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Martha's Vineyard: 3hr Island Tour & Aquinnah Cliffs from Oak Bluffs
Martha's Vineyard: 3hr Island Tour & Aquinnah Cliffs from Oak Bluffs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (1,614)3hYou get a three-hour narrated loop through all six Martha's Vineyard towns, including a stop at Aquinnah Cliffs and views of the Gingerbread Houses, the historic carousel, and the Jaws bridge. Transportation, a professional driver who knows the island, and small-group format are all included. Departs daily from Oak Bluffs; book only after you're already on the island.Is it for me?Right for travelers already on Martha's Vineyard who want the full-island overview in one morning or afternoon without renting a car or arranging separate stops—the fixed route and local driver handle both the logistics and the context.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 70View ›
Boston North End: Italian Pizza & Clam Chowder Food Tour
Boston North End: Italian Pizza & Clam Chowder Food Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (1,611)2h–3hYou walk Boston's North End for three hours with a local guide, stopping at six or more spots to taste clam chowder, wood-fired pizza, pastrami, cannoli, and a signature secret dish. The tour weaves in 400 years of Boston history — from Native American paths to the American Revolution to Italian immigration — as you move through cobblestone streets and past landmarks like the 1680 Paul Revere House. Dietary needs can be accommodated if you mention them in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Boston's actual North End rather than read about it — the guide handles the history and the route, so you just show up with comfortable shoes and an appetite.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 86View ›
Salem Night Walking Tour: True Crime & Murder Stories
Salem Night Walking Tour: True Crime & Murder Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (1,550)1h 40m–2hYou walk Salem's streets for two hours hearing real murder cases and crime history from a professional guide, moving past the Bewitched Statue and Old Burying Point Cemetery. The tour is adults-only (13+), runs in any weather, and covers mature content including graphic violence — it's built for true crime fans, not casual sightseers. Book if you want the darker side of Salem without arranging your own research or route.Is it for me?Book this if you're drawn to true crime and Salem's real history rather than tourist legend, and you want a guide handling the research and route — the two-hour structure and mature content focus mean it's built for adults who know what they're signing up for, not families or casual visitors.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 36View ›
Boston Donut Tour: Five Bakeries, North End & Harbor Walk
Boston Donut Tour: Five Bakeries, North End & Harbor Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,386)2hA two-hour guided walking tour of Boston's historic neighborhoods—the North End, Quincy Market and Boston Public Market—where you taste handcrafted donuts from five local bakeries, including Kane's Donuts, Union Square Donuts and Bova's Bakery, and hear stories about Boston's architecture and food culture from a live guide. The tour is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and welcomes children from age two.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day, leaving time to explore other neighborhoods or return to a museum or restaurant you want to linger in. If you want a deeper dive into one area or a longer food crawl, this tour's fixed stops and pace won't give you that flexibility.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Salem: Witch Trials Walking Tour & Haunted History Sites
Salem: Witch Trials Walking Tour & Haunted History Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (1,355)1hYou’ll walk Salem’s storied streets with a local guide, pausing at the Witch Trials Memorial and centuries-old cemeteries where real history lingers. Expect moments of laughter by the Bewitched Statue and quiet chills inside haunted inns—all woven together by tales you won’t soon forget.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −31%fromUS$ 29View ›
Salem: Witch Walk Rituals, Spells & Historic Sites Tour
Salem: Witch Walk Rituals, Spells & Historic Sites Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (1,335)1hYou’ll join real rituals in Salem’s Enchanted Garden—casting spells, making wishes on bay leaves, and learning about modern witchcraft from local guides. Walk historic streets, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery for a moving blessing, then jump the broom to leave your worries behind. It’s not just history—it’s personal magic you can feel long after you leave.fromUS$ 35View ›
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Paul Revere's House
