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We compared all 234 experiences in Massachusetts so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 234 experiences from US$ 1.13 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Salem: Witch Trials & Hauntings Walking Tour with Historian
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Most booked
Salem: Witch Trials & Hauntings Walking Tour with HistorianJoin a local historian for a 2-hour Salem tour covering 400 years of history, the 1692 Witch Trials, and haunting stories. Rain or shine, dogs welcome, groups up to 40.
16,656 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h–2h 15m
start times · Every day
24
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 36per person
Boston Freedom Trail: 16 Landmarks & Revolutionary History Walking Tour
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★Top rated
Boston Freedom Trail: 16 Landmarks & Revolutionary History Walking TourBoston's Freedom Trail walking tour covers 16 historic landmarks from 1760–1775 in 2.5 hours with a local guide. Includes Paul Revere's house and Old State House.
8,442 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
17
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Boston Duck Tour: Land and River Sightseeing in One Ride
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Best value
Boston Duck Tour: Land and River Sightseeing in One RideRide a renovated WWII amphibious vehicle through downtown Boston, then splash into the Charles River for views you can't get on land.
10,179 reviews
4.59★
Duration
1h 20m
start times · Every day
14
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 62per person

Recommended (7)

Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley with 13 Stops & Walking Tours
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Travelers' pick
Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley with 13 Stops & Walking Tours
6,213 reviews
4.28★
Duration
30m–2h
fromUS$ 58per person
Whale Watching Gloucester Stellwagen Bank Guaranteed Sightings
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Travelers' pick
Whale Watching Gloucester Stellwagen Bank Guaranteed Sightings
4,768 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 48per person
Salem Night Ghost Tour: Witch Trials & Haunted Sites
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Travelers' pick
Salem Night Ghost Tour: Witch Trials & Haunted Sites
4,683 reviews
4.62★
Duration
1h 20m
fromUS$ 24per person
Harvard University Campus Walking Tour: Student-Led
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Travelers' pick
Harvard University Campus Walking Tour: Student-Led
3,920 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h 10m
fromUS$ 23per person
Fenway Park Tour Boston: Green Monster & Red Sox History
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Travelers' pick
Fenway Park Tour Boston: Green Monster & Red Sox History
3,489 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 45per person
Freedom Trail Boston Walking Tour: 14 Landmarks Story
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Likely to sell out
Freedom Trail Boston Walking Tour: 14 Landmarks Story
3,061 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 59per person
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum: Interactive Guided Tour
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Likely to sell out
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum: Interactive Guided Tour
3,056 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 36per person

Top rated (10)

