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Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle of Boston and Nearby Locations

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Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle of Boston and Nearby Locations — Cultural & heritage things to do in Gloucester

Flexible audio tours of Boston, Cambridge, Salem, and Cape Ann, focusing on landmarks like the Freedom Trail and Harborwalk.

This audio tour bundle provides a self-guided experience through Boston, Cambridge, Salem, and Cape Ann. It includes highlights like the Freedom Trail, featuring landmarks such as Old North Church and Faneuil Hall, as well as scenic drives along the waterfront. Each purchase accommodates multiple listeners, allowing everyone in the vehicle to follow along simultaneously.

Post-booking, you'll receive instructions to download the Audio Tour Guide App. This allows offline access to the audio, so you can enjoy the tour at your own pace, without concern for timing or group schedules. Remember, this bundle does not include entrance tickets, so check the opening hours of specific sites you're keen to visit.

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What's included in this experience?+
• Transcripts of audio narration are provided, along with a self-paced format that allows starting, pausing, and resuming at any time. • Audio commentary is available for download or streaming in a pre-recorded format. • This is a GPS-driven, self-guided audio tour accessible via an app. • Customers receive lifetime access with no expiration date, and support is available through chat or email. • A suggested walking or driving itinerary is included, featuring step-by-step directions. • This option does not include a ticket or an in-person guided experience. • An offline GPS-enabled route map is included. • There is no in-person guide or physical equipment provided; participants should bring their own device and headphones.
What's NOT included?+
• Fees for entrance, personal guide, headphones, transportation, parking, meals, Wi-Fi or mobile data, and rentals are not included.
What should I know before booking?+
• Nearby public transportation is accessible. • Appropriate for all levels of physical fitness. • After booking, an email and text message will be sent with instructions and a password (look for “audio tour” in communications). • Download the dedicated app by Action. • Use the password provided by email and text to enter the app. • It is necessary to download the tour while connected to strong Wi-Fi or cellular data. • The tour functions offline once downloaded. • To initiate the tour: Open Action’s audio tour guide app upon arrival. • If there is a single tour option, simply start it. • If multiple versions are offered, select the one that corresponds with your chosen starting location and direction. • Proceed to the starting location; no one will greet you there as it is self-guided. Input the first story's location, and the audio will start automatically. Follow the audio prompts to the next story, which will also play without intervention. This allows for hands-free exploration. For any audio difficulties, reach out to support. Adhere to the tour path and speed limit for an optimal experience. • Enjoy the flexibility of the tour app at any time, on any day, spanning multiple days. You can begin and pause the tour at your convenience, taking breaks and exploring side sites at your own rhythm. Omit sections that are not of interest or delve into additional content that piques your curiosity. • Money-saving tip: For walking tours, couples may use one tour by sharing headphones. • Access is granted for life without expiration. Utilize the tour whenever and as often as needed on any trip. • For an enhanced experience, it is advisable to bring headphones or earbuds for walking tours. • Audio Setup: Link your phone to your vehicle's stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, using headphones is recommended for walking tours. Audio playback works with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is forthcoming. • A compatible mobile device is necessary for navigation. An iPhone with iOS 15 or newer, an Android device with Android 9 or newer, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular capability is required.
What's the cancellation policy?+
To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
What's the itinerary?+
• Begin the exploration of America's Revolutionary history at Boston Common, a significant green space established during the colonial period. The tour starts by the Visitor Center, leading us to the red-brick path. Following this trail, we travel back to the 1700s. Each tour lasts between 2 and 3 hours and covers over 3 miles. Lifetime access is provided with no expiry date, allowing for use whenever desired, on any trip, and as many times as needed. • The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long route through downtown Boston, passing 16 historically significant locations. This path, marked by brick, stretches from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. • The initial stop on the Freedom Trail is at the Massachusetts State House, located at the corner of Boston Common. This building is both historic and architecturally notable, featuring its distinctive golden dome. A pause in front of the State House allows us to learn about key figures from the Revolutionary War and the significance of the 54th Regiment through discussions about the Shaw Memorial across the street. • Continuing from the State House and Shaw Memorial, the path goes through Boston Common, leading us to the Park Street Church. During this walk, we will discuss the core question behind the Revolutionary War and explore the interconnected historical events that led to the quest for American Independence. • The next highlight is the Granary Burying Ground, established in 1660, making it Boston's third-oldest cemetery. This location is the resting place of figures like Mother Goose, Paul Revere, Robert Paine, James Otis, John Hancock, and Sam Adams, as well as victims of the Boston Massacre. • A few steps from the Latin School lies the Irish Famine Memorial, where discussions will shift to the later waves of immigrants after the revolution, exploring the challenges they encountered and their contributions to Boston today. • Directly across from the Irish Famine Memorial is the historic Old South Meeting House. This small building is significant in the context of the Boston Tea Party, where we will learn about its organization, motivation, and the event's repercussions. • The Old Corner Bookstore, a commercial structure at 283 Washington Street, is a historic site that began as both a residence and an apothecary before transitioning to a bookstore in 1828. • The journey leads to one of the most visited sites along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. Here, we will examine its architectural features and historical importance, before walking around to see the site of the Boston Massacre, where we will engage in discussions about the events surrounding it, including notable figures like Crispus Attucks. • Next, we'll visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, first exploring the site's rich history before checking out its diverse food offerings. • As we proceed on the Freedom Trail, we will delve into the historic Haymarket, view the Holocaust Memorial, and take in the impressive Custom House Tower. • The path continues to Paul Revere's House, where we'll discuss his famous "Midnight Ride" and its portrayal in poetry, clarifying the legends and realities of this historic event. • From Paul Revere's House, the journey leads to the Old North Church, recognized for signaling British troop movements during the Revolutionary War. • The Freedom Trail then brings us to Copp's Hill Burying Ground, which is slightly older than the Granary Burying Ground, marking another significant historical site. • The final stops take us across the bridge to the Charlestown Navy Yard, where we will see the historic USS Constitution and discuss its notable battle against the Guerriere during the War for Independence. • The path culminates at the Bunker Hill Monument, commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill, where we will explore the battle's context and significance. • Harvard Yard, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest section of the Harvard University campus, serving as its historical center. • Central to

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