Top Massachusetts Walking Tours - page 13

Boston has always looked respectable cobblestones, brownstones, and the Freedom Trail. This self-guided audio tour strips away the postcard and reveals thirteen true crime stories hiding in plain sight. Walk from Massachusetts General Hospital, where a Harvard professor dismembered a colleague in 1849, through the Back Bay streets terrorized by the Boston Strangler, to the North End blocks that once housed the New England Mob. GPS-triggered audio unlocks each story as you arrive. Download the app on Wi-Fi beforehand it works completely offline. Start, pause, and return at any time. Highlights: - Thirteen true crime stories spanning murder, fraud, mob rule, and a molasses flood. - Explore Boston's darkest history at your own pace no guide, no group, no fixed schedule. - GPS audio triggers automatically as you arrive at each location — no buttons, no guesswork. - Lifetime access included pause mid-tour and pick up where you left off, any time.

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.

Salem is one of America’s most storied cities. On this relaxing self-guided audio tour through the city’s historical heart, you’ll discover its enchanting past. You’ll weave past colonial architecture to see the city’s maritime heritage, and hear about its literary giants. The tour starts at the Washington Arch in Salem Common, the birthplace of the National Guard. You'll explore the city’s charming streets and waterfront before circling back to where the beloved movie Hocus Pocus was filmed. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the characters who shaped Salem’s history – from Englishman Roger Conant, who established the settlement in 1626, to novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose legacy lives on in the city’s streets and buildings. As you walk, I’ll tell you all about Samuel McIntire, our most famous architect who was active in the late 1700s and early 1800s. I’ll also point out several examples of his work along the route.

️ Solve a murder mystery woven into Boston’s streets Complete 12 puzzles with clues and suspects Navigate easily with an in-app GPS map Start anytime-pause and resume whenever you want Immersive story with twists, evidence, and deductions

The Best Way to Discover Boston: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo by the Bill Russell Statue or a visit to Park Street Church and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Public Garden, Boston Common, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Boston Latin School and Benjamin Franklin Statue, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Bill Russell Statue, Faneuil Hall, and Christopher Columbus Park.

Stroll Boston’s Freedom Trail independently and learn about the history of the city with this self-guided walking tour app. Download and use the app offline and let the GPS guide you from historic location to historic location. Explore at your own pace and use it any day and time that suits your schedule.

This immersive self-guided bundle brings together three unforgettable experiences: the iconic Freedom Trail, the hidden history of Beacon Hill’s Underground Railroad, and the chilling ghosts that still linger in Boston’s oldest streets. On this unique Boston experience, you’ll explore the city where revolution began, where courage challenged slavery, and where the past refuses to stay quiet. From historic landmarks and hidden alleys to haunted burial grounds and untold stories, each tour reveals a different side of Boston. No schedules. No groups. Just you, your phone, and the stories that shaped a nation. Perfect for travelers who want flexibility, depth, and a truly memorable way to experience Boston.

Harvard University is America’s oldest institution of higher learning, founded in 1636 before the United States even existed. On this walking tour, you’ll hear how a desperate Puritan colony’s need for literate ministers evolved into the world’s most prestigious university, and how it continues to shape American history. This self-guided walking tour starts at the Harvard Student Center in Harvard Square. You’ll pass through the famous gates into Harvard Yard, where the oldest collegiate buildings in America still house students today. You’ll stroll through the historic campus, passing the iconic Widener Library with its tragic Titanic connection, the whispering arches of Sever Hall, and Memorial Church.

Embark on a captivating journey through Boston's rich history with our Boston Walking Tour Bundle, featuring self-guided audio tours of the Freedom Trail (Parts One and Two) and the charming Beacon Hill neighborhood. Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries as you explore iconic sites like the Old North Church and Paul Revere's House, then meander through Beacon Hill's cobblestone streets, uncovering stories of abolitionists and literary figures. With GPS-triggered narration, offline maps, and expert storytelling, enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace without the constraints of group tours. Join thousands of travelers who have transformed their Boston visit into an enriching experience—download now and let the city's history come alive! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Wander through the mystique of Salem on this guided Candlelit Ghostly Walking Tour, exploring the city's haunted history. Discover notorious sites such as the Joshua Ward House and the Old Salem Prison, while your guide shares chilling tales of spectral encounters. Learn the art of ghost photography and uncover the secrets behind spectral evidence. Ideal for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this tour runs daily in October, ensuring an unforgettable experience in one of America's most haunted towns. - Guided tour through Salem's haunted sites and buildings - Expert insights on ghost photography and spectral evidence - Explore highlights like Howard St. Cemetery and Lyceum - Tours available weekdays at 7pm and weekends every half hour until 10pm

Discover P-town's LGBTQ+ sites, oldest gay bars and historic stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. Explore the rich history and cultural significance that have made Provincetown the gayest town in America. Go at your own pace, anytime. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour plays automatically as you walk making it a hands free heads up spooky experience. The tour is all outside. You can go anytime, 24/7/365. It does not enter any buildings :)

This private walking tour is the only experience in Salem dedicated entirely to its rich literary world—exploring books written in Salem, books about Salem, and stories shaped by the city’s unique history. Rather than focusing solely on well‑known folklore, this tour weaves together historical, cultural, and literary perspectives, guiding travelers through exclusive locations tied to authors, publishers, storytelling traditions, and written works inspired by Salem. Guests gain a deeper understanding of the city through the lens of literature, discovering how words, ideas, and stories have helped shape Salem’s identity across centuries.

