Boston's Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Boston's Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Drive with Action

Ages: Adults (5–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
Included: Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
Included: Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
Included: Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
Included: Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
Included: Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
Included: Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
Included: Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
Included: Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Itinerary

Boston Common

10 min Admission 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.
Massachusetts State House

10 min

The golden dome stands tall over Beacon Hill. Inside? Politics, history, and the spirit of a still-evolving democracy.
Park Street Church

10 min Admission not included

A symbol of fiery sermons and abolitionist passion. Its 217-foot steeple once dominated Boston’s skyline.
Granary Burying Ground

10 min Admission not included

Final resting place of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams—plus the victims of the Boston Massacre.
Boston Latin School

10 min Admission not included

The oldest public school in America. Franklin went here... briefly. There’s a statue of him to mark the spot.
Boston Irish Famine Memorial

10 min Admission not included

Two haunting sculptures tell the story of Irish immigrants fleeing starvation and finding new life—and hardship—in Boston.
Old South Meeting House

10 min Admission not included

Where the Boston Tea Party began—angry colonists, fiery speeches, and a revolution in the making.
Old Corner Bookstore

10 min Admission not included

Once a literary hub. Think Hawthorne, Emerson, and Longfellow browsing for inspiration.
Old State House

10 min Admission not included

Colonial power center turned revolutionary landmark. It’s where the Declaration was first read to Bostonians.
Boston Massacre Site

10 min Admission not included

A ring of bricks marks the place where tensions boiled over in 1770—five colonists died, sparking a movement.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace

10 min Admission not included

Nicknamed the “Cradle of Liberty.” It’s where patriots debated British rule—and where you can now grab lobster rolls.
Haymarket

10 min Admission not included

Boston’s historic open-air market. It’s loud, chaotic, and full of cheap produce and personality.
The Paul Revere House

10 min Admission not included

The oldest surviving structure in downtown Boston. Step inside the modest home of a revolutionary legend.
Old North Church & Historic Site

10 min Admission not included

“One if by land, two if by sea…” This is the very church that signaled Revere’s midnight ride.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground

10 min Admission not included

A peaceful graveyard with a view. British troops used these headstones for target practice—seriously.
USS Constitution Museum

10 min Admission not included

Step aboard “Old Ironsides,” the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat—and undefeated in battle.
Bunker Hill Monument

10 min Admission not included

Climb all 294 steps for a panoramic view and remember: the British won the hill, but at a steep cost.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.
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

Using your ticket

IGNORE THE QR CODE ABOVE

The QR code CANNOT be presented for a ticket onsite.

The QR simply contains your tour access instructions. Please follow these instructions BEFORE you’re onsite because they require WiFi/signal.

1. Download my Action Tour Guide app:

actiontourguide.com/app

2. Sign in/ register with your email (this is will automatically generate a one-time verification sent to your email. That code is NOT your tour password).

3. Go to “My Tours” and select “Enter Password”. Find your password in the instructions email sent by “Action Tour Guide” to you by email and text.

4. Download your tour NOW. Do not wait until you are onsite.

BEFORE YOU START

This is a self-guided audio tour. No guide will meet you.

Entrance tickets, attraction tickets, parking, and transportation are not included.

Your tour has lifetime access with no expiry. Use it on any date—no need to change your booking date.

For walking tours, we recommend headphones.

See how it works: actiontourguide.com/tutorial

NEED HELP?

Setup: actiontourguide.com/redeem

FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq

Call: 1-508-506-1844

Email: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.