Historic Boston

Name: Historic Boston
Rating: 4.9 (419 reviews)
Author: Rothrock Group, LLC

by Rothrock Group, LLC

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 28 Jul 2026

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At a glance: $1.99

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Travel
Education

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published

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Price: $1.99

Last verified 28 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.9 419 ratings · App Store

5/5Awesome tour guide
The information on each attraction was interesting and informative, and the historic pictures were good. Note - this walk took us about 5 hours, with stops; you might want to split it over 2 days.

TahlOne · 28 Jul 2026
5/5Fun!
The kids and adults in our group all enjoyed this tour. The teen, especially, was happy to not be part of a group tour. We could take our time and wander around a couple of the cemeteries - very fun!

JHC35 · 28 Jul 2026
5/5Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is well marked and easy to follow on your own. And, this app made it even better! You can listen to the narration at each stop and there are good historical photos. Plus, it’s nice to be able to stop and start when you want. If there are several people in your group, you can use Family Sharing.

Chaley697 · 28 Jul 2026
5/5Fantastic Audio Tour!
I normally don’t write app reviews, but I loved this one so much I wanted to let others know how valuable this app was to our trip! This was our family’s first trip to Boston, we had one day, and none of us relished the thought of a guided tour. I found Boston Tour in the App Store and decided the $1.99 price was worth it. I loved that the stops were in order, the audio guide was engaging, and we were able to move at our own pace. The GPS map made it easy to see where we were in conjunction to the next stop. Many times, we would listen to the information about the next site while we walked to it, so that by the time we stopped, we could decide how much or little we wanted to explore. We passed a couple of tour groups, and for the most part, it looked like a huge mass of people all jockeying for a good position close to the guide, who was fighting to be heard over the city noises. I was more than happy to pay $1.99 for my own “private tour guide”. We have one Apple ID, so we were able to share the app. Even if each of us had needed to purchase our own, it would have been worth every penny.

Askow · 28 Jul 2026
5/5Worth it!
If you’re questioning whether to spend the $2 for this walking guide, I highly recommend it! We enjoyed the map and the narration at each stop. Additionally, it allowed us to move along at our own pace and stop for lunch or a coffee when we wanted.

cmetzger1947 · 28 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.0
1.2
This version has updates to support the newest devices and operating systems, plus enhanced GPS functionality.
1.3
This version has very slight updates, to improve the map.
1.4
Optimized for the latest Apple devices. And, great new photos!
1.5
Minor bug fixes.
1.6
Minor enhancements to the narration.
1.7
Small improvements to the narration and photos.
1.8
Narration improvements for several sites.
1.9
Small enhancements to the narration, and some minor mapping changes.
2.0
Minor enhancements to the narration and a few new photos.
2.1
Critical fix for bug Apple introduced with iOS 13.
2.2
Small improvements to the narration and map.
2.4
The app has been updated so that your device won't go into 'sleep' mode while the app is running, which improves your audio experience.
2.5
Small enhancements to the audio performance.
2.6
Updated to keep the app in Light mode, so the text will remain visible.
2.7
Updated to support dark mode - now you can choose to tour in Light or Dark mode. Plus, additional audio and cosmetic enhancements.
2.8
Several new photos, and some minor formatting updates
2.9
Several new photos and some minor formatting changes.
3.0
New site content and photos
3.1
Updated for iPhone 12, plus some small fixes and enhancements
3.2
Minor formatting and map enhancements.
3.3
Small improvements to the photos and map.
3.4
Improvements to the audio and photos.
3.5
Small formatting updates
3.7 · 3 Feb 2026
Minor coding updates

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Last verified: 28 Jul 2026
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