Boston's Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Boston, USA
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's included

  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • 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.
  • Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

What to expect

  1. Boston Common
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    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.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  2. Massachusetts State House
    10m
    The golden dome stands tall over Beacon Hill. Inside? Politics, history, and the spirit of a still-evolving democracy.
  3. Park Street Church
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    A symbol of fiery sermons and abolitionist passion. Its 217-foot steeple once dominated Boston’s skyline.
  4. Granary Burying Ground
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Final resting place of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams—plus the victims of the Boston Massacre.
  5. Boston Latin School
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The oldest public school in America. Franklin went here... briefly. There’s a statue of him to mark the spot.
  6. Boston Irish Famine Memorial
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Two haunting sculptures tell the story of Irish immigrants fleeing starvation and finding new life—and hardship—in Boston.
  7. Old South Meeting House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Where the Boston Tea Party began—angry colonists, fiery speeches, and a revolution in the making.
  8. Old Corner Bookstore
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Once a literary hub. Think Hawthorne, Emerson, and Longfellow browsing for inspiration.
  9. Old State House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Colonial power center turned revolutionary landmark. It’s where the Declaration was first read to Bostonians.
  10. Boston Massacre Site
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    A ring of bricks marks the place where tensions boiled over in 1770—five colonists died, sparking a movement.
  11. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Nicknamed the “Cradle of Liberty.” It’s where patriots debated British rule—and where you can now grab lobster rolls.
  12. Haymarket
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Boston’s historic open-air market. It’s loud, chaotic, and full of cheap produce and personality.
  13. The Paul Revere House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The oldest surviving structure in downtown Boston. Step inside the modest home of a revolutionary legend.
  14. Old North Church & Historic Site
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    “One if by land, two if by sea…” This is the very church that signaled Revere’s midnight ride.
  15. Copp's Hill Burying Ground
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    A peaceful graveyard with a view. British troops used these headstones for target practice—seriously.
  16. USS Constitution Museum
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Step aboard “Old Ironsides,” the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat—and undefeated in battle.
  17. Bunker Hill Monument
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Climb all 294 steps for a panoramic view and remember: the British won the hill, but at a steep cost.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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 begin in Boston Common and end in Bunker Hill Monument, or vice versa.

Meeting point

Begin from Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
  • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.

Cancellation policy

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