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Boston's Haunted Historic Streets Walking Tour: Local expert guide included
Boston's Haunted Historic Streets Walking Tour: Local expert guide included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (194)1h 30mBoston's Haunted Historic Streets Walking Tour is a 90-minute guided walk through downtown Boston that connects four landmark sites—Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, Boston Athenaeum, and Granary Burying Ground—with the true stories of executions, martyrs, and the signers of the Declaration of Independence who rest there. A live English-speaking guide leads the route on foot, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable following a live English narrative and want a guide who knows the dark history and details of Boston's oldest graves and execution sites.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 34View ›
Boston Freedom Trail: Downtown Walking Tour with Stories
Boston Freedom Trail: Downtown Walking Tour with Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (194)1h 10mYou’ll walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a small group and local guide, hearing stories at places like Faneuil Hall and King’s Chapel. Feel the city’s layers come alive at landmarks such as Granary Cemetery and the Old State House. Expect moments that surprise you — sometimes funny, sometimes quietly moving — as you see Boston through new eyes.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
Boston Harbor: Sunset Sail Tour & City Landmarks Cruise
Boston Harbor: Sunset Sail Tour & City Landmarks Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (190)2hYou’ll step onto a classic schooner right by Boston Harbor Hotel and set sail past Castle Island and city landmarks as evening falls. There’s no script—just friendly crew ready to answer questions while you watch the skyline change colors over two relaxed hours on Boston Harbor. Expect fresh air, local stories if you want them, and that feeling you only get when land slips quietly away behind you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 82View ›
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 ›
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 ›
Boston Brewery Tour: 3.5 Hours & 12 Craft Beers
Boston Brewery Tour: 3.5 Hours & 12 Craft Beers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (185)3h 30mYou visit three working Boston breweries in one afternoon, tasting up to 12 craft beers with snacks and a local guide who knows the scene. Round-trip transport is included, so you just show up with your ID and closed-toe shoes. The whole thing takes three and a half hours, and the breweries rotate, so the stops change depending on the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Boston's craft beer scene without arranging transport between breweries or worrying about designated driving — the guide and the fixed itinerary handle both, and the small group size means you actually get to talk to the people making the beer.Free cancellationfromUS$ 105View ›
Boston North End Food Tour & Public Market Tastings
Boston North End Food Tour & Public Market Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (183)3h 30mYou’ll wander Boston’s North End with a local guide who knows every bakery window and shortcut to good pizza. Taste legendary cannoli, Sicilian slices, fresh mozzarella, apple cider doughnuts at Boston Public Market, and finish with classic chowder at Union Oyster House. Expect laughter over messy bites and stories that stick with you long after lunch ends.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Boston: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour & Dark History Stories
Boston: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour & Dark History Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (177)1h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 25View ›
Boston to Provincetown Ferry: 90-Minute High-Speed Catamaran
Boston to Provincetown Ferry: 90-Minute High-Speed Catamaran★★★★★★★★★★ 4.18 (176)1h 30mYou board in downtown Boston, spend 90 minutes on a high-speed catamaran with views of the harbor islands, and arrive in Provincetown ready to explore galleries and beaches. The boat has air conditioning, a concierge desk, and restrooms; you just need to arrive 30 minutes early and book your return ticket separately if you're heading back the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Provincetown without driving—the ferry trades a three-hour car ride for 90 minutes on water, and the fixed schedule means you don't have to think about parking or traffic timing.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 79View ›
Boston Beacon Hill: Small Group History & Photo Walking Tour
Boston Beacon Hill: Small Group History & Photo Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (171)1h 30mYou’ll wander Boston’s Beacon Hill in a small group, guided by someone who knows every quirky corner—from leaning lampposts to hidden flower boxes. Capture your own photos along Acorn Street and Louisburg Square while learning simple tips (no fancy gear needed). Expect laughter, local stories, and moments you’ll remember long after you leave those brick sidewalks behind.Free cancellationKids −55%fromUS$ 45View ›
Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip & Nubble Lighthouse
Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip & Nubble Lighthouse★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (171)11hYou're picked up at your Boston hotel and driven 75 miles to the Southern Maine coast, stopping at Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, walking the Ogunquit cliffs, and landing in Kennebunkport with 2.5 hours free. The trolley tour is optional and booked separately. Everything else—transport, entry, water, snacks, and the return drive—is included in the day trip price.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Southern Maine coast in one day without renting a car or navigating the drive yourself—the fixed schedule and included stops mean you get the lighthouse, the cliffs, and the town all in one trip, with a guide handling the route and timing.Free cancellation-10%fromUS$ 122View ›
