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“Jon was an absolute perfect tour guide. Kind and knew all his history and you can tell he loves his job! On super chilly day the tour went by too fast.”
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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“Our tour guide Cameron was very nice and funny. We had a nice time . He had a lot of info he told us about the history of Harvard .”
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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“This was our first time in Boston, and we were looking for a great way to absorb and explore all the history it has to offer. Despite windy conditions, and colder temps, our tour guide, Katherine, was amazing and tied history, with some comedy, throughout…”
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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“Very informative and entertaining. Gives a great high-level overview with interesting decisions and insights. Wear your walking shoes!”
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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“Albert was excellent, a true gem who takes his job (and Boston history) seriously.”
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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“Very informative. The guide Mark had great knowledge and was very friendly. The walk is not too hard”
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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“This tour was fantastic! Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, and an excellent story teller. Absolutely recommend it!”
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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“Know a little about a few Revolutionary War Characters. Paul Revere Sam Adams John Hancock and George Washington”
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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“Our guide was very knowledgable and I enjoined the tour very much.”
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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“Alan was very knowledgeable about Boston and I appreciated he has been a lifelong resident of Boston and seems to enjoy sharing information with others. He was also very humorous 🙂”
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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“Paula was amazing. She was full of so much information in so many areas. Her love for the North End was so obvious, so wonderful to see that much enthusiasm.”
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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“Cameron was a great guide. Funny, knowledgeable and gave great suggestions on places to go. Cameron if you read this. Great suggestions on places to have a beer at the tavern with the ice in the bar. We did it and loved it.”
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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“Not only good places for food but also very knowledgeable guide and really took his time with our group!”
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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“Fabulous private tour. Adam was over the top great. Very professional, knowlegable, and perfectly paced. We'll highly recommend the tour to our friends”
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180 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Intrepid Urban Adventures
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