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App-Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Walking Tour

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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.
50 to 100 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location aware, Smart Phone App Audio Walking Tour.

What makes this tour special?
-The revolutionary narrators are fantastic. And the sound editing will make you forget it's technology that's guiding you.
- It's guided by your virtual tour guide
-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a freedom trail adventure.
-Go anytime at your own pace.
-Tour Never Expires. Listen later.
-1 purchase works on 2 phones

Simply go to the Boston Common Visitors Center, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the revolutionary streets of Boston along the freedom trial.

Listen on headphones, bluetooth speakers or your phone.

This is our in depth Downtown Boston tour.

What's Included

  • Upon completion your virtual tour will unlock, listen anytime and experience in 360° photos
  • Location Aware (GPS guided) tour on app
  • This is on your smart phone, NO in person human guide, no entrance into buildings, it's all outside
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

100 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA

The tour ends at the Haymarket, in historic Blackstone corner, just past the Greed Dragon Tavern (also known as the Headquarters of the revolution)

What To Expect

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Freedom Trail

This tour takes you along the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common, through old Boston, the North End, over the bridge to Charlestown, to Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution. The Freedom Trail is the premier thing to do in Boston.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

Learn the history of the 54th and how they changed America as the 2nd black regiment that fought in the civil war.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House (pass by)

Learn about it's golden dome, what's on top and its history.
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Park Street Church (pass by)

Learn about its explosive past and see where they stored the gun powder in the war of 1812
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King's Chapel (pass by)

Learn about it's steeple, bell and historic past.
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Omni Parker House (pass by)

The oldest continually run hotel in the USA.
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Old City Hall (pass by)

See the old city hall and the location of the first school in the US, Boston Latin.
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Old South Meeting House (pass by)

Hear the story about how the Boston Tea Party began.
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Granary Burying Ground

Enter the Granary Burying ground voiced by the voice of the grounds keeper Willie. Hear the tales of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams and many more on your interactive experience.It's only open 9 to 5, check times.
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13 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boston Massacre Site

Stop at the Boston Massacre site and relive the events of that day on a 3 minute sound experience
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pass by)

We will visit the Cradle of Liberty and see one of the most visited sites in the USA, Faneuil Hall.
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Union Oyster House (pass by)

We will hear the story of where JFK and his family often dined, the oldest continually run restaurant in the USA.
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The Green Dragon Tavern

Stop that the Green Dragon, the headquarters of the revolution, and hear the story of it's revolutionary history.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old State House (pass by)

See the old State house, the historic site of many events.
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Haymarket

We will end at the Haymarket, if it's Friday or Saturday, the Haymarket will be in full swing. Just across the street is the North End. The spot where our next tour continues.
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1 minute Admission Ticket Free

New England Holocaust Memorial

The tour will take a walk into the New England Holocaust Memorial and learn a deeper story of the Holocaust. You'll hear about what the numbers mean on the glass, the fire glowing below, and the history and story of the Holocaust and it's camps.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

122 Bowdoin St

JFK's residence! This was the spot JFK lived, we will stop outside the door and learn the story of JFK in Boston.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spring Street

The tour will go into water street and see the site where they first spring was in Boston that allowed the first settlers to thrive!
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Commonwealth Books

You'll see one of the oldest, and coolest, book shops in Boston hidden down a small, very local alley.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the App-Guided “Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail” Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P7

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the App-Guided “Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail” Walking Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Upon completion your virtual tour will unlock, listen anytime and experience in 360° photos.
  • Location Aware (GPS guided) tour on app.
The following is NOT included:
  • This is on your smart phone, NO in person human guide, no entrance into buildings, it's all outside.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the App-Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for App-Guided “Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail” Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

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  • Upon completion your virtual tour will unlock, listen anytime and experience in 360° photos
  • Location Aware (GPS guided) tour on app
  • This is on your smart phone, NO in person human guide, no entrance into buildings, it's all outside

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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