Top Boston Art & Culture

Discover the thrilling history of Boston on this immersive walking tour of the Freedom Trail. Hear tales of Redcoats, smugglers, riots, and midnight riders while reliving the American Revolution as you explore all 16 official sites of the trail. Learn about Boston’s leadership in abolition, women’s rights, education, and immigration over its 400-year history. Explore downtown Boston, hearing stories of legendary figures such as Paul Revere, John Hancock, and lesser-known pioneers and patriots.

Relive one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution and learn about a side of the story most tourists miss on this guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Explore authentically restored tea ships with the help of a guide as you get their insights into this pivotal event, and throw some of your own tea into Boston Harbor. It's an ideal experience for American history buffs, tourists, and locals alike.

Eat your way through Boston’s North End and learn about its history with this small-group tour. Explore the neighborhood’s Italian heritage in the company of a guide and stroll through the area’s scenic streets. Enjoy a local lunch at a North End eatery and hear stories about the neighborhood’s past.

See more of Boston for one low price by purchasing the Boston Explorer Pass by Go City. Enjoy great savings off regular prices as you get admission to your choice of two, three, four, or five Boston attractions, picking among top city highlights like a Boston sightseeing cruise, a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, and much more. An included digital guide helps design the perfect itinerary.

Learn about Boston’s revolutionary history on a walking tour that emphasizes good storytelling. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide in your small group as you walk a curated route that includes the Freedom Trail. Visit well-known sites as well as more local places and develop an understanding of modern Boston along with its history.

For anyone thinking of attending Harvard, or for those who simply want a glimpse of college life at the famous university, this tour is a must. Get an exclusive account from current Harvard students, who provide key insights into the life and times at Cambridge with a theatrical, humorous flair. Check out the old buildings at Harvard Yard and Harvard Square and learn about the school’s storied past. Illustrated map of Harvard Square included. Choose from several departure times throughout the day.

Discover a whole new side of baseball history with the help of a guide on this tour of Fenway Park, one of baseball’s most beloved stadiums. Revisit the careers of Red Sox greats like Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, and Carl Yastrzemski, celebrate the club’s numerous World Series titles, and tour famous stadium locales like the ‘Green Monster,’ ‘Pesky’s Pole,’ and the Fenway Park Living Museum. It’s ideal for baseball fans, be they locals or tourists.

Discover some of Boston’s deepest, darkest secrets that lots of tourists miss out on by joining this “frightseeing” tour aboard the Trolley of the Doomed, which roams around the haunted streets and burial grounds of Boston. Your costumed host provides illuminating insights into the history of the city's spookiest sights, such as Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.

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.

Combine horror stories and booze on this haunted small-group pub crawl through Boston. Hear stories about spooky occasions and haunted history in Boston’s past from your guide and hop from pub to pub along the way. Take time to learn about Boston’s architecture and explore four different local bars in the city.

Cover the highlights of the Freedom Trail on this walking tour of Downtown Boston. A shorter route leading between Boston Common and Faneuil Hall Marketplace is ideal for travelers who don’t have the time or inclination to cover the full extended route. A costumed guide adds a theatrical touch to the experience.

Visit Martha’s Vineyard on a day trip from Boston to experience the island beauty without the hassle of booking ground and ferry transport. From hotel pickup and drop-off to included ferry tickets, snacks, water, and sightseeing maps, this Martha’s Vineyard excursion is designed for maximum time exploring, with the option to upgrade and include a guided tour of the entire island aboard a high-top, small-group van and explore all six towns on the island, indulge in lunch, and spend more time learning about scenic New England.

Walk the Freedom Trail with a guide in historic costume on a tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall, a 1.2-mile route that covers important sites in the heart of Boston. This tour's shorter distance lets you follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers and American revolutionaries without making the more strenuous trek all the way across the Charles River, finishing in a spot that’s convenient to top Boston attractions.

End a day in Boston the right way with a sunset sightseeing cruise on Boston Harbor. See all of the harbor’s historic attractions as well as the city’s modern skyline, and witness the USS Constitution’s traditional sunset ritual: a ceremonial firing of the cannon of the oldest commissioned sailing ship in the US, and a lowering of her flag, signaling the end of the day.

Spend a fascinating day diving deep into the history of Lexington and Concord, and learn all about the role this part of the world had to play in the American Revolution from a local history expert. You’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to see Harvard University, Lexington Battle Green, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, and enjoy included admission to the Concord Museum with bottled water provided.

Discover some of Boston's most notable historic landmarks—and pair your sightseeing with a pizza crawl—on this time-saving, two-in-one walking tour. With just a guide and small group for company, stroll through the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including Little Italy on the North End. Walk along the Freedom Trail to sights including Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution, and head to local pizzerias for three full-size slices along the way.

Get the true Boston experience with your 2-hour Segway tour! Starting with the same route as your 1-hour tour before gliding your way through the Longfellow Bridge and into Cambridge where the magnificent Boston skyline can be seen in all its beauty. From the sparkling river to the tall buildings stretching into the sky, the view is breathtaking and a memory that will last a lifetime! You will then loop back through Beacon Hill and back through Downtown Boston. Sites of the Freedom Trail that you see in the 2-hour tour include all of those in the 1-hour in addition to the Boston Common, King's Chapel, Boston Latin & Benjamin Franklin Statue, Old South Meeting House, New State House, and the Corner Bookstore. You will also get to see the most photographed street in America - Acorn Street and so much more! The 2-hour tour is truly a very comprehensive and exciting tour of the city and it's most important landmarks from both past and present.

Many tours allow you to discover the Boston Freedom Trail, but few allow you to do so while accompanied by a guide in revolutionary dress. On this walking tour, learn about the foundation of the US, visiting historic locations such as the Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, the Boston Massacre Site, and much more.

Eat as the locals do and sample Boston’s dishes on this small-group food tour along the Freedom Trail. Taste chowder, seafood, and Boston cream pie while learning the history behind these classics. Visit local eateries and landmarks, including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and notice how the city's food culture and rich history go hand in hand. Perfect for foodies, and a great introduction to those new to Boston.

Go behind the scenes of Boston’s iconic seafood scene with a local guide on a tour that helps you explore the city like a local. Explore the oldest working fish pier in the US, visit family-run seafood shacks, and enjoy tastings of lobster rolls and clam chowder. Plus, learn about sustainable practices and Boston Harbor’s remarkable transformation.

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 is heaven for seafood lovers, thanks to iconic dishes such as lobster roll and clam chowder. On this walking tour, dive into the city's seafood delights punctuated with peeks at its colonial and revolutionary history—all with a guide for foodie insights and tips. Enjoy lobster roll and chowder, see Freedom Trail sites, roam the harborfront, and finish with a sweet treat in the North End.

Thanks to its storied revolutionary past, Boston is home to some of the most significant historic buildings in the US. Learn facts about the nation’s history that most guidebooks miss, like details about the 1770 Boston Massacre, with this access pass for the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.