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 Bike Tour: Charles River & Charlestown Navy YardYou ride fitted bikes along mostly flat Charles River paths, pass MIT and the Museum of Science, see the USS Constitution at Charlestown Navy Yard, and roll through the North End and Rose Kennedy Greenway with a local guide. Helmets, water, and bike are included; e-bikes available for riders 16+. Arrive 30 minutes early for fitting and safety briefing.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Boston's main neighborhoods and landmarks without planning the route, renting separate bikes, or navigating traffic—the guide and fitted equipment mean you show up and ride, and the flat paths keep the pace manageable for families and casual cyclists.
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 Logan Airport Transfer: Private sedan, no waitYou book a fixed-price private limo from your Boston hotel to Logan Airport, and the driver tracks your flight so they're waiting when you land. The ride includes water, WiFi, and a professional driver trained to get you there on time. No hidden fees, no cancellation charge if you cancel within three hours, and 24/7 availability means you can book for an early morning or late-night departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from a Boston hotel to Logan and want to skip the taxi line and surge pricing—the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know the cost and arrival time before you leave your room.
Museum of Illusions Boston: 50+ Interactive ExhibitsYou get admission to over 50 interactive optical illusion exhibits where you walk inside gravity-defying rooms, step into kaleidoscopes, and stand in front of holograms that bend your perception. No guide narration—you move at your own pace, testing each illusion until you understand (or give up). The museum is wheelchair accessible and suitable for families, and admission includes everything.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants an afternoon activity that doesn't require planning or a guide—you walk in, explore at your own speed, and leave when you've had enough. Families, couples, and solo visitors all work here.
True Crime Tour of Boston: Serial Killers & Bombing HistoryThis adults-only true crime tour of Boston traces serial killers, the Boston Marathon Bombing, and other criminal history across downtown landmarks with a professional local guide. The tour lasts two hours and covers multiple sites including Boston Public Garden, Copley Square, and the Massachusetts State House. Minimum age is 18; the tour requires moderate physical fitness and involves walking between stops.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace across downtown Boston with two hours of walking between stops, so it suits travelers with moderate fitness who want the full story without needing to research it themselves beforehand.
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Walking TourYou walk Boston's Freedom Trail at your own speed, listening to audio stories about 13 stops from the Massachusetts State House to the Paul Revere House. The VoiceMap app provides turn-by-turn directions, works offline, and gives you lifetime access to replay the tour anytime. No guide, no group, no schedule — just you, your phone, and 75 minutes (or longer) to move through Revolutionary War history on your terms.Is it for me?This works best if you want to explore the Freedom Trail without waiting for a group tour or paying a guide, and prefer to move at your own speed and revisit stops that interest you. The app's offline navigation means you're not dependent on cell service as you walk through downtown Boston and the North End.
Boston Emerald Necklace Bike Tour: 15 Miles & Frederick Law Olmsted ParksYou arrive 30 minutes early for a bike fit and safety overview, then pedal 15+ miles through Boston's connected park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The route passes Beacon Hill, Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum, Back Bay museums, and Copley Square, with your guide pointing out literary history, concert venues, and neighborhood details along the way. You finish at Copley Plaza after 4 hours, helmet and bike included.Is it for me?Right for cyclists who want to see Boston's connected parks and neighborhoods without arranging their own route or managing traffic — the guide handles the navigation and pacing, which is what makes 15 miles and 4 hours feel like a tour instead of a workout.
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 Logan Airport Transfer: Skip the Wait at ArrivalsYou book a one-way transfer between Boston Logan and your address in New England, and the driver monitors your flight arrival in real time. You get 30 to 60 minutes of free waiting depending on whether you're domestic or international, professional luggage handling, and a private vehicle assigned to your group size. No shared stops, no negotiating with a stranger's route—just door-to-door service with tolls and airport fees already built in.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving at or departing Boston Logan who want a driver waiting at the gate rather than a shared ride or taxi negotiation. The service covers New England destinations, and the fixed price includes tolls and airport fees, so there are no surprises when you arrive or depart.
Boston Revolutionary War Tour: Lexington, Concord & Revere RouteThis private car tour traces the Revolutionary War from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord, covering the sites where the first battles of 1775 unfolded. A guide drives you from downtown Boston, stopping at Bunker Hill Monument, Harvard Yard, the Lexington green where the opening shots were fired, the Battle Road Trail, and Concord's bridge. The itinerary is flexible—you spend time at the places that interest you most, and can add a visit to Louisa May Alcott's home or simply walk Concord's main street if battles aren't your focus.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Boston without a car or staying downtown—the guide picks you up and handles all the driving, so you move between the four towns without navigating or parking. The flexible itinerary means you can linger at Bunker Hill or Concord depending on what draws you, rather than following a fixed schedule that rushes through every site.
Boston Harbor Cruise: USS Constitution & Waterfront Yacht TourYou board at the Ferry Terminal, settle into comfortable seating on a restored 1920s-style yacht, and spend 1.5 hours cruising Boston Harbor. The daytime option includes live narration from a local guide pointing out the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, and historic waterfront neighborhoods; the sunset cruise skips the narration and ends with cannon fire at dusk. Either way, you get unobstructed water views and a break from the city's pace, with no need to arrange your own transport or figure out which landmarks matter.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Boston's waterfront landmarks without renting a boat or navigating the harbor yourself—the fixed route and included narration (on the daytime cruise) mean you get context and views in a single afternoon or evening, and the small-boat intimacy beats the larger harbor tour crowds.
