Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union
Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert
Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

10 min

Starting in front of Faneuil Hall, you’ll learn about Daniel Webster’s tireless 30-year effort to save the Union.
Old State House

10 min

From there, you’ll pass by a number of examples of rich Georgian architecture, including the Old State House, the Old Court House, the New State House, and the Old City Hall. With each building you pass, I’ll reveal a new piece of the Civil War puzzle.
Old Corner Bookstore

10 min

Outside the Old Corner Bookstore, you'll learn the reason Harriet Beecher Stowe marched from Ohio to Boston to publish her book Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Old South Meeting House

10 min

On this tour, you'll pass by the Old South Meeting House. You'll learn about the historical building while you walk.
Boston Irish Famine Memorial

10 min

Along with various monuments and memorials, you'll see the Boston Irish Famine Memorial and hear the history of the Irish in Boston.
Tremont Temple Baptist Church

10 min

Outside Tremont Temple Baptist Church, you’ll hear the story of Frederick Douglass, a freed slave who once explained to a mostly white congregation that the 4th of July wasn’t a celebration of freedom to people who’d experienced slavery.
Granary Burying Ground

10 min

You’ll wander through Granary Burial Ground, seeing John Hancock's and Paul Revere’s graves.
Stop 8

10 min

On this walking tour, you’ll step back in time and explore three hundred years of history. You'll hear about Paul Revere and his role in the American Revolution.
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

10 min

On this tour, you'll relive the 54th Colored Regiment’s struggle to gain respect and cement the way for 180,000 additional recruits during the Civil War.
Louisburg Square

10 min

On this tour, you'll follow the end of Louisa May Alcott’s life at Louisburg Square, the most expensive real estate in Boston while walking through Louisburg Square.
Stop 11

10 min

The tour wraps up in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, dedicated to the 120 regiments from Massachusetts that fought in the Civil War.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install our mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.