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Boston Movie Mile: Walking Tour with Actor Guide & Film Sites
Boston Movie Mile: Walking Tour with Actor Guide & Film Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (131)2h 30mYou’ll join a small group led by a Boston actor for a walking tour through Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and more than 30 famous movie locations. Expect real stories behind the scenes, casual laughs along the way, and moments where film meets everyday city life. It’s not just for film buffs—you’ll feel like you’re inside your own Boston story by the end.Most bookedKids −25%fromUS$ 40View ›
Boston: Lexington & Concord 250th Anniversary Tour & Museum
Boston: Lexington & Concord 250th Anniversary Tour & Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (129)7h–8hYou visit six major Revolutionary War sites across Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord in one day, including Battle Green, the Battle Road Trail, and the homes of Emerson and Alcott. Entry to the Concord Museum is included, as is bottled water. The tour is led by a local history expert and stays small enough that you can ask questions without holding up the group. Plan for a full day — this is not a quick hit-and-run.Is it for me?Book this if you want the major Revolutionary War sites in one coherent narrative without arranging your own transport or museum tickets — the small-group format and local expert guide are what make the connections between places actually stick.Free cancellationKids −18%fromUS$ 159View ›
Martha's Vineyard: 6 Towns Private Tour & Aquinnah Cliffs
Martha's Vineyard: 6 Towns Private Tour & Aquinnah Cliffs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (128)3hYou'll see all six Martha's Vineyard towns in one day — from the Victorian cottages of Oak Bluffs to the whaling heritage of Edgartown, the fishing village of Menemsha, and the dramatic clay cliffs of Aquinnah. The private vehicle holds up to six people, includes a knowledgeable guide, and the route can shift based on what your group wants to focus on. Pickup is included, and the air-conditioned comfort means you're not managing parking or navigation yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see all six Martha's Vineyard towns in one day without renting a car or managing your own itinerary — the private vehicle and customizable route mean you control the pace while someone else handles the driving and the history.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 550View ›
North End Food Tour Boston: Award-Winning Pizza, Pasta & Cannoli
North End Food Tour Boston: Award-Winning Pizza, Pasta & Cannoli★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (123)3h 30mA 3.5-hour walking food tour of Boston's North End neighborhood with a professional local guide, stopping at nine award-winning establishments for tastings that add up to a full meal. The guide, an Italian-American native Bostonian and culinary school graduate, weaves neighborhood history and introductions to longtime locals between bites of James Beard-recognized pizza, Time magazine-featured pasta, Best of Boston bread and sandwiches, and a filled-to-order cannoli from a 1930s institution. Food, taxes and gratuities are included; children from age 2 are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Boston and want to skip the generic downtown loop — the North End is where locals actually eat, and the guide's neighborhood history and introductions to longtime residents give you stories you can't get from a map. The 3.5-hour walk with nine included tastings works as a full meal, so you won't need to plan lunch separately.Free cancellationfromUS$ 120View ›
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 to Newport Day Trip: Mansions, Cliff Walk & Small Group
Boston to Newport Day Trip: Mansions, Cliff Walk & Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (114)8h–10hYou’ll join a small group for a Boston to Newport day trip that blends Gilded Age mansions like The Breakers and Marble House with ocean walks along the Cliff Walk and free time downtown. Expect stories from your guide, quiet moments in historic sites, and plenty of coastal scenery before heading back to Boston with new memories (and maybe some fudge).Free cancellationfromUS$ 128View ›
Salem: Witch Trials, Revolution & Maritime History Walking Tour
Salem: Witch Trials, Revolution & Maritime History Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (110)1h 30mYou walk about one mile through Salem's downtown over 90 minutes, stopping at the Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point cemetery, Lyceum Hall, and sites tied to the American Revolution and the Age of Sail. A local guide with an amplifier covers four centuries of history — from the 1692 trials to maritime wealth to George Washington's visit to Alexander Graham Bell's telephone work. The fixed 12pm departure time and frequent stops mean you see the major sites without arranging your own route or timing.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want Salem's full history — witch trials, revolution, maritime wealth, and famous residents — covered in one walking tour without arranging separate stops or timing. The guide's amplifier and frequent stops mean you hear everything clearly even on busy streets, and the fixed 12pm departure takes the scheduling off your hands.Free cancellationKids −26%fromUS$ 30View ›
Boston: Architecture Walking Tour & Photo Tips with Local
Boston: Architecture Walking Tour & Photo Tips with Local★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (109)2hYou’ll wander through Copley Square’s architectural mix, stroll under flowering trees in Boston Public Garden, and end up snapping your own version of Acorn Street in Beacon Hill—all with gentle photo tips from a local guide who makes history feel personal. Expect small surprises and real moments along the way—you might even find yourself lingering after the tour ends.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 55View ›
Salem Day Trip from Boston: Witch Museum & House of Seven Gables
Salem Day Trip from Boston: Witch Museum & House of Seven Gables★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (103)8h–9hYou're picked up at your Boston hotel and driven to Salem for a nine-hour day that includes the Salem Witch Museum's two exhibits, entry to the House of the Seven Gables, a trolley ride connecting the main stops, and free time at Pickering Wharf. A local guide provides historical context throughout, and you return to Boston by evening with photos and water included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the main Salem attractions in one day without renting a car or figuring out the train from Boston—the pickup, trolley, and guide handle the logistics so you focus on the history.Free cancellationfromUS$ 190View ›
Boston Wang Theatre: Backstage Tour & Folk Americana Hall
Boston Wang Theatre: Backstage Tour & Folk Americana Hall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (103)1h 15mYou’ll step onto Boston’s legendary Wang Theatre stage, wander through backstage corridors filled with music history, and explore exhibits at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. With stories from your guide and rare memorabilia all around you, there’s this feeling—you’re walking right through decades of live performance energy.Free cancellationLikely to sell outBest valuefromUS$ 25View ›
