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There’s tons of options for things to do in this city, and tons of Tour Guides…while you’re here, come hang out with the most colorful one in town, on the Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour! I’m Jimbo the Tye Dyed Tour Guide, and I strive to have these tours feel like you’re just hanging out with an old friend, in a new city... grabbing a bite and a beer while checking out some history. Super casual, not overwhelming with dates and facts…just enjoying a couple slices and a beer in a pre-revolutionary Boston. See tiny back alleys ways from the 1700's as we walk down cobblestones the forefathers walked on, on our way to grab two slices of the best pizza you've ever had!! Also, i take a really neat little video of our tour, which i post to my social media pages like instagrem, feel free to find me there and see past videos of people having a wicked good time under: TyeDyedTourGuide!!

Unleash your creativity in a vibrant Boston studio with professional mosaic artist Audrey Markoff Dunn. Using the same high-quality polymer clay tiles that she makes, you'll have access to a stunning array of colors, shapes, and patterns to design your very own mosaic masterpiece. The foolproof process ensures you leave with a unique piece of art. Located in the dynamic SoWa Mosaics studio within Boston’s Art and Design District, this experience invites you to explore over 50 artist studios and enjoy a lively outdoor market every Sunday featuring local vendors, food trucks, and a beer tent. This South End neighborhood is home to art galleries, posh restaurants and offers an authentic Boston experience where locals love to frequent.

Explore Boston’s musical history while guided by a local musician on this small-group tour, discovering facts about the city’s past and present music scene that most guidebooks miss. Visit several of Boston’s most influential venues and hear about the legendary artists who have played some of their largest gigs in the city.

Discover Boston's modern sites as historic delights are revealed by 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!

Boston’s Freedom Trail is home to many important historic sights, so it can be tough to know how best to navigate them on your own. Instead of tackling the trail alone, on this small-group tour, join a guide who will offer anecdotes about each location’s stories and history. Visit Boston Common, see where the Boston Tea Party was planned, and see revolutionary sites.

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.

Uncover the secrets of Boston’s eerie past on a captivating ghost tour that’s equal parts history, mystery, and thrill. Guided by a local historian and paranormal expert, this small group walking tour explores the city’s haunted landmarks, making it perfect for families, history lovers, and ghost hunters alike. See the graves at one of Boston’s oldest cemeteries, where lingering spirits have been the topic of chilling tales for centuries. Discover America’s oldest public park, a historical gathering spot for everything from Revolutionary War protests to public hangings, and rumored to be haunted by restless souls from eras long past. See the legendary Omni Parker House Hotel. Famed for its ghostly residents and spine-tingling tales, this iconic building has been the site of countless paranormal encounters. Hear jaw-dropping stories of mysterious sightings and unexplained happenings that will leave you wondering—are the ghosts of Boston closer than you think?

The Untold History of Boston Walking Tour steps off the beaten path and explores the captivating stories that lie just beyond the Freedom Trail. This small group tour by a lifelong local will take you through the city's lesser-known but equally fascinating sites, where remarkable events have shaped Boston's vibrant history. Get ready to immerse yourself in tales of disaster, transformation, resilience, and deception as we visit these intriguing locations.

Explore Boston’s vibrant and culturally rich Chinatown—and taste a number of popular neighborhood dishes—on this immersive walking tour. With a maximum group size of just 12 people, you’re ensured a personal way of exploring. Meet your guide prior to lunchtime, and set off on foot. Over the next few hours, you’ll learn all about Boston Chinatown’s history and culture, will visit several local eateries, and will sample dishes that reflect traditional Chinese cuisine as well as modern fusion bites.

Discover the spooky stories behind Boston’s historic places on a self-guided walking tour that lets you explore at your own pace. Turn-by-turn directions lead you through the streets of Boston, from the Boston Athenaeum to the Central Burying Ground, while a narrator shares theatrical tales from the city’s past. Choosing a self-guided tour means experiencing the city on your own terms, with more flexibility than a group excursion offers.

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. • Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union • Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert • Do it all in 90 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 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. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Discover the North End, Little Italy's history, Paul Revere, Italian Food, immigration history of the Italians, Irish, Jewish and Africans on this Smart Phone navigated, location aware tour. Go at your own pace. You'll learn about Italian feasts, explore the Copp Burial Ground, and see many spots to eat.

Return to the American Revolution with this essential bundle of driving and walking tours! Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers along Boston’s Freedom Trail and in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. Visit the spot where the Boston Tea Party began. Follow the famous battle of Lexington & Concord, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired! Plus, take a trip through Valley Forge, the site where General George Washington’s army faced impossible odds early in the revolution. After booking, check your email/text for a special password and setup instructions. Download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and once it's complete, you can enjoy it offline. Just open the app, hit the road, and follow the audio instructions! New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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.

Enjoy complete flexibility and explore the parts of Massachusetts that most interest you with this collection of self-guided walking and driving tours. Receive 10 different itineraries and choose the day and time to use any of them. Use offline with GPS and learn about each place as you travel through.

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.

See Boston's history come alive on a 5-part augmented reality tour along the full Freedom Trail. Walk with a guide as you relive key moments from 1765 to 1775, including meeting Paul Revere and operating a revolutionary war field cannon. These interactive AR experiences use headsets and tablets, bringing historical figures and events into the real world

Explore the best of Boston's Freedom Trail—and get more out of the visit than you could if exploring on your own—on this guided walking tour that covers many of the city's most important sights. Wander cobblestone streets, check out the historic architecture, and learn about the colorful past of this dynamic destination. Stops include Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, Boston Common, and more.

This small-group tour stands out by offering an intimate, authentic experience, allowing guests to connect more deeply with Boston’s local stories. With a focus on personal attention, our passionate local guides share not just historical facts but real, untold stories of the city, making each stop feel unique. The small group size ensures a more personalized experience, giving you the chance to ask questions, interact, and truly immerse yourself in the heart of Boston’s history. It’s more than just a tour—it’s a genuine journey through the city’s past, told by the people who live it.

Discover Boston, Salem, and Cape Ann with maximum flexibility using this self-guided audio tour. Location-based narration shares colorful local history as you explore—it’s all at your own pace, which means you can stop and start the guide as you pause to take photos, eat lunch, or take breaks. Since the self-guided tour uses offline maps, it even works without cell service or WiFi.

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?

Maximize time in Boston with a private sightseeing tour. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Boston and set out on a half-day excursion. Learn about the history behind top landmarks including the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution, and the Bunker Hill Battle Monument. Explore several neighborhoods including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End.

Explore Boston in a way that interests you on a private walking tour that can be customized to your preferences. You'll follow a flexible itinerary tailored to include attractions that you want to see, such as Boston Common, Freedom Trail, or Copley Square. If you don't have specific interests, you can leave the itinerary up to your guide. Either way, this is a chance to enjoy Boston's history and charm with a guide all to yourself.

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.