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

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 th

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.

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Location: Boston

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Q: Can I do this tour if I've never been to Boston before?

A: Absolutely! This self-guided tour is perfect for anyone, whether you're a local or a first-time visitor. The audio guide gives you all the historical context you need, plus you'll discover key locations related to Boston's role in the Civil War and abolition movement. Just make sure to have the VoiceMap app downloaded before you start!

Q: What if the weather's bad? Can I reschedule?

A: Good news! Since this is a self-guided tour, you can choose when to go. If the weather looks bad on your planned day, just wait for a sunny day. You get unlimited access, so no worries about rescheduling.

Q: Is this walk suitable for kids? What's the age range?

A: This tour can definitely be engaging for older kids, especially if they're into history! It might be a bit long for younger children, but you can take your time at each stop. If you keep it fun and interactive, they might enjoy it. Just make sure to check the content first!

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Just did the Boston Civil War Audio Tour — Super Engaging!

I recently did the self-guided audio tour about the Civil War and abolition movement in Boston, and wow, it was amazing! I loved how it let me explore at my own pace. I started at the State House and ended up at the Black Heritage Trail. The stories were really powerful and brought the history to life. Perfect for history buffs! I'm thinking of gifting this to my dad for his birthday. Anyone else done it?

Thinking of getting this as a gift — Any tips?

I'm looking to buy the Boston Civil War audio tour as a gift for my sister who's visiting next month. I've never done it myself. Is it easy to follow? Any tips on what to wear or how to get the most out of it?