Experience this free journey through the Boston Public Garden. Just download the tour to your personal music player, head to the garden, and listen as you walk.
This progressive audio tour – featuring personal interviews, an original soundtrack inspired by the garden itself, and ambient recordings – gives you privileged access into the heart of one of Boston’s most sacred places.
Directions
1. View & print the map. (Click here)
2. Choose your download (see options below).
3. Walk to stop 1 on the map and press play.
Download Options:
Subscribe | Need help?
The easiest way to get the tour onto your mp3 player is to subscribe using iTunes or your favorite podcasting tool:
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Streaming | Need help?
Select this option if you would like to stream it to your smart phone or watch the tour from your computer.
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Download| Need help?
Select this option if you would like to download the tour as a .zip file. You will need to unzip the folder to view it or drag it to a playlist once you have downloaded it.
Not sure which option is best for you? Click here for help.
The Tour Map
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The Voice Behind the Tour
Your Host on this audio tour is the magnanimous Henry Lee, a longtime Bostonian and President of the Friends of the Public Garden. No one knows the Public Garden better than him — and he’s about to give you the insider’s story on this sacred green space in the heart of the city.
You will also meet a colorful cast of Guest Narrators, including:
- Dr. Rafael Ortega, famed anesthesiologist at Boston Medical Center
- China Altman, leader of the “Rose Brigade”
- Tom Kershaw, owner of “Cheers”
- Nancy Schon, public artist and sculptor
- Senator Edward M. Kennedy
- Westy Lovejoy, Garden Horticultural Committee
Tour Details
Tour Length: 40 minutes
Tour Distance: .5 mile
Recommended Times: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
