Boston: Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour
ID: GYG360605-645665
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Country: United States
Description
Explore Boston and retrace the history of American Independence on this self-guided Freedom Trail tour.
Embark on an adventure through the United States' history and discover fascinating stories about Colonial America and the Revolutionary War. On this self-guided tour, led by GPS, explore Boston’s Freedom Trail at your own pace and learn about this fascinating period of history.
Begin the experience in the center of the city at Boston Common. Hear stories about the common’s history and how the first settlers founded the city. Next stop is Massachusetts State House followed by the 54th Regiment Memorial where you’ll learn about the Civil War. Continue to Park Street Church and discover the importance of this landmark, then find out about the iconic figures buried at the Granary Burying Ground.
Arrive at the Latin School next, one of the city’s most notable attractions due to its impressive alumni. From here, reach the Old South Meeting, built in 1729, then explore the Boston Massacre site and hear about the incident that occurred here. Faneuil Hall, the Holocaust Memorial, Haymarket, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, make up the last leg of the tour, which ends at the Bunker Hill Monument.
Highlights
- Discover Boston's fascinating Freedom Trail at your own pace
- Listen to the impressive story of American Independence
- See iconic historical landmarks including Park Street Church, Massachusetts State House, and more
- Use your self-guided GPS app to explore the trail and learn about the landmarks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
• Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
• After the booking, you will receive an email with a link to the app needed to take the tour and a unique password to access the tour within the app
• This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
• Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
• This tour is valid forever, from the moment of booking. You will not need to change the booking if your travel plans change
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
• This self-guided experience begins at the Boston Common Visitors Center. There will be no guide waiting to meet you there.
• Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour.
• These steps require good data/wifi. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
