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 very informative and great at taking us through the history chronologically. The last few minutes of the tour were especially good and Jon's speech gave me chills! This was a really great way to experience my first day in Boston. Bundle up if…”
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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“My best friend and I have never been to Cambridge, and if you’re from somewhere warm, know that you’ll need tons of layers for a tour here in December! The campus is beautiful in the snow, like a Northeastern winter wonderland. Our tour guide Lorenzo…”
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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 tour was fantastic! We saw and learned so much, and our guide was fantastic!! We had an amazing time.”
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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“Great experience as a solo traveler, saw and heard a lot of great history. Tour went very well even with the intense winds we had, the guide was very great with making sure we stayed warm throughout the journey.”
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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“The historical story telling with good stories and humour”
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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“Our tour guide was so informative and funny. She made it such a great educational but fun experience for our whole family.”
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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“Mark was very knowledgeable about the American Revolution in Boston. He was thorough but not boring.”
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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“Jenny was so kind and gentle. she took all the photos we wanted!”
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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“I’ve been to Boston a few times. I never realized how much history there is in one city. Alan was a great tour guide.”
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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“Excellent experience! The history lesson well appreciated received on the neighborhood and Italian culture overall was really cool. The food was fantastic! We did not leave with empty stomachs. Stopped at places I would have never of seen or thought of going into. Our tour…”
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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“Had an awesome day exploring Salem. Loved the Salem witch museum. I found it very interesting and informative. Our guide, Elizabeth, was fabulous. She had extensive knowledge of Salem and gave great tips for places to eat and shop. I highly recommend this tour if…”
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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“Great food and a wonderful guide who made the experience delightful. Dan was a very pleasant and informative guide. The 3 hour tour was over in an instant! We had a blast!! Thank you Dan B.”
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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“Alan was wonderful. Very insightful and had so much knowledge about the history of Boston and its architecture. It ended up just being my friend and I, and we loved having it personalised to us, and what we wanted to learn. Fantastic!”
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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“Very well organized tour and we were a small group (”
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180 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Intrepid Urban Adventures
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