Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Audio Tour – Explore History at Your Own Pace
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Discover Boston’s rich history with the Boston's Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. This flexible experience allows you to explore iconic sites like Boston Common, Paul Revere’s House, and the USS Constitution at your own pace, all while listening to captivating stories of the American Revolution.
Available in English and five other languages, this tour offers lifetime access through a user-friendly mobile app. You can start and stop whenever you like, making it perfect for a personalized adventure. Plus, as a bonus, you’ll unlock an additional tour of the Bunker Hill Monument to deepen your understanding of this pivotal chapter in American history.
Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Boston’s past, this self-guided tour provides a comprehensive and engaging way to experience the city’s most important landmarks. Just bring your phone and headphones, and you're ready to step back in time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Boston's Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour take?
The tour typically lasts between 3 to 4 hours, covering over 3 miles with more than 51 audio stories.
In what languages is the tour available?
The tour is available in English plus five other languages, making it accessible to a diverse range of visitors.
Is this a live guided tour?
No, this is a self-guided audio tour. You follow the route at your own pace using the app, with support available via chat, email, or phone if needed.
Can I access the tour offline?
Yes, once downloaded, the tour works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories, so you don’t need an internet connection during your walk.
Are there any age restrictions?
The tour is suitable for adults and children aged 5 to 90, and is accessible for all physical fitness levels.
What’s included in the tour?
Support via chat, email, or phone, planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, area previews, and lifetime access to the tour are included. Just bring your phone and headphones!
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 3 hours – 4 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Support via chat, email, or phone if needed
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route
Not included
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate
Itinerary
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Stop 1
America’s oldest public park—once a grazing field, a military camp, and even a site for public hangings. Now it’s just a great place to stroll. The tour is over 3 miles long, with more than 51 audio stories, and takes about 3-4 hours to complete.
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Stop 2
The golden dome stands tall over Beacon Hill. Inside? Politics, history, and the spirit of a still-evolving democracy.
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Stop 3
A symbol of fiery sermons and abolitionist passion. Its 217-foot steeple once dominated Boston’s skyline.
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Stop 4
Final resting place of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams—plus the victims of the Boston Massacre.
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Stop 5
The oldest public school in America. Franklin went here... briefly. There’s a statue of him to mark the spot.
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Stop 6
Two haunting sculptures tell the story of Irish immigrants fleeing starvation and finding new life—and hardship—in Boston.
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Stop 7
Where the Boston Tea Party began—angry colonists, fiery speeches, and a revolution in the making.
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Stop 8
Once a literary hub. Think Hawthorne, Emerson, and Longfellow browsing for inspiration.
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Stop 9
Colonial power center turned revolutionary landmark. It’s where the Declaration was first read to Bostonians.
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Stop 10
A ring of bricks marks the place where tensions boiled over in 1770—five colonists died, sparking a movement.
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Stop 11
Nicknamed the “Cradle of Liberty.” It’s where patriots debated British rule—and where you can now grab lobster rolls.
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Stop 12
Boston’s historic open-air market. It’s loud, chaotic, and full of cheap produce and personality.
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Stop 13
The oldest surviving structure in downtown Boston. Step inside the modest home of a revolutionary legend.
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Stop 14
“One if by land, two if by sea…” This is the very church that signaled Revere’s midnight ride.
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Stop 15
A peaceful graveyard with a view. British troops used these headstones for target practice—seriously.
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Stop 16
Step aboard “Old Ironsides,” the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat—and undefeated in battle.
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Stop 17
Climb all 294 steps for a panoramic view and remember: the British won the hill, but at a steep cost.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
You can also begin the tour from Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can start in Boston Common and end at Bunker Hill Monument, or vice versa.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled within 1 day
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $14.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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