Why choose this Boston tour ?
Are you looking for a way to unlock the story behind Boston’s beginnings without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Hear the genesis of a nation on this highlight-packed tour from Copp’s Hill Burying Ground to the George Washington Monument
• Listen to producer Gregg Squeglia, a local history fanatic and officer in the US Army Reserve
• Do it all in 90 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.
Make the most of your Boston adventure
What makes Boston’s History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
This is a local history fanatic’s own, extended version of the Freedom trail.
This is a local history fanatic’s own, extended version of the Freedom trail.
Visit Copp’s Holl Burying ground, the Old North Church and Little Italy.
In Copp’s Hill Burying ground, hear how the site got its name and about the historically significant people who are buried there.
Walk down Hull street and see the “skinny house”.
As you walk past the Old North Church, hear about Paul Revere’s heroic relationship with the establishment.
Stop by the Paul Revere Mall to hear interesting facts about the site and about the hero himself.
Stop past the Paul Revere statue too hear about the sculptor, Cyrus Edwin Dallin, and how Paul Revere alerted the minute men to English offence.
Hear about the oldest house in Boston as you stop by the Paul Revere house.
As you walk through the greenway, learn how the city turned a monstrous highway into a park.
Visit the memorial to the Armenian genocide to hear about this tragedy that has been overshadowed by the holocaust.
Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.
Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.
Wander around Quincy market and past the Samuel Adams statue while you hear about the Boston tea party.
Hear about the Boston massacre at the Old State House, where it all started.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Boston’s History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You’ve been sent an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me