# Historic Boston

> Freedom Trail tour with audio

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1177563968](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1177563968)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1177563968`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rothrock Group, LLC
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (419 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-03
- **First published:** 2016-11-22
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/historic-boston/id1177563968)
- **Website:** [https://www.twobucktours.com](https://www.twobucktours.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.twobucktours.com](https://www.twobucktours.com/)

## Description

Historic Boston is a narrated walking tour of the Freedom Trail, covering 18 sites over about 2.5 miles with GPS maps, directions, photos, and insightful information, all narrated in English.

Like a personal guide at a fraction of the price, it requires no schedules or crowds. You can pause and resume as needed, and even explore from home when travel isn’t possible. All Two Buck Tours include maps with GPS, directions, photos, interesting information about each site, and are narrated in English.

## Rankings

- #76,761 — Overall

## Review summary

Historic Boston is a strong, self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail. Reviewers highlight thorough, stop-by-stop information, inclusive extras, polished narration, and helpful GPS/map features that support flexible pacing. It’s generally viewed as good value and user-friendly, especially for families. Recurring drawbacks include occasional audio issues (skips or not auto-starting) and occasional content gaps (missing transcripts or empty pages). Used with a pamphlet or live guide, it remains a popular option for a self-directed Boston visit.

### Pros

- Informative, stop-by-stop content with extras about women and BIPOC
- Engaging narration and polished audio
- GPS/map integration with ordered stops enabling a self-paced, flexible tour
- Easy to use and family-friendly, with sharing options
- Great value for money and widely regarded as worth the price

### Cons

- Audio playback can be inconsistent (skipping) and may not auto-start when approaching stops
- Content can be incomplete at times (missing transcripts; some pages lacking content)

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