Experience the historic and beautiful city of Cambridge with a self-guided GPS driving audio tour. Explore Harvard, MIT, and more while enjoying total freedom and flexibility!
Experience the historic and beautiful city of Cambridge with a self-guided GPS driving audio tour. Explore Harvard, MIT, and more while enjoying total freedom and flexibility!
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240 Huntington Ave - 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. - Harvard Bridge - Crossing the Charles River, this bridge is officially named the Harvard Bridge.
- Stata Center - The City of Cambridge is the 2nd…
- 240 Huntington Ave - 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.
- Harvard Bridge - Crossing the Charles River, this bridge is officially named the Harvard Bridge.
- Stata Center - The City of Cambridge is the 2nd largest city in Massachusetts.
- Draper - On the Left, the Draper Laboratory for research and development.
- Longfellow Community School - As we cross over Prospect Street, notice the change in houses.
- Dana Hill - This area, referred to as Dana Hill, was a farm stretching over acres at the outskirts of Harvard Square.
- Cambridge Rindge & Latin School - The Park on the right is dedicated to former teacher Joan Lorenz; this was the site of the Original “Latin School”.
- Memorial Hall - 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 - The Cambridge Common on the right is an 8-acre park, first built in 1770
- Brattle Square - Located on the right in Brattle Square, and Brattle Street.
- Daedalus Restaurant - On the Left is “The Daedalus Club” 47 Mt Auburn Street.
- Central Square - Cambridge is often referred to as the “City of Squares” One of them is Central Square.
- Cambridge City Hall - Cambridge City Hall on our LEFT, built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the style of Boston’s Trinity Church.
- Massachusetts Avenue & Sidney Street Extension - The Central Square and Kendall Square area, all around the MIT Campus, is alive with new development.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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,…
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, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
- How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, 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: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
- 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.
- Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.
- CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.