Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map

4.4(129)4 hFree cancellationBy Stories with Action

About this activity

Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes with this self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail! Get the facts behind the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, relive the fight for American Independence, and much more—journey back in time to historic Boston in the days of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. As you walk the Freedom Trail, you’ll learn about everything from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution. Plus, relive the Battle of Bunker Hill with a riveting bonus tour!

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.

Perfect for holiday travelers and team-building groups.

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.

Not included

✕Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.

Meeting and pickup

You can also begin the tour from the New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, USA. 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 or data.
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.

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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