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4.4(273 reviews)

Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

From$7.75
2h 30m
Commentary: Audio · en, zh-CN, fr, es
Boston, USA

About this activity

Discover Boston's Revolutionary past at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, featuring GPS navigation and engaging narratives of 16 historic sites.

Highlights

  • Explore Boston's rich Revolutionary history
  • Visit iconic sites like Faneuil Hall and Old State House
  • Enjoy flexibility to start and pause the tour at your convenience
  • Experience professionally narrated stories at each landmark
  • Navigate easily with GPS-guided directions

Full description

Discover Boston's Revolutionary history on this Classic Freedom Trail Walking Tour including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End and Charlestown. -Go anytime, at your own pace and your schedule. -Navigated by the WalknTours app. -Tour never expires - take it anytime, as many times as you like. -Easy to navigate - the arrow in the app points you to the next stop. -Professionally narrated. -1 purchase works on 2 phones Downtown Boston! Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Boston Massacre, Old South, Kings Chapel, Sam Adams Burial, more! ' The North End! Paul Revere's House, Old North, Copp's Hill Burial Ground, Salumeria Italiana, Modern Pastry, and more! Charlestown! -Bunker Hill, USS Constitution and more! Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels. How it works: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register an account and use the experience code in your booking to unlock the tour. 3. Go to The Boston Common Visitors Center. 4. Press start experience.

Included / Excluded

  • You'll see the Granary Burial Ground, Omni Parker, Old State House, Old South, Faneuil Hall and more
  • See the sites along the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to the Hay Market
  • GPS guided solo walking tour of the Freedom Trail on the WalknTours app - Never expires
  • Explore the North End, Boston's Little Italy, Paul Revere's house, Old North and Copps Hill
  • Virtual Tour - Listen to the tour after walking in person anytime.
  • Explore Charlestown, Bunker Hill, USS Constitution
  • No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app

Itinerary

1

Pass by: We will hear about its dome and the statue across the street

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

We will start at the Boston Common and hear about some of the sites in the oldest public park in the USA.

Duration: 3 minAdmission: NO
3

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 thing to do in Boston.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Pass by: Hear who is buried there, See Sam Adams Grave, learn of the hero's there.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: Learn about the bell and it's history

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Pass by: See the school Ben Franklin attended along with many revolutionary characters.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Pass by: Pass by and learn a bit of it's history

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Pass by: See the site of the Boston Massacre

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

Pass by: Discover the cradle of liberty and learn the real story of Sam Adams and his many failures.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

Pass by: Learn about the Union Oyster House (the oldest continually operating restaurant in the USA) and the JFK table

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
11

Pass by: walk past the haymarket to the North End

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
12

Pass by: Learn the origins of the Boston Tea party

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
13

Pass by: See Paul Reveres house and learn about his midnight ride.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
14

Pass by: Hear stories immigrants to the North End the Irish immigrants that settled here including JFK's family.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
15

Pass by: Hear the stories of the Prado, the Paul Revere statue and how it was built.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
16

Pass by: See the graveyard and learn the stories of the residents. See the spite house.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
17

Pass by: See the site of the Heist of the century.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
18

Pass by: Learn about the Old North Church, the story of Paul Revere's midnight ride (One if by land Two if by see), the crypt and it's courtyard.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
19

Pass by: See the site where locals once trained and walk it's amazing park grounds.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
20

Pass by: climb the hill to Bunker Hill, learn about the battle, follow your guide as you become part of the experience.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
21

Pass by: Walk from the USS Constitution guided along the winding roads of Charlestown hearing the story of the USS constitution. Our tour ends at the oldest commissioned ship in the US, the USS Consitution.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
22

Pass by: See the ruins of the old 3 Cranes Tavern and learn about the built up to the battle of Bunker Hill

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
23

Pass by: The tour stops for a moment outside this classic Italian shop and you hear the story of how it all started, and the immigrant story of the North End. Also if they are open feel free to pause the tour and go in!

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
24

The tour stops on the site of the Boston Massacre and you'll hear the story of how the Boston Massacre occurred.

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
25

Pass by: We pass by the Green Dragon, a famous tavern of the revolutionary war.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is self-guided; no in-person guide will accompany you.
  • Some sites may have limited accessibility; plan accordingly.
  • The tour is available in English; ensure your device supports the app's language.

Know before you go

  • Ensure your smartphone is fully charged before starting the tour.
  • Download the tour app and content while connected to Wi-Fi to avoid data usage.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour covers a 2.5-mile route.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Personalized and Convenient

The flexibility of this self-guided walking tour was really helpful when we tackled the Freedom Trail on the one vacation day it rained ALL DAY. When we got miserably wet, it was great to be able to pause the tour and step into an indoor venue to dry off a bit. It was also nice to be able to "skim visit" sites which did not hold much interest for us. The ease of hearing the well-informed narration through our ear buds was so much better than trying to position in a tour group in a place where the tour guide would be understood.

Barbara_CJul 11, 2026VIATOR

Dropped Audio Tour

After we finally got our audio going, it quit after the 3rd landmark. We were unable to retrieve our tour on our Iphone and had to continue without it.

brendabC7955TKJul 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

GPS doesn't work and the...

GPS doesn't work and the directions are vague and hard to follow. Good history but impossible as an experience if not with someone familiar with the area

Fernando_BJul 2, 2026VIATOR

Very informative and entertaining

It’s a fun tour lots of history. The average person should have no problems walking this tour.

robertcO8951BTJun 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Charge Up☺️

Definitely start with a full charge on your phone and ear buds. We made it to the end of the walk but just barely. We learned a lot! We stopped the narration here and there to visit longer and were able to pick it up again.

Debra_ZJun 27, 2026VIATOR
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