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Boston's Freedom Trail History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group)
Badge of ExcellenceBoston, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the Freedom Trail on a Boston history and photography walking tour. Travel back in time and immerse yourself in American history. Visit the actual sites where patriots protested against British rule.
Fascinating historical commentary reveals the truth behind the events that ignited the American Revolution.
- Freedom Trail Walking Tour for locals and visitors
- Photo tips on capturing pictures of historic sites
- Discover Boston on a fun, educational and interactive tour
- Small-group tour size ensures a personalized atmosphere
What's Included
- Professional and Enthusiastic Tour Guide
- Small Group Tour - Most groups have 10 people or less. Maximum is 15.
- Fascinating, truthful commentary on a 90-minute tour
- Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included. They are on the PhotoWalks North End tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Park Street Church1 Park St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Meeting point: FRONT STEPS of Park Street Church's Main Entrance. It's on the corner of Park and Tremont St., directly across the street from Park Street subway station. **Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated.**
End point
- City Hall Plaza1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203, USA
What To Expect
The Freedom Trail
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- There are NO RESTROOM stops.
- Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to: saba@photowalks.com or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
94 reviews
David_R, Apr 2024
What a great experience! Saba was very knowledgeable and was quick to answer all of our questions. Besides knowing so much about Boston, she was so nice! I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words, amazing 5-star review and choosing the PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour as part of your family trip to Boston, David. I really appreciated everyone's enthusiasm and interest in the important people and historical events that led to the American Revolution.
Enjoy the memorable pictures captured along our walk.
Hope to welcome you all back on another PhotoWalks Tour on your next trip to Boston!
With sincere gratitude,
Saba Alhadi
Tijana_T, Sep 2023
Saba is amazing!!! Very knowledgeable and informative about the historic part of the tour. She went was above and beyond to show me the best places and more. She also gave me amazing photography tips. ❤️ She is simply the best!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
My heartfelt thanks go out to you, Tijana, for your kind words, lovely compliments and great 5-star review. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning about Boston’s history and landmarks. I hope the photo tips gave you inspiration for exploring new ways to capture creative photos wherever your future travels may take you.
Hope our paths cross again in Boston!
All the best,
Saba
Eunjoo_L, Mar 2023
Loved this tour that combines the historical background with pictures that help capture this famous trail! Learned ao much from our tour guide Saba.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a great 5-star review, Eunjoo. It was a great pleasure having you and your family on a PhotoWalks tour of Boston's Freedom Trail.
I'm so glad you learned a lot about the people who played an important role in American history as well as visiting the sites where important events happened during the colonial era. Enjoy the photos you captured from our tour!
Looking forward to welcoming you all back to Boston! All the best...Saba
William_R, Nov 2022
Walked on a portion of the Freedom Trail--maybe 25% of the total trail length. Some historical "facts" supposedly dispelled. Not nearly as comprehensive/complete as we had hoped. Guide was friendly and able to answer questions.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
I’m sorry the tour did not meet your high expectations, William. The entire Freedom Trail is 2.5 miles long and has 16 historic sites. We saw 11 out of 16 sites, which is much more than 25%. The areas we covered were:
--Boston Common
--Massachusetts State House
--Park Street Church
--Granary Burial Ground
--King's Chapel
--Old City Hall
--Old South Meeting House
--Old Corner Bookstore
--Old State House
--Boston Massacre site
--Faneuil Hall
It’s not possible to explore all 16 Freedom Trail sites on a 90-minute tour. Only a few walking tour companies cover the entire 2.5 miles in about 3-4 hours.
My commentaries are thorough, well-researched and backed by truthful facts. Some of the major points I explained were:
1) The events that unfolded on April 18, 1775 that lead to the American Revolution
2) Paul Revere's pivotal role on the eve of the Revolution
3) The inaccuracies in the poem "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
4) Accurate facts about the Boston Tea Party event
5) What really happened on the night of the Boston Massacre
6) The accurate date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the famous Revolutionaries that didn’t sign it.
7) The significance of the Treaty of Paris
I do not over-explain the details of the important events in American history. I focus on providing relevant, compelling commentary that dispels the myths that have distorted the "facts" about early American history.
Again, I'm sorry this was not the experience you expected.
christopher_f, Nov 2022
Saba must be a historical researcher as she can quote dates without wavering. I learned so much in a short period of time and anyone else who plans on taking this tour should request Saba...two big thumbs up!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review of the PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour, Christopher. I enjoyed your great enthusiasm for learning about American history and seeing the actual sites where important events happened. Hope you're pleased with the pictures you captured along the way.
All the best,
Saba
pamela_w, Oct 2022
Not enough history and background given. We went on part of the freedom trail but very little history was given.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
I’m sorry the tour did not meet your expectations. The PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour consistently receives 5-star reviews. It has the most historical commentary out of all of my tours.
I do not over-explain the details of the important events in American history. I focus on providing relevant, compelling commentary that is truthful and dispels the myths that have distorted the "facts" about early American history.
My commentaries are thorough and well-researched. Some of the major points that were covered were:
1) The events that unfolded on April 18, 1775 that led to the American Revolution
2) Paul Revere's pivotal role on the eve of the Revolution
3) The inaccuracies in the poem of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
4) Trivia facts that are not well-known about John Hancock, Ben Franklin and Samuel Adams
5) Accurate facts about the night of the Boston Tea Party
6) What really happened on the night of the Boston Massacre
7) The accurate date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the famous Revolutionaries that didn’t sign it.
8) The importance of the Treaty of Paris
There was plenty of historical information.
At the beginning of the tour, I mentioned that questions are encouraged. I would’ve been glad to provide supplementary details if you wanted to learn more about something specific.
We saw 11 out of 16 sites on the Freedom Trail. Again, I mentioned that we would see most of the sites. It’s not possible to explore all 16 sites on a 90-minute tour nor does it state that in the description of the tour experience.
I work very hard to distinguish my tours from the rest. PhotoWalks is the only provider of walking tours in Boston that includes insightful historical commentary and photo tips where your pictures become souvenirs. I'm sorry this was not the experience you wanted.
Paulette_W, Oct 2022
Saba was so enthusiastic and dedicated to making sure we all learned a lot and were able to take many creative photos.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review, Paulette. I'm so glad you enjoyed the historical commentary on the PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour as well as the photo tips. I hope your pictures made nice souvenirs of your visit to Boston.
With thanks and appreciation,
Saba
Mackenzie_C, Aug 2022
Matthew was incredibly knowledgeable and funny. He made the experience very enjoyable. He tried to keep us in the shade as much as he could, and also gave opportunities for sitting and bathroom/water breaks.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Review posted to the wrong business.
Chuck_C, Jul 2022
Just enjoyed seeing all the history and beautiful buildings. Enjoyed all the landmarks we saw. Our guide was wonderful.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and great review, Chuck. I’m so glad you enjoyed the PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour experience. I hope visiting the actual landmarks where important events happened gave you more insight into American history.
All the best,
Saba
Jacqueline_S, Jun 2022
Great experience saba was great at explaining very well we had lots of fun learning she took us to the most important places
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Jacqueline. I’m so glad you all enjoyed learning about American history and the historic sites on Boston's Freedom Trail. Hope you're pleased with the photos you captured along our walk. All the best, Saba
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