BOSTON · MASSACHUSETTS
Boston’s best days out.
The 15 most popular self-guided tours in Boston. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail at your own pace with GPS audio, from Boston Common to USS Constitution, for a budget-friendly price.
Most Popular“This audio worked well. The arrows were helpful. Would recommend to anyone new to Boston interested in the city sights”
A self-guided GPS audio walk of Boston’s Freedom Trail with an offline map, lifetime access, and 16 historic stops from Boston Common to Bunker Hill.
“Walked the entire trail. Great scenery great information at our own pace. Effortless, GPS cues. Great product!”
Self-guided audio walk through Cambridge colleges with GPS guidance, offline VoiceMap content, and a peek at King’s, Trinity and St John’s.
“It was fantastic ! It was like having my own personal very lovemy tour guide.”
Self-guided audio walk through Beacon Hill’s Underground Railroad stops, with GPS-style narration for about 45–55 minutes for $9.75.
“Well done! It was well narrated, well informed, a lot of walking, but an incredible job explaining how hard it must have been to get the slaves to safety.”
A $5 GPS audio walk of Boston’s Freedom Trail downtown, from Boston Common to Haymarket, with memorials and 360 photos.
“Lots of great info. The ability to start and stop is great. We went in an enjoyed many of the sites, including a meal at Union Oyster and a drink at the Green Dragon. We spent the day walking around Boston!”
Self-guided audio admission to Boston’s Old North Church. Learn the Paul Revere lantern signal, explore exhibits, and go at your pace for $8.
“I found the tour very boring. Didn’t use the audio part after 10 minutes. Lots of restoration going on in the church”
A self-guided Cambridge smartphone puzzle that uses GPS and riddles to take you to major colleges, the Round Church, and a street-level clock.
“Having been given the wrong directions by the game at the the gates of Trinity College. Was this due to Covid Lockdown maybe? Please respond if you'd like further details as it was spoilt at this point and so then we gave up on the game. Shame.”
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with an offline VoiceMap audio guide. Flexible pace, witty Revolutionary stories, and lifetime access.
“App is very glitchy. If you wander off the path and explore other areas, it is hard to get the app back on track. Cannot easily do the route in a different order either (if starting at the opposite end from where the audio tour starts).”
A self-guided GPS audio walk from South Station along Boston Harborwalk, connecting Tea Party causes to modern waterfront sights.
“Easy to load and use the app. GPS assures that tour aligns with the user’s location. Narration was interesting and educational. Using the app was far better than walking aimlessly through the city. I’ll be sure to look up additional tours when I’m touring other cities. Highly recommend!”
Self-guided Freedom Trail with VoiceMap: 16 stops, offline audio/maps, humorous narration, about 2.5 hours for $14.99.
“Excellent narration in a storytelling, humorous tone. Interesting information too. The map feature was very helpful.”
A self-guided Boston walking audio tour with GPS turn-by-turn directions, covering Founding Fathers, immigration, and Revolution-era stops in 2 hours.
“Big Al was entertaining and informative!”
Play a phone-based mafia quest through Boston’s North End, with clues at real landmarks and 24/7 support from start to Hanover St.
“If it is cold and dark and you do not know the area it is difficult because we did not know the area”
A self-guided audio walk through Cambridge with offline GPS, funny commentary, and photo stops—priced at $34.28 and built for your pace.
“Loved the flexibility of doing pieces when I was able (and between the rain drops!) Easy to follow and entertaining. Also easy to pause the tour to stop at shops or explore areas in more depth and then resume.”
Walk Boston’s haunted landmarks with a smartphone app, EMF reader, and ghost stories. Self-guided, start anytime, end at Cutler Majestic.
“Bring a portable speaker would be my recommendation but otherwise a nice time with family. Can be done in daytime and I think would be just as enjoyable but probably louder with the city daytime activity.”
Self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail plus Harvard, Harborwalk, and Cape Ann. Offline maps, flexible stops, great group value.
“General Hooker at the state house”
Every neighbourhood in the city, and every road out into New England.
