Explore Boston and retrace the history of American Independence on this self-guided Freedom Trail tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 15 days
- from first activation
- Instant confirmation
- Audio guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Discover Boston's fascinating Freedom Trail at your own pace
- Listen to the impressive story of American Independence
- See iconic historical landmarks including Park Street Church, Massachusetts State House, and more
- Use your self-guided GPS app to explore the trail and learn about the landmarks
Full description
Embark on an adventure through the United States' history and discover fascinating stories about Colonial America and the Revolutionary War. On this self-guided tour, led by GPS, explore Boston’s Freedom Trail at your own pace and learn about this fascinating period of history.
Begin the experience in the center of the city at Boston Common. Hear stories about the common’s history and how the first settlers founded the city. Next stop is Massachusetts State House followed by the 54th Regiment Memorial where you’ll learn about the Civil War. Continue to Park Street Church and discover the importance of this landmark, then find out about the iconic figures buried at the Granary Burying Ground.
Arrive at the Latin School next, one of the city’s most notable attractions due to its impressive alumni. From here, reach the Old South Meeting, built in 1729, then explore the Boston Massacre site and hear about the incident that occurred here. Faneuil Hall, the Holocaust Memorial, Haymarket, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, make up the last leg of the tour, which ends at the Bunker Hill Monument.
Includes
- Self-guided tour via an app
- Live GPS map on your phone
- Audio narration
- Written text explanations
- Food or drinks
- Transportation
- Parking
- Entry to the attractions
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
The tour starts at Boston Common. There will be no guide waiting to meet you there, this is a self-guided experience.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Charged Smartphone
Know before you go
- Please check COVID-19 guidelines and opening hours before your visit
- This is a walking tour of the Freedom Trail, and is 4 kilometers long
- This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
- Most stops along the tour have animated gifs allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, for example snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
- This tour allows you to easily create an album or share the images and stories with your friends and family
- Please book this tour at least one hour before you would like to do it
