6 Walking Tours in Boston to Build a Day Around

1.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a historian guide, see all 16 official sites, and follow the story of the Revolution in a small group.

“Our travel guide Alejandro was knowledgeable and enthusiastic in his depiction of each historical destination. He was sympathetic to the frigid cold temperatures and we had warm-up breaks, which were appreciated. His overall presentation was educational and informative to even the Boston resident!”

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2.Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,931 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22Best value

Walk Harvard Yard with a current student, see John Harvard and Widener Library, and get a lively look at campus life for $22.

“We decided to book the 3 pm tour because the Harvard info session from 2-3 pm didn’t include a campus tour. We are only in town for a few days and I wanted us to still be able to get a guided campus tour. Our tour guide, Cameron, is a junior at Harvard. He was funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable.”

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3.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

See Harvard through a current student’s eyes on a 70-minute Cambridge walk covering Harvard Yard, the Square, John Harvard, and Memorial Hall.

“Great way to wander around campus and get a perspective of actual life as a Harvard student. Our guide Lenny was fun, engaging and made it a great time!”

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4.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide, from the State House and Granary Burying Ground to Faneuil Hall and Paul Revere Mall.

“Tour Guide was Jeremiah Poope. Highly recommend. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. He stated he’s been doing this for 20 years and he has it down. He made history fun and funny. We took the half tour which was perfect as it started to get cold in the Nov afternoon.”

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5.The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,356 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail in Revolutionary order with expert guides, hidden corners, harbor views, and a lively North End finish.

“Very informative! Chris was amazing and filled with passion and details for history. The tour tied together the people of the Sons of Liberty and what they did with the places in Boston.”

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6.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,748 reviews · from $31

Walk all 16 Freedom Trail sites in 2.5 hours with a witty Boston guide, from the Boston Massacre Site to the USS Constitution for $31.

“Matthew was great! I liked the way the tour was done.”

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