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Salem: Witch Trials & Hauntings Walking Tour with Historian
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Boston: Duck Boat Tour & Charles River Cruise Highlights

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Boston: Private 3-Hour City Tour by Car & Freedom Trail
Boston: Private 3-Hour City Tour by Car & Freedom Trail★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (139)3hYou’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.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfrom · per groupUS$ 550View ›
Satanic Salem Walking Tour: Occult history, no ghost stories
Satanic Salem Walking Tour: Occult history, no ghost stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (1,732)1h 30mThe Satanic Salem Walking Tour is a 90-minute guided walk through downtown Salem led by a certified occultism expert and ordained satanic minister, covering witchcraft history and religious practice without ghost stories or superstition. The tour includes a licensed guide and discounted admission to The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery. Wheelchair accessible; moderate fitness expected.Is it for me?Most Salem tours layer ghost stories over history and leave you confused about what actually happened. This one has a guide trained in occult practice and religious history, so you walk away understanding the real witchcraft beliefs, the actual trials, and why the panic happened—not a haunted-house narrative.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 30View ›
Boston North End: Dessert & Cocktail Walking Tour, Skip Lines
Boston North End: Dessert & Cocktail Walking Tour, Skip Lines★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (310)2hYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Escape Game Dedham: 60-Min Puzzle Rooms & Team Challenges
Escape Game Dedham: 60-Min Puzzle Rooms & Team Challenges★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (200)1h 15mYou arrive, get briefed by a game guide, then have 60 minutes to solve puzzles and find clues as a team to complete your mission and escape. Five different rooms let you choose between saving the future, breaking out of prison, hunting treasure, piloting a submarine, or recovering a stolen painting. Groups up to eight, family-friendly, and located 25 minutes outside Boston at Legacy Place with dining nearby.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants a structured puzzle challenge that doesn't require you to arrange transportation or figure out a complex itinerary — you show up, get guided through the rules, and spend an hour solving together. The fixed 60-minute format and five different room options mean you can pick a time and a scenario that works, then focus on the puzzles instead of logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 41View ›
Boston Freedom Trail: Complete Walk with Bunker Hill & USS Constitution
Boston Freedom Trail: Complete Walk with Bunker Hill & USS Constitution★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (869)4hYou 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.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 79View ›
North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, Pastries
North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, Pastries★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (625)2h–3hThe 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 98View ›
Escape Game Lynnfield MA: 6 Themed Rooms & 60-Minute Puzzles
Escape Game Lynnfield MA: 6 Themed Rooms & 60-Minute Puzzles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (264)1h 15mYou choose one of six themed escape rooms and have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, find clues, and complete your mission with a team. A game guide is there to help if you get stuck, but the puzzle-solving is yours. The location sits in MarketStreet shopping center with restaurants nearby, so you can eat after you finish.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a structured puzzle challenge with a group and don't want to spend time researching clues online beforehand — the game guide and fixed 60-minute window handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on teamwork and solving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 41View ›
Boston Freedom Trail: Beer Tour & 10 Historic Sites
Boston Freedom Trail: Beer Tour & 10 Historic Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (215)2hYou 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.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 91View ›
Boston: Underground Railroad & Beacon Hill Walking Tour
Boston: Underground Railroad & Beacon Hill Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (195)2h 30mYou'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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Boston: 2-Hour Segway Tour with Freedom Trail & Skyline
Boston: 2-Hour Segway Tour with Freedom Trail & Skyline★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (189)2h 30mYou’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.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: App-Guided Downtown History
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: App-Guided Downtown History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.22 (23)50m–1h 40mYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 5View ›
Boston North End Mafia Walking Game & Self-Guided Tour
Boston North End Mafia Walking Game & Self-Guided Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.30 (10)2h 10m–2h 40mThis 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.Free cancellation-10%fromUS$ 6.31View ›
Boston Freedom Trail: GPS Walking Tour & USS Constitution
Boston Freedom Trail: GPS Walking Tour & USS Constitution★★★★★★★★★★ 4.39 (289)2h–3hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 7.75View ›
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.27 (15)1h–1h 15mYou download the app, follow GPS through Edgartown's streets, and listen to stories about whaling captains, the underground railroad, Jaws filming locations, and the lighthouse — all at your own pace, anytime you want. No guide to keep up with, no fixed schedule, just you deciding when to move and when to linger.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore Edgartown at their own pace without a guide keeping time or a group slowing them down — the self-guided format means you stop when something interests you and move on when you're ready.Free cancellationfromUS$ 9.75View ›
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Map
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Map★★★★★★★★★★ 4.46 (118)3h–4hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 9.99View ›
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided 16 Sites Walking Tour
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided 16 Sites Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (15)2h–2h 40mYou 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.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 14.99View ›
Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Audio Tour Revolutionary Sites
Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Audio Tour Revolutionary Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.05 (73)2h–3hThis self-guided audio tour covers the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the opening engagements of the American Revolutionary War—through 29 audio stories triggered by GPS as you drive and walk the 8-mile route in your own car. Download the app before you go, start at North Bridge Visitor Center or anywhere along the marked route, and pause whenever you want to walk, photograph or linger. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle; the tour works offline and never expires.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're exploring with family or friends in one car and want to control the pace—you can start whenever you want, pause for photos or a walk, and come back to finish another day. The self-guided format works best for groups who prefer their own vehicle to a crowded bus, and for travelers who want to linger at sites that interest them most without holding up a larger tour.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 14.99View ›
Salem: Kids Slightly Spooky Walking Tour & Witch House
Salem: Kids Slightly Spooky Walking Tour & Witch House★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (140)1hYou’ll follow a local teacher through Salem’s winding streets, hear true tales mixed with gentle spooky stories for kids, peek at Hawthorne’s old home, and climb up to an ancient cemetery before ending outside the Witch House. Expect laughter, curious questions, and just enough mystery to make your family want more.Free cancellationfromUS$ 20View ›
Salem: Real Pirates Museum Ticket & Pirate Treasure Exhibit
Salem: Real Pirates Museum Ticket & Pirate Treasure Exhibit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (278)1h–1h 30mYou’ll step into real pirate history in Salem—see centuries-old treasure from the Whydah shipwreck, watch archaeologists uncover artifacts right before your eyes, and try out pirate tattoos or snap goofy photos with friends. It’s one of those places where you actually feel the past breathing down your neck—in a good way.Free cancellationKids −23%fromUS$ 22View ›
MIT Campus Walking Tour Cambridge: Student-Led 70-Minute Tour
MIT Campus Walking Tour Cambridge: Student-Led 70-Minute Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (188)1h 10mYou meet your student guide in Kendall Square and spend 70 minutes walking the MIT campus, seeing the Strata Center and Charles River views while learning campus history and student life. The tour ends at the MIT COOP with a map in hand, and the route covers less than a mile on accessible, flat ground.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Cambridge for a few hours and want to see the MIT campus without planning the route yourself — a student guide beats a generic audio tour, and the fixed 70-minute window means you know exactly when you'll be done.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 22View ›
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