Top Boston Tours by Duration - page 2

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.

Discover Boston’s famed Freedom Trail on a private walking tour through the city. Follow your dedicated guide past key landmarks including Paul Revere’s house, Old North Church, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and much more, customizing the tour to your group’s interests. While you walk, your guide regales you with information about Boston’s history with particular emphasis on the American Revolution and independence.

Welcome to the Boston Seafood Tour! I created a guided culinary experience featuring New England seafood classics, many of which date back hundreds of years. We'll explore the waterfront, one of the city's best indoor markets, and the North End, known for its multi-generational Italian American culture and abundance of seafood, markets, bakeries, and cafes. During this tour, we'll taste the following: -Clam chowder from one of the essential Boston Waterfront restaurants -Clams casino from an over 50-year-old family-run institution -Lobster rolls inside a year-round marketplace featuring over 30 New England artisans and food producers -Fried scallops from a Sicilian-inspired grab-and-go seafood vendor on Hanover St -Mini cannoli from one of the Big 3 bakeries in the North End As a parting gift for joining the tour, you will receive a post-tour email highlighting my favorite places to visit, activities to enjoy, and local food & drink options.

Escape Boston for a full day in New Hampshire's White Mountains. During the summer route, explore the caves, waterfalls, bridges, and forest paths of Lost River Gorge; during the fall foliage period, travel the scenic Kancamagus Highway instead. Both routes continue to Flume Gorge for a walk through its dramatic granite walls and woodland scenery.

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.

New York City is a huge city, so it can be hard to know where to start exploring alone. Instead, get the help of a guide who knows the Big Apple’s secrets on this group guided day tour from Boston or New York City. Spend the whole day getting a well-rounded picture of New York, with the option to include a cruise to the Statue of Liberty or entry to the One World Trade Center Observatory.

Travel from Boston to Salem on a day trip focused on the town’s history. Learn about the Salem Witch Trials while exploring historic streets and notable landmarks. With transport and a guided itinerary included, this experience offers a convenient way to visit Salem and understand its notorious historical significance—ideal for those looking to step outside the city.

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.

Spend a day away from Boston and experience southern Maine's picture-perfect coastline without transportation headaches and the benefit of a guide to provide insights and history on the region you'd miss otherwise. Drink in the ocean views as you head north to the Nubble Light lighthouse and Ogunquit's Marginal Way before visiting idyllic Kennebunkport. Here, enjoy a narrated trolley tour and time to shop and eat (own expense) before your return trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease.

Explore the city of Boston in comfort on this private driving tour that covers the main attractions and highlights. Perfect for those who are short on time but want to see the sites, this tour features a stop at the Freedom Trail, which includes Kings Chapel, Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, Paul Revere’s House, and Boston Common. Then, visit Bunker Hill and learn how the battle here impacted the Revolutionary War.

Explore Boston’s history, culture, and culinary heritage on this private tour. Delve into the city’s pivotal role in America’s founding, stroll historic neighborhoods, and hear stories that tie past and present together. The private format ensures your day is paced to your interests while minimizing logistical hassles, giving you a meaningful and personalized overview of Boston.

Taste only the best in Boston’s North End. This foodie tour takes you to a careful selection of award-winning restaurants throughout this historic neighborhood. Stop by Best of Boston winners to sample the city’s top pizza, sandwiches, and bread. Sample iconic cannoli and visit an Old World salumeria shown on the Food Network. Learn about Boston’s rich culinary history, and and end your tour with a delicious pasta finale.

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 culinary delights on this guided small-group walking tour. With a local expert leading the way, sample apple cider doughnuts, ice cream, roasted nuts, and more at Boston Public Market and Haymarket Market (Fridays and Saturdays). Learn about the rich food heritage of historic Little Italy as you feast on Italian bread, taste fresh mozzarella at an old-school salumeria, and gobble up cannoli.

Avoid tourist traps and eat like a local while you sample Boston’s most famous dishes on this small-group food tour along the Freedom Trail. Savor classics such as creamy New England clam chowder, a classic lobster roll, and Boston cream pie while learning the history behind these classics. Visit local eateries and landmarks and discover how the city's food culture and rich history go hand in hand. Perfect for foodies who want a sampling of Boston's most iconic foods.