Concord Literary & Revolutionary History Tour from BostonA private day trip from Boston to Concord with hotel pickup, professional English-speaking guide, and admission to Orchard House included. You visit the Old North Bridge (site of the first Revolutionary War battle), the Old Manse (home to Emerson and Hawthorne), Sleepy Hollow Cemetery where Alcott, Thoreau and Emerson are buried, Orchard House with its guided tour, and Walden Pond. Lunch is at your own expense and timing is flexible within the five-hour experience.Is it for me?Five hours is enough to see all the major sites without rushing, but it leaves your morning and evening free—book this if you want a focused literary and Revolutionary War tour without committing a full day away from Boston.
Boston Freedom Trail Scavenger Hunt: 3-Hour Game TourYou navigate Boston's Freedom Trail and North End using smartphone clues, solving puzzles at your own pace over three hours. Your team of 2–5 people sets the rhythm, stops where you want, and learns history as you hunt. No guide, no fixed start time, one group price — and you need your own phone with data service.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends or families who'd rather solve puzzles than listen to a guide talk, and who want to explore Boston at their own speed without paying per person. Plan for a moderate amount of walking over three hours — the pace is yours, but the distance covers the Freedom Trail and North End, so comfortable shoes matter.
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 & Cambridge City Tour with Local Guide & LunchYou get a local guide who knows Boston's neighborhoods deeply, not just the famous corners. The tour includes climate-controlled shuttle transport, curated photo stops at Copley Square, the Boston Public Library, Beacon Hill, MIT, and Harvard Square, plus a 45-minute lunch break at Quincy Market with time to explore on your own. The whole experience runs 3.5 hours, which keeps the pace relaxed enough to actually absorb what you're seeing instead of just collecting checkmarks.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Boston's neighborhoods through a local's eyes rather than follow a standard tourist route — the small group size and expert guide are what make the difference between a tour that feels rushed and one where you actually absorb the city.
Boston Logan Airport Transfer: Luxury SUV pickup includedYou get picked up at baggage claim by a professional chauffeur in a luxury vehicle, with WiFi and refreshments on board, and 60 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed. The chauffeur arrives 10–15 minutes early, the route is optimized for traffic, and you receive live updates on your phone so you know exactly when to expect them. No negotiating fares, no hunting for a car, no wondering if you booked the right service.Is it for me?This service is built for travelers who want to skip the taxi line and arrive or depart without arranging transport logistics themselves—the fixed price and early chauffeur arrival mean you're not negotiating a fare or wondering if your ride will show up.
Pizza, Pasta & Pastry Tour: Boston's North End Food WalkA 3-hour guided food and history tour of Boston's North End led by a local expert, with generous tastings of award-winning Neapolitan pizza, handmade pasta, and cannoli at five beloved family-owned eateries, plus a glass of Italian wine with interactive tasting. Small groups stay under 12 guests, and most tastings are enjoyed seated with individually plated portions so you can linger and absorb the neighborhood's stories—the immigrant history, the architecture, the families who built the food scene.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Boston and want to understand one neighborhood deeply through both its food and its history, or if you have a free afternoon and want a guided introduction to the North End that leaves you oriented and hungry to explore more on your own. The seated tastings and small group size suit anyone who prefers a leisurely pace to a rushed one.
Lexington, Concord & Boston Revolutionary War Tour: Battle Green to Old IronsidesYou'll stand on Lexington Battle Green where the first shots were fired, walk the Battle Road Trail where Minutemen and Redcoats clashed, visit Concord's Old North Bridge and the graves of the first British casualties, see the homes and graves of Concord's famous writers, then return to Boston to tour the USS Constitution, Old North Church, and Bunker Hill Monument. Lunch is a self-guided stop at a local market; the tour includes entry to Old North Church and runs the full arc of Revolutionary War history in one day without you arranging transport or timing between towns.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants the full Revolutionary War story — from the first shots at Lexington through the major battles in Boston — without renting a car or planning the route between towns. The private vehicle and guided stops mean you spend your time learning history instead of navigating or finding parking.
Boston Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites with Local GuideA 90-minute guided walking tour of Boston's most haunted sites, limited to 15 guests, led by a local guide who shares the city's ghost stories and history. You'll visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace, King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston Common, the Boston Athenaeum, Granary Burying Ground and the Boston Massacre Site. The small group size means conversation instead of a lecture format.Is it for me?The tour is a steady 90-minute walk covering 1.5 miles across downtown Boston, so you'll need moderate fitness and comfortable shoes. If you prefer a slower pace or have mobility concerns, this walking-focused format may not suit your needs, but if you're comfortable on your feet for an hour and a half, the small group size and local guide make the stories stick.
Self-Guided Ghost Walking Tour Boston: EMF Reader AppThis self-guided ghost walking tour in Boston uses a smartphone app to lead you turn by turn through haunted locations, with theatrically crafted narration and an EMF reader tool to detect spirits. You start at 10½ Beacon Street and walk past the Granary Burying Ground, Boston Common, the great elm where the last witch was hanged, and the Cutler Majestic Theatre—all on your own schedule. The tour does not enter buildings or burial grounds; you walk the outside gates and streets only. Minimum age is 12; the tour takes 30 to 45 minutes and works on headphones, Bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to move through the ghost stories at your own pace on your phone—you'll navigate turn-by-turn with narration in your ears and use the app's EMF reader to hunt for spirits yourself.
