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Founded by English Puritan settlers in 1630, center of the American Revolution, Boston has a history, culture, and character like no other American city. It is a port city with a very historic harbor, the home of Harvard and MIT, birthplace of many top rock bands, and a foodie’s dream destination. There is always something happening in Boston and a vacation itinerary can fill quickly here. Endless city tour highlights include walking the Freedom Trail and visiting landmarks like Old North Church, Boston Common, Fenway Park, and Quincy Market. Cruise the Charles River, enjoy classic architecture and superb Italian food in the North End, then visit one of city’s many real Irish pubs.

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Things To Do In Boston
Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops

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$42
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

13
 1 hour 20 minutes  Free Cancellation
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$57.65
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

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$23
Boston Codzilla High-Speed Thrill Boat Ride

Boston Codzilla High-Speed Thrill Boat Ride

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$43.20
Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

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 1 hour
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$46
Boston CityPASS — Save 45%

Boston CityPASS — Save 45%

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 9 days  Instant Confirmation
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$79
Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Food Tour
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Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Food Tour

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$49
1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option

1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option

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$46
Boston Freedom Trail Daily Walking Tour
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Boston Freedom Trail Daily Walking Tour

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$25
Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

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 3 hours 30 minutes
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$74.22
Haunted Boston Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

Haunted Boston Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

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$36.16
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Christmas
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Holiday & Seasonal Tours
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Self-guided Tours & Rentals
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Escape Games
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Father's Day
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Ferry Services
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Honeymoon Packages
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Literary, Art & Music Tours
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Mother's Day
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National Holidays
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Private Day Trips
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Scooter Rentals
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Shore Excursions
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Sporting Event Tickets & Passes
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Sustainable Tours
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Transfers & Ground Transport
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Unique Experiences
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Weddings & Honeymoons
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Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Recent Boston traveler reviews
Teenager friendly Boston North end pizza and history tour
Boston’s North End Pizza & History Walking Food Tour
Teenager friendly Boston North end pizza and history tour
Carmine S, Apr 2024
I wanted to do the Freedom Trail, my teenager said he wouldn’t be able to make the trek. I said how about we do a Pizza Trail today and the Bayside part of Trail only, tomorrow. He was in. The guide was funny, knowledgeable, had an amazing accent and truly enjoyed his job. We stopped by plenty of the trail and he pointed out a few sites at a nice vantage point for photos. He took everyone who wanted its photo in front of Paul Revere’s statue. He explained the meaning behind military statues. I feel like I had a serious history basics and Boston and comedy tour rolled into one by a true local and left full.
Great trip
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Great trip
Xiuwei L, Apr 2024
It’s Awesome
Awesome tour - very knowledgeable guide
Walking Tour of the Downtown Boston Freedom Trail – History & Architecture
Awesome tour - very knowledgeable guide
Craig C, Mar 2024
Great introduction to Boston for a first timer - really enjoyed the tour. Lots of great facts and very knowledgeable guide.
Great Tour
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark
Great Tour
Daniel A, Mar 2024
Loved it! Absolutely beautiful day and Dave our tour guide was funny and informative. I am a huge baseball fan so I loved all the World Series info and museum.
Boston Harbor cruise
Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution
Boston Harbor cruise
Patrick T, Feb 2024
Nice overview of hsrbor
Fun in Cemeteries
Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
Fun in Cemeteries
Debbie L, Feb 2024
Super fun thing to do with my teenager. Great way to spend to spend the night.
Great tour and guide
Boston’s North End Pizza & History Walking Food Tour
Great tour and guide
Bob O, Dec 2023
Lots of fun
Freedom trail tour
Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston
Freedom trail tour
Lilly T, Dec 2023
Great way to see and learn about Boston! We had a blast and it was the perfect way to start our trip so we could plan the rest.
Best way to discover Boston
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops
Best way to discover Boston
Yola C, Dec 2023
Great drivers, interesting insights, lots of fun.
Boston History and walking tour! Highly Recommend
Boston History & Highlights Walking Tour
Boston History and walking tour! Highly Recommend
Jeff S, Nov 2023
My wife and I decided to have a guided tour to get the historical highlights and context surrounding all of the rich history that exist in Boston. Nabil was our tour guide and he was excellent! I really appreciated his ability to describe the many events and a pleasant surprise was the stop at the well cafe. This was the first time we have paid for a tour so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but when we go back to Boston again we will definitely book the food tour that another couple just came from (I think it was the North End). Thank you Nabil for the experience!
Fun Way to spend a couple of hours.
Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
Fun Way to spend a couple of hours.
Julie R, Nov 2023
Campy fun with a history lesson, worth the time and money. It’s fun to do in the dark, wear comfy shoes, there is not a lot of walking, but cobble stones and bricks in the dark make a stable shoe important. Highly recommend.
Best experience
Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston
Best experience
gwennie10, Nov 2023
This was a great tour, made better by the great tour guide. Kaitlin, spoke clearly, knew her stuff and it was all very interesting. We saw a lot and took nearly 3 hours. Best tour we had in Boston.
City View Trolley
1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option
City View Trolley
richardfS261JP, Nov 2023
Recently went on the City View Trolley tour with a couple from out of state. Our tour guide John was extremely knowledgeable of Boston’s history and was very articulate in sharing the significance of the many sites. He interjected some humor which also held our interest. I would highly recommend the tour with John or any of the other City View tour guides. The on and off feature also allows you to explore the sites of your choosing with a guaranteed ride back to the stop of your choosing. Great experience!
Good experience
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark
Good experience
sue_c, Nov 2023
Great tour from start to finish! Enjoyed all aspects! Thanks much!!!!! All the exclamation points are because they wouldn’t accept a short review !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
10 stars out of 5 stars!!
Boston Freedom Trail Daily Walking Tour
10 stars out of 5 stars!!
Phoebe_M, Nov 2023
If we could give 10 stars out if 5 we would! Captain Pickles was so informative, and had amazing small trivia facts for the group as well. He did a great job keeping the focus of unbehaved children and pretending as though he wasn’t freezing like the rest of us. After the tour he even walked us to a local restaurant that he recommended and gave us more information that he couldn’t squeeze in during the tour. Give this man a raise!
Wonderful experience! Get 2-day pass
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops
Wonderful experience! Get 2-day pass
Abigail K, Nov 2023
The trolley was so informative! It really helped us get to really cool destinations that we’ve always wanted to visit. We learned many things from our trolley driver that we wouldn’t have known otherwise. If you’re like us, I recommend the 2 day trolley pass so that you have plenty of time to explore what each stop has to offer.
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