Discover Boston’s fall beauty on this guided, 4-hour, small-group bike tour around the North End of the city. Explore the historic Emerald Necklace, a 1,100-acre chain of parks linked by parkways and waterways in Boston and Brookline. Visit the shaded boulevard on Commonwealth Avenue, the shores of Jamaica Pond, and the popular, winding paths of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Also, see the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston’s newest public park; the famous Charles River Esplanade; the Boston Common and Public Garden and much more.

While there are many areas within Boston where you can experience the city’s revolutionary history, to get a more complete picture, history lovers can visit the real locations where the American Revolution began. On this full-day private tour, head to Lexington and Concord to walk the Battle Road Trail, see where the Minutemen bested the Redcoats, and much more.

There’s no need to worry about sore feet, buses, driving, or missing views on this small-group Boston tour and cruise. Board an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and enjoy the driver-guide’s commentary as you see Harvard University, the USS Constitution, and more. Visit the Bunker Hill Monument and Quincy Market, then finish with a relaxing harbor cruise to admire Boston’s skyline and Tea Party site. With numbers limited to seven, the tour feels personalized.

Exclusively available during the Halloween season! Discover the spooky, historic city of Salem on this full-day tour from Boston, where the infamous witch trials of 1692 left a profound legacy. Begin with a pickup at your hotel before exploring Salem's haunting landmarks including the Witch Trials Memorial and the Witch House, the residence of a judge from the trials. Experience the prosperity of Salem during the Old China Trade, and enjoy 1.5 hours of free time for lunch and shopping at local eateries and unique shops. Your journey back to Boston is just as comfortable, making it convenient and enriching for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. - Full-day semiprivate tour with pickup from Boston - Visit key sites like the Witch Trials Memorial and the Witch House - 1.5 hours of free time for lunch and shopping in Salem - Comfortable transportation in a van with a small group size of 1 to 9

Cover a lot of ground and get a better understanding of the city of Boston with this private driving tour. In the company of your guide, walk the Freedom Trail and learn about the history of the city. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to easily see part of the city beyond the historic center.

Enjoy a private pickup and ride to historic Salem with your guide. Walk the streets where hysteria once ruled, and learn about the Puritan past that shaped daily life in early New England. Uncover the tragic history of the witch trials during a visit to the moving Witch Trials Memorial. Discover Salem's prosperity during the "Old China Trade," when ships sailed to Asia and returned with exotic goods like silk and porcelain, making it one of the wealthiest towns in the early United States and home to the country's first millionaire. See how this era shaped the city beyond the witch trials with a visit to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. You'll have 1.5 hours of free time to grab lunch and browse for souvenirs, from classic mementos to mystical finds like tarot decks and potion ingredients. Afterward, we'll continue exploring Salem's landmarks before your private ride returns you to Boston.

Spend a full day exploring Manhattan from Boston with ease on this group tour. Depart early from Boston in a comfortable vehicle with a driver-guide and make your way down to New York City. Take time to visit One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square before returning to Boston.

Make exploring beyond Boston city limits seamless—and discover the history and highlights of Newport, Rhode Island, long a summer retreat for the city's upper crust—on this full-day tour from Boston. Visit the Breakers Mansion (owned by the Vanderbilts) and the Marble House (a "Great Gatsby" filming location), and go for a bus tour of Newport's other highlights before enjoying free time for some independent sightseeing.

Plymouth Colony comes to life in our recreation of early Plymouth, complete with timber-framed houses furnished with reproductions of the types of objects that the Pilgrims owned, aromatic kitchen gardens, and heritage breeds livestock. At The Patuxet Homesite, learn about the Indigenous heritage of the 17th-century lifeways of a culture that continues to thrive today. At the Craft Center, located in close proximity to the 17th-Century English Village, you will learn from a variety of skilled artisans and museum historians. Mayflower is an iconic symbol of freedom. Of the hundreds of ships that made the transatlantic crossing in the 1600s, she is the ship we remember. At our reproduction of the Plymouth Colonists’ original 1636 grain mill on Town Brook, take a fascinating look at the mill’s history and workings, from the 200-year-old millstones grinding corn to the ecology of the brook that has powered mills throughout the centuries.