Tours in Boston
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour
$51.00
3.1
Experience Boston like never before with Boston Sightseeing, where our double-decker open-top buses offer unparalleled views above the bustling streets. We're dedicated to delivering top-tier tour services, ensuring you see the city in style and comfort.
Explore Boston at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off tour, featuring eight strategic stops along the route. Perfect for first-time visitors, it's a fantastic way to get acquainted with the city's layout and landmarks.
Immerse yourself in live commentary from our knowledgeable guides, who share insider insights into Boston's rich history and vibrant culture. Known as the Cradle of Liberty, Boston is steeped in revolutionary stories and modern-day marvels.
Don't miss out on the best of Boston, Join us and discover the city's charm and allure with Boston Sightseeing.
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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map
$9.99
4.4
Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes with this self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail! Get the facts behind the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, relive the fight for American Independence, and much more—journey back in time to historic Boston in the days of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. As you walk the Freedom Trail, you’ll learn about everything from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution. Plus, relive the Battle of Bunker Hill with a riveting bonus tour!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Perfect for holiday travelers and team-building groups.
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80-Min Narrated Trolley Tour of Historic Boston & Freedom Trail
$38.00
3.9
Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States.
Hear how the city played a crucial role in the American Revolution, hosting events that were catalysts for change. In 1773, colonists, frustrated with British taxation without representation, famously dumped tea into Boston Harbor in protest.
Freedom Trail: 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, the Freedom Trail passes 16 locations significant to the history of the United States, including Paul Revere's House, the Old North Church, and the site of the Boston Massacre.
Nicknames of Boston: Beantown, Hub of the Universe & Cradle of Liberty
As you explore Boston's rich history, you gain insight into the events and ideas that shaped not only the city but also the nation. From its early days as a Puritan settlement to its pivotal role in the fight for independence, Boston’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to liberty.
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Tour of the Freedom Trail: Faneuil Hall to Boston Common
$25.00
4.2
Join us for a historical trip through colonial Boston. You will stop at 11 out of 16 historic sites guided by our knowledgeable tour guides dressed in period-accurate clothing to add to the immersive experience.
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Ultimate Boston Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
$24.99
4.4
Explore Boston, Cambridge, Salem, Cape Ann, and more! This package covers Boston's iconic Freedom Trail (Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, & more), the Harborwalk, Salem Witch Trails, and a scenic waterfront drive near Cape Ann. This is the ultimate "must-do" package for a Boston and New England trip.
This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value.
Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
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Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
$61.05
4.7
Choose between either a 1.5 or 2-hour sail around Boston Harbor aboard one of our beautiful schooner Adirondack sailboats! These classic boats are reminiscent of the sailboats from the 1890s. Sail past the seaport district, Castle Island, Fort Independence, Spectacle Island, and Long Island with Long Island Head Light. Great for families and friends who want to sail and see the sights of Boston from the water!
Within minutes of leaving the dock, guests will forget the distractions of life on land and experience the joy of a leisurely sail. Sit back and relax as the crew raises sail and provides beverage service. Drinks are available for purchase by credit card only. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic onboard.
The knowledgeable captain and crew are always ready to answer questions about the sights and history of Boston Harbor and its surrounding areas. From interesting facts to old-time legends, the maritime world of Boston has many great stories to offer.
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Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
$27.50
4.6
Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!
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Sunset Cruise
$29.44
4.2
Escape the heat and enjoy amazing views of Boston’s beautiful skyline and the historic USS Constitution as the sun sets behind the city. As evening sets in, sunset colors fade to a twilight sky and the city comes alive with lights. Our 90-minute narrated sunset cruise will highlight popular and famous scenes of Boston Harbor from both past and present. Snacks, and cold beverages including water, juice and soda; as well as a full bar, are available on every boat.
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Holiday Sunset Cruise in Boston Harbor
$64.38
4.9
Grab a drink and settle into the heated, main observation cabin to enjoy a seasonal experience on this beautiful 1920s-style yacht. During the cruise, grab a hot cocoa or festive libation from the bar and take in the sights as the boat cruises around Boston's waterfront neighborhoods, such as North End. Enjoy cruising under the Tobin Bridge for a unique perspective of this iconic landmark. Watch the sky as it changes from blues to oranges behind the outline of Boston's city skyline while listening to classic Holiday hits.
