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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map

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Bostons FREEDOM TRAIL Self guided GPS Audio Tour Guide for iPhone and Android
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail as you wish with this self-guided audio tour. Download the iPhone or Android GPS app and start along the trail when it suits you. As you wander between the sites, dip in and out of their backstories, deep-dive into topics that grab your interest, and stop and resume the audio when you wish. The benefit? You’ll enjoy more flexibility than on a fixed-itinerary tour and have more information at your fingertips than if exploring alone.
  • Self-guided GPS-based walking tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston
  • Tour your way: choose when to start, stop and the content you wish to hear
  • User-friendly and downloadable iPhone or Android app with online support
  • Combine the freedom of touring alone with the learnings of a guided tour

What's Included

  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Boston Common Visitors Center
    139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

    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.

Start time

Opening hours

  • 3/17/2020 - 5/15/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

End point

  • Bunker Hill Monument
    Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

    From here, an interactive extra tour of Bunker Hill Monument will begin. As they explore its towering structure, participants will learn about our nation's defining events. Expect a riveting tour that will deepen your appreciation for our history.

What To Expect

Freedom Trail

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Common

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Massachusetts State House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Park Street Church

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Granary Burying Ground

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boston Latin School

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boston Irish Famine Memorial

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old South Meeting House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old State House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boston Massacre Site

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Haymarket

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Paul Revere House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old North Church & Historic Site

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

USS Constitution Museum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bunker Hill Monument