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Paul Revere's House★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (1,250)1h 45mYou walk the red-brick Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to Paul Revere's House, stopping at thirteen historic sites tied to the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. A professional guide narrates the stories of the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the men buried at Granary—the whole arc takes about ninety minutes and includes no entrance fees, just the walking and the history.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a couple of hours in Boston who wants the Revolution's main sites and the stories that connect them, without arranging a car or paying separate entry fees. The walk is steady but not strenuous, and the guide sets a pace that lets you actually absorb what happened at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 26View ›
Boston: Pizza & Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Cannoli
Boston: Pizza & Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Cannoli★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (1,116)2h 30mYou walk Boston's North End for 2.5 hours, eat three full pizza slices from different pizzerias, pass five Freedom Trail sites including Paul Revere House and Old North Church, see USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument, and finish with a free cannoli at Modern Pastry. Your guide is local, water is included, and the whole thing costs less than a sit-down dinner.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real food (not samples) while learning Boston history on foot, and you'd rather have a local guide handle the route and the stories than figure out the Freedom Trail yourself. The fixed 2.5-hour window and included pizza and cannoli mean you know exactly what you're getting and what it costs.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
Boston Freedom Trail Pub Crawl: 4 Historic Bars with Guide
Boston Freedom Trail Pub Crawl: 4 Historic Bars with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (1,060)2h 15mThe Independence Pub Crawl is a 2-hour-15-minute guided tour of four historic pubs along Boston's Freedom Trail, starting at the Sam Adams Statue in front of Faneuil Hall. Your Bostonian guide shares lesser-known accounts of the American Revolution and colonial life while you move between bars within the Faneuil Hall section of the trail. The group stays small, and you'll meet travelers from around the world. Minimum age is 21; bring ID. You can choose a ticket and buy drinks at each bar, or add a beer bundle at checkout.Is it for me?Visit four historic pubs along the Freedom Trail with a local guide who shares untold stories of colonial Boston and the Revolution—you'll hear the real history while enjoying craft beer and meeting travelers from around the world.Free cancellation-5%fromUS$ 57View ›
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 cancellationTop ratedInfants freefromUS$ 79View ›
Salem: Walking History Tour with Storytelling & Witch Trials
Salem: Walking History Tour with Storytelling & Witch Trials★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (852)2h 30mYou’ll walk Salem’s streets with a guide who brings centuries to life—Puritans, sailors, witch trials—all woven together as you stand before storied houses and memorials. Expect laughter, real history (not just legends), and moments that linger after you’ve left Essex Street behind.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 40View ›
Boston North End Food Tour: Local Guide, Italian Eats
Boston North End Food Tour: Local Guide, Italian Eats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (824)3hA 3-hour guided walking food tour of Boston's North End led by Anthony, a lifelong neighborhood resident who shares the history, folklore and organized crime stories of Little Italy while you stop at 5–7 local eateries for Italian subs, pizza, ravioli, arancini and pastries. The guide speaks English and Italian; minimum age is 13. Food is included; drinks can be purchased at any stop.Is it for me?Book this if you're a small group (or solo) who wants to eat real neighborhood food and hear the actual history of the North End from someone who grew up there—not a polished script, but the stories Anthony knows because he lived them. The 3-hour walk and multiple food stops work best for people comfortable on their feet and genuinely hungry.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›
Tall Ship Sailing Cruise Boston Harbor: Classic Wooden Schooners
Tall Ship Sailing Cruise Boston Harbor: Classic Wooden Schooners★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (801)1h 30m–2hA classic tall ship cruise in Boston Harbor aboard the Liberty Star or Fame, two wooden schooners offering 90-minute to two-hour day sails with views of the city skyline and harbor landmarks. No formal tour narration—the captain and crew share stories about local history and landmarks if you ask. You can bring your own snacks or bagged lunch, though coolers and outside beverages are not permitted. Arrive 15–20 minutes before departure.Is it for me?Choose the Pastries & Prosecco sail on Sunday mornings if you want a relaxed brunch experience on the water; pick a standard daysail if you prefer flexibility on timing and want to spend your time on deck without a set menu. Either way, the lack of formal narration means you're not locked into a script—you steer the conversation with the crew toward what interests you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromUS$ 40View ›
