Boston's History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This is a local history fanatic's own, extended version of the Freedom trail.

This is a local history fanatic's own, extended version of the Freedom trail.

Visit Copp's Holl Burying ground, the Old North Church and Little Italy.

In Copp's Hill Burying ground, hear how the site got its name and about the historically significant people who are buried there.

Walk down Hull street and see the "skinny house".

As you walk past the Old North Church, hear about Paul Revere's heroic relationship with the establishment.

Stop by the Paul Revere Mall to hear interesting facts about the site and about the hero himself.

Stop past the Paul Revere statue too hear about the sculptor, Cyrus Edwin Dallin, and how Paul Revere alerted the minute men to English offence.

Hear about the oldest house in Boston as you stop by the Paul Revere house.

As you walk through the greenway, learn how the city turned a monstrous highway into a park.

Visit the memorial to the Armenian genocide to hear about this tragedy that has been overshadowed by the holocaust.

Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.

Stop by to take in the stalls and street performers.

Wander around Quincy market and past the Samuel Adams statue while you hear about the Boston tea party.

Hear about the Boston massacre at the Old State House, where it all started.

As you stop by, you will hear the plight of Irish immigrants who arrived in Boston.

Visit the Granary Burying Ground to see the final resting place of three of America's founding fathers and hear about their lives.

Hear the story of the second Africa American regiment to be established during the Civil War.

Pass by the Boston Common's last remaining water feature.

End your tour at the George Washing statue, where you'll hear about it's creator and subject matter.