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"Be awake! No man, or body of men, have a claim upon your liberty but yourselves."
William Cooper Nell
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CRADLE OF LIBERTY
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Boston holds an unparalleled place at the vanguard of American history: the hotbed of rebellion prior to the American Revolution; the hub of upheaval against the institution of slavery before the U.S. Civil War; and epicenter of protest demanding women's right to vote in the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Hub Town Tours brings you up close as Bostonians of every era struggle to define the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
"Absolutely the best historical tour that my goddaughter and I have been on in any of the cities to which we've adventured... Rain or shine—a Boston must!"
Boston Massacre (1770)
FREEDOM TRAIL
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A visit to Boston isn’t complete without traveling the iconic Freedom Trail in the heart of our beautiful city! This brick-lined pedestrian path connects sixteen official landmarks, all of which are viewed on the flagship experience from Hub Town Tours. As you explore, your professional guide explains the chronological underpinnings of the American Revolution, born in Boston. From a “Bloody Massacre” to the “Midnight Ride,” historic burying grounds to towering church steeples, our 2.5-hour walking tour delivers guests directly into a tumultuous town on the brink of war with an empire.
American Revolution
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Our storytelling approach transports guests to the Revolutionary spirit brewing in the streets of Boston
Instant Online Booking
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Our history walk on the Freedom Trail is a perfect introduction to the many highlights in Revolutionary Boston
Always Small Groups​
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Public tours are limited to sixteen participants. Larger groups should contact us for a private booking!
From $39.00 per Guest​
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We encourage our guests to avoid the busiest times in town. Less popular days are available at reduced price!
Freedom Trail Landmarks​
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Travels through the heart of Boston, providing guests with a view of all sixteen Freedom Trail landmarks
Duration of 2.5 Hours​
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Our longer duration allows us to visit Downtown and the North End, as well as answer plenty of questions
"The time just flew by... if you have the chance to go on a tour while visiting Boston, Hub Town Tours is an essential, can't-miss event."
Anthony Burns Trial (1854)
BEACON HILL
Hub Town Tours brings small-group tours into the must-see neighborhood of Beacon Hill, home to 19th-century mansions, cobblestone alleys, and Underground Railroad stops. Stroll past all ten official landmarks on the Black Heritage Trail and hear true tales of incredible courage from the abolitionist movement prior to the Civil War. Along the way, learn about Bostonians’ central role in the “Second American Revolution”—a decades-long struggle for freedom by Americans, black and white, who defied their own nation's long-standing system of racial enslavement by demanding liberty and justice for all across the United States of America.
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Underground Railroad
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Our storytelling approach transports guests to the abolitionist movement demanding liberty prior to Civil War
Instant Online Booking
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Our history walk through Beacon Hill visits the Black Heritage Trail and many Underground Railroad stops in Boston
Always Small Groups​
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Public tours are limited to sixteen participants. Larger groups should contact us for a private booking!
$35.00 per Guest
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Online ticketing provides a seamless booking experience—no printed tickets required to join our small groups
Beacon Hill Landmarks​
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From hidden alleys to grand mansions, Beacon Hill is equal parts essential history and architectural beauty
Duration of 2.5 Hours​
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Our longer duration allows plenty of time for questions, as well as a stop at the essential African Meeting House
"A truly remarkable experience! Extremely knowledgable and very enthusiastic about explaining the history of Boston."
Boston Suffrage Parade (1914)
BACK BAY
Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of the elegant Back Bay. This true masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Stroll historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and Copley Square. Our walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades that culminated in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of tireless activists who fought "America's Third Revolution" and earned women nationwide their equal rights to U.S. citizenship.
Votes for Women​
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Our storytelling approach transports guests to the suffragist movement demanding women's right to vote
Instant Online Booking
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Our history walk through Back Bay visits hidden, unmarked landmarks key to suffragist efforts across Boston
Always Small Groups​
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Public tours are limited to sixteen participants. Larger groups should contact us for a private booking!
$35.00 per Guest
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Online ticketing provides a seamless booking experience—no printed tickets required to join our small groups
Back Bay Landmarks​
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Boston's most elegant neighborhood is its most walkable! Step into the past on scenic 19th-century boulevards
Duration of 2.5 Hours​
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Our longer duration allows plenty of time for questions, as well as a stop at the beautiful Boston Public Library