Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this affordable walking tour in Boston.
• Take in important historical landmarks like the Boston Common which was entangled in America’s first fraudulent land transaction and the Granary Burial Ground
• Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a tour guide whose passion for history inspired him to lead guided tours for over ten years
• Do it all in 75 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 VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What To Expect
Freedom Trail
This self-guided, self-paced walking tour follows Boston's Freedom Trail, going beyond the history books to reveal the fascinating stories you wouldn't uncover on your own.
Massachusetts State House
The tour starts in front of Massachusetts State House, the highest point in Boston. You'll learn how the VoiceMap app works and be introduced to the major themes of the tour while you walk.
Options
Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Perfect Way to Explore Boston's Freedom Trail
BackPacker788192,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The self-guided tour was perfect! I loved being able to go at my own pace and explore at my leisure. Along the way, I stopped at various spots to shop, sightsee, and grab a bite to eat. The stories included in the tour were engaging, and I really appreciated the option to dive deeper and listen to additional details when I wanted to learn more. There were so many places I would have completely missed or not known about without this tour!
Best tour guide is Boston
tamarakB8920NR,Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First, may I start with just saying that the Boston area is beautiful, the nature/history is mesmerizing. Our guide, Mitch Lapin (thank you once again btw) made everything to make sure our tour would be as interesting and as fun as possible. I was overwhelmed of his knowledge of all the historic sites. He was very patient of the thousands of questions from my boyfriend and answered everyone with a smile. Highly recommend our tour guide and look forward to doing it again in the future.
Great tour, easy to follow and learn
Road12246241599,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing. Really easy to follow and showed us some incredible places in Boston/American history. I would recommend this tour to anyone who’s coming in from out of town and locals who want to learn more about their city.
Great App! Fun experience.
Jennifer H,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was excellent and very entertaining! There were a lot of great stories and even some humor in there. I’m going to check this app out in other cities in the future!
Great self guided tour.
169dougf,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The commentary was excellent and provided a great overview of Boston history. I expected the tour to focus exclusively on Revolutionary era history. I was pleasantly surprised to learn about history of the area from other eras as well. It took us a little while to learn and understand the navigational tools accompanying the audio tour. Perhaps some additional orientation to using the app might have made our experience slightly more smooth. But our overall feedback is entirely positive.
Bad experience
JAMES M,Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00The two hours I spent trying to get the trip to start (it never did). The only easym paRT Was paying. That worked well,
Glitchy
Haley O,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00App is very glitchy. If you wander off the path and explore other areas, it is hard to get the app back on track. Cannot easily do the route in a different order either (if starting at the opposite end from where the audio tour starts).
Freedom trail
Rebecca S,Mar 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A Wonderful self guided tour, allows you to go at your own pace and spend more time a stops. Very informative
Enjoyed the app
Carey P,Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good for a self walk. We like the narrator. Watch the traffic if using buds! Better than walking with a group tour of 25! And cheaper. App is a bit hinky at first setting up but one set it tracks and start and stops pretty well
Not a full tour
492austinm,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This tour does not follow the full Freedom trail. It is informative for the locations it does cover but doesn’t get you to the USS Constitution museum or bunker Hill
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