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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Explore the best of Boston at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour of the city. Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass and see Boston’s top attractions, including the USS Constitution, the original bar from TV show “Cheers,” and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, to name a few. The pass includes discounted admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to enjoy during or after the tour.

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Boston's Food & History: North End, Freedom Trial, Beacon Hill

Combine two attractions Boston has to offer—delicious food and rich history—on this walking tour that starts in the popular North End and continues along the Freedom Trail. Taste fresh bread, pizza, and a classic Italian deli sandwich at local stops in this historic Italian neighborhood. Then, walk the Freedom Trail to learn about the American Revolution, all while enjoying scenic views of Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Explore the charming architecture of Beacon Hill and experience the city's blend of old and new.

Boston's Food & History: North End, Freedom Trial, Beacon Hill

Free Cancellation
5 hours

Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Discover Boston’s rich past and vibrant present on this small-group (or private) walking tour—a relaxed and informative way to get your bearings if visiting the city for the first time. Gain valuable insight from local guide as you explore spots such as Boston Harbor, Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, and the Public Garden. As you wander, learn about the city’s Revolutionary roots, architectural gems, and cultural evolution—and get an understanding of what life is like for modern-day residents.

Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Price varies by group size

New York and New Jersey To Boston and Harvard in One Day

Spend the day exploring Boston on this small-group full-day tour from New York. Leave the logistics to your guide who takes care of your transportation and itinerary. Start the day at Copley Square. Then, continue on through the day stopping to see Boston's top sights such as the Boston Public Library, Harvard University, and Quincy Market as you explore the city by climate-controlled vehicle.

New York and New Jersey To Boston and Harvard in One Day

Free Cancellation
15 hours

Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

Travel back in time, to the early years of the United States of America, during this guided walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and beyond. Relive the events of the American Revolution as you pass Faneuil Hall, see the Old and New State Houses, and visit the setting of the infamous Boston Massacre. Then head downtown past Boston Common and the modern John Hancock Tower, finishing in Copley Square.

Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Boston Pass: 40+ Things To Do - Includes Franklin Park Zoo

Seeing the best of Boston doesn’t get any easier, or more economical, than with Go City's Boston All-Inclusive Pass. This flexible sightseeing pass allows visitors to pick and choose from a wide variety of Boston’s top things to do, at any pace desired over the course of one, two, three, five, or seven consecutive days. Simply save the pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and go. No voucher redemption is required.

Boston Pass: 40+ Things To Do - Includes Franklin Park Zoo

Free Cancellation
1 to 7 days

Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

Likely to Sell Out

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes

Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)

Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge

See all of Boston and Cambridge from the comfort of a heated and air-conditioned modern minivan. This is a half-day driving tour that takes you through every highlight of Boston and Cambridge. The drive will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, Copley Square, Boston Public Library and so much more! The tour is mainly driving, however we will (optionally) stop a few times to briefly (5-10 minutes) get out of the car for photo opportunities and a closer look at some sights! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption.

Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge

Free Cancellation
4 hours

Price varies by group size

Private Photoshoot in Boston

Private Photoshoot in Boston

Free Cancellation
1 hour

Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

Explore elegant neighborhoods, historic streets, and American landmarks on a Boston walking tour from the Back Bay to Beacon Hill and downtown portions of the Freedom Trail. Learn about Boston’s history and culture as you stroll brownstone-lined avenues and walk the shady paths of the Boston Public Garden. Step into Boston’s Revolutionary history in the churches, cemeteries, and battlegrounds of the American struggle for independence.

Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

Free Cancellation
2 hours

The Boston Bash Scavenger Hunt

Team up with friends and family to solve clues, take on challenges, and play games while exploring Boston. Booking this scavenger hunt lets you play on your own schedule, visiting landmarks including the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston Public Garden, and Boston Common. Use your smartphone to interact with a remote, live host, and compete on the game’s leaderboard to see how you measure up.

The Boston Bash Scavenger Hunt

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Private Boston Movie Mile Guided Walking Tour

Private Boston Movie Mile Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

Discover Boston's pivotal role in the fight for women's suffrage on a guided walking tour through the Back Bay neighborhood. Explore iconic landmarks like Boston Common, the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and Copley Square while delving into the transformative years of 1870 to 1920. Led by local guides, this small-group experience offers insights into the activists and events that shaped women's rights history.

Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

Private City Tour of Boston, Lexington, and Concord

See all Boston's most important sights in a six hours, private, guided city tour, in a comfortable vehicle. If you value, time, privacy, comfort and would like to have a good overview of the city of Boston, Lexington and Concord at your own convenience and pace, we are the right choice for you. We will drive by or stop and wait at the sights you are most interested in. Our tour is totally customizable and our priority is to please you, not keep a schedule.

Private City Tour of Boston, Lexington, and Concord

Free Cancellation
6 hours

Likely to Sell Out

True Crime Tour of Boston

Explore Boston’s lesser-known history on an adults-only true crime walking tour. Led by a local guide, the experience connects real criminal cases to the city’s broader social and historical backdrop, helping you understand how these events influenced Boston’s development. With thoughtful storytelling and curated context, the tour offers a balanced perspective on crime, community, and legacy beyond sensational headlines.

True Crime Tour of Boston

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Boston Back Bay self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

Boston Back Bay self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

Free Cancellation
3 hours

Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour

This tour hits the highlights of Boston's most historic districts. You can take this tour anytime between 7:00am and 8:00pm. Once you make the booking, we will provide you with a link to download the app as well as a voucher code for the tour. This tour includes about 2.5 hours of audio, making it one of the most comprehensive self-guided tours available. We cover a wide range of topics from colonial history to the Big Dig public works project that created the Rose Kennedy Greenway only a few years ago. This tour uses the VoiceMap app and is GPS-enabled. The audio is delivered at the right place and time with turn-by-turn directions, meaning that you won't need to keep looking at your phone.

Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour

3 to 4 hours

Boston Private City Tour

Boston Private City Tour

Free Cancellation
4 hours

Boston and Cambridge Private Tour

This private day tour is the perfect way to get to know Boston & Cambridge at a leisurely pace. It's a combination of walking and driving (although can be driving only if you prefer). We start with a walking tour of parts of the Freedom Trail, stopping at some of the city's most significant sites. We'll then drive in and out of the other city neighborhoods, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Seaport and finish out the Freedom Trail with a stop at Bunker Hill. Then it's across the Charles River to Cambridge, where we drive around the MIT campus, and onto Harvard for a walking tour of the oldest college in the country. We'll share lots of history and legends but also keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. After the walk you'll need some lunch and we know some great spots (not included in price of tour). All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.

Boston and Cambridge Private Tour

Free Cancellation
6 hours

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

Explore the best of Boston on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Board at one of the stops, then hop off wherever you like, explore independently, and get back onto the trolley when you’re ready. Alternatively, ride the 2-hour loop in one go, listening to the informative commentary. Tickets are valid for one or two days, and while admission tickets aren’t included, enjoy discounts to some top Boston attractions.

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes

7 Days Boston and New England AI guided Tours

With this AI app, you're no longer restricted to crowded group tours or rigid scripts. Explore iconic sites like the Boston Freedom Trail and the opulent Gilded Age mansions of Newport—or dive deep into lesser-known colonial grounds. Ask about literally anything that catches your eye—and get instant engaging narrated stories. New England's deepest historical secrets are entirely yours to uncover. Point & Discover: Snap a photo of any monument or museum masterpiece to instantly receive a captivating and accurate story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Ultimate Freedom: Navigate seamlessly with interactive map-based audio tours. Your schedule, your pace, your rules. Choose Your Vibe: Select a narrator persona that matches your style—from a deep-diving scholar to a fun companion for the kids. Get Started: 7 Days of Premium Access available instantly for iPhone and Android.

7 Days Boston and New England AI guided Tours

Free Cancellation
7 days

Boston Public Garden

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Know before you go

Boston Public Garden

Free tours take place in late May to early September; meet guides at the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture located at the corner of Beacon and Charles.
Boston's parks department discourages feeding the birds in the garden in order to maintain the health of the wildlife and cleanliness of the lagoon.
The closest public restroom is located in Boston Common.

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