Boston Private 3-Hour Car Tour: Freedom Trail & Neighborhoods
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Likely to sell out
Boston Private 3-Hour Car Tour: Freedom Trail & NeighborhoodsPrivate car tour of Boston with licensed guide covering Freedom Trail sites, North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and downtown neighborhoods.
148 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 550per group
Satanic Salem Walking Tour: Occult history, no ghost stories
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Satanic Salem Walking Tour: Occult history, no ghost storiesWalk downtown Salem with an ordained satanic minister and certified occultism expert for 90 minutes.
1,801 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Escape Game Dedham: 60-Min Puzzle Rooms & Team Challenges
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Travelers' pick
Escape Game Dedham: 60-Min Puzzle Rooms & Team ChallengesFive immersive escape rooms in Dedham, MA near Boston. Solve puzzles, find clues, complete missions in 60 minutes. Groups up to 8, all ages welcome with adult supervision.
201 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
53
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Boston Freedom Trail: Complete Walk with Bunker Hill & USS Constitution
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Boston Freedom Trail: Complete Walk with Bunker Hill & USS ConstitutionFull 4-hour Freedom Trail tour from start to finish, including Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, and 10+ Revolutionary sites. Small groups, no skipped sections.
907 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
10:00
Season until 12 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, Pastries
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Travelers' pick
North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, PastriesWalk through Boston's North End with a lifelong local guide, tasting pizza, pasta, cannoli and sfogliatelle at six to eight beloved neighborhood spots.
734 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Escape Game Lynnfield MA: 6 Themed Rooms & 60-Minute Puzzles
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Travelers' pick
Escape Game Lynnfield MA: 6 Themed Rooms & 60-Minute PuzzlesSix themed escape rooms in Lynnfield, Massachusetts with a game guide. Solve puzzles and find clues in 60 minutes. Groups of all sizes welcome.
268 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
27
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Boston Freedom Trail: Beer Tour & 10 Historic Sites
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Likely to sell out
Boston Freedom Trail: Beer Tour & 10 Historic SitesWalk 10 Freedom Trail sites including Boston Massacre location and Old State House. Beer or cider included at 3 historic taverns. Small groups, expert historian guides, 21+.
217 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Fri–Sun
2
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 91per person
Boston: Underground Railroad & Beacon Hill Walking Tour
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Boston: Underground Railroad & Beacon Hill Walking TourBlack Heritage Trail tour through Beacon Hill. Visit 10 Underground Railroad sites and abolitionist landmarks with a local guide. Small groups, no entry fees.
204 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Wed, Sat and Sun
2
Season until 29 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
2-Hour Boston Segway Tour: Beacon Hill, Cambridge & Freedom Trail
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Travelers' pick
2-Hour Boston Segway Tour: Beacon Hill, Cambridge & Freedom TrailGlide through downtown Boston, Cambridge and Beacon Hill on a Segway with a live guide: two and a half hours covering the Charles River, Longfellow Bridge.
226 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 99per person
Salem: Witch Broom Making Workshop & Custom Souvenir
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Travelers' pick
Salem: Witch Broom Making Workshop & Custom SouvenirMake your own witches broom in Salem with trinkets, colored corn & ribbons. Instructors teach binding techniques for protection charms. All ages welcome.
225 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 128per person

Lowest price (10)

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: App-Guided Downtown History
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Travelers' pick
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: App-Guided Downtown HistoryFreedom Trail app-guided tour from Boston Common through downtown, North End and Charlestown. 16+ stops including Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Granary Burying Ground.
24 reviews
4.25★
Duration
50m–1h 40m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Boston North End Mafia Walking Game & Self-Guided Tour
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Boston North End Mafia Walking Game & Self-Guided TourStep into Boston’s North End with a mafia-themed exploration game, uncovering hidden stories at your own pace. Includes app access, book now.
10 reviews
4.30★
Duration
2h 10m–2h 40m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 6.83per person
Boston Freedom Trail: GPS Walking Tour & USS Constitution
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Travelers' pick
Boston Freedom Trail: GPS Walking Tour & USS ConstitutionSelf-guided Freedom Trail audio tour via WalknTours app. Covers Boston Common, North End, Bunker Hill, USS Constitution. Go at your own pace.
307 reviews
4.39★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 7.75per person
Edgartown Martha's Vineyard: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Edgartown Martha's Vineyard: Self-Guided Audio Walking TourSelf-guided audio walking tour of Edgartown with GPS navigation. Covers whaling history, Jaws filming sites, underground railroad locations, and lighthouse.
15 reviews
4.27★
Duration
1h–1h 15m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 9.75per person
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Map
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Travelers' pick
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour & MapSelf-guided audio tour of Boston's Freedom Trail with 16 historic sites and 51 stories. Includes Paul Revere's route, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill. Lifetime access.
129 reviews
4.45★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 9.99per person
Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided 16 Sites Walking Tour
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Boston Freedom Trail: Self-Guided 16 Sites Walking TourSelf-guided Freedom Trail tour of all 16 Boston Revolution sites with VoiceMap app. Offline GPS, turn-by-turn directions, lifetime access.
16 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–2h 40m
Every dayInstant confirmationfromUS$ 14.99per person
Martha's Vineyard: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour & Beaches
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Travelers' pick
Martha's Vineyard: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour & BeachesSelf-guided audio tour of Martha's Vineyard with 38 stories, 13.5 miles, offline GPS. Explore gingerbread houses, Edgartown, South Beach in your own car.
10 reviews
4.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.99per group
Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Audio Tour Revolutionary Sites
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Travelers' pick
Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Audio Tour Revolutionary SitesSelf-guided driving and walking tour of Lexington and Concord with GPS-triggered audio stories covering the first battles of the American Revolution.
77 reviews
4.05★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.99per group
Salem: Kids Slightly Spooky Walking Tour & Witch House
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Travelers' pick
Salem: Kids Slightly Spooky Walking Tour & Witch HouseKids and families explore Salem’s mysterious past with a teacher guide, hear true tales, and end at the Witch House. Outdoor route, stroller-friendly, includes stories for kids.
166 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h
Thu and Fri
15:00
Season until 15 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 21per person
Real Pirates Salem Museum Admission: Authenticated Treasure
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Real Pirates Salem Museum Admission: Authenticated TreasureSee authenticated pirate treasure from the wreck of the Whydah at Real Pirates Salem Museum, coins.
289 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person