Salem: Witch Cottage Costume Photo Shoot & Theatrical Set
Salem: Witch Cottage Costume Photo Shoot & Theatrical Set★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (168)45mYou’ll step into Salem’s Witch Cottage set and get styled in your own witch or wizard costume from their huge wardrobe. A friendly local photographer guides you through playful poses among potions and spell books before revealing your photos at the end. It’s fun, welcoming, and surprisingly memorable — especially if you let yourself be a little silly.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 95View ›
Boston: Historic Taverns Tour, Harbor Ferry & Tastings
Boston: Historic Taverns Tour, Harbor Ferry & Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (168)3h 30mYou’ll walk Boston’s oldest streets with a local guide, raise a glass in two historic taverns once frequented by legends, cross Boston Harbor by ferry, and finish with real North End cannoli. Expect laughter, stories you’ll remember, and moments when history feels unexpectedly personal.Free cancellationfromUS$ 129View ›
Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise: 2-Hour Waterfront Tour & Buffet
Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise: 2-Hour Waterfront Tour & Buffet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (162)2hYou board a vintage yacht in Boston Harbor and spend two hours cruising past the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, and the harbor islands while eating a buffet brunch. The captain provides moderate narration of the main sights, but the focus is on the meal and the water views rather than a detailed history tour. Restrooms are onboard, and the whole experience keeps you seated and relaxed from start to finish.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Boston's waterfront landmarks and eat a relaxed brunch without planning multiple stops — the boat does the routing and the meal is included, so you just show up and sit down.Free cancellationKids −48%fromUS$ 106View ›
Haunted Boston Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl: Beacon Hill & Graveyards
Haunted Boston Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl: Beacon Hill & Graveyards★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (162)2h 30mThis 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl takes you through Boston's most haunted neighborhoods—Beacon Hill and around the Granary Burying Ground—with a costumed guide who shares local ghost stories at historic bars and buildings along the way. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID; alcohol is available for purchase at each stop, not included in the tour price. Small groups keep the experience intimate as you walk the same streets where the hauntings are rooted in Boston's history.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want ghost stories rooted in actual Boston history and the bars where the hauntings are said to happen—a costumed guide and small groups mean you hear the stories clearly and can linger at each haunted spot instead of rushing through a large crowd.Free cancellationfromUS$ 36View ›
Salem: Witch Broom Making Workshop & Custom Souvenir
Salem: Witch Broom Making Workshop & Custom Souvenir★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (154)1h 30mYou choose your broom handle, broomcorn colors, ribbons, and charms, then learn to bind them together under instruction from Salem-based craftspeople. The result is a custom witches broom for your home or altar, made in a dedicated workshop space designed to keep the experience focused and calm. You leave with a finished souvenir you built yourself, and the instructors provide guidance on shipping if you need it.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a hands-on Salem souvenir they actually made, or for groups looking to do something creative together in one ticket—the instructors handle the teaching so you just focus on building and choosing what goes into your broom.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 128View ›
Boston North End Walking Tour: Cannoli & Italian Food
Boston North End Walking Tour: Cannoli & Italian Food★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (152)2hYou walk the North End's cobblestone streets for two hours with a guide who knows the neighborhood, stopping at local food shops for Italian coffee, pizza, and the famous cannoli from both Modern Pastry and Mike's Pastry — then you decide which one wins. You hear stories about Paul Revere and the Italian immigrants who shaped the area, and you finish knowing the neighborhood in a way a solo walk wouldn't give you.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to know the North End as locals do rather than as a tourist checklist — the food is the entry point, but the neighborhood itself is what you actually learn.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 35View ›
MIT & Harvard Tour Cambridge: Campus History & Architecture
MIT & Harvard Tour Cambridge: Campus History & Architecture★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (145)3h 30mYou walk both MIT and Harvard campuses with a guide who knows the history and the quirky stories behind each building. The subway ride between the two is included. Weekday tours go inside some MIT buildings; weekend tours are exterior-focused. The whole thing takes a few hours and ends at Harvard Square, where you can eat or shop on your own.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see both MIT and Harvard in one outing without arranging your own transport between them—the included subway ride and guide handle the logistics, and the stories behind the buildings make the walk feel less like sightseeing and more like learning something real about how these places work.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 57View ›
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 cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 20View ›
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 outTop ratedfrom · per groupUS$ 550View ›
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