Relive 1776: See Boston's History in Augmented Reality (AR)

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Overview

See Boston's history come back to life in a 5-part immersive tour along The Freedom Trail. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, we tell a chronological series of events from 1765 to 1775 as if they are taking place again at each historical site. Key historical figures and artifacts appear in the real world in front of you as if they've traveled from the past to you.

This is a first-of-its-kind, unforgettable new way to relive history! The experiences are interactive, and use tablets and AR headsets provided by us. For three important historical events, you will wear an AR headset for greater immersiveness and interactivity with hand-tracking technology.

Imagine operating a revolutionary war era field cannon with your own hands! With the Relive 1776 AR Tour, you can.

What's Included

Meta Quest AR headsets
"Illegal Tea" Souvenir (reusable tea bag with discount card)
Tablets for AR experiences without headsets
Tour Guide (English only)

No transportation to the meeting point (Boston Common)

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Relive 1776 is a 5-part, immersive AR tour that takes you through the full Freedom Trail. A tour guide will walk with you as you relive key historical moments from the years 1765 - 1775. The events are wide ranging, including everything from trying on colonial fashion to operating a historically-accurate field cannon! After meeting Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams under The Great Elm Tree in Boston Common, you will help them fight back against tyranny in a series of events that lead up to the founding of America. The last experience is at Bunker Hill, where our walking tour ends. Each experience lasts 5-15 minutes, and includes a 1-minute video. They are all designed to be fun and educational, and there is no gore. Since we use AR, not VR, you won't experience nausea or safety issues. With AR, you can see the real world at all times. It will be as if history is being transported to you!

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Relive 1776: See Boston’s History in Augmented Reality (AR)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025