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4.2(23 reviews)

Self Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Audio/GPS Walking Tour

From$5
2 hours
Commentary: Audio · en
Boston, USA

About this activity

Discover Boston's rich history with a self-paced audio tour of the Freedom Trail, featuring 16 iconic sites and informative narration.

Highlights

  • Explore Boston's rich history at your own pace
  • Visit iconic sites like the Old North Church and Paul Revere's House
  • Enjoy informative and entertaining audio narration
  • Navigate easily with offline maps and GPS guidance
  • Experience the Freedom Trail without the crowds

Full description

Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location aware, Smart Phone App Audio Walking Tour. What makes this tour special? -The revolutionary narrators are fantastic. And the sound editing will make you forget it's technology that's guiding you. - It's guided by your personal tour guide (AKA the WalknTours technology tour technology) -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a freedom trail adventure. -Go anytime at your own pace. -Tour Never Expires. Listen later. -1 purchase works on 2 phones Simply go to the Boston Common Visitors Center, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the revolutionary streets of Boston along the freedom trial. Listen on headphones, bluetooth speakers or your phone. This is our in depth Downtown Boston tour. For the whole Freedom Trail try our "Classic Freedom Trail Tour".

Included / Excluded

  • Learn about the 54th Memorial and how they changed history forever
  • See Benjamin Franklin's Birthplace
  • See the spot JFK lived!
  • Upon completion your virtual tour will unlock, listen anytime and experience in 360° photos
  • Learn the story of the donkey infront of the old city hall
  • Location Aware (GPS guided) walking tour on the WalknTours app
  • See the Famous sites on the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Old state house, Granary, Kings Chapel more
  • Enter both the Granary burial ground and King Chapel burial ground and explore
  • This is on your smart phone, NO in person human guide, no entrance into buildings, it's all outside

Itinerary

1

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.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Learn the history of the 54th and how they changed America as the 2nd black regiment that fought in the civil war.

Duration: 3 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass by: Learn about it's golden dome, what's on top and its history.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Pass by: Learn about its explosive past and see where they stored the gun powder in the war of 1812

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: Learn about it's steeple, bell and historic past.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Pass by: The oldest continually run hotel in the USA.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Pass by: See the old city hall and the location of the first school in the US, Boston Latin.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Pass by: Hear the story about how the Boston Tea Party began.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

Enter the Granary Burying ground voiced by the voice of the grounds keeper Willie. Hear the tales of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams and many more on your interactive experience. It's only open 9 to 5, check times.

Duration: 13 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

Stop at the Boston Massacre site and relive the events of that day on a 3 minute sound experience

Duration: 3 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
11

Pass by: We will visit the Cradle of Liberty and see one of the most visited sites in the USA, Faneuil Hall.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
12

Pass by: We will hear the story of where JFK and his family often dined, the oldest continually run restaurant in the USA.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
13

Stop that the Green Dragon, the headquarters of the revolution, and hear the story of it's revolutionary history.

Duration: 2 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
14

Pass by: See the old State house, the historic site of many events.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
15

We will end at the Haymarket, if it's Friday or Saturday, the Haymarket will be in full swing. Just across the street is the North End. The spot where our next tour continues.

Duration: 1 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
16

The tour will take a walk into the New England Holocaust Memorial and learn a deeper story of the Holocaust. You'll hear about what the numbers mean on the glass, the fire glowing below, and the history and story of the Holocaust and it's camps.

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
17

JFK's residence! This was the spot JFK lived, we will stop outside the door and learn the story of JFK in Boston.

Duration: 3 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
18

The tour will go into water street and see the site where they first spring was in Boston that allowed the first settlers to thrive!

Duration: 3 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
19

You'll see one of the oldest, and coolest, book shops in Boston hidden down a small, very local alley.

Duration: 3 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is self-paced; plan your time accordingly to visit all 16 sites.
  • Some sites may require separate admission fees; verify in advance if you plan to enter specific locations.
  • The audio tour is available in English; ensure your device supports the required format.

Know before you go

  • Ensure your device is fully charged before starting the tour to avoid interruptions.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour covers approximately 2.5 miles.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the day's conditions.

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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Interesting history and easy to follow

Tour was interesting and easy to follow. I normally take tours with human guides but we wanted flexibility on timing so tried this self guided tour. Boston is such an interesting city filled with cool history. Highly Recommend

791TracyHMay 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Austin was very...

Austin was very informative and knew his facts about all the history locations we visited. Enjoyed it very much.

Tracy_TSep 12, 2025VIATOR

Great option for someone who wants the flexibility in the cold weather.

We did a tour in Salem and a ghost tour in Boston on our last day we wanted to do a tour nd have the flexibility to start and stop with a break for lunch in case the weather was bad and it was too cold. This was perfect. We enjoyed walking the city at our own pace and listening to the tour. Very informative and fun.

Merry_HJan 12, 2025VIATOR

On your own walking tour!

Didn’t want to do the hop in and off trolley and didn’t want to do a big group tour of area. This was nice could pause when wanted and picked up when I was ready to start up again. Informative walking tour. Had a little trouble getting started but called help number and within minutes I was all set.

Patricia_RNov 25, 2024VIATOR

Good way to walk the city and get insights at your own pace

Great way to see the city at your own pace. We did do the freedom trail tour Boston and the did the subscription to do other cities, too. Good investment - good tours. What is missing is an approximation of the duration of the tour - mentioned for some, not for others. That would help choosing....

taschk0Aug 28, 2024TRIPADVISOR
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