Boston's History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the George Washington Statue in the Boston Public Garden.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a local history fanatic's own, extended version of the Freedom trail.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Freedom Trail
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a local history fanatic's own, extended version of the Freedom trail.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: North End
, , Boston, Massachusetts
Visit Copp's Holl Burying ground, the Old North Church and Little Italy.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, Massachusetts
In Copp's Hill Burying ground, hear how the site got its name and about the historically significant people who are buried there.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Walk down Hull street and see the "skinny house".
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Paul Revere Mall
Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts
As you walk past the Old North Church, hear about Paul Revere's heroic relationship with the establishment.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Paul Revere Statue
Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts
Stop by the Paul Revere Mall to hear interesting facts about the site and about the hero himself.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Paul Revere House
19 North Square, , Boston, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic Ave, , Boston, Massachusetts
Hear about the oldest house in Boston as you stop by the Paul Revere house.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway
Atlantic Avenue, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Boston, Massachusetts
As you walk through the greenway, learn how the city turned a monstrous highway into a park.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Quincy Market
206 S Market St, Boston, Massachusetts
Visit the memorial to the Armenian genocide to hear about this tragedy that has been overshadowed by the holocaust.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts
Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Statue of Samuel Adams
Congress Street, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Old State House
310 Washington Street, , Boston, Massachusetts
Wander around Quincy market and past the Samuel Adams statue while you hear about the Boston tea party.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Boston Irish Famine Memorial
Washington St., School Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Hear about the Boston massacre at the Old State House, where it all started.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Granary Burying Ground
Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
As you stop by, you will hear the plight of Irish immigrants who arrived in Boston.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Corner of Beacon Street & Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Visit the Granary Burying Ground to see the final resting place of three of America's founding fathers and hear about their lives.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Frog Pond
38 Beacon St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Hear the story of the second Africa American regiment to be established during the Civil War.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: George Washington Statue
Boston Public Garden, Facing the Arlington Street Entrance, Boston, Massachusetts
Pass by the Boston Common's last remaining water feature.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Skinny House (Spite House) Boston, MA
44 Hull Street, Boston, MA 02113
End your tour at the George Washing statue, where you'll hear about it's creator and subject matter.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
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
───
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
───
• 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
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the George Washington Statue in the Boston Public Garden.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a local history fanatic's own, extended version of the Freedom trail.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Freedom Trail
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a local history fanatic's own, extended version of the Freedom trail.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: North End
, , Boston, Massachusetts
Visit Copp's Holl Burying ground, the Old North Church and Little Italy.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, Massachusetts
In Copp's Hill Burying ground, hear how the site got its name and about the historically significant people who are buried there.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Walk down Hull street and see the "skinny house".
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Paul Revere Mall
Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts
As you walk past the Old North Church, hear about Paul Revere's heroic relationship with the establishment.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Paul Revere Statue
Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts
Stop by the Paul Revere Mall to hear interesting facts about the site and about the hero himself.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Paul Revere House
19 North Square, , Boston, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic Ave, , Boston, Massachusetts
Hear about the oldest house in Boston as you stop by the Paul Revere house.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway
Atlantic Avenue, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Boston, Massachusetts
As you walk through the greenway, learn how the city turned a monstrous highway into a park.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Quincy Market
206 S Market St, Boston, Massachusetts
Visit the memorial to the Armenian genocide to hear about this tragedy that has been overshadowed by the holocaust.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts
Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Statue of Samuel Adams
Congress Street, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Old State House
310 Washington Street, , Boston, Massachusetts
Wander around Quincy market and past the Samuel Adams statue while you hear about the Boston tea party.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Boston Irish Famine Memorial
Washington St., School Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Hear about the Boston massacre at the Old State House, where it all started.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Granary Burying Ground
Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
As you stop by, you will hear the plight of Irish immigrants who arrived in Boston.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Corner of Beacon Street & Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Visit the Granary Burying Ground to see the final resting place of three of America's founding fathers and hear about their lives.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Frog Pond
38 Beacon St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Hear the story of the second Africa American regiment to be established during the Civil War.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: George Washington Statue
Boston Public Garden, Facing the Arlington Street Entrance, Boston, Massachusetts
Pass by the Boston Common's last remaining water feature.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Skinny House (Spite House) Boston, MA
44 Hull Street, Boston, MA 02113
End your tour at the George Washing statue, where you'll hear about it's creator and subject matter.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
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
───
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
───
• 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
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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