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Take a private day trip from Boston to the North Shore, combining coastal scenery with two of Massachusetts’ most distinctive historic sights. Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup and flexible pacing that lets you explore without group constraints. Travel comfortably while your guide provides context on regional history, architecture, and folklore, with meaningful time for exploration and photos.

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.

See Boston’s historic sites without worrying about inclement weather on this private van tour. Depart from your Boston accommodation in a heated van with a driver-guide and head into the historic center of the city. Visit the Paul Revere House, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Fenway Park, and more, and hear stories about each place.

Enjoy the beauty of New England’s coastal towns on a private day trip from Boston, driving along the North Shore to Cape Ann, including Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, Salem and Rockport. Spend a day immersing yourself along Massachusetts’s coastline marked with idyllic towns and dotted with lighthouses.

Take a leisurely ride through Boston on the on this 2.5-hour cycling tour. Take in the Boston skyline, ride along the banks of the Charles River, and learn about Cambridge and Boston's history through your guide's commentary. Suitable for families with young children, this tour includes use of bike and helmet.

Make this holiday season one to remember with this cocoa and carols holiday cruise on Boston Harbor. With dates offered throughout December, you can add a magical touch to your holiday, and easily find a date that works for you. Plus, you’ll cruise the harbor aboard a classic yacht with live music as you take in beautiful views of Boston.

Boston’s North End boasts cobbled streets, historical buildings and trendy Italian-inspired food spots—the latter testifying to its nickname of “Little Italy”. Skip hours of Googling and book a private walking tour with a guide who’ll introduce you to the area’s tucked-away gems and tastiest Italian eats. Delve into back alleys, hear tales of local history, find hidden crime and movie locations you'd otherwise miss, and pause along the way to savor treats such as pasta dishes, cannoli and more.

Traverse Boston and learn all about the city’s history while you sightsee on this group walking tour led by a father and son duo. See the Old North Church, the Paul Revere House, Old City Hall, and more, without worrying about getting lost or missing out on hearing the stories behind the sights. An expert guide leads the tour to bring Boston's history to life.

Take a break from your Boston city break with this scenic private tour. There's lots of ocean views, rocky coastline, a bit of shopping and even some witch history. We keep this full day itinerary flexible to let you customize the tour but here's a feel for what we'll see. Pick up in Downtown Boston, taking the 60 minute highway drive to Manchester-by-the-Sea, where we pick up the scenic back roads. We'll take a picturesque country road to Gloucester, where we stop to walk along the waters edge to the Fisherman's memorial statue. We'll continue the scenic drive to Rockport, where there's a great collection of cute stores to browse and views to admire. Then drive to Salem, where we have time for a short walking tour around the main sites and historic spots. To finish out the day we'll squeeze in a few more ocean views on our drive back to Boston. We'll stop along the way for lunch (not included in price of tour).

Discover the stories behind historic Boston sites on a self-guided tour of downtown, and enjoy the flexibility to experience the city on your own schedule. Booking this tour means access to audio guides that never expire, so you can explore as much—or as little—as you want at a time. The included GPS-enabled app gives turn-by-turn directions as expert tour guides narrate revolutionary history and more.

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 easy. Whether you're a solo traveler seeking adventure or a family looking to make lasting memories, Boston Sightseeing has you covered. Please note that the last reboarding is at 4:00 PM at Stop 1.

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between France and America. For example… What are the links and controversies between the history of Quebec and New England? Why was a young man of the French nobility, the Chevalier de Saint-Sauveur, assassinated by rebellious inhabitants? How did the “Yankees” overcome their intolerance towards the French to beat the English on their side? How did the Souvenir of the Marquis de La Fayette encourage Americans to fight and fall on the field of honor alongside the Poilus in 1917? How did the 1775 Revolution spread from America to France in 1789, and from France to Haiti, Vietnam, and other struggles for Freedom and Human Rights, and what their consequences today?

Explore several stops along Boston’s Freedom Trail—and learn insider stories about the sights, which you wouldn’t encounter on your own—on this private walking tour. With just your guide for company, have more flexibility than regular group tours, and feel free to move at your own pace. As you go, learn all about Boston’s Revolutionary War history, and visit top sights such as Bunker Hill.

