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Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union
• Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert
• 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 app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food/Drink
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Freedom Trail
Boston, MA 02109, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02109, USA

The tour ends in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

What To Expect

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Starting in front of Faneuil Hall, you’ll learn about Daniel Webster’s tireless 30-year effort to save the Union.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old State House

From there, you’ll pass by a number of examples of rich Georgian architecture, including the Old State House, the Old Court House, the New State House, and the Old City Hall. With each building you pass, I’ll reveal a new piece of the Civil War puzzle.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Corner Bookstore

Outside the Old Corner Bookstore, you'll learn the reason Harriet Beecher Stowe marched from Ohio to Boston to publish her book Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old South Meeting House

On this tour, you'll pass by the Old South Meeting House. You'll learn about the historical building while you walk.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Irish Famine Memorial

Along with various monuments and memorials, you'll see the Boston Irish Famine Memorial and hear the history of the Irish in Boston.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tremont Temple Baptist Church

Outside Tremont Temple Baptist Church, you’ll hear the story of Frederick Douglass, a freed slave who once explained to a mostly white congregation that the 4th of July wasn’t a celebration of freedom to people who’d experienced slavery.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Granary Burying Ground

You’ll wander through Granary Burial Ground, seeing John Hancock's and Paul Revere’s graves.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paul Revere's Grave

On this walking tour, you’ll step back in time and explore three hundred years of history. You'll hear about Paul Revere and his role in the American Revolution.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

On this tour, you'll relive the 54th Colored Regiment’s struggle to gain respect and cement the way for 180,000 additional recruits during the Civil War.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louisburg Square

On this tour, you'll follow the end of Louisa May Alcott’s life at Louisburg Square, the most expensive real estate in Boston while walking through Louisburg Square.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The tour wraps up in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, dedicated to the 120 regiments from Massachusetts that fought in the Civil War.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P594

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food/Drink
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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