Boston Freedom Trail a self-guided audio tour
Do this because
- Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided audio tour
- See Boston's oldest standing structure
- Learn about America's fight for freedom
What to expect
Dive into the Revolutionary War while listening to a self-guided audio tour on America's war for freedom. Learn about the 13 careers of Paul Revere, and slowly understand more about the creation of the American constitution.
Follow a 1.5-mile route from the Massachusetts State House to the Paul Revere House, Boston's oldest standing structure. Listen to the audio guide and spot historical landmarks such as the Boston Common, the Granary Burial Ground, and the Omni Parker House Hotel. Discover fun facts like how the former employees of the hotel include Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh and its former guests Charles Dickens and presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth.
The average time of the guided tour is 75-minutes, but you are welcome to linger a bit longer here and there deciding your own pace. This self-guided audio tour can be enjoyed on location or even at home with VoiceMap's Virtual function which disables the GPS playback.
Important to know
- This tour requires a minimum age of 6 to participate
- This is a self-guided audio tour, you will follow an audio tour through an app using your phone
- You can follow this self-guided tour on any day, at any time best fitted to you
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price
- You will receive instructions on how to follow the audio tour in the voucher after booking
- Please note that some National Park Service sites are closed on Monday and at 4.00pm
- The best time to follow the tour is between 10.30am and 1.30pm
- Keep in mind that during November and December sunsets are around 4.00pm
What’s included
Unlimited access to the self-guided tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What’s not included
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Massachusetts State House, Beacon Street, Boston, MA, USA
Meeting point:
Begin your tour below the State House Dome which sits at the top of the Boston Common at 24 Beacon and Park Street. The Green and Red lines have a Park Street stop at the foot of the Common. Walk uphill to the statehouse.
The Boston Common garage lies under the Common. Underground parking tops off at $18 for a full day. Exit the garage and walk uphill to the State House visible from any corner.
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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