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"Ghosts of Boston" Walking Ghost Tour
$24.99
4.4
Our Ghosts of Boston Tour takes you on a journey to meet the ghosts of Boston, Massachusetts. You'll visit haunted houses, cemeteries where ghosts are seen, and much more on this Ghost Tour
The Ghosts of Boston Tour focuses on the Patriots who helped make America the country we are. We'll visit many historic locations which are tied to the founding of America, the Revolutionary War, and more. The Ghosts of Boston Tour puts history front and center - but in an entertaining and engaging way
You may have seen some of the locations we visit on this tour on TV shows like Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures
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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of All 16 Sites
$14.99
4.9
Are you looking for a way to see all 16 Freedom Trail sites without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
• Find out about Samuel Adams, the one man on whom you could maybe blame the entire American Revolution and other key Freedom Trail players
• Hear from producer Daniel Berger-Jones, a local educator and tour guide
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Boston Freedom Trail Scavenger Hunt Adventure
$20.52
3.9
Turn Boston into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Using your smart phone to guide you, make your way through Boston among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Great for families, friends and those ready to have fun while seeing the city!
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Private Boston Airport Transportation - One Way
$126.94
4.1
Your Boston Preferred Car Service. More than 25 years of experience driving professionally in the Greater Boston Area. Service is our focus! Being on time is everything. We wait for you and not the other way around.
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Improv Asylum - Boston's Best Comedy
$35.00
5
For over 25 years, audiences have gone crazy for Improv Asylum’s blend of improv and sketch comedy. Sit back, relax and watch our performers take to the stage to create fast-paced, hilarious scenes inspired by audience suggestions. Find out why we’ve been repeatedly named Boston’s Best Comedy!
Wouldn’t it be nice to escape the chaos of your daily life for a hilarious 90-minute sketch and improv show? The Main Stage Cast's newest show, Good Vibes Nation, promises just that and more! Strap in to your favorite bathing suit (or not) for some summer fun, fun, fun. Receive some sound financial advice to make sure Daddy doesn’t take the T-bird away. Explore the many benefits of meal plan delivery and, don’t worry baby, we’ll help select our next president along the way!
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Boston Sightseeing Single Ride Pass With Double Decker Tour Bus
$41.00
3.1
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator in the city, we take pride in offering you the ultimate vantage point to soak in the beauty and grandeur of Boston's iconic landmarks.
From the bustling streets of Downtown Crossing to the charming cobblestone paths of Beacon Hill, our tour covers all the must-see neighborhoods, attractions, and shopping districts that make Boston exceptional.
With our easy-to-use ticketing system, securing your spot on board has always been complex. Whether you're a solo traveler seeking adventure or a family looking to make lasting memories, Boston Sightseeing has covered you.
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2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour
$5.00
5
The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail differs from all other Freedom Trail offerings in that it covers not only our celebrated Revolutionary sites, but gives visitors a full history of our city. We cover the story, from the early punitive and superstitious Puritans, to the Revolution, the boom years as 'America's Harbor and finally the ascension of the Irish Catholics bringing us to the Hub we know. Along the way, rascals and residents from Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X to Mayor James Michael Curley, our 'Rascal King' are covered.
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Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)
$45.00
4.9
Explore Beacon Hill on a unique historical walking tour designed for small groups. Discover the timeless charm of one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Boston. As you stroll along the brick sidewalks, listen to captivating commentary curated with inside information on the neighborhood's past and present.
Bring your smartphone or camera and learn how to apply fun photo tips to capture amazing pictures of your adventure as we explore Beacon Hill's 19th century brick row houses with ornate architectural details, colorful flowers in window boxes and scenic locations throughout the tour.
Photograph Acorn Street (the most photographed street in Boston), Louisburg Square and see where hidden gems are off-the-beaten path.
