Boston Freedom Trail: GPS Walking Tour & USS Constitution

Walk Boston's Revolutionary Sites at Your Own Pace

You walk the Freedom Trail from Boston Common through downtown, the North End, and across to Charlestown on your own schedule, guided by GPS and professional narration through the WalknTours app. The tour covers 16+ stops including Paul Revere's House, Bunker Hill, and USS Constitution, never expires, and works on two phones from a single purchase.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Massachusetts State Housepass by
2. Boston Common3m
3. Freedom Trail2h
4. Granary Burying Groundpass by
5. Old State Housepass by
6. Faneuil Hall Marketplacepass by
7. Haymarket Bostonpass by
8. Old South Meeting Housepass by
9. 13th Arrondissementpass by
10. Copp's Hill Burying Groundpass by
11. North Endpass by
12. Bunker Hill Monumentpass by
13. USS Constitutionpass by

Explore Boston's Freedom Trail highlights

• Start at Boston Common park
• See Massachusetts State House dome
• Pass Granary Burying Ground graves
• Learn about historic bell
• See Ben Franklin's school
• Pass Old South Meeting House
• Visit site of Boston Massacre
• Discover Faneuil Hall history
• Pass Union Oyster House and JFK table
• Walk through Haymarket to North End
• See Paul Revere's House
• Hear North End immigrant stories
• Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground
• See Old North Church and courtyard
• Stop at Salumeria Italiana shop
• Climb Bunker Hill Monument
• Walk to USS Constitution ship
• End tour at USS Constitution

The experience

The Boston Common spreads out in front of you: the oldest public park in the USA, and the starting point for this self-guided Freedom Trail walking tour. You download the WalknTours app, punch in your experience code, and the arrow on your phone points you toward the first stop. No guide waiting, no group schedule, no pressure. You move when you're ready, pause when something catches your eye, and the professionally narrated audio fills in the history as you walk.

The trail pulls you through downtown Boston first: past the Old State House where the Boston Massacre happened, through Faneuil Hall where Sam Adams stirred up revolution, and down to the Union Oyster House, still serving meals after more than 200 years. You'll see the Granary Burial Ground, walk the narrow streets of the North End (Boston's Little Italy), and stop at Paul Revere's house to hear the real story of his midnight ride. The app keeps you oriented. The arrow always points to the next stop, so you don't waste time second-guessing the route.

Then you cross into Charlestown. Bunker Hill Monument rises ahead, and you climb the hill to learn about the battle that shaped the Revolution. The tour ends at the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat in the US Navy. The whole Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Charlestown is the thing to do in Boston, and this version lets you do it without booking a group or waiting for a guide to show up.

One purchase unlocks the tour on two phones, so you and a travel partner can both have it. The tour never expires, which means you can take it again whenever you're back in Boston, or pause it halfway through and pick it up the next day. If you want to relive it after you've walked, the virtual tour option lets you listen through the audio again from anywhere.

What’s included

• GPS-guided audio tour via WalknTours app covering the Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Charlestown.
• access to 16+ stops including Granary Burial Ground, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, and USS Constitution.
• professionally narrated audio at each location.
• tour never expires and can be replayed anytime.
• one purchase works on two phones.
• virtual audio-only replay option after your walk.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WalknTours

Is this one for you?Best for solo travelers and couples who want to explore Boston's Revolutionary history without booking a group or waiting for a guide: the app's GPS navigation and your own pace mean you stop as long as you want at each site and walk the full Freedom Trail in one day or split it across visits.

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Top questions

How do I start the tour?

Download the WalknTours app, create an account, enter your experience code from your booking, go to the Boston Common Visitors Center, and press start. The app's arrow guides you to each stop.

Can I pause and come back to it later?

Yes. The tour never expires, so you can walk part of it one day and finish another time. You can also replay the audio version anytime after you've walked.

Does it work for two people?

One purchase works on two phones, so you and a travel partner can both have the tour on your devices.

How long does the full Freedom Trail take?

The itinerary covers the trail from Boston Common through downtown, the North End, and Charlestown to USS Constitution. Pace depends on how long you spend at each stop, but plan for several hours to walk the full route.

Is there a physical guide, or is it just the app?

It's self-guided. You navigate using the app's GPS arrow and listen to professionally narrated audio at each stop. No guide meets you.

What if I get lost?

The app's arrow points you to the next stop, so navigation is built in. Public transportation is available nearby if you need an alternate route.

Can I do this with kids?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and you control the pace.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the Freedom Trail.