Boston & Salem: High-Speed Ferry with Skyline Views
Boston & Salem: High-Speed Ferry with Skyline Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (773)50mYou board at Boston's waterfront or Salem's dock, spend under an hour on a high-speed catamaran crossing the Massachusetts coast, and arrive refreshed at your destination without navigating traffic or arranging ground transport. The ferry includes restroom access, an onboard galley, and open-air decks for watching the skyline and coastline pass. Round-trip travel requires purchasing two separate one-way tickets.Is it for me?Book this if you're splitting time between Boston and Salem and want to skip the drive—the ferry is the fastest route between the two cities and arrives you refreshed instead of tired from traffic.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 42View ›
Boston Harbor: Sunset Cruise with Cannon Fire & Landmarks
Boston Harbor: Sunset Cruise with Cannon Fire & Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (733)2hYou’ll board in Boston Harbor as evening falls, gliding past landmarks like Castle Island and the North End steeple while your captain shares stories. Watch sunset colors over the skyline and feel that jolt when the USS Constitution fires its cannon—a little piece of history echoing across the water. It’s relaxed, local, and leaves you seeing Boston differently.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 54View ›
Salem: Hocus Pocus Movie Locations 3-Mile Walking Tour
Salem: Hocus Pocus Movie Locations 3-Mile Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (733)2h 30mYou walk to five Hocus Pocus filming locations across Salem's downtown and out to Pioneer Village, hearing movie trivia and local history along the way. The tour is 2.5 hours and covers three miles of uneven terrain at a brisk pace, ending away from the start point. Bring comfortable shoes, plan for no restrooms on the route, and arrange your own transport back if needed.Is it for me?This tour works for Hocus Pocus fans who want to see the actual filming locations without having to research and navigate Salem on their own — the guide handles the history and trivia while you focus on the spots. The three-mile walk and uneven terrain mean you need to be comfortable on your feet for the full duration.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 50View ›
Aquinnah Cliffs Tours & Tickets: All six towns in 3 hours
Aquinnah Cliffs Tours & Tickets: All six towns in 3 hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (669)3hYou ride through all six Martha's Vineyard towns in a comfortable air-conditioned van with a local guide, stepping out at the Aquinnah Cliffs, Menemsha seaport, gingerbread cottages, and historic lighthouses. The three-hour pace means you see the main landmarks without rushing, and the guide fills in the history—whaling, Jaws filming, island culture—as you move. Pickup and return timing depend on your hotel location.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a few hours to see the whole island without renting a car or navigating on their own. The three-hour window is tight, so expect stops that are brief but meaningful—you get the landmark, not a long sit-down.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 65View ›
Freedom Trail & Beacon Hill Walking Tour Boston: 2 Hours
Freedom Trail & Beacon Hill Walking Tour Boston: 2 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (668)2hA 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.Free cancellationBest value-15%fromUS$ 25View ›
Boston: City Landmarks Bike Tour with Fenway & North End
Boston: City Landmarks Bike Tour with Fenway & North End★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (654)2h 30mYou’ll pedal through Boston’s North End with its tempting food scents, cruise past Fenway Park and Beacon Hill’s brick lanes, and catch river breezes on the Esplanade. With a local guide leading the way and plenty of stories en route, you’ll feel both Boston’s energy and quieter corners — plus there’s always talk of cannoli at the finish.Free cancellationfromUS$ 78View ›
Salem Ghost Tour: Witch Trials & Haunted Historic Sites
Salem Ghost Tour: Witch Trials & Haunted Historic Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (651)1hYou walk Salem's witch trial sites with a trained guide who knows the stories behind each building — Bridget Bishop's execution ground, Judge Corwin's house, the Ropes Mansion, the Athenaeum. The guide handles the history and the legends; you just show up dressed for the weather and ready to listen. No building entries, but every stop has a story that sticks with you.Is it for me?Book this if you want Salem's witch trial history told by someone who knows the names and dates, not just the spooky version — the walking pace and small group size mean you can actually hear the guide and ask questions as you go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
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