- 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 its 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…
- Automated GPS-triggered storytelling for a hands-free experience.
- Comprehensive tour with full itinerary, travel tips, professional narration, videos, and more.
- Works offline with no need for a cell signal or WiFi. Includes an offline GPS map and directions.
- Private touring by car allows for personalization and taking breaks at your leisure.
- Accessible through the Tour Guide App with included download link and password.
- Highly flexible with no expiration date. Start any day and use over multiple trips.
- Cost-effective with one purchase per vehicle, offering savings over traditional bus tours.
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Immerse yourself in the heart of Massachusetts with this combination of walking and driving self-guided tours across Boston!
With ten distinct tours consolidated in a single app, enjoy comprehensive, well-researched and locally curated experiences.
The Self-Guided Tours include:
1- Boston Freedom Trail (Walking)
2- Harvard Square (Walking)
3- Boston Ghost (Walking)
4- Salem Witch Trials (Walking)
5- Boston Harborwalk (Walking)
6- Plymouth (Walking)
7- Cape Cod & Provincetown (Driving)
8- Cape Ann (Driving)
9- Battle of Lexington (Driving)
10- Martha’s Vineyard (Driving)
This self-guided exploration offers the finest opportunity to delve into Boston’s historical marvels with unmatched flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Once you book, simply check your email for the download link for the ‘Tour Guide App by Action’, enter your unique password, and your tour is ready to go. Please note that good internet/wifi access is required for the initial setup. Just follow the subsequent audio prompts and the indicated route.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
- How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, 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: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.