• Boston Common - Begin an exciting journey into America’s Revolutionary past at the heart of historic Boston: the Boston Common. This expansive green space has been part of the city since its early colonial days. The tour starts at the Visitor Center, where the red-brick path begins. As the path is followed, participants will travel back in time to the 1700s and set the scene….

Each tour includes essential sights and lasts 2-3 hours, covering over 3 miles.

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• Freedom Trail - The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts, passing by 16 locations significant to United States history. Marked primarily with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
• Massachusetts State House - The first stop along the red-bricked Freedom Trail tour is at the corner of Boston Common: the Massachusetts State House! This building is both historic and architecturally stunning, featuring an eye-catching golden dome. A pause in front of the State House allows for a discussion on key Revolutionary War figures (and soon-to-be American heroes) and a bit of colonial history. The Robert G Shaw and 54th Memorial, opposite the State House, will also be explored. Who was Shaw and why was the 54th Regiment significant? All these details will be covered here.
• Park Street Church - From the State House and Shaw Memorial, the Freedom Trail continues through Boston Common to the Park Street Church. As the walk progresses, the most important question is explored: what prompted the Revolutionary War? By peeling back the layers, it is discovered that the battle for American Independence was one domino in a long chain stretching across multiple continents and older wars…
• Granary Burying Ground - This leads to the ancient Granary Burying Ground! Established in 1660, it is Boston’s third-oldest burying ground. Imagine the changes over the last 400 years! This ground is so old it holds the grave of Mother Goose, whose stories are still heard today. The graves of American legends like Paul Revere, Robert Paine, and James Otis will be visited, along with those of John Hancock and Sam Adams. Lastly, the graves of those killed in the Boston Massacre, a stepping stone to the full-blown revolution, will be visited. The site of this Massacre will be visited later.
• Boston Irish Famine Memorial - A few steps from the Latin School is the Irish Famine Memorial. Here, a later period in Boston history is explored, discussing the new wave of immigrants after the revolution, their hardships, and where these communities are today.
• Old South Meeting House - Just across from the Irish Famine Memorial is the historic Old South Meeting House. This small, tucked-away building is easy to miss, but a pause in front of it transports visitors back to one of the most fateful events leading up to the Revolutionary War: the Boston Tea Party. The organizers, their motivations, and the consequences of their “tea party” will be explored.
• Old Corner Book Store - The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in Boston’s historic core. Built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary shop, it became a bookstore in 1828.
• Old State House - The red-brick road leads to one of the most popular stops along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. Key architectural features and its significance (and long history) will be identified. Then, a walk around to the other side….
• Boston Massacre Site - … to see the site of the infamous Boston Massacre! Was it a massacre or just a rowdy riot, as the British claimed? The thrilling tale will be explored while standing at the very spot where history unfolded. Crispus Attucks, an honored American hero, will also be discussed.
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace - The Freedom Trail leads to another popular resting spot: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market! The site’s fascinating history will be explored, along with its wide range of food options!
• Haymarket - Continuing along the red-bricked path of the Freedom Trail, the story of the historic Haymarket, the striking Holocaust Memorial in front, and the stunning view of the Custom House Tower beyond will be explored. Each of these sites will be learned about as the journey continues to another popular stop.
• The Paul Revere House - The path leads to another popular stop along the Freedom Trail: Paul Revere’s House! Here, Paul Revere’s famous “Midnight Ride,” its immortalization in a poem by Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, and the truths and myths behind this historic moment will be explored.
• Old North Church - From Paul Revere’s House, the journey continues to the Old North Church. This iconic site is where the “one if by land, two if by sea” lanterns were lit, silently signaling the British troops’ movements to colonial revolutionaries.
• Copps Hill Burying Ground - From the Old North Church, the Freedom Trail continues to the historic Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. This historic cemetery in Boston’s North End is older than the Granary, but only by a year!