Find out what makes a PhotoWalks Beacon Hill tour an eye-opening experience you can't get anywhere else in Boston!
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Walking Tour of Boston's Freedom Trail
$25.00
4.5
Tours run at 9:30, 12:30 and 2:30 M-W, and 9:30, 12:30, 2:30,
Boston’s Revolutionary War history explored on a 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail. We cover the first 11 historic sites starting in Boston Common, at the Visitor Information Center, and ending at Faneuil Hall.
Entertaining and educational, it's early American history with a focus on the Revolutionary War. Patriotic, fascinating stories of America's founding by great patriots in Boston. Great for families, tourists, locals, teenagers, and children! A highlight of many people's visit here. A must-do for the true Bostonian experience.
We offer the earliest tours available at 9:30AM. Enjoy the Freedom Trail when it’s cooler outside and less crowded. Check our schedule and reach out with questions for us.
We can't wait to walk through history with you!
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Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour
$24.00
5
Time Travel on Foot! Discover Boston's modern sites & behold historic delights on your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over 400 years.
As you stroll along Boston's picturesque streets, each step will reveal architectural feats & visual treats connected to tales of triumph, resilience, and unprecedented brilliance!
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Walking Tour of the Downtown Boston Freedom Trail - History & Architecture
$30.00
4.5
Dive into early American history and architecture as you explore the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston. On a 70-minute walking tour, admire the architecture, and learn about the history and culture of the city as you pass attractions and landmarks like Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, and Boston Common.
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Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour
$5.00
5
Explore the gas lit winter wonderland streets of Boston and Beacon Hill as we discover the Christmas tales of Boston's past walking on cobbled stoned alleys.
One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones.
See the Kings Chapel, The Boston Christmas Tree, Beacon Hill, the most photographed street in Boston, the best holiday lights, the oldest hotel in the USA and walk through the gas light, cobbled stoned street winter wonderland.
Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour is smart phone guided (GPS navigated) experience narrated by Santa Clause and his rag tag holiday crew.
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Private Departure Transfer to Boston Airport BOS
$28.00
3.4
Why stress waiting for unreliable taxis or shuttle transfers to Boston International Airport? Ensure peace of mind with a private transfer from your downtown Boston or Cambridge accommodation to Boston International Airport (BOS). Reach the airport relaxed and with plenty of time before your flight!
Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose from a luxury sedan transfer for three people, a sport utility vehicle transfer or van that carries up to five passengers! All vehicles feature stylish and spacious interiors and you will be met and escorted by a professional chauffeur.
Price is per person, based on three passengers per sedan or five per sports utility vehicle/van.
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Self Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Audio/GPS Walking Tour
$5.00
4.1
Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location aware, Smart Phone App Audio Walking Tour.
What makes this tour special?
-The revolutionary narrators are fantastic. And the sound editing will make you forget it's technology that's guiding you.
- It's guided by your personal tour guide (AKA the WalknTours technology tour technology)
-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a freedom trail adventure.
-Go anytime at your own pace.
-Tour Never Expires. Listen later.
-1 purchase works on 2 phones
Simply go to the Boston Common Visitors Center, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the revolutionary streets of Boston along the freedom trial.
Listen on headphones, bluetooth speakers or your phone.
This is our in depth Downtown Boston tour. For the whole Freedom Trail try our "Classic Freedom Trail Tour".
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Boston Public Market and North End Foodie Tour with Local Guide
$115.00
4.8
Multiple TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner. Locally owned by Boston native. Specialize in award-winning best eats, culinary education, and history.
Part 1: Tour begins in the North End, Boston's Little Italy, with a James Beard Classics Award winner, where guests will enjoy Sicilian pizza and arancini. Next, a stroll by Paul Revere's house, followed by a salumeria that has appeared on the Food Network's "Best Thing That I Ever Ate" (mozzarella and balsamic vinegars tastings), and a 3x Best of Boston Bread Bakery. An iconic cannoli, too!
