SMALL-GROUP HISTORY TOURS IN BOSTON

Best Small-Group History Tours in Boston — Our Top 8

8 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Good small-group history tours in Boston fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the State House
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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, seeing all 16 landmarks, hearing Revolutionary-era stories, and learning practical tips for the route.

“Mark was an amazing tour guide, kept it very interesting at all times and was so educated on all that is Boston! He went above and beyond!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the State House
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,590 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a small group, hearing Revolution-era stories and seeing 16 landmarks for $35 in 2.5 hours.

“Our guide Maura was very knowledgeable about the history of the Era and area. She had a passion for the subject and it was evident that she enjoyed what she was doing. We were very appreciative for that as opposed to someone who just recited dates and places. Highly recommend this tour and if you're lucky Maura will be your guide!”

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Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour - Four nearby pubs and a flexible drinks plan
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Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group) - Beacon Hill’s Streets Tell More Than Its Facades
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Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

4.Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Review of Boston’s Beacon Hill photo walking tour, with historic streets, Acorn Street, local stories, photo tips, price, and practical advice.

“Interesting stories. Loved the history. Interesting tour. The photo training refers to angles and positioning. Nice shots throughout if you’re into taking photos while touring. Saba is very sweet and gave a nice tour. I went on a rainy, cloudy and “brisk” day. I can imagine it’s stunning on a sunny day.”

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Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP) - Starting in Boston Common and at the State House
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Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP)

5.Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Review of Boston’s 90-minute small-group Freedom Trail tour, with history, photo tips, key stops, practical details, value, and booking advice.

“Wonderful tour! Small group- great leader- so so much more than what the description says! My teen too..texted his friends to say how great it was!”

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Boston's Architecture, History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group) - Starting at the Boston Public Library
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Boston’s Architecture, History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

6.Boston’s Architecture, History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

A small-group Boston walk through Back Bay and Beacon Hill, mixing architecture, local history, and practical smartphone photography tips.

“It was an absolutely delightful experience, like walking with a friend who shares their favorite gems in the city with you. Saba is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and wonderful to learn from. She gave many tips how to improve photos and I have a great collection of photos now. Thank you, Saba, for a wonderful experience!”

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Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group) - Acorn Street, Boston’s famous narrow lane
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Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)

Boston's North End History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group) - Starting on Hanover Street with Paul Revere
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Boston’s North End History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

8.Boston’s North End History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Review of Boston’s North End photo walking tour, with Paul Revere sights, Old North Church, local stories, phone photography tips, and practical advice.

“Saba is certainly a wealth of information. She also knows all the neighborhood locals and introduced us to some of them. She took her time and showed some hidden gems of the neighborhood we would have never seen on our own”

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