Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour Boston
4.4
64 Ratings
Boston
Immerse yourself in the history of the American Revolution with this self-guided audio tour of Boston's Freedom Trail. Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes and learn about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, the fight for American Independence, and more!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Boston Common - Embark on this adventure into America’s Revolutionary past at the heart of old Boston: the Boston Common. This spacious green has been a part of the city since it’s early colonial beginnings. We’ll begin the tour by the Visitor Center and find the red-brick path. As we follow the path, we’ll dive back in time to the 1700s and set the scene….
What's Included
  • Uninterrupted storytelling with automatic GPS playback.
  • Full access to travel itinerary, tips, narrations, videos, and hidden spots.
  • Includes a special Bonus Tour of Bunker Hill Monument.
  • Downloadable offline GPS map and directions for uninterrupted navigation.
  • Tour Guide App installation link and password provided.
  • Flexibility to explore any day, anytime, over multiple trips, with no expiration.
  • Support available throughout the day via call, chat, or email.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Experience the life of heroes from the Revolutionary War with this self-narrated audio walk of the Boston’s Freedom Trail! Discover the truth behind Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, re-experience the struggle for American freedom, and much more. Step back in history to the times of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams in old Boston. As you tread the Freedom Trail, you’ll get insights about everything from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution. Also, revisit the Bunker Hill Battle with an exciting bonus tour!

No expiry date — This tour can be availed indefinitely!

Post booking, you can examine your email before fetching the Tour Guide App by Action, inputting your exclusive password, and getting access to your tour. These initial processes require strong internet/wifi connectivity. Simply pursue the audio directions and the path from that point.

This does not serve as an entry ticket. Confirm the operational hours before your trip.

With this acquisition, a free self-managed walk of the Bunker Hill Monument is also added to your itinerary.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Boston Common Visitors Center
Tremont Street
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(64 Ratings)
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Deborah_w
Jun 1, 2024
Making History enjoyable - I love the info given on the tour. History is awesome and this made it even more enjoyable. I would recommend to anyone. I'd also suggest doing it on the weekend when the work crowd is not around.
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I7758tppaulaf
May 8, 2024
Delightful stroll through American History - Really enjoyed the Freedom Trail narrative. My cell phone was perfect for me to share with my Brother-in-Law as we walked from location to location. We were lucky the weather was beautiful. I especially liked the historical significance of each stop and the description of our surroundings. Sometimes the audio began just as we were approaching the next location! Well worth the ticket price!
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Allisonww3432xu
Apr 21, 2024
Great for families! - Great for our familyto go ar our own pace and spend longer where we were more interested. Excellent information shared and very helpful. Even had another tourist over hear our narrator and ask us about our app.
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Alice_r
Apr 10, 2024
So easy! - The self-guided tour was easy to follow, kept our interest and just so convenient. First time using viator and definitely not the last.
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Jessicach2073gn
Nov 6, 2023
Great audio tour if you don't have 2.5 hours for the guided walking tour. - A great self-guided audio tour of the Freedom Trail. My daughter and I didn't have a lot of time as we were doing college visits, but the audio your gave us autonomy to decide how far we could go along the trail while still being able to listen about the sites that we did not get to.
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Ronleej
Jun 24, 2024
Great way to do the Freedom Trail Tour - Excellent!!! Loved the info. Loved doing it at my own pace. Some of the tour groups with personal guides were going much slower than we wanted to go, and with 20 or 30 people all strung along the path. The only challenges we had was getting the app figured out. For the first few stops we couldn't get it to play and show the map at the same time. We got stuck somewhere in the app and couldn't get it to work right. After several attempts we got it going and it was fine after that.
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Barbie_f
Jun 24, 2024
Wishing it was a 24 hour option - I wish the tour was good for 24 hours. I wasn't able to finish as there were tornado warnings and I chose to seek shelter
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Bradandnicoleb
Mar 12, 2024
Great addition to your Boston trip! - Enjoyed having information all by the way. Some really fun facts and no crowds with a regular tour. We were able to move around at our own pace and really immerse ourselves into other stops by going into some of the museums, etc. only problem is that the audio cues weren’t perfect. Some played after passing a spot such as the Benjamin Franklin statue at the Latin School. Other than that, we were so glad to have this as part of our trip!
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Jillwx9708zp
Oct 19, 2023
A lovely way to exercise and learn at the same time. - Once we found the start it was relatively easy to follow except for a couple of places where it was not so clear which way to go.
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Digital_hassan
Apr 28, 2024
Lost and Disappointed: The Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour Misses the Mark - I was eagerly looking forward to exploring the historic Freedom Trail with the help of the Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour App by Stories With Action. Armed with enthusiasm and my iPhone, I thought I was set for a day of historical discovery. However, the experience was anything but enlightening. Right from the start, the app presented challenges. It offers four different tour options, yet none seemed to function properly. Navigating through the app was confusing and unintuitive, leading to a frustrating start to my journey. The most glaring issue was its inability to accurately pin my current location. It kept suggesting that I use other mapping apps like Google Maps, which defeats the purpose of a self-guided tour app designed to streamline my visit. The content provided by the app did little to enrich the experience. Each stop was accompanied by a disappointingly brief description, lacking depth and the engaging narratives one would expect from a historical tour. In stark contrast, I ended up joining a live guided tour from the visitor center at Boston Common, which was filled with informative and humorous storytelling—exactly what was missing from the app. In conclusion, the Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour App was a letdown. I ended up abandoning it in favor of a live guide who provided the rich historical context and engagement that the app sorely lacked. For those planning to walk the Freedom Trail, I strongly recommend skipping this app and opting for a live guided tour instead. It might cost a bit more, but it’s worth it for the quality of information and the overall experience.
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