Walk Boston’s historic spine on a GPS-guided audio tour that links Revolutionary sites, immigrant neighborhoods, and the modern Greenway. Downloadable and self-paced, it’s an efficient, immersive way to cover 3–4 hours of history and city life.
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You begin on a brick-lined street where seagulls argue over breakfast and the harbor dares you to look past the skyline. The first audio cue talks you into motion; turn-by-turn narration matches your pace as you move from narrow North End alleys to the open sweep of the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable for people who can walk several miles on paved and cobbled city streets with occasional stairs
Wildlife
History
The tour threads colonial-era landmarks with modern urban planning history, including the Big Dig that replaced an elevated highway with the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Conservation
The Greenway is maintained as an urban restoration project—stay on paths, respect plantings, and follow local signage to minimize wear on sensitive areas.
Reserve your spot on the Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Install the VoiceMap app and redeem your tour code at home to avoid slow cellular downloads on the street.
Bring a power bank
Three to four hours of GPS and audio will drain most phones—carry a charged external battery.
Earbuds for clarity
Use in-ear headphones to hear narration over street noise and to keep the experience hands-free.
Start early or late afternoon
Begin before 10am or after 3pm to avoid peak tourist crowds at Faneuil Hall and the North End.
In-ear headphones
Keeps narration clear in busy streets and lets you hear turn-by-turn directions.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear matters on uneven cobbles and long pavement stretches.
Portable phone charger
Preserves battery for GPS and audio during a 3–4 hour tour.
Light rain jacket or windbreaker
Protects against coastal gusts and sudden showers, especially in shoulder seasons.
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