Want to get a solo tour of Harvard? Don't have time for a group tour? Our tour will take you through Harvard Square’s lively academic and cultural scene, see historic churches, the Harvard Lampoon Building, the books stores, the grounds of the university, the John Harvard Statue, the Harvard Art Museums and much more. You'll have a great feel of Harvard once your done. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk.

Provincetown’s charming seaside facades hide a sinister past soaked in blood, betrayal, and supernatural terror. On this chilling self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the dark underbelly of Provincetown’s history, from bloodthirsty pirates and treacherous mooncussers who lured ships to their doom. I’ll also tell you about the restless spirits that continue to haunt the town’s historic buildings and picturesque streets. Starting at the infamous American Horror Story house, you’ll journey through Provincetown’s most haunted locations. You’ll explore historic cemeteries where smallpox victims lie in unmarked graves, and pass by former funeral homes that now operate as quaint inns. Along the way, you’ll discover how this seaside paradise earned its ominous nickname “Helltown” after centuries of maritime tragedy and malevolence.

It is the winter of 1773, and Boston simmers on the edge of revolution. You have just been sworn into the Sons of Liberty and handed a coded cipher. From the steeple of the Old North Church, through Paul Revere's house and the halls where patriots first dared to speak, follow the hidden trail down to the harbour — and uncover the cause the cipher was protecting before the British close in. Blending real Revolutionary history — the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Tea Party — with a conspiratorial spy mystery, every stop reveals the true story of the landmark while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life on the cobblestones and facades, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting Boston.

This unique walking tour of Boston, led by Jessica Dello Russo, a PhD in archaeology and Context Travel expert, explores the city’s crucial role in the American Revolution. Starting at Long Wharf, Boston’s oldest port, Jessica reveals how the city’s thriving trade and skilled population helped spark independence. The tour highlights acts of civil disobedience and key figures like John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin. As you walk, you’ll encounter pre-revolutionary architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the historic Chart House and the controversial Faneuil Hall, built in 1742. On this 90-minute tour, you’ll explore key sites from Boston’s revolutionary history. Visit Granary Burying Ground, where American Revolution figures are laid to rest, and learn about the city’s role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the figures and events that shaped America’s fight for independence.

Step into the heart of Boston’s past with our Beacon Hill Walking Tour —your self-guided audio companion through one of the city’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. Wander charming cobblestone streets, admire gas-lit lanterns and stately brownstones, and uncover the stories of abolitionists, authors, and revolutionaries who once called this area home. With expert narration and total flexibility, you can explore at your own pace—no tour groups, no schedules, just your own personal guide in your ear. Download now and let Beacon Hill’s history unfold as you go! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Boston’s revolutionary spirit didn’t emerge overnight. It was forged through years of defiance, from merchants smuggling wine, to ropewalkers brawling with British soldiers. On this walking tour, you’ll find out how everyday acts of resistance transformed colonial Boston into the birthplace of the American revolution. You’ll also uncover the gritty reality behind the propaganda and myths taught in textbooks. The tour starts at Long Wharf, once the longest in the Western Hemisphere, where 4,000 British troops landed in 1768 to discipline a rebellious city. You’ll walk through the North End, past John Hancock’s counting house where nervous redcoats fumbled musket balls. Along the way, you’ll hear how Hancock beat smuggling charges, and discover why Puritans refused to name their horses.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Boston’s Ghosts and explore the city’s haunted past. Take a ghostly stroll through downtown, from historic graveyards like Granary Burying Ground, to the city’s most haunted hotel, and Boston Common, where convicted criminals are said to linger. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side on every step

Walk through Salem’s storied streets and discover its tales of witches, early settlers, and maritime history. A friendly guide voice shares stories at each stop, making the past come alive as you walk. You can start when you want. Pause to peek into old homes, museums, and hidden alleys. Visit The House of the Seven Gables, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Salem Harbor, and historic merchant houses. The guide also points out lesser-known buildings and local legends that people often miss. This tour works without internet. It gives you directions, fun facts, and helpful tips you can use again and again. It stays on your phone forever. Download the tour, put on your walking shoes, and let the stories guide you through Salem’s haunted past and rich history—on your path, at your own pace. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

The Shirley-Eustis House is the only Royal Governor's residence still standing in Massachusetts, and one of the only in New England. Its story includes the enslavement of Africans in the Shirley household, use as a Revolutionary War hospital during the Siege of Boston, Federal Era governor's residence, and subdivision into tenement apartments for Irish immigrants in the Victorian period. Tours include a complete tour through the Mansion, taking you through time as you wander.

On this self-guided tour, you'll pay tribute to Boston's key figures and unlock its 400-year history. Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through Boston. Boston’s art is the key to unlocking its rich 400-year history. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the backstories behind the city’s monuments, learn about the artists involved, and discover how Bostonians reacted when the pieces were first unveiled. For history and art enthusiasts, this tour goes beyond the textbooks, exploring the personalities and artwork that bring the city to life. You’ll follow the Freedom Trail through the city’s historical core. Boston’s self-image has lots to teach us. Discover a one-of-a-kind blend of history and art in this four-hundred-year-old “City on the Hill” that will leave you with a unique outlook.

North Shore Tours Presents: A walking tour that explores the real events of 1692. Learn how accusations, spectral evidence, and fear spread through colonial Massachusetts and led to the Salem Witch Trials.

Dive into New England history with this tour combo of Salem and the Boston Freedom Trail. In Salem, uncover the truth behind the Witch Trials. Relive the panic which seized this colonial town. Learn about the victims and why they were accused. Explore this historic town, admire its preserved architecture, and unearth all its dark secrets. Then, walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers on Boston’s Freedom Trail. History comes alive with this gripping retelling of the fight for independence! After booking, check your email/text 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 designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.