App-Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Walking Tour
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
Meeting Location
139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House (pass by)
Park Street Church (pass by)
Old City Hall (pass by)
Granary Burying Ground
13 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Massacre Site
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pass by)
Union Oyster House (pass by)
The Green Dragon Tavern
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Haymarket
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
New England Holocaust Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
122 Bowdoin St
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spring Street
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Commonwealth Books
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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)
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Activity code: C-222222P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility 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
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 City Balloon Tours. 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 2024Once 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 2026What'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
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
