Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAudio Guides, Cultural Tours
Overview
It is the winter of 1773, and Boston simmers on the edge of revolution. You have just been sworn into the Sons of Liberty and handed a coded cipher. From the steeple of the Old North Church, through Paul Revere’s house and the halls where patriots first dared to speak, follow the hidden trail down to the harbour — and uncover the cause the cipher was protecting before the British close in.
Blending real Revolutionary history — the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Tea Party — with a conspiratorial spy mystery, every stop reveals the true story of the landmark while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life on the cobblestones and facades, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting Boston.
What's included
No app download required u2014 works instantly in any smartphone web browser
Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
Self-guided audio walking tour
Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
GPS-guided digital map
Audio commentary in 32 languages
What's Not included
Food & Drink
Gratuities
Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
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 hand you the cipher and its first hidden word.
At the Paul Revere House (c.1680), the oldest building in downtown Boston, from which the silversmith set off on his midnight ride, you uncover the next word.
Beneath the gilded grasshopper of Faneuil Hall (1742), the 'Cradle of Liberty' where patriots first dared to speak, you decode another word.
Boston Massacre Site
Before the lion and unicorn of the Old State House (1713), from whose balcony the Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston, you decode the next word.
At the Old South Meeting House, where 5,000 colonists gathered on the night of the Boston Tea Party, you uncover a word of rebellion.
Behind the Egyptian Revival gateway of the Granary Burying Ground, resting place of Adams, Hancock and Revere, you decode a word kept beyond the grave.
Conclude at the Tea Party Ships, where patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbour on December 16, 1773. You decode the final word and reveal the cause the cipher was hiding.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.