Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tours: Boston, Cape Cod & Historic Drives
Explore Massachusetts at your own pace with 10+ self-guided audio tours covering Boston, Salem, Plymouth, Cape Cod and more. Download once, follow GPS-triggered stories, and experience history, coastline and culture on your schedule.
The Experience
Before You Go
Download before you go
Install the Action Tour Guide app and download chosen tours over Wi‑Fi to ensure offline playback and maps.
Bring extra battery power
GPS audio drains phones—pack a high-capacity power bank for long walking days or ferry waits.
Share one driving purchase
Buy the driving tour per car not per person; connect via Bluetooth or AUX for shared listening.
Respect parking and traffic laws
Allow extra time for parking near popular sites like Provincetown and Martha’s Vineyard ferries—parking enforcement is strict.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library (three-story stained-glass globe)
- •Halibut Point State Park (granite ledges and quiet coastal views on Cape Ann)
Wildlife
- •Harbor seals along Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard shores
- •Great blue heron on marshes and harbor edges
Conservation Note
Many stops are on fragile coastal or historic ground—stay on marked paths, use designated viewing areas and carry out all trash to protect shoreline ecosystems and preserved sites.
Routes tie together Massachusetts’ pivotal moments: Revolutionary War sites in Boston and Lexington, the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, and Plymouth’s 1620 Pilgrim landing.
What to Bring
Smartphone with GPSEssential
Runs the Action Tour Guide app and triggers location-based audio cues.
Portable battery packEssential
Keeps your phone powered through multi-hour walks and ferry waits.
Comfortable walking shoesEssential
Support and traction for cobblestones, harbor paths, and short hikes to viewpoints.
Car charger / AUX or Bluetooth adapterEssential
Ensures seamless playback for driving tours and shared listening in the vehicle.
Common Questions
How do I access the tours after booking?
You’ll receive a password by email/text; download the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download your selected tours while on strong Wi‑Fi or cellular.
Can multiple people use the same driving tour?
Yes — driving tours are sold per car so passengers can listen via the vehicle’s audio system or shared headphones.
Will the audio work offline?
Yes — once you download the tour in the app it plays offline; GPS triggers still function without a data connection.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; otherwise the booking is non-refundable.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
Varies (up to 48 hours of audio)
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Difficulty
easy
Fitness Level
Minimal overall; walking segments require light to moderate endurance and steady footing on cobbles and boardwalks
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