Things to do in Boston
Freedom Trail Tours19 optionsMuseums9 optionsBoston City Tour10 optionsBoston Food Tour26 optionsBoston Airport Shuttle7 optionsBoston Ghost Tour13 optionsBoston Trolley Tour7 optionsBoat Tour Boston16 optionsBoston Walking Tour79 optionsNorth End Tours43 optionsConcord Tours8 optionsBike Tour Boston5 options
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Boston: Duck Boat Tour & Charles River Cruise Highlights★ 4.59 (10,035) · 1h 20m
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Boston Freedom Trail: 16 Landmarks & Revolutionary History Walking Tour★ 4.93 (7,909) · 2h 30m
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Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley with 13 Stops & Walking Tours★ 4.29 (5,989) · 30m–2h
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Harvard University Campus Walking Tour: Student-Led★ 4.69 (3,869) · 1h 10mUS$ 23View ›
Fenway Park Tour Boston: Green Monster & Red Sox History★ 4.69 (3,335) · 1hUS$ 45View ›
Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & Freedom Trail with GPS Walking Tours★ 4.37 (3,002) · 1h 20mUS$ 48View ›
Boston: Tea Party Ships Museum Ticket & Interactive Tour★ 4.74 (2,929) · 1hUS$ 36View ›
Boston: Small Group Revolution Walking Tour & Harbor Tea★ 4.96 (2,859) · 3hUS$ 59View ›
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Historic Sites & Guide★ 4.60 (2,775) · 1h 45mUS$ 26View ›
Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour: Haunted Tour★ 4.46 (2,635) · 2hUS$ 46View ›Top rated (10)
Boston: Private 3-Hour City Tour by Car & Freedom TrailYou’ll ride through Boston’s neighborhoods with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect stops at historic sites along the Freedom Trail, a taste of North End cannoli, and glimpses of Fenway Park—all from your own private car with pickup included. It’s lively, personal, and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve really met the city.
Boston North End: Dessert & Cocktail Walking Tour, Skip LinesYou’ll stroll through Boston’s North End sampling classic cannoli, gelato, and cocktails while skipping those long bakery lines. A local guide shares stories at spots like Paul Revere House and Old North Church. Expect laughter, new flavors, and small surprises along the way — plus a little powdered sugar on your shirt.
Boston Freedom Trail: Complete Walk with Bunker Hill & USS ConstitutionYou walk the entire Freedom Trail from the Massachusetts State House through the North End to the USS Constitution, visiting 16 sites including Bunker Hill Monument, the Old State House, Fanary Hall, and the graves of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. The guide narrates the sequence of events that led to revolution, not just the landmarks themselves. Four hours, with scheduled restroom breaks, and you return via walking or ferry from Long Wharf.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the complete Freedom Trail story in one morning without arranging your own stops and timing—the four-hour structure and full itinerary mean you see everything that matters, from the State House to Old Ironsides, without the gaps other tours leave behind.
North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, PastriesThe North End Boston Food Tour is a guided walk through Boston's Little Italy led by a lifelong neighborhood resident, with six to eight tastings including pizza, pasta, an Italian sandwich, cannoli, sfogliatelle, espresso and a complimentary glass of wine and limoncello. The guide shares personal stories of growing up Italian in Boston and takes you to both historic institutions and under-the-radar spots locals know. The tour runs two to three hours and suits all fitness levels; let the guide know about food allergies when you book.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat real food at real neighborhood spots instead of a restaurant built for tourists, and if hearing why each place matters—from someone who grew up eating there—changes how the meal tastes. The guide's personal connection to the North End is what sets this apart from a walking map with stops.
Boston Freedom Trail: Beer Tour & 10 Historic SitesYou walk 10 Freedom Trail landmarks in one afternoon with an expert historian guide, stopping at three historic taverns where beer or cider is included in the price. Groups stay under 12 people, so the pace feels social rather than rushed. Bring a valid ID and expect to learn the Revolutionary War stories that actually happened in the rooms where you're standing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Freedom Trail sites without navigating the route yourself or paying separately for drinks—the guide handles the history and the taverns handle the stops, which turns a self-guided walk into an actual afternoon.
