Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk
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Step back into Boston’s revolutionary past with the Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk. This self-guided adventure takes you through historic landmarks like the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house, and Faneuil Hall, blending real history with an engaging spy mystery.
As you explore, you'll solve puzzles and decode secret messages using augmented reality features that bring the clues to life right on your phone. No need for downloads or guides—just open your browser, follow the trail, and uncover the story behind Boston’s fight for independence.
This experience is perfect for explorers, couples, and families who want a fun, interactive way to learn about Boston’s revolutionary history at their own pace. It’s a unique mix of sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving that makes history exciting and memorable.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk last?
The tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
In what languages is the audio commentary available?
The tour offers audio narration in 32 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and more.
Do I need to download an app to participate?
No app download is required. The experience works instantly in any smartphone web browser.
Can I start the tour whenever I want?
Yes, you can begin the tour at any time that suits you. It’s self-guided, so you go at your own pace.
Is this experience suitable for children?
Yes, children of all ages can enjoy the tour. Infants and small children can ride in strollers, but participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your smartphone and headphones. Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 2 hours
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Guided experience
Norwegian, Hindi, German, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Korean, CMN, Greek, English, Italian, French, HU, Spanish, CS, Arabic, Vietnamese, UK, Japanese, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Key facts
What's included
Included
- No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
- Interactive puzzles and cipher decoding
- Self-guided audio walking tour
- Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
- GPS-guided digital map
- Audio commentary in 32 languages
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Follow the trail through historic Boston landmarks, solving puzzles and uncovering secrets of the American Revolution.
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Stop 1
Begin at the Old North Church (1723), where two signal lanterns once warned of the British advance. Here, you'll receive the cipher and its first hidden word.
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Stop 2
At the Paul Revere House (c.1680), the oldest building in downtown Boston, you’ll uncover the next word as you learn about Revere’s midnight ride.
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Stop 3
Beneath Faneuil Hall’s gilded grasshopper, the 'Cradle of Liberty,' decode another word as patriots first dared to speak openly.
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Stop 4
Visit the Boston Massacre Site to learn about this pivotal event in American history.
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Stop 5
Before the Old State House’s lion and unicorn, decode the next word as you stand where the Declaration of Independence was first read publicly in Boston.
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Stop 6
At the Old South Meeting House, uncover a word of rebellion linked to the Boston Tea Party.
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Stop 7
Behind the Egyptian Revival gateway of the Granary Burying Ground, decode a word from the graves of Adams, Hancock, and Revere.
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Stop 8
Finish at the Tea Party Ships, where patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773. Decode the final word and reveal the cipher’s secret.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the Paul Revere Mall in the North End
Meet at the Paul Revere Mall (The Prado), between the Paul Revere statue and the Old North Church. This is a self-guided experience—simply arrive and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the start
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From $15.00 per person
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