• USS Constitution Museum - The last few stops are a bit farther along, over the bridge and into the Charlestown Navy Yard. There, the historic and impressive USS Constitution will be seen, and all about her epic battle against the Guerriere will be learned. The naval battles of the War for Independence will be explored in more detail at this historic site.
• Bunker Hill Monument - Finally, the Freedom Trail leads to the Bunker Hill Monument, built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. The hill will be explored, understanding the brutality and intensity of the battle for freedom. This site is the last along the comprehensive tour of Boston’s historic Freedom Trail.
• Harvard University - Harvard Yard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, its historic center, and modern crossroads.
• John Harvard Statue - The centerpiece of Harvard’s Yard is the statue of John Harvard, who actually didn’t found the university! The university’s early years will be explored, including when and how the all-male college integrated women.
• Science Center - The tour continues past two picturesque student dorms - Mower and Holworthy. Their significance will be learned about before continuing to the famed Harvard Science Center.
• Memorial Hall - Next up: the imposing High Victorian Gothic Memorial Hall. This is the most beautiful building on campus, without contest.
• Memorial Church - The Harvard tour continues to Memorial Church and into the New Yard. Significant Harvard history and sights will be discovered along the way.
• The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - The gorgeous Widener Library will be admired, and all about the eclectic Wideners will be learned.
• Weld Hall - The tour continues beyond the Library and towards more dorms. First up: Weld Hall, once home to President JFK. The beautiful architecture will be checked out, along with learning about the dorm’s other famous residents.
• Wigglesworth Hall - Then, the tour continues to Wigglesworth Hall, Bill Gates’ former domain. Gates and other notable alumni who lived in this dorm will be learned about.
• Grays Hall - Prefer someone more recent? Gray’s Hall was home to Malia Obama and a couple of other recognizable names.
• Matthews Hall - That brings the tour to Matthews Hall, where Matt Damon once lived!
• Straus Hall - And Straus Hall, once home to Mark Zuckerberg, can’t be forgotten. Many others too! The tour continues through campus, exploring traditions and anecdotes until almost back to where it started: Johnson Gate.
• South Boston - The historic tour begins at one of Boston’s most underappreciated architectural marvels: South Station. The enormous eagle and clock dominating the facade will be analyzed.
• Boston Harborwalk - The Harborwalk is 43 miles long, but the focus will be on the historic Waterfront District from South Station to Long Wharf. That’s only about 1 mile. Everything from the Boston Tea Party to the newest skyscrapers along the shore will be covered.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - Right across the street, a stunning example of modern architecture with the Federal Reserve will be found. As it is walked past, the intriguing stories behind the bland name will be learned.
• Atlantic Wharf - At Russia Wharf, the Harborwalk journey officially begins, and the trip into the past. The booming international trade during the colonial era will be learned about, the foundation which later led to the epic Boston Tea Party.
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum - As Boston’s Harborwalk is walked along, a glimpse of an actual blast from the past: a colonial ship packed with tea crates will be seen! The events of Boston’s Tea Party will be learned about, but also a deeper dive: what really caused this riot? Why were taxes so high? What did a far-away international war have to do with the price of tea in Boston?
• Rowes Wharf - The journey brings us to Rowe’s Wharf — named for one of the tea smugglers who encouraged the “Tea Party”! John Rowe and his adventures with the law will be learned about as the walk continues.
• The Marina at Rowes Wharf - The Harbor Hotel is a stunning piece of architecture, blending modern and colonial styles seamlessly. Its 80-foot copper dome contains a glass cupola. If the center of the archway is walked to and looked straight up, the top of the dome to the glass cupola above can be seen.
• John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse - As the walk along Boston’s Harborwalk continues, the journey back in time takes us from the Boston Tea Party into a more recent era. The beautiful Moakley Courthouse across the water will be admired, and its significance to the city and its people will be learned about.
• Harbor Towers - The Brutalist-style Harbor Towers are unmissable. Brutalism was all the rage in the 1970s. Today, the style polarizes observers. Some see a kind of strange beauty in the sparse, overbearing structures. Others see, well, just plain ugly buildings! These days, the style can always be identified anywhere by its grim, fortress-like appearance. The towers, Boston’s struggle between affordable and luxury living, and one of the city’s most ambitious projects: cleaning up this very harbor will be learned about.