You will go to the best local pizza and cannoli spots, stop by authentic Italian shops and you’ll even get a chance to have a picnic in the Prado to eat the tasty treats you picked up while hearing the story of Prince Pasta. Go at your own pace and schedule, the tour is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app, meaning you can go anytime. Don’t miss out on our local food and history tour experience that will take you to the most authentic spots in the North End. Along the way you'll hear the history of the North End, the story of its immigrants, Pizza, Cannoli’s and more. Take note: Most shops are open longer hours, but Galleria Umberto is ONLY open for Lunch, from 10:30 to 2:30, and they close often. Please check their schedule. You don’t want to miss this local experience. It starts at Galleria Umberto.

If you've always wanted to see Plymouth Rock, this 4 hour tour lets you check it off the bucket list. It can fit snuggly into a Boston city break without using up too much of your time in the city. We pick up in downtown Boston and travel 50 minutes directly to Plymouth. There we'll do a walking tour around the town, explaining why the Pilgrims landed here and how they settled in to the area. Go aboard the Mayflower II (seasonal) to see for yourself how awful their journey must have been and stop by the memorial for the legend of the rock. Quick stop at an impressive monument, built to honor the Pilgrims and then it's back to Boston. Boston is 50 minutes drive from Plymouth, so you will be in the car a chunk of time on this tour. You will have approximately 2 hours in Plymouth.

Spend a day tracing America's Revolutionary story in Boston, Lexington and Concord without the inconveniences of self-driving, buses and crowds on this private minivan tour. Sit back and view the sights as your driver-guide recounts facts and snippets you may not hear otherwise. Highlights include Boston's Paul Revere's House and Tea Party ships, plus Lexington's landmarks and Concord's gems, including the home of 19th-century 'Little Women' author, Louisa May Alcott.

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.

Not many tours combine an exploration of art and architecture with chocolate tastings. On this small-group tour, head to Back Bay to explore the district’s diverse 19th and 20th-century architecture. Stop at several different chocolate vendors and bakeries, interspersed with visits to two different art galleries across the neighborhood, including one featuring 56 artists with ceramics, paintings, and mobiles.

Boston’s Freedom Trail has lots of historic sights to take in, which means it’s easy to work up an appetite wandering through the city. Thankfully, this small-group city highlights walking tour is also a culinary adventure. Between stops, marvelling at revolutionary history, choose to sample authentic local dishes such as clam chowder, cannoli, baked beans, and much more.

Discover Boston's oldest neighborhood on a food tour that's equal parts delicious and "mostly" accurate. Join a local guide as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historic North End, stopping at handpicked restaurants to sample iconic local favorites. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories, colorful legends, and the rich history that shaped one of America's oldest cities. Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this relaxed walking tour combines incredible local flavors with unforgettable storytelling for an experience that's as entertaining as it is delicious. Tour Highlights * Enjoy six generous tastings, including handmade ravioli, brick-oven pizza, a classic Italian sandwich, seasonal New England treats, fresh cannoli, and a Boston lobster roll. * Explore Boston's oldest neighborhood with a local guide. * Discover fascinating history, local legends, and Mostly Accurate stories. * All food and 20% gratuity for each stop is included.

Discover a history of resistance among Beacon Hill’s cobblestone streets with a self-guided smartphone tour of underground railroad sites. Vivid audio narration brings to life the stories behind landmarks from the Charles Street Meeting House to Boston’s first integrated school. You won’t be limited by a guided tour’s fixed schedule, so you can pause for photos, take breaks, and enjoy the experience at your own pace.

See every site on the Freedom Trail! This walking tour includes all 16 stops on the Freedom Trail, covering historical sites such as the Paul Revere House, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Bunker Hill Monument and more! Listen to hilarious stories from Boston's past as you learn about the history of the area from a longtime resident, passionate historian, and former city employee. Tour includes a short walk through historic Little Italy.

Many travelers only scratch Boston’s surface and gain just a superficial take on its history. Connect with the city more deeply on a private tour which includes a chauffeur and official guide, so you get the full picture. View the Freedom Trail and check out Harvard University, Faneuil Hall, North End and more as your guide shares detail and secrets about them that many visitors gloss over. Comfortable private transport and a choice of start times provide extra convenience.

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.