Boston Walking Audio Tours

Discover 9 self-guided walking audio tours—one for each CityView Trolley stop—plus a bonus collection of top-rated tours across Massachusetts, all in one easy-to-use app.


Each walking tour is packed with rich storytelling, fascinating history, and insider tips, crafted by local experts. Best of all, each tour loops back to its starting point, so you can hop back on the trolley whenever you're ready.

Included CityView Tour Stops in Boston:


1. New England Aquarium – Quincy Market – Faneuil Hall
2. Paul Revere House – Little Italy
3. North End – Old North Church
4. USS Constitution – “Old Ironsides”
5. North Station – TD Garden – Sports Museum
6. Old State House – Faneuil Hall
7. Boston Common – Public Garden
8. Beacon Hill – State House – Visitor Center
9. South Station – Boston Tea Party – Children’s Museum


Freedom Trail & Bunker Hill Monument
Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers. Hear the story of how the first sparks of revolution flew in Boston, and how they became an inferno! The architects of the revolution come alive along this historic trail at sites like the Boston Common and the Old North Church, where Paul Revere’s famous lanterns once hung.



Harborwalk
Prepare for Boston’s historic waterfront to come to life! Walk the same seaside piers as revolutionaries, smugglers, and patriotic rioters. Immerse yourself in the ship-rigging, ale-drinking, shanty-singing days of Colonial Boston, during the fiery leadup to the American Declaration of Independence.



Salem
Uncover the dark history behind the Salem Witch Trials as you explore this quiet town’s streets, where paranoia once ran wild.



Cape Ann
Cruise along a rugged coastline and hear tales of fishing culture, maritime heroism, and the infamous Perfect Storm.



Cape Cod & Provincetown
Relax on serene beaches while learning about Cape Cod’s unique blend of colonial history and quirky modern charm.



Lexington & Concord
Relive the “shot heard round the world” as you stand on the very ground where America’s Revolutionary War began.



Plymouth
Step aboard the Mayflower’s legacy and explore the story of America’s first Pilgrims and early settlers.



Boston Ghost Tour
Feel the chills as you uncover Boston’s haunted past, eerie legends, and spine-tingling encounters.



Martha’s Vineyard
Experience the beauty and island charm of this storied destination, from lighthouses to historic whaling towns.



...and many more coming soon!




APP FEATURES:


Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist and The Rhode Show, was the recipient of the famous Laurel Award from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.

Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you’re heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.



Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides.



Works offline
No data, cellular or wireless connection needed! Download over Wi-Fi/Data before your tour.



Freedom of travel
Explore on your own time, at your own pace, and with the flexibility to linger at stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, stop and restart, and take as many photos as you’d like.





FREE DEMO:
Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get access to all the stories.



QUICK TIPS:
Download ahead of time.
Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery. Continued GPS use dramatically decreases battery life.

Recent changes:
Bug Fixes