Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk
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Step into Boston’s revolutionary past with the Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk. This self-guided adventure takes you through historic landmarks like the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house, and Faneuil Hall, all while unraveling a spy mystery rooted in the events leading up to the American Revolution.
Using your phone, solve puzzles and decode secret words at each stop, bringing history to life with augmented reality and audio narration available in 32 languages. You control the pace—pause for photos, explore at your leisure, and uncover the true story behind Boston’s most iconic sites.
Designed for explorers, couples, and families, this private experience offers a unique blend of sightseeing, storytelling, and interactive fun. No downloads, no guides—just open your browser and start your adventure whenever you’re ready.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk take?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore and solve puzzles at each landmark.
Do I need to download an app to participate?
No app download is required. The experience works instantly in your smartphone’s web browser, making it easy to start whenever you like.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, travelers of all ages from 0 to 120 can enjoy the tour. Infants and small children can ride in strollers, but participants should have a moderate level of physical fitness.
What languages are available for the audio commentary?
The tour offers audio narration in 32 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and more.
What do I need to bring with me?
Bring your smartphone, headphones, and a bit of curiosity. Transportation to the starting point is not included.
Can I start the tour at any time?
Absolutely! You can begin whenever it suits you. The tour is private and self-paced, so there's no fixed schedule.
Free cancellation
You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before your scheduled start time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Guided experience
Norwegian, Hindi, German, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Korean, CMN, Greek, English, Italian, French, HU, Spanish, CS, Arabic, Vietnamese, UK, Japanese, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Key facts
What's included
Included
- No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
- Interactive puzzles and cipher decoding
- Self-guided audio walking tour
- Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
- GPS-guided digital map
- Audio commentary in 32 languages
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin at the Old North Church (1723), Boston's oldest church, where two signal lanterns once warned of the British advance. Here, the Sons of Liberty give you the cipher and its first hidden word.
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Stop 2
At the Paul Revere House (c.1680), the oldest building in downtown Boston, you uncover the next word as you learn about Revere's midnight ride.
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Stop 3
Beneath the gilded grasshopper of Faneuil Hall (1742), known as the 'Cradle of Liberty,' you decode another word while exploring where patriots first dared to speak openly.
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Stop 4
Visit the Boston Massacre Site to understand the events that fueled revolutionary sentiments.
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Stop 5
Stand before the Old State House (1713), where the Declaration of Independence was first read aloud in Boston, and decode the next word.
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Stop 6
At the Old South Meeting House, where 5,000 colonists gathered during the Boston Tea Party, uncover a word of rebellion.
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Stop 7
Behind the Egyptian Revival gateway of the Granary Burying Ground, resting place of Adams, Hancock, and Revere, decode a word kept beyond the grave.
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Stop 8
Finish at the Tea Party Ships, where patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773. Decode the final word and reveal the secret the cipher was protecting.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the Paul Revere Mall in the North End
Meet at the intersection between the Paul Revere equestrian statue and the Old North Church, on the Paul Revere Mall (The Prado). This is a self-guided experience—simply arrive and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before your scheduled start time.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled less than 24 hours before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $15.00 per person
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