Bronze medallion with words The Freedom Trail Boston set in a red brick sidewalk.

Explore Boston with a Free Audio Tour

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Explore Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, and Charlestown with a self-guided audio tour!

Select a Self-Guided Audio Tour Listen online or download the NPS App to explore Boston with a FREE audio tour of your choice. Download the NPS app from the Apple App store or Google Play. Once the app is installed, follow the tutorial. If you are already in Boston and turned on location access, Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park will show up automatically. Otherwise simply tap "Find a Park" and search "Boston". Tap your preferred park unit and then begin to explore! Explore Boston's Trails to Freedom: Black Heritage Trail Freedom Trail Freedom Trail Audio Tour - Español Freedom Trail Audio Tour - Français Explore Downtown Boston and Beacon Hill with the following tours: The Underground Railroad in Boston Audio Tour High Tide Trail Audio Tour Women of Beacon Hill Audio Tour Visit Bunker Hill and take a listen to the following tour: Remembering Revolution: Bunker Hill Monument Audio Tour

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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAfrican American HeritageAmerican RevolutionClimate ChangeLGB American HeritageSocial MovementsAbolition MovementVoting Rights and SuffrageUrban AmericaAmerican Revolutionary WarCivil WarBostonBoston National Historical ParkBoston African American National Historic SiteBoston Harbor Islands National and State Parkaudio tours

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Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

Trails on the various audio tours navigate terrains that consist of hills, sharp inclines, and small and uneven sidewalks. Trail paths consist of different surfaces (cement, cobblestones, pavement, wooden boardwalk) and are occassionally uneven. There also may be obstructions on sidewalks that may be difficult to navigate around.

Pets

Yes

Reservations

No

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