Boston: Underground Railroad & Beacon Hill Walking TourYou'll walk 2.5 hours through Beacon Hill with a local guide, stopping at ten specific Underground Railroad sites, abolitionist homes, and meeting houses. The tour covers the period from 1833 to 1863 and includes the African Meeting House, the Hayden House safe house, and the homes of abolitionists and formerly enslaved activists. Groups stay small, and the guide provides the context that makes each address matter. You start at Boston Common and end at the Shaw Memorial, moving at a steady pace through cobblestone streets and historic squares.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Boston's actual role in abolition — not as a broad historical concept, but as a neighborhood where specific people made specific choices — and you'd rather have a guide who knows the names and addresses than walk it alone trying to piece together the story.
Boston: 2-Hour Segway Tour with Freedom Trail & SkylineYou’ll glide through Boston’s history—from the wharves to Beacon Hill—on a Segway tour that mixes local stories with city views. Expect hands-on training, live narration from your Captain guide, photos at key stops, and moments where Boston feels surprisingly personal. It’s not just sightseeing; you’ll actually feel part of it all.
Boston North End Food Tour: Italian Regional Tastings & WineA three-hour food and wine walking tour of Boston's North End led by the owner, covering five stops that move from Sicily's arancini through Naples, the Amalfi coast and Emilia Romagna without leaving the neighborhood. You taste regional Italian foods tied to the local culture, visit an authentic market and a 160-year-old bakery, learn wine pairing from a certified Italian wine specialist at the oldest liquor store in Boston, and end at a local caffe for espresso, cannoli and gelato. The tour walks only three blocks but covers the whole story of how the North End became Italian.Is it for me?The owner leads every departure, which is why the tour holds together as a story instead of a checklist of stops—you learn how the North End became Italian while tasting the foods that made it happen, not just sampling them in sequence. Book this if you want a guide who knows the neighborhood's small businesses by name and can explain why each one matters to the community's history.
Boston: Architecture Walking Tour & Photo Tips with LocalYou’ll wander through Copley Square’s architectural mix, stroll under flowering trees in Boston Public Garden, and end up snapping your own version of Acorn Street in Beacon Hill—all with gentle photo tips from a local guide who makes history feel personal. Expect small surprises and real moments along the way—you might even find yourself lingering after the tour ends.
Boston Food and History Tour: North End & Freedom TrailA 5-hour walking tour of Boston combining the North End Food Tour and History and Highlights Tour, with a live English-speaking guide. You taste fresh bread, pizza, Italian meats and cheeses, pastries and a local beer at neighborhood-owned stops; walk the Freedom Trail past the Old North Church, Old State House, and King's Chapel; and explore Beacon Hill's architecture and Boston Public Garden. The route covers approximately 5 miles on foot, with stops to rest and eat woven through the day. Food inclusions may vary by availability; dietary requests (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) need 24 hours' notice.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste the North End without hunting down each stop yourself—the guide knows which bakery, salumeria and pizzeria are worth your time, and the route threads food, Freedom Trail history and Beacon Hill's architecture into one morning or afternoon instead of three separate walks.
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: App-Guided Downtown HistoryYou navigate Boston's Freedom Trail at your own pace using a smartphone app with GPS guidance and period-voiced narration at 16+ historic stops, including the Granary Burying Ground, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, and the New England Holocaust Memorial. The app unlocks 360° photos when you finish and works on two phones from a single purchase. Go anytime—the tour never expires.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Boston's Revolutionary history without booking a group tour or hiring a guide—the app's GPS keeps you on track while the narration lets you linger or move through stops at your own speed, which is what makes a two-hour walk and a four-hour deep dive both possible on the same day.
Boston North End Mafia Walking Game & Self-Guided TourThis is your chance to dive into Boston’s North End with a mafia-themed walking game on your phone. Solve clues at places like Battery Wharf and All Saints Way, wander at your own pace, and discover stories behind every corner. With flexible timing and no guide rushing you, you’ll find small moments—and flavors—you’ll remember long after you leave.
