Top Massachusetts Historical Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the Black Heritage Trail and get to know more about Civil War-era Boston on this small-group walking tour. In the company of a guide, head out into Beacon Hill and hear stories about the Underground Railroad, Boston Brahmins, and other historical facts. Enjoy a focus particularly on the Civil War years.

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.

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.

Experience Boston’s history on a non-stop trolley tour that traces the city’s role in the American Revolution and early United States history. This guided overview provides context on key events, ideas, and figures that shaped the nation, while helping you understand how Boston’s neighborhoods and landmarks fit together. The format offers a time-efficient city introduction without the physical demands of a long walking tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the best of historic Plymouth in just one day—and enjoy a hassle-free way to explore—on this full-day trip from Boston. Check off several key Plymouth sights, including Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II, and Plimoth Patuxet Museums, all while benefitting from skip-the-line admission tickets. Plus, have bonus free time to explore the 400-year-old town's harbor, enjoy lunch (own expense), and sightsee at your own pace.

Travel back in time to colonial New England on a historic walking tour. Your costumed and in-character guide gives you an immersive understanding of life during America’s infancy. Hear exclusive stories about the country’s Founding Fathers and discover iconic historical sites on this tour that covers approximately 1.2 miles (two kilometers).

The Salem Witch Trials was a period in history that is easily misunderstood. On this walking tour of Salem, follow your guide to main sites such as the witchcraft memorial and courthouse, as you listen to true tales of paranormal activity, centuries-old murder & astounding history. Plus, this Salem walking tour starts in the late afternoon leaving you plenty of time to fill up the rest of your day with activities.

Join a small group for a guided walking tour of the city’s oldest residential community. Booking this tour offers a different perspective on two vibrant areas, where many key landmarks are illuminated at night.

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.

Delve into Salem’s past beyond the notorious witch trials on a walking tour that ties four centuries of history into the context of this modern Massachusetts town. Stop at important landmarks in the historic center and learn about Salem's seaport origins, early colonial culture, and illustrious former residents from a guide who knows all the details.