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5
58 reviews
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So easy!
Alice_R, Apr 2024
The self-guided tour was easy to follow, kept our interest and just so convenient. First time using viator and definitely not the last.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Alice, it's fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed our Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour! We're thrilled that you found it easy to follow and engaging. If you're up for more explorations, consider diving into our Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle. It covers everything from historic walking routes in Boston to scenic drives around Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. Each tour is packed with intriguing details to enhance your adventure. We look forward to accompanying you on many more memorable trips!
Interesting information - finished in two days
Linda_S, Sep 2023
I had phone trouble only a short time after starting. My screen went out. After getting it replaced, we completed the tour - but in reverse, since we had walked the Trail already. No issues with the tour or GPS. Good information.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Linda, I'm thrilled you found the information on my Boston Freedom Trail Audio Tour intriguing, even with the unexpected phone troubles you faced! Your adaptability to complete the tour in reverse is commendable. I'm glad to know the GPS worked seamlessly for you. As your journey continues, consider diving into my Action+ Tour Bundle, which offers over 100 self-guided tours for more enriching experiences. Happy travels!
Great experience, GPS location doesn’t work, exactly, requires some manual effort
Evan_M, Aug 2023
This was a good audio tour of the freedom trail. The information was good and we enjoyed having the map. The automatic GPS location features didn’t work exactly, so we had to constantly keep an ion it to make sure we were listening to the right things at the right time, but overall it went OK. For someone who doesn’t like to use the phone much, keep in mind you’ll need to figure out how to use the app and it won’t automatically play the experiences when you get to the location all the time. Overall, we really enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Evan! I'm glad you found my Freedom Trail Audio Tour information insightful and that the accompanying map was beneficial. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the GPS location feature. Should you embark on more adventures, remember my Action+ Tour Bundle offers a vast collection of over 100 self-guided tours that I hope you'll find just as enriching. Safe and informed travels to you!
Great info in a tour!!
Ehvan_P, Aug 2023
Great idea!!! Was such an amazing walk, great info didn't hear on any other tour!! Would definitely recommend!!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review, Ehvan! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed the unique insights from our Boston Freedom Trail tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us. As you continue your travel adventures, you may appreciate my Action+ Tour Bundle, which offers over 100 self-guided tours. Safe travels!
Great low cost option
ggs9xkgpqt, Aug 2023
Nice low cost experience. It showed you the sites and gave lots of information. Takes you through all 2 miles of the freedom trail.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I am pleased to hear that you found the Boston Freedom Trail tour valuable and informative. My goal is to provide budget-friendly and informative experiences for travelers like you. If you plan to travel more, you may be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours. Wishing you safe and enjoyable travels!
Could not get the narration to work
Ron_B, Jul 2023
Never got the narration to work. We were trying to start in the middle of the trail and after paying our money the site implied we had to start at either end. So we walked to the Boston commons and tried again. Still no narration. Very frustrated.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
I apologize that you were unable to access the narration and did not receive the guidance you were expecting, Ron! Our support team is here to help with any technical difficulties or questions you may have. They are available from 5 AM to 5 PM EST and can assist with troubleshooting any issues, such as Bluetooth connectivity. The tour you have purchased will never expire, so you can listen to it at home or on your next visit. Please let me know if you require any assistance.
Worthwhile.
Bill_H, Jun 2023
Your was good. Progress was good. Unless we made a mistake it doesn’t loop back to the start point. Not a good idea! USS Constitution was best part. Also enjoyed the history/stories in cemeteries.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you for your review Bill! I'm happy to hear that you had a great time on the tour! It's great to know that you found the USS Constitution and the historical stories in the cemeteries particularly interesting. We appreciate your feedback about the loop back to the starting point as we understand how inconvenient it can be if the tour doesn't guide you back to the beginning. Rest assured, we'll take note of your suggestion and make sure that the next version of the tour provides a seamless experience for all users.
Glitchy APP of Freedom Trail -
JeanMarie_S, May 2023
The app did not work as advertised and required constant fiddling with. This prevented enjoyment of the experience as I had to keep my phone out and my glasses available. I would not recommend this experience.
Response from Host, May 2023
Hi Jean, I’d love to understand your experience better. The app works automatically (the audio plays based on location). Since that’s not what you experienced, I’d like to know more!
Great value
Will_m, Mar 2023
WAlk at your own pace. Stay at each as long, or little as you want. We enjoyed the tour very much. tremendous value for the money thanks
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thanks Will! That go-at-your-own-pace flexibility is one of the best advantages of my self-guided tour! I have other tours in Boston and across the country that I hope you check out on your future vacations!
Great way to do a self tour
Beth_W, Nov 2022
Loved the tour! I really liked that I could go at my own pace and the stories were informative and interesting. I was able to explore the areas, or keep moving. Thank you for this!
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Beth! I’m delighted that my tour of the Boston Freedom Trail added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
So good!
Caren_G, Oct 2022
It was so easy to use and loved that it didn’t drone on and on. It gave you facts and flavor both and then let’s you drill down further for more info for that site or that part of history. I would 💯 use this type of self guided tour again and again.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Caren! That flexibility is one of the best features of our self-guided tour. I’m thrilled that my tour of the Boston Freedom Trail added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Easy to use
Christel_G, Oct 2022
Very easy to use the self guided tour. Easy to go back and listen multiple times. Very user friendly.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Christel! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Boston Freedom Trail added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Graveyard history!
Leslie_K, Sep 2022
Graveyards were peaceful and full of history. It was interesting to see the icons and their meanings on the stones. Skull and wings, skeleton snuffing out the candle. Too bad they didn’t show the guy the hourglass before he died-he would have known how much time he had left, lol.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Leslie! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Boston Freedom Trail added to your learnings and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Memories for a life time
Daniel_O, Sep 2022
My husband had recent surgery so being able to set our own pace was perfect. Using to program we could also mitigate crowd exposure
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback, Daniel! That flexibility is one of the best features of our self-guided tour. I'm thrilled that my tour of the Boston Freedom Trail added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Love that it was self...
Cassie_H, Sep 2022
Love that it was self paced and super informative!!! We had a fantastic time and highly recommend this for anyone wanting to walk the trail without a tour group!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback Cassie! That flexibility is one of the best features of our self-guided tour. I'm thrilled that my tour of the Freedom Trail added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
very informative
Stacy_K, Aug 2022
This walking tour was very informative, but the program would start playing by itself. This was a little annoying when we stopped, but all in all it provided us with interesting info about the freedom trail and the beautiful city of Boston.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thanks Stacey! The tour is designed to play automatically as you walk along the route. If my tour description should be clearer, please let me know!
Not good audio
Susan_K, Jul 2022
My audio wouldn't play any of the side stories. Otherwise it was a fairly good experience. I would not do again
Response from Host, Jul 2022
The Learn More stories are accessible manually (by clicking on Learn More to see them and play them). I believe this is clear in my instructions but if not, please let me know how I can improve!
Great self guided tour
Elizabeth_P, Jul 2022
The gps based system started talking right as you came up on the marked point on the trail. It made sure that you would not miss anything.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thanks Elizabeth! I'm so glad it worked out so well for you, and I hope to see you on one of my other self-guided tours in the future.
Okay experience but suggested parking was way to far from end of trail. Yeah
Norman_F, Jun 2022
The stories about Paul Revere house were good. The walk to the USS Constitution was too long and somewhat hard to follow
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks for the feedback Norman! The Freedom Trail is one-way only, which is probably what led to this confusion. I'll definitely look for ways to clarify it in my future updates.
Self-paced Experience
Teresa_P, Jun 2022
Nice self-paced tour down the Freedom trail. Very informative. We enjoyed the extra side notes included.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks so much Teresa! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my Freedom Trail tour. I have more Boston (and beyond) tours that you may enjoy on future travels. Thanks again!

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