Part 2: Fridays & Saturdays, guests will experience the historic Haymarket Market, the country's oldest outdoor market. Next, the indoor Boston Public Market, recognized as one of the 10 best public markets in the country by USA Today. Tastings: apple cider doughnut, Best of Boston-winning ice cream, and flavored roasted nuts.
Part 3 (Union Oyster House): Iconic chowder at the oldest continuously-running restaurant in the country!
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The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour
$5.00
3.5
This an on demand, smart phone guided haunted walking tour in Boston.
Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the haunted streets of Boston.
This is best experienced using headphones. Speakers can be used but not recommended.
What makes this tour special?
- You will see over 8 ghostly sites and hear their stories in less than 45 minutes.-
-It's on demand, go anytime, at your own pace, all on the WalknTours app.
- Great bang for your buck.
What will you see?
The most haunted hotel in New England, The old hanging tree where the last witch of Boston was hung, haunted subway, 2 haunted burial grounds, Nathaniel Hawthornes old haunt, the haunted theater and more.
NOTE: Many of these sites have opening hours. This includes the Granary burial ground and Central Burial ground. Hotels and theaters are closed or limited because of COVID. This tour does not go inside these places, only outside.
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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader
$5.95
4.5
This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Boston.
Use the built in EMF reader to detect ghosts!
This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime.
Contactless and social distance friendly.
It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker.
What makes this tour special?
-The spooky narrator is one of a kind.
-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure.
-Go anytime. Go at your own pace
-Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours.
NOTE: The tour does not go inside any buildings or the burial grounds. The burial grounds are National Parks and only open from 9am to 4pm. The tour is guided by the outside gates only.
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
$9.99
3.8
Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this affordable walking tour in Boston.
• Take in important historical landmarks like the Boston Common which was entangled in America’s first fraudulent land transaction and the Granary Burial Ground
• Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a tour guide whose passion for history inspired him to lead guided tours for over ten years
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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North End Small Group Walking Pastry and History Tour
$70.00
4.9
Welcome to the North End Pastry Tour! This neighborhood is the city's oldest residential community, having been inhabited since it was colonized in the 1630s. Home to roughly 95 restaurants and 3 stops on Boston's Freedom Trail, you'll never run out of things to learn and places to try here.
During this tour, we'll taste the following:
-Sfogliatella from an underground bakery in a tucked-away alley
-Tiramisu from a café with 33 different varieties of tiramisu to choose from
-Florentine cannoli from a 24/7 bakery that's been a North End institution since 1926
-Chocolate ganache from a family-owned bakery that's been on Hanover St since 1930
And as a parting gift for joining the tour, you will be sent a post-tour email covering more of my favorite places to go, things to do, and food & drink to enjoy while you're in the Boston area!
Tastings are subject to change. Please alert us of any dietary restrictions or allergies before booking.
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Boston's Historic Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP)
$45.00
4.5
Step back in time on a small-group Boston Freedom Trail walking tour. Listen to captivating commentary that reveals the true stories behind the myths surrounding the events leading up to the American Revolution in 1775!
Discover interesting facts about the Founding Fathers who shaped the nation, what really happened on Paul Revere’s ride, what caused the Boston Massacre, what prompted the Boston Tea Party and much more.
Capture fun photos with your smartphone as you walk through history and explore 11 of the Freedom Trail’s iconic landmarks.
Ideal for history buffs, families, urban explorers, smartphone photographers, and anyone eager to learn about American history.
Find out what makes a PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour an eye-opening experience you can’t get anywhere else in Boston!
NOTE: Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included on this tour. They're on the Boston's North End-Little Italy History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group).
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Full Day Boston City Tour with pick up and drop off service
$114.50
3
The trip will start in the city of Cambridge, MA where we will visit the Harvard University. Later, we will take pictures with the main academic building of MIT. Another fun will begin as soon as you board the Boston Harbor Cruise and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston.
Itinerary:
Boston → Cambridge → Harvard University In-Depth Tour (Optional, 60 mins) → MIT Campus Tour (30 mins) → Boston → View Boston at Prudential Center (Mandatory, 120 mins, lunch time included) → Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Quincy Market (60 mins)
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