Explore the streets of Boston through the story of America. The Revolutionary sights, characters, and events are integrated into and unfold as one complete story from Inception to Independence.

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore historic Boston during a half-day guided walking tour
Enjoy this small group tour for an intimate and immersive experience
Learn about Boston's revolutionary history from your expert guide
Take part in an in-depth look at Boston's impact on American history

Full description

Follow the story of the American Revolution chronologically through the streets of Boston on this guided walking tour. Enjoy a tour that places a lot less emphasis on the facts and the dates and a lot more on the passions, personalities, and psychologies driving the events.

See historic landmarks where events such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere occurred.

As you walk around, the sightseeing is synchronized with and unfolds to the storytelling. During the tour, begin to connect the characters, moments, and landmarks together, following the story from the settling of Boston to the Declaration of Independence. This tour is designed for the curious visitor who wants to do more than just scratch the surface.

Includes

Half-day walking tour
Guide
12 (of 15) Freedom Trail sights visited
Insights from prestigious scholarship and research
Restroom/coffee/snack break

Costumed actors, scripts, or kitsch
Dry lecturing
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

City Hall Plaza is a large pedestrian-only space directly across the street from Faneuil Hall. Meet in front of the Dreamland Wax Museum next door to Staples.

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5 /5

based on 9 reviews

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This tour was awesome! Mike, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and detailed about the history of Boston, and all the landmarks we visited. Mike told us about the prominent Bostonians in the American Revolution, and the tour highlighted the history. I highly recommend this tour if you have never been to Boston, or if you are a history buff.

September 2, 2021

This is a fantastic tour taking you through the heart of Boston and back in time to the heart of America. Mike reveals hidden gems, overlooked viewpoints, and special areas of Boston while providing a fresh, engaging history of the American Revolution and how the events that lead up to that pivotal moment shaped both that conflict, America as it has developed since independence and our world today. As long time Boston residents it brought to life many areas we have often passed by and visited in a new and compelling way.

July 8, 2020

May 12, 2022

Boston: Revolutionary Story Walking Tour

Boston: Revolutionary Story Walking Tour

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