Top Massachusetts Bus Tours

See more of Martha’s Vineyard without planning routes or navigating on your own on this all-island bus tour. Multiple scheduled stops let you step off to explore, take photos, and browse key areas, while onboard screens provide historical context for what you’re seeing. With guided narration and built-in free time, the tour balances orientation, learning, and independent exploration in one efficient experience.

See all six beautiful towns of Martha’s Vineyard while learning more about their history, architecture and celebrity connections. This whistle-stop tour is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors–or equally a great way for those who usually stay in one place to see more. Key highlights include the whaling captain’s homes, Menemsha seaport, and Edgartown harbor, where the 1975 movie Jaws was filmed.

Enrich your New England road trip with a private self-guided audio tour of Cape Ann that you can listen to as you drive. Filled with evocative tales and historic information, the tour leads you on a scenic loop between Gloucester and Rockport, highlighting the region’s top landmarks and attractions. The convenient app-based guide allows you to travel at your own pace and stop whenever you wish.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator in the city, we take pride in offering you the ultimate vantage point to soak in the beauty and grandeur of Boston's iconic landmarks. From the bustling streets of Downtown Crossing to the charming cobblestone paths of Beacon Hill, our tour covers all the must-see neighborhoods, attractions, and shopping districts that make Boston exceptional. With our easy-to-use ticketing system, securing your spot on board has always been easy. Whether you're a solo traveler seeking adventure or a family looking to make lasting memories, Boston Sightseeing has you covered. Please note that the last reboarding is at 4:00 PM at Stop 1.

Learn about the Battle of Lexington and Concord at your own pace with this self-guided audio driving tour. Download the app and choose to start the tour whenever you are ready. Drive the route of the first battle and listen to the stories that queue up to play with your GPS.

Forget the crowded hop-on, hop-off buses and rushed group tours where you're just another face in the crowd. Picture Boston is a completely different kind of city experience — intimate, immersive, and carefully curated for people who want to feel this extraordinary city truly. Fully narrated by one of Boston's own expert local guides, you'll glide through neighborhoods rich with history, step out at the city's most photogenic corners, and leave with both a deeper understanding of Boston — and a camera roll that will leave your friends speechless. Whether you're visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city you call home, Picture Boston will show you something you've never seen before.

Experience Boston like never before with Boston Sightseeing, where our double-decker open-top buses offer unparalleled views above the bustling streets. We're dedicated to delivering top-tier tour services, ensuring you see the city in style and comfort. Explore Boston at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off tour, featuring eight strategic stops along the route. Perfect for first-time visitors, it's a fantastic way to get acquainted with the city's layout and landmarks. Immerse yourself in live commentary from our knowledgeable guides, who share insider insights into Boston's rich history and vibrant culture. Known as the Cradle of Liberty, Boston is steeped in revolutionary stories and modern-day marvels. Don't miss out on the best of Boston, Join us and discover the city's charm and allure with Boston Sightseeing.

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.

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.

Experience the best of Cape Cod in your own time without overlooking any sights with this self-guided driving tour. Download the app with its GPS map, audios, and text, and hit the road from the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Follow the route to see and learn about the peninsula's lighthouses, beaches, and sights, and take optional detours to relax, hike, or delve deeper into the cape's history. For lifetime access, you can dip in and out whenever you wish.

New England is renowned for having some of the most beautiful fall foliage in the country—and this seamless, full-day tour from Boston makes it easy to discover the region’s vibrant scenery. Following morning pickup from your Boston hotel, travel to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and stop for photography breaks along the Kancamagus Highway. Following lunch in charming North Conway (own expense), continue the seasonal sightseeing as you journey to the storied Mount Washington Hotel. At the end of the day, return to your Boston hotel.

Explore Newport in a single day without planning or driving from Boston. This small-group tour includes pre-booked mansion admissions, guided transport with hotel pickup, and free time in the historic waterfront district to help you use your time efficiently. Visit iconic mansions, enjoy a scenic coastal walk, and discover additional historic landmarks along the way. With logistics handled in advance, you can focus on architecture, scenery, and independent exploring.

Hop into a duck boat—s renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive city sightseeing tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, the Celtics' home turf at TD Garden, and much more. Then splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the city by boat. Learn all about Boston's history and landmarks as you go.

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.

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.

Explore the pivotal sites of the American Revolution on this self-guided driving tour of Lexington and Concord. Follow the historic Battle Road where the first shots of freedom rang out on April 19, 1775. With engaging storytelling, you'll learn about Paul Revere's midnight ride, the brave colonists who stood their ground, and the ambushes that changed history. This tour allows you to set your own pace, stop at iconic sites like the Old North Bridge, and soak in the rich history of America's fight for independence. - Drive the actual path of the British march and colonial resistance - Visit significant sites including Lexington Battle Green and Minute Man National Historical Park - Enjoy flexibility with no schedules, allowing for exploration at your leisure - Approximately 2–3 hours in duration, depending on your stops and exploration

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.

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 Martha’s Vineyard efficiently on a private tour designed for travelers with limited time. This narrated drive offers a personalized overview of the island’s towns and scenic coast without navigating on your own. Learn local history and context from a dedicated guide while traveling comfortably between key areas, making the most of a short visit ashore.

Get a comprehensive overview of Boston’s key landmarks during this half-day tour of the city. Combine a walking tour with a driving tour to cover more ground than you would if you just did one. See important sights like the USS Constitution, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House and learn about the city’s history from your tour guide.

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.

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.

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.