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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.

Eat your way through Boston’s North End and learn about its history with this small-group tour. Explore the neighborhood’s Italian heritage in the company of a guide and stroll through the area’s scenic streets. Enjoy a local lunch at a North End eatery and hear stories about the neighborhood’s past.

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.

Sail with us for a two-hour Windjammer Sail on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine — the perfect way to experience the beauty of the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, and seabirds (NOTE: This is NOT a narrated tour, but our crew is happy to answer any questions you have about the sites). Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the pristine waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, sailing aboard one of our Maine historic schooners is a unique adventure. All of our wooden windjammers were built in Maine and three are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you've always wanted to visit this infamous town, then let's do it during your visit to Boston. This half day Boston to Salem tour consists of: - Downtown Boston pick up, ~45 minute drive to Salem - Stories of what happened before, during & after the Salem Witch trials - Walking tour of movie scenes, sites and fun facts of Salem - Go into one of the main Salem attractions (entry fee not included, and availability not guaranteed) - 45 minute drive back to Boston If you'd rather skip going into any of the sites, we use that time to take you to Marblehead for some amazing ocean views. The return journey and tour is 4 hours, we're happy to customize it to accomplish the things you're most interested in.

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.

Maine is known for its seafood, and with this tour, you'll get to learn all about the industry, with the chance to sample some local delicacies along the way. You'll take a walk along the waterfront where lobster boats dock to unload their catches before heading out to a lunch of lobster rolls served with clam or seafood chowder and craft beer or soda pop.

Discover top sights within Acadia National Park on this 6-hour private tour with your own guide. Cover more locations in less time in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights include the Park Loop Road, panoramic views from Cadillac Mountain, a stroll through Asticou Gardens, and a lobster lunch stop in Southwest Harbor (meal not included). Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore the highlights of Maine's Acadia National Park during this private, half-day guided tour. Get personalized recommendations and information from your tour guide. Cover the Park Loop Road, with panoramic views from Cadillac Mountain—no climbing necessary. Tours include private transfers in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Start your day right with this fun and informative cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. You’ll sip a complimentary mimosa as you sail the sea with the help of an entertaining crew who’ll tell you all about the coastal history of the city. If you feel like having another drink, there’s also a cash bar and local favorites to try, like Del's Frozen Soft Lemonade and Yacht Club Soda.

Combine two attractions Boston has to offer—delicious food and rich history—on this walking tour that starts in the popular North End and continues along the Freedom Trail. Taste fresh bread, pizza, and a classic Italian deli sandwich at local stops in this historic Italian neighborhood. Then, walk the Freedom Trail to learn about the American Revolution, all while enjoying scenic views of Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Explore the charming architecture of Beacon Hill and experience the city's blend of old and new.

Boston is heaven for seafood lovers, thanks to iconic dishes such as lobster roll and clam chowder. On this walking tour, dive into the city's seafood delights punctuated with peeks at its colonial and revolutionary history—all with a guide for foodie insights and tips. Enjoy lobster roll and chowder, see Freedom Trail sites, roam the harborfront, and finish with a sweet treat in the North End.

Avoid the tourist traps and taste Portland, Maine's best donuts on a small-group walking tour. Follow your guide around the Old Port and sample several hand-picked donuts at award-winning bakeries with coffee or water included. Walk a scenic loop while hearing stories of Portland’s history and the invention of the donut. This tour offers a flavorful mix of food and local tales, perfect for food lovers and families alike.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Learn more about the history of Lexington and Concord from the comfort of an air-conditioned trolley. Sit back, relax, and listen to the live commentary from your guide dressed in period costume as you pass Lexington and Concord’s heritage sites. This isn’t a hop-on, hop-off bus so you can remain on the trolley for the full 90 minutes. Gratuities are not included.

See the historic and picturesque sights of Newport, Rhode Island, on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Get an overview of the area in less than two hours and give yourself a break from walking around. Learn about the local architecture as you admire mansions from the United States' Gilded Age.

Get an in-depth look at Providence from a boat cruise that travels along the waterways of Rhode Island’s capital city. Your guide shares live commentary about historical landmarks and modern destinations as you take in sites including the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence Industrial Harbor, Providence River, Waterplace Park and the pedestrian paths of Riverwalk. Choose a daytime or evening cruise, and feel free to bring your own refreshments on board.

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.

Discover some of Boston's most notable historic landmarks—and pair your sightseeing with a pizza crawl—on this time-saving, two-in-one walking tour. With just a guide and small group for company, stroll through the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including Little Italy on the North End. Walk along the Freedom Trail to sights including Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution, and head to local pizzerias for three full-size slices along the way.

Get an insider’s introduction to the historic, coastal Newport during this attraction-packed trolley tour. Listen to entertaining and informative live narration on the Rhode Island city while you get a front-row peek at sights along the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive. Tours include admission tickets to one Newport mansion, including the Breakers, the Marble House, or Rosecliff.

With this small-group walking tour, you'll go beyond lobsters and lighthouses and get a look at the true Portland, Maine—across 400 years of history. Meander downtown and the Old Port, visiting hidden landmarks and learning about Wabanaki leaders and other people and events left out of the history books. Discover centuries of destruction, revival, underrepresented perspectives, and other elements that mainstream tours gloss over.