews1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)From $23.00by Trademark Tours
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Discover Boston’s history with this engaging 1.75-hour guided Freedom Trail walk, led by costumed guides through iconic sites, perfect for history lovers and first-timers.
★ 4.5“The walk was longer than advertised and worth it. Took time so that everyone could walk along at ease. Various ages attended. Our guide was extremely informative, interesting, friendly & fun.”
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2,531 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $26.00by The Salem Night Ghost Tour
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Discover Boston’s revolutionary past with a small-group walking tour that combines history, local sites, and modern city life for an authentic experience.
★ 5.0“Tyler was fantastic. My 8th grader was enthralled with how animated and enthusiastic a storyteller Tyler was, the history came alive. We were very fortunate for all three of our kids to learn on the tour. Tyler was engaging, invited us all to participate and…”
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2,356 reviews3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.00by The Revolutionary Story Tour
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Explore Boston’s history on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour of all 16 Freedom Trail sites, led by engaging guides with insights into America’s revolutionary past.
★ 4.8“Noah did a great job of showing us the sites and explaining the history of Boston.”
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2,004 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $31by Boston History Company
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Explore Boston’s historic sites on a 1.75-hour guided walking tour that covers the Freedom Trail, featuring engaging guides and authentic stories of America's founders.
★ 4.5“The guide had great energy and the way he told the tales for the kids made them pay attention for the entire trail.”
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1,118 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $26.00by Tour of the Freedom Trail
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Discover Boston’s history on this 1.5-hour guided walking tour along the famous Freedom Trail, visiting key landmarks with expert guides.
★ 4.6“The guide, Jerediah Poope, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The group was quite big and it was not easy to all gather around the guide. We missed some of the jokes. Recommends 100%.”
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982 reviewsFrom $18by Freedom Trail Foundation
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Explore Boston’s revolutionary past on a comprehensive 4-hour walking tour covering the entire Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, and USS Constitution — perfect for history lovers.
★ 5.0“We had such a great time on our Boston walking tour with Mark! He was super friendly, funny, and full of cool facts about the city. You can tell he really knows his stuff and loves sharing Boston’s history. Mark made the stories come alive…”
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732 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Walk & Talk Boston Walking Tours
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Discover the historic and architectural highlights of MIT and Harvard with this 3.5-hour guided walking tour, ideal for curious travelers and history buffs.
★ 4.7“This tour was great! Jenny is such a fantastic guide!”
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486 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $49by Boston Hidden Gems Inc
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Explore Boston's historic sites along the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, and Copley Square on a guided walking tour that blends history, architecture, and local culture.
★ 4.5“A very informative guide telling us about the history of Boston. Chris made the tour very enjoyable by including fun bits. A very pleasant walk going through the main streets.”
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473 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $65.00by Boston CityWalks
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Discover Boston's North End with this 3-hour food and history walking tour led by enthusiastic locals. Taste authentic cuisine and explore Italian heritage.
★ 5.0“This is an excellent tour, Paula is fantastic, different food samples as well as some history along the way. Some of the our stops were Umberto, for one of the best rice balls and sicilian pizza I ever had.Salumeria market, for a oil and balsamic…”
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459 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $100.00by Off The Eaten Path Tours
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Discover Salem’s history with a scenic boat ride from Boston, visits to key sites like the Witch Museum, and free time to explore the town’s charms.
★ 4.3“Elizabeth, our guide, was great - super friendly, very knowledgeable, helpful and very willing to share knowledge and tips on both Salem and Boston. We had a great time!”
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263 reviewsFrom $129by Walks - US
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Discover Boston's best seafood and historic sites on this 2.75-hour guided walking tour. Taste lobster rolls, clam chowder, and more with expert insights.
★ 5.0“Food was amazing!! Dan was great and super knowledgeable!! Would recommend and would do it again!!!!”
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208 reviews2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $159.00by Boston Pizza Tours
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Explore Boston's historic Freedom Trail with a knowledgeable guide. Discover landmarks, architecture, and stories that bring the city’s past to life—all for $30.
★ 4.5“It was perfect. Short and sweet. Out tour guide Allen was very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend it.”
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194 reviews1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)From $45.00by Boston CityWalks
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Discover Boston’s historic landmarks, charming Beacon Hill, and hidden stories with a small-group guided tour. Perfect for history buffs and first-timers alike.
★ 4.8“THERES NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE Bob was the best guide we could have have he was super knowledgeable and kind would recommend him anytime..”
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180 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Intrepid Urban Adventures
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