Boston Freedom Trail: GPS Walking Tour & USS ConstitutionYou walk the Freedom Trail from Boston Common through downtown, the North End, and across to Charlestown on your own schedule, guided by GPS and professional narration through the WalknTours app. The tour covers 16+ stops including Paul Revere's House, Bunker Hill, and USS Constitution, never expires, and works on two phones from a single purchase.Is it for me?Best for solo travelers and couples who want to explore Boston's Revolutionary history without booking a group or waiting for a guide—the app's GPS navigation and your own pace mean you stop as long as you want at each site and walk the full Freedom Trail in one day or split it across visits.
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour & MapYou download the app, arrive at Boston Common, and the audio starts automatically as you walk the 2.5-mile red-brick Freedom Trail. Fifty-one stories guide you through 16 historic sites—from the Granary Burying Ground to the USS Constitution to Bunker Hill Monument—at your own pace, with GPS-triggered audio that works offline. The tour takes 3 to 4 hours, includes lifetime access, and requires only your phone and headphones.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore Boston's Revolutionary War history at your own pace without waiting for a group or paying for a live guide—the self-guided format and offline audio mean you control when you stop, how long you linger, and whether you take breaks for lunch or photos.
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided 16 Sites Walking TourYou walk 16 Freedom Trail sites across downtown Boston at your own pace using the VoiceMap app on your phone. The app provides GPS navigation, audio narration from a local educator, and works offline so you don't need data. You choose how long to spend at each stop — the Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Boston Massacre Site, Massachusetts State House — and the access never expires, so you can return to the trail whenever you're back in the city.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to explore Boston's Revolution history without waiting for a group or paying a guide — the app's GPS and offline directions mean you move at your own speed and never get lost, while lifetime access lets you return to the trail whenever you're back in the city.
Boston Freedom Trail: 11 Historic Sites & Period GuidesYou walk eleven of Boston's most significant colonial and Revolutionary sites with a guide dressed in period clothing who brings the history into focus without the museum feel. The route moves from Faneuil Hall through the Old State House, Boston Massacre site, Old South Meeting House, and Granary Burial Ground to Boston Common. Entry fees are included, and the fixed itinerary means you don't have to navigate the Freedom Trail on your own or decide which sites matter most.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Freedom Trail sites explained in one walk without navigating the route yourself or stopping at ticket windows—the guide and fixed itinerary handle both, leaving you to focus on the history.
Free Walking Tour Boston: 10 Freedom Trail StopsYou’ll walk Boston’s Freedom Trail in a small group, hearing lively stories from a local guide as you pass landmarks like Granary Burying Ground and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Expect unexpected details—a quiet organ playing at Park Street Church or laughter over strange historical facts—and leave feeling both grounded in history and oddly connected to strangers who walked before you.
Boston Wang Theatre: Backstage Tour & Folk Americana HallYou’ll step onto Boston’s legendary Wang Theatre stage, wander through backstage corridors filled with music history, and explore exhibits at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. With stories from your guide and rare memorabilia all around you, there’s this feeling—you’re walking right through decades of live performance energy.
Boston: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour & Dark History StoriesYou’ll follow a local guide through Boston’s oldest streets, hearing dark tales of ghosts, murder, and strange history woven into real landmarks. Expect sensory moments—a chill in the air, laughter after a scary story—and leave feeling both unsettled and oddly connected to Boston’s past.
Freedom Trail & Beacon Hill Walking Tour Boston: 2 HoursA two-hour guided walking tour of Boston covering the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, and Boston Common with a local English-speaking guide. The route includes stops at Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Massachusetts State House, and Boston Public Garden, ending in the city's first public park. Small groups keep the experience personal; children under 6 join free, and the tour runs in any weather.Is it for me?Choose the small group tour if you want to walk at a steady pace with other travelers and hear your guide's stories without arranging anything yourself. Pick the private tour if you'd rather set the rhythm, ask deeper questions, or explore at your own speed with just your group.