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Gloucester Outdoor Spy Mission: Team Escape Game
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New
Gloucester Outdoor Spy Mission: Team Escape GameSolve clues across 4 stops in Gloucester on a smartphone-based spy mission lasting 2.5 hours. Teams of 1 to 8 players, or join an open session with other players.
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
11
Free cancellationfromUS$ 10US$ 8per person
Cambridge Innovation Walk: Harvard Yard to MIT with Guide
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New
Cambridge Innovation Walk: Harvard Yard to MIT with GuideWalk from Harvard Yard through MIT to Kendall Square with a Boston entrepreneur guide who shares insider stories of how radar research.
Duration
4h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Saugus MA: Create a Glass Lamp
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New
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Saugus MA: Create a Glass LampMake your own Turkish mosaic lamp in Saugus MA with expert guidance, glass tiles, beads and tea included. Take home your finished piece and a grouting kit to complete it.
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
7
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 99per person
Salem walking tour: History beyond the witch trials
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Salem walking tour: History beyond the witch trialsGuided storytelling walk through Salem's maritime heritage, early history, and 1692 Witch Trials at six outdoor stops including Salem Common.
17 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Haunted Salem Tour with Ghost Hunting Tools
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Travelers' pick
Haunted Salem Tour with Ghost Hunting ToolsWalk Salem's witch trial sites after dark with a live guide and keep ghost hunting tools that work with EMF, infrared and night vision: included with every ticket.
11 reviews
4.36★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Boston Hot Tub Boats: Self-Drive Skyline Cruise
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Boston Hot Tub Boats: Self-Drive Skyline CruiseSteer your own private hot tub boat on Boston Harbor for two hours with crew supervision, soaking in water heated to your choice while jets pass overhead.
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Thu
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 524per group
Salem Pirate Walking Tour: 1 Hour with Costumed Guide
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Salem Pirate Walking Tour: 1 Hour with Costumed GuideWalk Salem's wharves and downtown on a 1-hour guided tour uncovering real pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 29per person
Podcast Tour Boston: The Big Dig's 22 Billion Dollar Story
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Podcast Tour Boston: The Big Dig's 22 Billion Dollar StorySelf-guided podcast tour through Boston tracing the Big Dig's 4.1 km path: walk where the elevated highway once stood.
Duration
2h 3m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 6.83per person
Salem Witch Trials Driving Tour: Real Execution Sites
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Salem Witch Trials Driving Tour: Real Execution SitesSelf-guided audio driving tour of Salem Witch Trial sites through Salem, Peabody and Danvers, with offline GPS narration.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 15per group
Private Sailing Catamaran Charter in Gloucester
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Private Sailing Catamaran Charter in GloucesterThree-hour private catamaran sail around Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann with Captain Lu, water, snacks and seltzer included. Up to six guests.
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 950per group
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Massachusetts at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Salem: Witch Trials & Hauntings Walking Tour with Historian, US$ 36 (2h–2h 15m, 4.89★ · 16,656).
  • Top rated: Boston Freedom Trail: 16 Landmarks & Revolutionary History Walking Tour, US$ 39 (2h 30m, 4.93★ · 8,442).
  • Best value: Boston Duck Tour: Land and River Sightseeing in One Ride, US$ 62 (1h 20m, 4.59★ · 10,179).

Of the 234 experiences: 205 with free cancellation, 194 with instant confirmation, 52 with hotel pickup and 121 bookable last-minute.

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