The Story of Boston
Told on the Freedom Trail

From the harsh and punitive Puritan beginnings of the “City on a Hill” to the colonial regime of Hancock, from the meeting places and publishing houses that fed the flames of revolution to the lesser-known haunts of rascals and writers who shaped Boston, this is a free tour by foot you will not want to miss.

WHAT GUESTS SAY

George Washington Statue, Boston Gardens

I took the "THE STORY OF BOSTON TOLD ALONG THE FREEDOM TRAIL" tour with Stephen and it was fantastic! He was really engaging and thoroughly knowledgeable providing a great history lesson. As a first timer to Boston this was a brilliant way to learn about and look around such an important part of the city. Would thoroughly recommend!

Mussadiq K.
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Beacon Hill, Boston

Had the Tour THE STORY OF BOSTON TOLD ALONG THE FREEDOM TRAIL with Stephen. It was great! Thank you, Stephen, for all the information and stories that you shared of your beloved Boston. I totally enjoyed learning so much about Boston, its fascinating history and its unique influence and role in shaping America at the time and until the present time. The tour was super interesting and informative. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody who wants to have a deeper understanding of the Boston history.

Vi D
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Kevin White Statue, Boston

I really enjoyed the story of Boston told along the freedom trail walking tour with Stephen. Even in the rain, we managed to see so much and learned so many interesting facts about Boston! Our guide was super knowledgeable and had lots of good anecdotes. I loved that it was a wider history of Boston, all the way from the beginnings of the city to more modern day history. I recommend to anyone looking for a tour of this cool city.

Samantha H.
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Old South Meeting Hall, Boston

We went on a guided walking tour called the Story of Boston Told along the Freedom Trail, with Stephen as our guide. it was a very impressive and fun performance. a two -hour one man show which is witty and informative. One person in our group knew hardly anything about American/Boston history while two were lifelong Bostonians and history buffs, all found it enjoyable and learned things. go for it, you won’t be disappointed.

Marie M.
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City of Boston, official insignia

Stephen gives a very informative, emotive and easily understood tour of the Freedom Trail. His passion for the topic is infectious and he clearly enjoys giving of his knowledge and we gratefully appreciated this.

Nancy P
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View of Boston from Longfellow Bridge, Bostonrise Website Builder

Our guide was Stephen who was excellent. He certainly knew his stuff and told it in a fun way. The 2 hours flew by.

Nicholas J.
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TOUR INFORMATION

From the harsh and punitive Puritan beginnings of the “City on a Hill” to the colonial regime of Hancock, from the meeting places and publishing houses that fed the flames of revolution to the lesser-known haunts of rascals and writers who shaped our city this is a fascinating history you will not want to miss.

You will hear the story of the city’s growth with the wealthy merchants of Beacon Hill, follow rebels like Paul Revere, Sam Adams, Ben Franklin and John Hancock who took a town rife with anarchy and lit a fire that became a revolution which gave birth to a new nation.

The tour covers the boom of the 1800s from the gold-domed Statehouse to the rum-soaked dens of iniquity and violence in America’s greatest port, the migration of Irish famine victims, the Underground Railroad and the long fight of the Abolitionists against the tyranny of slavery.

We will meet the Boston Brahmin elite, African American Civil War heroes, writers like Emerson, Dickens, Whitman, and Poe forging the “Athens of America.” Charles Ponzi, the schemer, Mayor James Michael Curley, the Rascal King of Boston. See the love nest of the Kennedys and meet a Boston Jackass that stands and waits.


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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

... And much more in the heart of historic Boston
Boston Common
Boston Common
Park Street Church
Park Street Church
Robert Gould Shaw 54th Massachusetts Regiment memorial
54th Regiment Memorial
Massachusetts State House
School Street in Boston
School Street
Postcard of Old Scollay Square in Boston
Old Scollay Square
Boston Massacre Site
Boston Massacre Site
Faneuil Hall and Sam Adams statue in Boston
Faneuil Hall
Union Oyster House, Boston
Union Oyster House 
Irish Famine Memorial
Irish Famine Memorial
Old Corner House, Boston
Old Corner Bookstore
Boston Donkey Statue outside Old City Hall
Boston Donkey

TOUR VIDEOS

True Glory of 54th Massachusetts-Volunteer-Infantry-Regiment

Step Into History on Boston's State Street

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Stephen Uys, Tour Guide, Boston

After roaming the world and the United States, I settled in Boston twenty-five years ago, where I instantly fell in love with the people, the town and its fascinating history, As luck would have it, I was gifted a library of the history of Boston going back to its earliest days. A novelist, journalist and voracious reader, I set about deciphering our past.

It is this passion that makes THE STORY OF BOSTON TOLD ON THE FREEDOM TOUR so rich. Not a history lesson, but a deep dive into the true story of our fascinating town.

I would love to have you join me on an unforgettable walk through historic Boston. 

Stephen

Your tour guide

The walking tour is held five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. We meet on the Boston Common in front of the double entrance to the Park Street subway station (T) at the intersection of Park and Tremont Streets. I will be standing at the four-sided black informational column opposite the entrances.

The tour lasts 2 hours. The tour is conducted on a gratuities-only basis. You decide at the end of the tour how much it’s worth.

I am always available at (857) 258-3018 (WhatsApp US+1) if you need further help.

CONTACTS

Phone

857-258-3018

Email

bostonfreewalkingtours@gmail.com

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