Boston Self-Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware GPS Audio Walking Tour
by WalknTours
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This self-guided GPS audio walking tour in Boston covers the Classic Freedom Trail, including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown. The tour lasts about two to three hours and uses the WalknTours app for location-aware navigation, guiding travelers step-by-step along the route with an arrow pointing to the next stop. The tour begins at the Boston Common Visitors Center, located in Boston, USA, at the oldest public park in the country. From there, it moves to the Massachusetts State House, where the app describes the building's dome and nearby statue. The route continues through downtown Boston, stopping at the Granary Burying Ground to see the graves of Samuel Adams and other patriots, King's Chapel with its historic bell, Old City Hall where Benjamin Franklin studied, and Park Street Church. It then reaches the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, where the tour pauses to explain the event. Next, the tour passes Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Union Oyster House, and Haymarket before entering the North End. In this neighborhood, the tour highlights Paul Revere's House, Old North Church with its crypt and courtyard, Copp's Hill Burying Ground including the Spite House, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, and the Paul Revere statue. The app also stops outside a classic Italian shop in the North End, sharing the story of the immigrant community; visitors may pause the tour to enter if the shop is open. Crossing into Charlestown, the tour visits the Bunker Hill Monument, where travelers can climb to the summit and learn about the battle. It then continues to the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned naval ship in the United States. The tour ends at City Square Park near the ruins of the old 3 Cranes Tavern, explaining its role before the Battle of Bunker Hill. The entire route covers approximately two hours of walking along the Freedom Trail from Boston Common through downtown, the North End, and Charlestown. The tour is designed for solo travelers and does not include an in-person guide; all navigation and narration are provided through the WalknTours app. One purchase allows use on two phones, and the tour never expires, allowing repeated use. A virtual tour option is also available to listen to the narration anytime after completing the walk in person.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Massachusetts State House
Information is provided about the State House dome and the statue located across the street.
Boston Common
The tour begins at Boston Common, the oldest public park in the USA, with narration about notable sites within the park.
3 min
Freedom Trail
The route follows the Freedom Trail from Boston Common through downtown Boston, the North End, and over the bridge to Charlestown, ending at Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution.
120 min
Granary Burying Ground
Audio explains who is buried here, including Sam Adams, and details about the heroes interred at the site.
King's Chapel
The narration covers the history of the chapel’s bell and its significance.
Old City Hall
The stop includes information about the school Benjamin Franklin attended and other revolutionary figures connected to the building.
Park Street Church
Pass by this church with commentary on its history.
Old State House
Visitors learn about the site of the Boston Massacre.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
The tour discusses the role of Faneuil Hall as the cradle of liberty and shares stories about Sam Adams.
Union Oyster House
Learn about the oldest continually operating restaurant in the USA and the JFK table.
Haymarket
Walk past the Haymarket area en route to the North End.
Old South Meeting House
Hear about the origins of the Boston Tea Party.
The Paul Revere House
See the house of Paul Revere and hear about his midnight ride.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
The narration covers stories of North End immigrants, including Irish settlers and the family of JFK.
Paul Revere Statue
Learn how the Paul Revere statue and the surrounding Prado were created.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
See this historic graveyard and hear stories about its residents, including the Spite House.
Heist Site
Visit the location known as the site of the 'Heist of the century.'
Old North Church & Historic Site
Information is provided about the Old North Church, Paul Revere's signal lanterns, the crypt, and the courtyard.
Training Grounds
See the area where locals once trained, including the park grounds.
Bunker Hill Monument
Climb the hill to the monument, learn about the battle, and follow the guide’s narration.
USS Constitution
Walk along the roads of Charlestown with narration on the USS Constitution, ending at the oldest commissioned ship in the US.
City Square Park
See the ruins of the old 3 Cranes Tavern and hear about events leading to the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Italian Shop Stop
Pause briefly outside a classic Italian shop in the North End with stories of the immigrant community; visitors may enter if open.
Boston Massacre Site
Stop at the site of the Boston Massacre to hear the story of the event.
5 min
Green Dragon Tavern
Pass by the Green Dragon Tavern, known for its role during the Revolutionary War.
Meeting point
All visitors will use the WalknTours app to take the tour. When you get to the Boston Common Visitors Center, open the WalknTours app, login/register your account, open the "Freedom Trail Experience part 1" tour, click purchase and use the Experience code to unlock the tour.
