Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk

Boston, USA
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Duration2h
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LanguagesNorwegian, Hindi, German, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

It is the winter of 1773, and Boston simmers on the edge of revolution. You have just been sworn into the Sons of Liberty and handed a coded cipher. From the steeple of the Old North Church, through Paul Revere's house and the halls where patriots first dared to speak, follow the hidden trail down to the harbour — and uncover the cause the cipher was protecting before the British close in.
Blending real Revolutionary history — the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Tea Party — with a conspiratorial spy mystery, every stop reveals the true story of the landmark while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life on the cobblestones and facades, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting Boston.

What's included

  • No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
  • Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
  • Self-guided audio walking tour
  • Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
  • GPS-guided digital map
  • Audio commentary in 32 languages
  • Food & Drink
  • Gratuities
  • Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to expect

  1. Old North Church & Historic Site
    15m
    Begin at the Old North Church (1723), Boston's oldest church, where two signal lanterns once warned of the British advance. Here the Sons of Liberty hand you the cipher and its first hidden word.
  2. The Paul Revere House
    15m
    At the Paul Revere House (c.1680), the oldest building in downtown Boston, from which the silversmith set off on his midnight ride, you uncover the next word.
  3. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    15m
    Beneath the gilded grasshopper of Faneuil Hall (1742), the 'Cradle of Liberty' where patriots first dared to speak, you decode another word.
  4. Boston Massacre Site
    15m
    Boston Massacre Site
  5. Old State House
    15m
    Before the lion and unicorn of the Old State House (1713), from whose balcony the Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston, you decode the next word.
  6. Old South Meeting House
    15m
    At the Old South Meeting House, where 5,000 colonists gathered on the night of the Boston Tea Party, you uncover a word of rebellion.
  7. Granary Burying Ground
    15m
    Behind the Egyptian Revival gateway of the Granary Burying Ground, resting place of Adams, Hancock and Revere, you decode a word kept beyond the grave.
  8. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
    15m
    Conclude at the Tea Party Ships, where patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbour on December 16, 1773. You decode the final word and reveal the cause the cipher was hiding.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Paul Revere Mall (The Prado) in the North End, between the Paul Revere equestrian statue and the Old North Church. This is a self-guided audio experience — simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you.

End point

The tour ends at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on Congress Street bridge, over Fort Point Channel — a short walk from South Station (Red & Silver Lines).

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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