Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites

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120 to 160 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see all 16 Freedom Trail sites without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out about Samuel Adams, the one man on whom you could maybe blame the entire American Revolution and other key Freedom Trail players
• Hear from producer Daniel Berger-Jones, a local educator and tour guide
• Do it all in 120 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 Voice Map 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. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap 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

Copps Hill Terrace, 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Description

Pass By: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Pop into Faneuil Hall, once a town meeting hall where Samuel Adams used to speak, and today a government auditorium with cool old art.

Pass By: Freedom Trail, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

On this Freedom Trail walking tour, I’ll take you to all 16 of its sites including where unarmed citizens were shot dead in a massacre by British soldiers (sort of), where American colonists gathered to toss 92 tons of tea into Boston Harbor (we call it a Party), and where Paul Revere left on his Midnight Ride (before getting arrested).

Pass By: Brewer Fountain, Near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, Boston, Massachusetts

Visit Brewer Fountain and hear about how Boston was formed before taking in the impressive Massachusetts State House.

Pass By: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street, (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Get to know the character's of Boston's yore as you peruse this beautiful graveyard. It's dusty inhabitants include James Otis, John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, some of Boston's most important historical figures.

Pass By: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Explore one of Boston's oldest buildings, dating back to 1713 and learn about the interesting history of Boston's unique trading position.

Pass By: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Marvel at the grand façade of Boston's Old City Hall and learn about the birth of the American legal system.

Pass By: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Old South Meeting House was the largest building in colonial Boston at one point and where the Boston Tea Party was planned, an important catalyst for the American Revolution.

Pass By: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

Marvel at the gold and brick structure that is the Massachussets state house and ponder the American Revolution.

Pass By: Beantown Pub, 100 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Grab a refreshment at Beantown Pub, a Bostonian favourite and home of the Sam Adam's beer.

Pass By: Boston Irish Famine Memorial, Washington St., School Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Learn about the history of Irish immigrants in America and the biological tragedy which forced them to leave their homeland for the great unknown.

Pass By: Boston Massacre Site, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

See where the infamous incident of the Boston Massacre happened in 1770 where nine British officers went up against a crowd of hundreds of people. Five Bostonian lives were lost during this revolt.

Pass By: Haymarket, Blackstone St, Boston, Massachusetts

Explore Boston's oldest outdoor market, which offers the best deals on fresh produce, fish and flowers in the historic heart of the city.

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 120 to 160 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites
    7/30/2020 - 1/3/2026
    Monday - Sunday :12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Return Details:

    Copps Hill Terrace, 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P432

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