• New England Aquarium - A popular stop in Boston and along the Harborwalk is now being approached: the Aquarium! This huge attraction is partially built over the Harbor, allowing the aquarium access to the natural environment of Boston’s Harbor.
• Long Wharf - The tour along the scenic Harborwalk ends at one of Boston’s most historic spots: Long Wharf. From colonial battles against the British to modern crowds of tourists, this Wharf remains a Boston hotspot. The views and history will be enjoyed as the story concludes at this scenic stop.
• Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park - The Cape Ann excursion begins at the Gloucester Visitor Information Center. Breathtaking views of the waterfront will be seen from this point.
• Tablet Rock - Instead of setting off on the drive right away, the most striking feature of the scenery will first be checked out: the massive Tablet Rock. In 1907, the plaque on the rock was unveiled to commemorate the first settlers in this area.
• Stage Fort Park - Walking around this area before driving is an option, admiring the amazing views of the park, the ocean, and the city.
• The Fishermen’s Memorial - The drive along Cape Ann’s scenic harbor begins once the canal is crossed. First, Cape Ann’s most famous monument: the Fisherman’s Memorial will be admired. The significance of fishing in Cape Ann’s past and the famous movie about it, “The Perfect Storm,” will be learned about as the journey continues.
• Gloucester HarborWalk - Pausing again to explore Cape Ann’s Harborwalk is an option. Along the path are 41 granite slabs containing pieces of the town’s long, odd, sometimes sad history. These “story moments,” as they are called, were put together by teams of volunteers eager to show the world what Gloucester is made of. Taken together, they form a mosaic of this strange, beautiful place.
• Cape Ann Whale Watch - Cape Ann and Gloucester’s whale watching industry guarantees whale sightings with every voyage. Their boats often take passengers to a marine wildlife preserve that’s been called one of the top five whale-watching destinations in the entire world!
• Niles Beach - As the drive along scenic Cape Ann’s waterfront continues, beaches both big and small will be discovered. Stopping at one, some, or all is an option, learning more about what’s unique about each one.
• Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House - Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a beautiful historic home tucked away on the Cape Ann waterfront. As the drive continues, Cape Ann’s history will be explored.
• Eastern Point Lighthouse - During the early 1800s, maritime trade in Gloucester was booming. Ships traveling between these ports and China or India were turning enormous profits, and captains started to become especially anxious at the prospect of losing their extremely valuable cargo in a shipwreck. Enter: lighthouses!
• Thacher’s Island - Thacher Island is a small island off Cape Ann on the Massachusetts coast in the United States. It is part of the Town of Rockport. It was a place where some naval confrontations, both minor and major, took place, which helped secure a victory for the colonists.
• Rockport - The scenic drive along Cape Ann now leaves Gloucester and brings us into Rockport. More about Rockport and the region will be learned as the drive continues.
• Motif #1 - The drive brings us to “the most painted building in America”!
• Bearskin Neck - This land was once home to a large number of bears, but don’t worry! They’re long gone now. According to legend, one such bear was caught by the tide and killed in 1700, which is how this place got its name.
• Rockport Granite Pier - Granite Pier is one of Rockport’s oldest piers. As might be guessed, this used to be where ships would be loaded with granite for transport. As the pier and nearby beaches are explored, a better understanding of the Cape Ann of days past, and that of the present, will be gained. The drive then continues along Halibut Point and Harvey Reservation.
• Cape Ann Light Station - Annisquam Harbor Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Wigwam Point. As it is approached, more about shipwrecks, shipping, fishing, and maritime trade will be learned.
• Goose Cove Reservation - The scenic drive along Cape Ann has finally looped back to Stop 1! Nearly back at the Gloucester Visitor Information Center.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Discover the wonders of Boston, Cambridge, Salem, Cape Ann, and beyond! This package includes Boston’s renowned Freedom Trail (featuring Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, and more), the Harborwalk, the Salem Witch Trials, and a picturesque waterfront drive near Cape Ann. It’s the ultimate “must-do” package for any Boston and New England adventure.

This self-guided tour offers the freedom to explore Boston’s historic sites with great flexibility and value.

Purchase one tour per vehicle, allowing everyone to listen simultaneously!

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

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• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

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