Downtown Boston Historic Sites: Self-Guided Audio Tour
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17 Ratings
Boston
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Downtown Boston with this self-guided audio tour. Explore at your own pace and be captivated by the revolutionary narrators and seamless sound editing. Don't miss this freedom trail adventure!
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Freedom Trail - This tour takes you along the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common, through old Boston, the North End, over the bridge to Charlestown, to Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution. The Freedom Trail is the premier thing to do in Boston.
What's Included
- Learn about the 54th Memorial’s historic impact
- Visit Benjamin Franklin’s Birthplace
- See the residence of former president JFK
- Gain access to a virtual tour with 360� photos post-visit
- Discover the story behind the old city hall’s donkey
- Experience the tour with GPS guidance on the WalknTours app
- Explore iconic sites on the Freedom Trail, including Faneuil Hall and the Old State House
- Gain entry to the Granary and King’s Chapel burial grounds
What's Not Included
- This is on your smart phone, NO in person human guide, no entrance into buildings, it’s all outside
Additional Information
Explore the historical landmarks of Downtown Boston at your convenience with this Smart Phone App Audio Walking Tour, commencing from the Boston Common Visitors Center to Blackstone Corner.
What sets this tour apart?
- Enjoy the captivating narratives of the revolutionaries, and the sound editing so immersive, you’ll hardly remember it’s technology leading the way.
- Personalized guidance provided by our WalknTours technology.
- This isn’t a mere spewing of facts, but a thrilling journey along the freedom trail.
- Embark on your tour at a time that suits your schedule and tempo.
- Your tour doesn’t expire, so you can listen at your leisure.
- One purchase accommodates 2 phones
Commence your tour at the Boston Common Visitors Center. Simply press play, slide your phone into your pocket, and be guided step-by-step along the historic streets of Boston.
Suitable for listening via headphones, bluetooth speakers, or your mobile device.
Join us on our comprehensive Downtown Boston tour. For the entire Freedom Trail experience, check out our ‘Classic Freedom Trail Tour’.
Location
Boston Common Visitors Center
Tremont Street
The tour starts near the front door of the Boston Common Visitors Center, standing on the red brick trail.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marlon_m
Feb 19, 2024
Great value! Awesome way to spend a day with your family. - I felt the tour was a very good value and way better than I expected. It was nice to stop and have a snack or a lunch break. It’s also a super long tour. I didn’t know I was going to Bunker Hill. It was a bonus.
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Amanda_t
Jul 25, 2022
Great tour! - The tour was easy to download and use. And so informative! What a great way to not spend a lot of money, but still learn a lot about Boston! And at your own pace. I highly recommend it!
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Jennifer_v
Jul 8, 2022
Excellent walking tour.... - Excellent walking tour. Super easy. Pause and continue at your own pace. Nice alternative to a guided tour. Provides the perfect amount of historical information.
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Wendi_c
Jul 6, 2022
Easy, inexpensive way to tour Boston - Perfect for a family of 4 with teenagers. Could go at our own pace. Great for our American History vacation.
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Eleanor_h
Jun 29, 2022
Great solo tour - Had an extra couple of hours before my flight and decided to do an audio tour. Super informative and educational. Great directions and I never got lost or felt I was going the wrong way. Highly recommend the “ dig deeper” options. Could have missed my flight I enjoyed it so much!
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Richa_b
Apr 15, 2022
Best way to do a guided tour - This was a very detailed and fun experience! We got the experience of a guide without having to keep up with a group. Best situation!
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Jacqueline_a
Sep 18, 2023
Good tour - Was difficult following directions to get to where the tour started. I booked it and wanted to use on my boyfriend's phone but it was impossible so I had to buy it a second time with his name on his phone to actually use it. The Freedom Trail line really helped us navigate and the arrow in the app helps too. Very difficult to hear unless you're using headphones because of all the traffic noise. Otherwise a good historical telling of all the sites.
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Lucille_t
Jul 31, 2022
Great way to see history - This tour is a great way to see the Freedom Trail at your own a pace while also enjoying the sights and sounds of Boston. My husband and I shared the audio on one phone and this worked just fine. We took our time and paused at the places we wanted to stay at longer and learned so much about this country's history. The path is easy to follow and the audio is great at directing you on which way to go.
We started at the visitor's center and they were helpful at getting us going in the right direction.
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Barbarabn4136hu
Aug 23, 2022
So so in Boston - The tour was good. The large numbers of people and traffic made it uncomfortable and hectic. It was hard to get pictures due to the crowds. Beantown Pub was referred to us but the food was just ok, got the fish and chips but fish was not fresh. Very disappointed for the price.
Did a tour in Salem the next day and was much happier. Smaller crowds and much more relaxed atmosphere.
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Ralph_r
Mar 20, 2024
Payed for nothing - It was confusing to get stated and once I got the app downloaded , it did not work . I ended up paying for a guided tour which was much better
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