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“Katherrin was great and gave us so much information about Harvard and its traditions! This is a great way to see the university and also get a little bit of history about the people from Harvard’s past that have influenced the campus. I would highly…”
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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“Tyler was great and you could tell he enjoyed his job; got to see things from a Boston perspective and we got to start at the beginnjng”
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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“Really interesting and very informative. Kenny clearly knew his stuff and made the tour a joy. Thank you.”
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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“Our guide Mrs. Palmer was delightful! She was engaging and super knowledgeable! The tour was just the right amount of time and walking. Highly recommend!!!”
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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“Mark was great. Got to see everything we wanted on the Freedom Trail plus Bunker Hill monument and USS Constitution. He was very knowledgeable and fun. He handled the group extremely well, answered questions and maneuvered our group around a busy city with confidence.”
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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“Tour Guide Alan was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour itself had a variety of walking surfaces that may be hard for people with mobility issues. It was cold and windy that morning so be sure to check the weather and dress appropriately. We found the…”
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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“Guide was outstanding with tons of historical and anecdotal details. We were happy she didn’t focus only on the witch trial “stuff” but on the whole history of Salem. Would definitely suggest this day trip and tour for adults.”
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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“Our guide was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. He pointed out interesting sites and made to sure to find shelter when possible in the pooring rain.”
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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“Alex was awesome! You can tell how passionate she is about history and about the city of Boston. Would definitely recommend!”
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180 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Intrepid Urban Adventures
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