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Boston: Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour App

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Boston: Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour App

Activity provider:Action Tour Guide
4.4  / 5
127 reviews
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Explore beautiful Boston and retrace the history of America’s Founding Fathers and their daring struggle for independence on this self-guided walking tour of the historic Freedom Trail.

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Audio guide included
English, Spanish, Chinese

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the rich history of Boston's Freedom Trail at your own pace
  • Separate fact from fiction around the Boston Tea Party protest
  • Listen to a dramatic recounting of America’s fight for Independence
  • Visit essential pieces of history like Paul Revere’s Church
  • Relive the dramatic Battle of Bunker Hill with a bonus tour
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Once you’ve downloaded the tour, your journey will begin in the center of the city at Boston Common. Here, you’ll turn back the clock all the way to the city’s founding in the 1930s, then learn about the first murmurs of independence from Britain. You’ll get to know the Stamp Act Riots, the Liberty Tree, and much more! Then you’ll head to the historic State House (complete with a dome of real gold!) and find out about the time capsule placed there in 1795. On your way to the Park Street Church (a landmark loaded with history), you’ll stop by the memorial to Robert Gould Shaw, famous for his role in a different war: The Civil War! Then, return to the 1700s and learn what led Britain to levy such harsh taxes against the colonies, as well as how those colonists responded. Then, at the Granary Burying Ground, you’ll have the chance to visit graves of famous figures like Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere! After that is King’s Chapel, the first Anglican church in Boston, which dates all the way back to 1754! Even older is the Latin School, up next, founded in 1635. Benjamin Franklin, Robert Paine, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams all studied here! Then it’s on to the Old South Meeting House, where you’ll get the many ins and outs of the true story behind the famous Boston Tea Party protest. Next is the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians! Then you’ll head to the site of the infamous (and oft-misunderstood) Boston Massacre and get the truth behind that fateful night. Following a stop at the famed marketplace of Faneuil Hall (where you’ll find just about any kind of refreshments you need), you’ll see the beautiful Rose Kennedy Greenway. It may not be an official stop along the Freedom Trail, but this gorgeous urban park is well worth a look regardless! Continuing on, you’ll get a great look at the historic Custom House, one of Boston’s most iconic structures, before reaching Paul Revere’s house, perfectly preserved since his famous Midnight Ride. Past that is the Old North Church, where Revere famously asked for “one lantern if by land, two if by sea.” The next stop is almost impossible to miss—it’s the USS Constitution! This enormous ship, nicknamed Old Ironsides, is enough to make the trip worth it all on its own. Here, you’ll get familiar with some of the old warship’s most nail-biting battles. Finally, you’ll arrive at the Bunker Hill Monument, memorializing a pivotal battle during the Revolutionary War. Your tour concludes here, but there’s lots more of Boston to see, including a bonus tour which dives deep into the Battle of Bunker Hill itself!
Includes
  • Bonus Walking Tour of Bunker Hills Monument
  • Languages: English, Spanish, and Chinese.
  • A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password for your tour(s).
  • An audio guide, location-aware map, and storyteller — all in one mobile app tour.
  • Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!
  • Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.
  • Ease of use: Stories auto-play based on your location, so you don’t have to do anything once you’ve started.
  • Offline map: Works without a cell signal or wifi once downloaded.
  • Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.
  • Flexibility: Explore at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!
  • No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.
  • All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
  • Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.

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This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app). Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

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What to bring

  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone
  • Downloaded app
  • Power bank

Know before you go

  • This tour is a self-guided mobile app tour with a map, audio stories, and images.
  • Access the tour on the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app).
  • Use the unique password received after booking to download & preview your specific tours before you arrive.
  • Start at the Starting Point. Follow the tour route.
  • Flexible schedule: Use it on any day and at any time, or over multiple days. No need to rebook if your travel plans change.
  • Lifetime access: Use it on your next trip here! This tour never expires.
  • Walking tour: Use one tour per couple and share headphones.
  • Get support by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.
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4.4 /5

based on 127 reviews

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The Boston Freedom Trail app was excellent. Boston has created a wonderful brick trail that winds its way through the city. With this self guided narrative, the gps follows you and then speaks to the historical points along the way. From the Boston Commons to Quincy Market to Faneuil Hall then down through Little Italy and Paul Revere’s home and beyond. It was easy to stop along the way and spend time where I wanted to spend time (like stopping for a gelato in Little Italy). When I didn’t want to go any further, I could stop the tour and pick it up later, unlike a paid guided tour. I am a 64 year old woman, no mobility issues and can easily walk 3 miles at a leisurely pace. I felt perfectly safe doing this on my own and I am not familiar with the city of Boston so between the brick trail and guided GPS, I wasn’t concerned about getting lost. Highly recommend!

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May 29, 2023

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Laura – United StatesVerified booking

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Such a great tour! I loved being able to start and stop the audio based on pace, stopping to see other sites, eating, etc. Super informative and a great way to see the city and have a great history lesson. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to avoid touring with a group.

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October 10, 2021

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Kelly Verified booking

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We took a last minute trip to Boston and wanted to learn more about the Freedom Trail and the significant sites around the city. Most landmarks and museums are closed on Mondays, and this audio tour shared historical facts and fun info! It was a great deal! My only complaint is that the app (separate from GetYourGuide) kept crashing. It was a little difficult to navigate the site. Also-it said we had to start at the Boston Common, when in fact we could have started anywhere along the path. So I could have been listening along our walk to there. Otherwise-enjoyed this self-guided tour!

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August 18, 2020

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