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Technically savvy tourists simply have to add to their iPod The Boston Audissey, a tour of the town's historic tales. Put your headphones on, hit play, and modern day Boston seemingly vanishes in your midst as captivating voices and dramatic music envelop you in stories of Boston's past...

Colorful interjections are made by notable Bostonians like Dicky Barrett of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and author Michael Patrick MacDonald.

The tour swiftly and deftly moves you around the city, from Boston Common through Beacon Hill, Downtown Crossing, the North End and the Waterfront, while placing you in the shoes of former Bostonians.

Feel the panic of slaves in search of freedom as you hurry down a section of the Underground Railroad, and bug the headquarters of the Boston Mafia in the North End.