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- Norwegian
- Norwegian
- German
- German
- Swedish
- Swedish
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
- Japanese
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- Danish
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It is the winter of 1773, and Boston simmers on the edge of revolution. You have just been sworn into the Sons of Liberty and handed a coded cipher. From the steeple of the Old North Church, through Paul Revere's house and the halls where patriots first dared to speak, follow the hidden trail down to the harbour — and uncover the cause the cipher was protecting before the British close in.
Blending real Revolutionary history — the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Tea Party — with a conspiratorial spy mystery, every stop reveals the true story of the landmark while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life on the cobblestones and facades, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting Boston.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Paul Revere Mall (The Prado) in the North End, between the Paul Revere equestrian statue and the Old North Church. This is a self-guided audio experience — simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you.
The tour ends at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on Congress Street bridge, over Fort Point Channel — a short walk from South Station (Red & Silver Lines).
Itinerary
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1Old North Church & Historic Site
Begin at the Old North Church (1723), Boston's oldest church, where two signal lanterns once warned of the British advance. Here the Sons of Liberty hand you the cipher and its first hidden word.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Paul Revere House
At the Paul Revere House (c.1680), the oldest building in downtown Boston, from which the silversmith set off on his midnight ride, you uncover the next word.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Beneath the gilded grasshopper of Faneuil Hall (1742), the 'Cradle of Liberty' where patriots first dared to speak, you decode another word.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Boston Massacre Site
Boston Massacre Site
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Old State House
Before the lion and unicorn of the Old State House (1713), from whose balcony the Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston, you decode the next word.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old South Meeting House
At the Old South Meeting House, where 5,000 colonists gathered on the night of the Boston Tea Party, you uncover a word of rebellion.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Granary Burying Ground
Behind the Egyptian Revival gateway of the Granary Burying Ground, resting place of Adams, Hancock and Revere, you decode a word kept beyond the grave.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Conclude at the Tea Party Ships, where patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbour on December 16, 1773. You decode the final word and reveal the cause the cipher was hiding.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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