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Small Group, 90 Minutes
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Small Group, 90 Minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (100)1h 30mA 90-minute small-group walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail led by a local guide, covering 11 historic sites where the American Revolution took shape. The tour moves at a relaxed pace with time for questions and smartphone photography tips at each stop. Paul Revere's House and Old North Church are not included; they're on a separate North End tour. Children from age 10 are welcome; arrive 10 minutes early and reconfirm 48 hours before.Is it for me?This tour works for first-time visitors who want the real story behind the Revolution without arranging transport or entry fees separately, and for anyone in Boston with an afternoon free who wants to understand what happened where they're standing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 45View ›
Boston: Historical Walking Tour with Old Photos & Headsets
Boston: Historical Walking Tour with Old Photos & Headsets★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (99)2h 30mYou’ll walk Boston’s streets with a local guide who brings history to life using vintage photos right where it happened. Headsets keep every story clear above city noise. Expect small surprises — like catching the scent of fresh bread or glimpsing hidden details in old bricks — as you see familiar places through new eyes.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 45View ›
Salem Dark History Tour: Witch Trials & Haunted Sites
Salem Dark History Tour: Witch Trials & Haunted Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (97)1h 20mYou walk Salem's actual Witch Trials sites with a licensed local guide who knows the real stories, not the Hollywood version. The tour covers the church graveyard, Giles Corey's haunted location, and the Old Jail—a place with documented ghost stories that locals still believe in. You'll spend 2 to 3 hours on foot hearing what happened in 1692 and what people still report happening today, with a guide who lives in Salem and answers questions as they come up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the real Witch Trials history without the theme-park treatment—a licensed local guide who lives in Salem takes the guesswork out of where to go and what actually happened on these streets.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 30View ›
Boston: Crime Walking Tour with Mob Stories & Movie Sites
Boston: Crime Walking Tour with Mob Stories & Movie Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (97)2h 20mYou’ll walk Boston’s real crime scenes with a local guide who knows how to balance dark stories with laughs. See the Massacre Site, hear wild mob tales in North End parks, spot movie locations from “The Departed,” and get plenty of time for questions—or just to soak up those odd little details you’ll remember later.Free cancellationfromUS$ 34View ›
Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour with Local Guide
Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (95)1h 15mYou walk downtown Salem with a licensed local guide who untangles the 1692 witch trials from the mythology. You see the memorial, the old jail, the first church, and the Bewitched statue while learning the actual history and colonial context. The tour includes a guide who knows Salem and can point you toward places locals actually go—so you leave with both the facts and the lay of the land.Is it for me?Book this if you want the actual history of the 1692 witch trials rather than the sensationalized version, and you'd rather have a local guide untangle the colonial context than read a plaque on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 29View ›
Boston Historic E-Bike Tour: 8 Neighborhoods & 200+ Sites
Boston Historic E-Bike Tour: 8 Neighborhoods & 200+ Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (91)2h 30mYou ride an electric bike through eight Boston neighborhoods with an expert guide whose voice comes through your helmet speaker, hitting 200+ historic sites from the North End's colonial streets to Fenway Park and MIT. You choose your pedal assist level, get a beverage included, and stop at Copley Square to rest. The tour ends near Quincy Market, where your guide recommends where to eat next.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the main landmarks across multiple Boston neighborhoods in one day without arranging your own transportation or missing the stories behind each stop—the electric bike and audio helmet are what make covering eight neighborhoods in eight hours actually possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 78View ›
Boston Freedom Trail AR Tour: Relive 1776 with Headsets
Boston Freedom Trail AR Tour: Relive 1776 with Headsets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (90)2hYou’ll walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with an AR headset and guide, meeting figures like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams as if they’re right there beside you. Try your hand at operating a digital field cannon and see key events unfold where they happened—plus take home an “illegal tea” souvenir. It’s history that feels close enough to touch.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
Martha’s Vineyard: Private Island Tour with Cliffs, Lighthouses & Pickup
Martha’s Vineyard: Private Island Tour with Cliffs, Lighthouses & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (89)3hYou’ll ride in comfort past Martha’s Vineyard’s lighthouses and historic homes, walk along Aquinnah Cliffs with their wild colors, taste fresh local seafood from Wampanoag vendors, and wander through Oak Bluffs’ famous gingerbread cottages—all with stories from a local guide. It’s relaxed but full of little moments you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 550View ›
Boston Holiday Cocoa Cruise: Festive Yacht, Skyline & Hot Drinks
Boston Holiday Cocoa Cruise: Festive Yacht, Skyline & Hot Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (85)1h 30mYou’ll board a classic yacht in Boston for an evening cruise filled with festive lights, skyline views and holiday music. Sip hot cocoa—spiked if you want—while passing landmarks like Charlestown Navy Yard and Old North Church from a cozy heated salon or breezy open bow. Expect laughter, warmth, and moments that linger long after you step back on land.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Free Walking Tour Boston: 10 Freedom Trail Stops
Free Walking Tour Boston: 10 Freedom Trail Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (83)1h 15mYou’ll walk Boston’s Freedom Trail in a small group, hearing lively stories from a local guide as you pass landmarks like Granary Burying Ground and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Expect unexpected details—a quiet organ playing at Park Street Church or laughter over strange historical facts—and leave feeling both grounded in history and oddly connected to strangers who walked before you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
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