Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Tour
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with this self-guided audio tour, available in English plus 5 other languages! Explore iconic sites like Boston Common, Paul Revere’s House, and the USS Constitution while hearing gripping stories of the American Revolution. Enjoy total flexibility as you explore at your own pace. Plus, unlock a bonus tour of the Bunker Hill Monument to dive even deeper into this pivotal chapter of history. A must-do for history buffs and curious travelers! After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Departure Point
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
3 hours - 4 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Boston Common
139 Tremont St, , Boston, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon St, Boston, Massachusetts
The golden dome stands tall over Beacon Hill. Inside? Politics, history, and the spirit of a still-evolving democracy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Park Street Church
1 Park St., , Boston, Massachusetts
A symbol of fiery sermons and abolitionist passion. Its 217-foot steeple once dominated Boston’s skyline.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Granary Burying Ground
Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Final resting place of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams—plus the victims of the Boston Massacre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boston Latin School
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, , Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest public school in America. Franklin went here... briefly. There’s a statue of him to mark the spot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boston Irish Famine Memorial
Washington St., School Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Two haunting sculptures tell the story of Irish immigrants fleeing starvation and finding new life—and hardship—in Boston.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old South Meeting House
310 Washington St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Where the Boston Tea Party began—angry colonists, fiery speeches, and a revolution in the making.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Corner Bookstore
283 Washington St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Once a literary hub. Think Hawthorne, Emerson, and Longfellow browsing for inspiration.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old State House
310 Washington Street, , Boston, Massachusetts
Colonial power center turned revolutionary landmark. It’s where the Declaration was first read to Bostonians.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boston Massacre Site
206 Washington St, , Boston, Massachusetts
A ring of bricks marks the place where tensions boiled over in 1770—five colonists died, sparking a movement.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts
Nicknamed the “Cradle of Liberty.” It’s where patriots debated British rule—and where you can now grab lobster rolls.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Haymarket
100 Hanover St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Boston’s historic open-air market. It’s loud, chaotic, and full of cheap produce and personality.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Paul Revere House
19 North Square, , Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest surviving structure in downtown Boston. Step inside the modest home of a revolutionary legend.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem St, , Boston, Massachusetts
“One if by land, two if by sea…” This is the very church that signaled Revere’s midnight ride.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, Massachusetts
A peaceful graveyard with a view. British troops used these headstones for target practice—seriously.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: USS Constitution Museum
22 1st Ave, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts
Step aboard “Old Ironsides,” the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat—and undefeated in battle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bunker Hill Monument
43 Monument Square, Boston National Historical Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Climb all 294 steps for a panoramic view and remember: the British won the hill, but at a steep cost.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- 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!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR.
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
- Email: Search for “Action Tour Guide” with a subject line "Your tour operator sent you a message.". Check All Mail and Spam.
- Text: Search for “Action Tour Guide” sent from 14159804997.
- Viator App Messages: Viator App > Bookings > View Voucher > Contact Tour Operator
- TripAdvisor App Messages: TripAdvisor App > Account > Messages
Can’t find it? Ask Action Tour Guide to resend: actiontourguide.com/redeem/
2. Download The Tour NOW:
You MUST follow the instructions and download your tour BEFORE traveling to the site over WiFi/cellular. Do NOT wait until your travel date to download the tour.
Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date.
If you've reserved the tour for multiple participants (e.g., four people), the same password can be redeemed multiple times (e.g., four times).
3. Audio Tour Tips
Not familiar with Action Tour Guide’s audio tours? Watch a short video: actiontourguide.com/tutorial
Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
Support: Action Tour Guide is here to help! For quick answers read the Action Tour Guide website FAQs at actiontourguide.com/faq. For further help, call Action Tour Guide at 1315-291-0634, chat online at actiontourguide.com, or email support@actiontourguide.com.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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