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Freedom Trail self-guided walking audio tour in Boston

Embark on an adventure through the United States' history and discover fascinating stories about Colonial America and the Revolutionary War. On this self-guided tour, led by GPS, explore Boston’s Freedom Trail at your own pace and learn about this fascinating period of history.

Begin the experience in the center of the city at Boston Common. Hear stories about the common’s history and how the first settlers founded the city. Next stop is Massachusetts State House followed by the 54th Regiment Memorial where you’ll learn about the Civil War. Continue to Park Street Church and discover the importance of this landmark, then find out about the iconic figures buried at the Granary Burying Ground.

Arrive at the Latin School next, one of the city’s most notable attractions due to its impressive alumni. From here, reach the Old South Meeting, built in 1729, then explore the Boston Massacre site and hear about the incident that occurred here. Faneuil Hall, the Holocaust Memorial, Haymarket, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, make up the last leg of the tour, which ends at the Bunker Hill Monument.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Boston
Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours
Language: English, Spanish, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Tour with Audioguide
e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

  • Discover Boston's fascinating Freedom Trail at your own pace
  • Listen to the impressive story of American Independence
  • See iconic historical landmarks including Park Street Church, Massachusetts State House, and more
  • Use your self-guided GPS app to explore the trail and learn about the landmarks
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Important to know

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Self-guided tour taken via the app
  • Unique password (sent by email) for access to the app
  • Live GPS map on your phone
  • Audio narration
  • Text explanations
  • List of the entire route from stop to stop
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What’s not included

  • Food or drinks
  • Parking
  • Entry to paid attractions
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Meeting point:

This self-guided tour begins at Boston Common Visitors Center

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

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