Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Boston Common

  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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Massachusetts State House

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Park Street Church

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Granary Burying Ground

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Old South Meeting House

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Old Corner Bookstore

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Old State House

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10
  Boston Massacre Site

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 11
  Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 12

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 13
  The Paul Revere House

  The oldest surviving structure in downtown Boston. Step inside the modest home of a revolutionary legend.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 14
  Old North Church & Historic Site

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 15
  Copp's Hill Burying Ground

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 16

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 17

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

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you

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