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Walk the quads of the campus that inspired astronauts, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and famed innovators in just about every discipline on a student-led tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Get an inside look on what it’s like to attend the prestigious university and hear real stories about what makes MIT special.

Discover two of the USA's–and the world’s–most prestigious and historic colleges with exclusive access and a guided tour of each. Explore iconic campus buildings and statues, learn about whimsical traditions passed down through generations of students, visit key historic moments in both colleges’ histories, and hear about some of their most famous alumni.

Journey into early American history at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, located near Boston in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Three outdoor exhibits reveal what daily life was like in the New England of the 1600s: Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. You can opt to visit one, two, or all three to learn about the Pilgrims and Native American Wampanoag in the colonial era.

Learn about Salem’s mysterious past on this guided walking tour of the city. Follow your historian guide through Salem, listening to 400 years of history, and admire the old architecture that dates back to the early colonial period. Find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trial hysteria, which has influenced literature and pop culture. For a spookier experience, select the nighttime tour led by lantern light.

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.

400 years of history come alive in one of America's best award-winning historical walking tours! Join your guide: Salem native Jobian Day on an informative and entertaining adventure through downtown with a compelling and comprehensive retelling of the events in 1692 - while putting this notorious but often misunderstood event in the context of it's place in colonial and contemporary American history. Along the way, you will see locations where these events occurred as well as modern attractions and local recommendations- giving you not only a better knowledge of Salem's history- but the information to better navigate and enjoy your visit to the Witch City. Join us today on the tour that has delighted thousands- now in its third season in our new home at Wicked Awesome Tours!

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.

When night falls across Salem, it's the perfect time to explore the city’s spooky and sinister past on a haunted history tour. On this top-rated walk through one of America's most haunted places, follow a licensed guide along lamplit streets while listening to legends and true tales of witchcraft, murder, mayhem, and more. Visit sites related to the infamous 17th-century Salem Witch Trials, and hear about the ghostly spirits said to still rattle through the town’s historic homes and graveyards.

Visit Martha's Vineyard highlights on this half-day, small-group tour from Oak Bluffs. Make the most of your time on the island as you check out Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and the Aquinnah Cliffs, learning stories about island history and cultures along the way. This Martha’s Vineyard tour is limited to 14 people for personal service from the local guide, and it includes a 15-minute break to explore the Aquinnah Cliffs.

Experience 400 years of history in just a few hours with this award-winning guided walking tour of America’s spookiest city: Salem. This tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of downtown, stopping at more than 12 historically significant locations to delve into the infamous Witch Trials. Local guides tell the stories of Salem’s witchy past with an entertaining mix of history, legend, and pop culture.

Capture your inner mystic on a witch-themed photo shoot in Salem. Choose from among 300 different witch and wizard costumes to suit your personal supernatural style, and pose against a 3-dimensional backdrop designed to mimic the Olde Salem Village of 1692. An in-house stylist and professional photographer help you look your bewitching best and capture several different poses.

Learn the true history of the Salem Witch Trials and visit the key locations from this dark chapter in American history with this themed walking tour. Hear about the accusers and the accused as you take in the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, and other landmarks tied to this 17th-century scandal. Plus, visit the city’s most notorious haunted spots, filming locations for the movie “Hocus Pocus”, and other must-see local attractions.

We are unique as we are the oldest tour company on the historic island of Nantucket. From the early days when Chester Barrett founded the company and drove a horse and buggy, to today, we are ready to give you a great truthful and historical view of Nantucket. We are you premier choice for bus tours, van tours, and wedding transportation in Nantucket, MA You will see a narrated tour where we show you old lighthouses, the village of Siasconset on the East end of the island, rose cover cottages, as well as the old railroad and either the oldest or 2nd oldest house on island. You will really enjoy seeing the island from this perspective. The 1.5 hour time is just enough time to see the sights and plan where to spend the rest of your visit on island. We can also do private and large group tours, inquire by calling.

Get the best chance of seeing whales off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, by booking this half-day whale-watch cruise. Your experienced captain and crew know the whales’ feeding and swimming patterns and keep close tabs on where they’re hanging out. Spread out on the deck of the boat and enjoy being out in the open air while you find whales, then get ready to snap photos of breaching, spouts, and tail slaps.

Explore the best of Salem’s nightlife scene while delving into its notorious spooky history. Visit a range of cozy taverns and trendy cocktail bars, hearing chilling accounts of local witchcraft and on-site hauntings. Make stops at eerie landmarks in between for added thrill.

Unlike other Salem walking tours, this witch walking tour is led by a practicing witch, so you can learn about the history of witchcraft, as well as how it’s practiced today. Walk through the streets of Salem and learn about the dos and don'ts of modern-day witchcraft, stopping at Salem's Old Burying Point Cemetery along the way.

Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution on this walking tour of Boston. Your historian guide will focus on the years between 1760 and 1775, a tumultuous time with plenty to talk about. Stroll the Freedom Trail and ask your guide questions along the way to learn things most tourists miss.

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.

Salem is often considered the most haunted city in America, and you'll find out why on this ghost tour that covers the spookiest stories in town, from the infamous 1692 Witch Trials to more modern hauntings. Visit centuries-old landmarks with ties to dark deeds and paranormal activity, like the Burying Point Cemetery, the House of the Seven Gables, and the Witch House. You might be surprised what you see!

The mere mention of Salem conjures images of witch trials and macabre mishaps. But this haunted history tour takes you on a lantern-lit journey beyond the common tales to places of alleged haunting. Explore an atmospheric cemetery, visit buildings some think are inhabited by restless souls, and listen to paranormal stories delivered by an entertaining storyteller. A charged atmosphere is guaranteed on this tour.

Get a more intimate glimpse into Salem during a guided walking tour that focuses on the dark history of the city. Without having to worry about checking maps or getting lost, you’ll navigate the city streets with ease and listen to historical commentary that you’re unlikely to find in the guide books. Plus, you can choose from a morning, afternoon, or evening departure time.

Make your very own witch's broom in Salem in this unique, small-group workshop that offers a sense of place. Whether for your home, as souvenir, or to ward off evil, you’ll choose your materials and receive clear instructions to craft your custom broom. Flex your creativity as you choose your handle, broomcorn, ribbons, trinkets, and other decorations to personalize this one-of-a-kind gift from Salem.

Explore Boston on a trolley tour that’s timed to catch sunset over the Charles River. Many Boston sites are illuminated—and uncrowded—at night, making this an ideal time to explore Boston Harbor, Cambridge, the Public Garden, and more. Live narration from an experienced guide showcases the stories and culture behind each place you visit, from stylish seaside neighborhoods to revolutionary war–era landmarks.