End point
The tour ends at the USS constitution just outside of the ship.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Boston Self-Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware GPS Audio Walking Tour
by WalknTours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$15.50Overview
This self-guided GPS audio walking tour in Boston covers the Classic Freedom Trail, including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown. The tour lasts about two to three hours and uses the WalknTours app for location-aware navigation, guiding travelers step-by-step along the route with an arrow pointing to the next stop. The tour begins at the Boston Common Visitors Center, located in Boston, USA, at the oldest public park in the country. From there, it moves to the Massachusetts State House, where the app describes the building's dome and nearby statue. The route continues through downtown Boston, stopping at the Granary Burying Ground to see the graves of Samuel Adams and other patriots, King's Chapel with its historic bell, Old City Hall where Benjamin Franklin studied, and Park Street Church. It then reaches the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, where the tour pauses to explain the event. Next, the tour passes Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Union Oyster House, and Haymarket before entering the North End. In this neighborhood, the tour highlights Paul Revere's House, Old North Church with its crypt and courtyard, Copp's Hill Burying Ground including the Spite House, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, and the Paul Revere statue. The app also stops outside a classic Italian shop in the North End, sharing the story of the immigrant community; visitors may pause the tour to enter if the shop is open. Crossing into Charlestown, the tour visits the Bunker Hill Monument, where travelers can climb to the summit and learn about the battle. It then continues to the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned naval ship in the United States. The tour ends at City Square Park near the ruins of the old 3 Cranes Tavern, explaining its role before the Battle of Bunker Hill. The entire route covers approximately two hours of walking along the Freedom Trail from Boston Common through downtown, the North End, and Charlestown. The tour is designed for solo travelers and does not include an in-person guide; all navigation and narration are provided through the WalknTours app. One purchase allows use on two phones, and the tour never expires, allowing repeated use. A virtual tour option is also available to listen to the narration anytime after completing the walk in person.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Massachusetts State House
Information is provided about the State House dome and the statue located across the street.
Boston Common
The tour begins at Boston Common, the oldest public park in the USA, with narration about notable sites within the park.
3 min
Freedom Trail
The route follows the Freedom Trail from Boston Common through downtown Boston, the North End, and over the bridge to Charlestown, ending at Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution.
120 min
Granary Burying Ground
Audio explains who is buried here, including Sam Adams, and details about the heroes interred at the site.
King's Chapel
The narration covers the history of the chapel’s bell and its significance.
Old City Hall
The stop includes information about the school Benjamin Franklin attended and other revolutionary figures connected to the building.
Park Street Church
Pass by this church with commentary on its history.
Old State House
Visitors learn about the site of the Boston Massacre.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
The tour discusses the role of Faneuil Hall as the cradle of liberty and shares stories about Sam Adams.
Union Oyster House
Learn about the oldest continually operating restaurant in the USA and the JFK table.
Haymarket
Walk past the Haymarket area en route to the North End.
Old South Meeting House
Hear about the origins of the Boston Tea Party.
The Paul Revere House
See the house of Paul Revere and hear about his midnight ride.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
The narration covers stories of North End immigrants, including Irish settlers and the family of JFK.
Paul Revere Statue
Learn how the Paul Revere statue and the surrounding Prado were created.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
See this historic graveyard and hear stories about its residents, including the Spite House.
Heist Site
Visit the location known as the site of the 'Heist of the century.'
Old North Church & Historic Site
Information is provided about the Old North Church, Paul Revere's signal lanterns, the crypt, and the courtyard.
Training Grounds
See the area where locals once trained, including the park grounds.
Bunker Hill Monument
Climb the hill to the monument, learn about the battle, and follow the guide’s narration.
USS Constitution
Walk along the roads of Charlestown with narration on the USS Constitution, ending at the oldest commissioned ship in the US.
City Square Park
See the ruins of the old 3 Cranes Tavern and hear about events leading to the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Italian Shop Stop
Pause briefly outside a classic Italian shop in the North End with stories of the immigrant community; visitors may enter if open.
Boston Massacre Site
Stop at the site of the Boston Massacre to hear the story of the event.
5 min
Green Dragon Tavern
Pass by the Green Dragon Tavern, known for its role during the Revolutionary War.
Meeting point
All visitors will use the WalknTours app to take the tour. When you get to the Boston Common Visitors Center, open the WalknTours app, login/register your account, open the "Freedom Trail Experience part 1" tour, click purchase and use the Experience code to unlock the tour.
End point
The tour ends at the USS constitution just outside of the ship.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.