Self Guided Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail Audio/GPS Walking Tour

The journey, in full

Our tour will start at the Boston Common and follow the trail passing the Brewer fountain. You will have an optional (included) extension to learn the history of the Freedom Trail and how it was founded. Along the way you will hear the history of the Common in the 1600's, the Red Coats that once occupied it, the Brewer fountain, and its history. Learn the history of the 54th and how they changed America as the 2nd black regiment that fought in the Civil War. Learn about its golden dome, what's on top, and its history. Learn about its explosive past and see where they stored the gunpowder in the War of 1812 Enter the Granary Burying Ground voiced by the voice of the groundskeeper Willie. Hear the tales of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams, and many more in your interactive experience. It's only open 9 to 5, check times. Learn about its steeple, bell, and historic past. The oldest continually run hotel in the USA. See the old city hall and the location of the first school in the US, Boston Latin. Hear the story about how the Boston Tea Party began. See the old State House, the historic site of many events. Stop at the Boston Massacre site and relive the events of that day on a 3-minute sound experience We will visit the Cradle of Liberty and see one of the most visited sites in the USA, Faneuil Hall. We will hear the story of where JFK and his family often dined, the oldest continually run restaurant in the USA. Stop the Green Dragon, the headquarters of the revolution, and hear the story of its revolutionary history. 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.