Small Group Walking Tour Recreating the Full Revolutionary Story

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Revolutionary Story Tour, 1 City Hall Plaza Meet in front of basketball statue (between City Hall and Staples Connect), Boston, MA 02108-4309

City Hall Plaza is a pedestrian only plaza very centrally located. We meet between the Staples Connect and City Hall (The big angular concrete building) I will be standing directly in front of a large statue of a basketball player.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02201-1020

Famous (or infamous) for its unique architecture.

Stop At: King's Chapel Burying Ground, Tremont Street Between School And Park Streets, Boston, MA 02108-3201

Learn about the incredibly unique people who first settled Massachusetts and how they created the cultural bedrock the Revolution was built on. The Puritans are much more important (and weird) than you can imagine!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108-3201

First Anglican Church in Boston

Stop At: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, MA 02108

The Sons of Liberty! We'll visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams. They'll be with us all day!

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Park Street Church, One Park Street, Boston, MA 02108-4899

Brimstone corner. Famous for its fiery sermons. July 4, 1829 "William Lloyd Garrison made his first public address against slavery here.

Stop At: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, MA 02108-3206

The most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about about the role of Boston as the Athens of America, the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy, and the incomparable Benjamin Franklin.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Statue of Benjamin Franklin, School St. at City Hall Ave, Boston, MA

Sight of Boston Latin School

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702

The oldest public building in the country and the nerve center of Massachusetts politics. The great political debate between British authority and American rights was here

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boston Massacre Site, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702

Learn about the soldiers, the citizens, the loyalists, and patriot leaders all pulled into this explosion of tensions!

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4304

Former publishing house of American literary icons (Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathanial Hawthorne, and more)

Stop At: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4616

The Boston Tea Party starts here! The most pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution. There's no turning back after this!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA

The road to revolution runs right the heart of downtown Boston. While the core of this tour is built upon 12 of the 15 Freedom Trail locations a beautiful and booming modern city has grown up all around its historic foundation. Neither should be missed and we will not overlook the present in our pursuit of the past.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Financial District, Financial District, Boston, Massachusetts

Education, Healthcare, & Finance

Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq Quincy Market, Boston, MA 02109-1604

"The Cradle of Liberty" is not only the symbol of American Democracy but its deepest roots can be traced to this building. This is where a protest becomes a revolution!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Quincy Market, 206 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109-6201

Warning! Tourist traps abound!

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, MA 02111

Much better than before

Stop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, MA 02113-2405

The house is in the oldest and most charming square in the city and surrounded by some of the best restaurants in America. The man is even more impressive than the legend!

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: North Square Park, North Square &, Moon St, Boston, MA 02113

Oldest residential square in America

Stop At: Paul Revere Statue, Paul Revere Mall, Boston, MA 02113

Iconic photo opportunity

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: North End, North End, Boston, Massachusetts

The oldest residential neighborhood in America. You won't find a better combination of culture, food, and history in any square mile in the country. Italian, Seafood, Pizza, Cannoli, we'll talk about it all!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113-1123

"One if by land, two if by sea." We go through Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride with the iconic steeple from which he signaled his famous warning; culminating in "the shot heard round the world," and chaotic battle at Lexington & Concord. The British are coming - are you?

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, Boston, MA 02118

We go in depth on the Battle of Bunker Hill. The strategy, the tactics, the consequences.

Stop At: Boston Harbor, Boston, MA, USA

We stroll along the Harbor Walk for one of the best views of the city, the beauty of Boston Harbor, and to finally kick the British out of Boston!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Atlantic Ave Richmond St, Boston, MA 02110

We finish up along at Christopher Columbus Park. A jewel in Boston's revitalized crown, some of best people watching in the city, and very centrally located between the North End (pizza, restaurants, & cannoli); Long Wharf (Aquarium, Harbor Tours, water shuttle to Charlestown, Metro station); and Quincy Market (souvenirs & shopping). Only a five minute walk to where we begin if you've parked nearby

Duration: 5 minutes

• Curated route weaving the main events, characters, and sights of the Revolution into one epic story.
• 14 (of 16) Freedom Trail Sights + Entrance into Faneuil Hall (when open)
• Expert Guide (owner operated)
• Small Group
• Break for Snack / Restroom / Coffee
• Public Spaces & Hidden Hideaways Beyond Freedom Trail: including "Little Italy" and Harborwalk,
• Insights & Interpretations from Prestigious & Pulitzer Prize Winning Historians
• A Sense of Humor

• Costumes, Actors, Scripts, or Kitsch
• Partisan Bias (then or now)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Museum entry fees

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Tour operates in most weather conditions. Pay attention to the forecast as the weather in Boston can shift even a day or two out. Please dress appropriately.
• Not wheelchair accessible. We will be covering a significant amount of ground and those with injuries or significant mobility limitations will likely find it difficult to complete.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no hard age restriction but this is not a "kids" version of events. The narrative structure helps keep them engaged but the younger they are the more difficult it is to stay involved for the duration. However, every child is different and parents know their own best.
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• We will be outside in the open air for the duration.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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