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Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour

Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour

By Stories with Action
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore historic, beautiful Cambridge with total freedom and flexibility! From some of the oldest and more storied educational institutions to Revolutionary War remnants, the past is alive and well in this picturesque city. See Harvard and MIT, hear about the founding of Cambridge, and admire the city’s gorgeous old-timey architecture. This cute, compact city is every bit as fascinating as Boston, so pay it a visit to see what all the hype is about!

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • 240 Huntington Ave
    • 240 Huntington Avenue
    • 02136, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 240 Huntington Ave
    • 240 Huntington Avenue
    • 02136, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Ultimate Cambridge Self-Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$16.99 x 1 Traveler$16.99
Total
Price is $16.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

240 Huntington Ave
  • 5m
We’ll be driving over to Cambridge. As part of our Tour, we be stopping in Harvard Square. Note: This 5+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cambridge in 1-2 hours.
Ames Mansion
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Crossing over Commonwealth Avenue. The Ames Mansion on the corner to the Right.
Harvard Bridge
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Crossing the Charles River, this bridge is officially named the Harvard Bridge.
Stata Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The City of Cambridge is the 2nd largest city in Massachusetts.
Draper
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
On the Left, the Draper Laboratory for research and development.
Longfellow Community School
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
As we cross over Prospect Street, notice the change in houses.
Dana Hill
  • 5m
This area, referred to as Dana Hill, was a farm stretching over acres at the outskirts of Harvard Square.
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Park on the right is dedicated to former teacher Joan Lorenz; this was the site of the Original “Latin School”.
Memorial Hall
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
On the right is Harvard’s Memorial Hall, built in the 1870s to honor the sacrifices of Harvard men in the defense of the Union during the American Civil War.
Cambridge Common
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Cambridge Common on the right is an 8-acre park, first built in 1770
Brattle Square
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Located on the right in Brattle Square, and Brattle Street.
Daedalus Restaurant
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
On the Left is “The Daedalus Club” 47 Mt Auburn Street.
Kerry Street
  • 5m
The neighborhood to the right is called Kerry Corner.
Central Square
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cambridge is often referred to as the “City of Squares” One of them is Central Square.
Cambridge City Hall
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cambridge City Hall on our LEFT, built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the style of Boston’s Trinity Church.
First Baptist Church
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Take a look to the right as we cross the intersection; here is the First Baptist Church of Cambridge.
Massachusetts Avenue & Sidney Street Extension
  • 5m
The Central Square and Kendall Square area, all around the MIT Campus, is alive with new development.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES240 Huntington Ave
    • 240 Huntington Avenue
    • 02136, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE240 Huntington Ave
    • 240 Huntington Avenue
    • 02136, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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