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Enjoy unparalleled views of the Boston Harbor from the water during this 90-minute sightseeing cruise. Set sail aboard a classic tall-ship schooner. Enjoy plenty of time to ask the captain and crew about local landmarks and Boston’s history. You'll also have plenty of time to relax. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available to purchase, including several beers brewed right in South Boston.

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.

Explore the cobblestone streets of Boston’s North End and taste your way through the neighborhood with this private food tour. Meet your guide for a half-day tour that includes some of the city’s best Italian food and go off-the-beaten-path to see where locals shop for quality ingredients. Learn about the neighborhood from a local guide while sampling its many flavors.

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.

Enjoy one of the simplest ways to discover Martha's Vineyard, and leave all the planning and logistics to someone else, on this hassle-free day trip from Boston. Following pickup directly from your centrally located hotel, take a short ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore—or upgrade to add on an island tour that visits its highlights. Complimentary snacks, bottled water, and guidebooks are provided during the drive.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the best of New England’s marine wildlife on this guided whale-watching cruise around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Hop on a high-speed boat in Boston that gets to and from the whales in the least amount of time possible. Look out for humpback and fin whales, plus Atlantic white-sided dolphins, with the help of a naturalist guide. The on-board galley offers food and beverages for purchase during the trip.

Spend a relaxing day exploring the historic coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Departing from Boston in the morning, your first stop will be The Breakers Mansion, a grand Vanderbilt family summer home filled with Gilded Age elegance. Afterward, visit the beautiful Marble House, another luxurious mansion known for its stunning architecture and opulent interiors. Enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic coastline along the way before returning to Boston in the evening. Optional admission to both mansions allows you to customize your experience. Itinerary: Boston → Newport → The Breakers Mansion (120 mins) → Marble House ( 90 mins) → Boston Staying on the Same Bus To avoid being assigned to a different bus, please provide all confirmation numbers if you have multiple bookings once they are complete.

Experience a fast and furious thrill ride across Boston Harbor on Codzilla. This boat has been described as a “water coaster” for its exciting spins and turns at up to 40 miles per hour. The wet and wild ride features lots of loud music and an adventure that’s fun for the entire family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore 16 stops along Boston’s Freedom Trail, all in one tour—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 from Bunker Hill to Faneuil Hall.

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.

Explore the Freedom Trail on a Boston history and photography walking tour. Travel back in time and immerse yourself in American history. Visit the actual sites where patriots protested against British rule. Fascinating historical commentary reveals the truth behind the events that ignited the American Revolution.

Maximize time in Boston with this private sightseeing tour focused on city history. Meet your guide in the morning and set out on a city stroll that includes top historic landmarks including Boston Common, Paul Revere’s House, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Learn about American history along the Freedom Trail and taste some of Boston’s best food during this full-day private tour.

Skip the crowded holiday tours during the Christmas season, and instead choose this Boston Self-Guided Christmas Tour that shows you all the best spots in Boston without the hassle of going at a group’s pace. See the Boston Christmas Tree, as well as parts of Beacon Hill and other areas all decorated for the holidays at your own pace using an easy-to-download app.

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.

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.

The Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston opened in 1925, and you can tour the historic venue with ease on this group tour. Go explore backstage and learn about the history of the theater over the last century. Spend time looking at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame inside the theater.

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.