Top Boston Self-guided Tours

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.

Explore Boston’s North End neighborhood on this scavenger hunt. Solve challenges to discover your next destination. At each step, learn some history as well as interesting facts about your surroundings. This is a self-guided walking tour you complete using your mobile device. Go from Long Wharf to Bunker Hill Bridge through Quincy Market to Paul Revere Mall.

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.

Sample some of the tastiest bites that Boston’s North End has to offer—and enjoy a first-hand introduction to the area’s Italian heritage. Choose between our 3-hour or dynamic 2-hour express tour, and bring your appetite: Follow your guide to top-rated local businesses, and try everything from clam chowder and lobster rolls to cannoli. At the end, enjoy a secret dish revealed only on the day of the tour.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Boston's North End. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

Discover Boston in a fun new way, and without the rush of a tour group, with this smartphone-based scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure from Boston Common to the Freedom Trail, the North End neighborhood, and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues, and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Massachusetts.

Explore Boston independently through a zombie-themed scavenger hunt game with this app. With your team, solve puzzles and find items that will help you survive the zombie apocalypse of the game. In the course of playing, see Boston on a self-guided walking tour and reach out to a remote host if you have any questions.

️ Solve a murder mystery woven into Boston’s streets Complete 12 puzzles with clues and suspects Navigate easily with an in-app GPS map Start anytime-pause and resume whenever you want Immersive story with twists, evidence, and deductions

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

Join friends and family to find objects and complete tasks in a Boston scavenger hunt, and see how you measure up against teams from around the country. Use an included smartphone app to chat with the scavenger hunt’s remote host, while strategizing to get points for your team. The app’s leaderboard shows your ranking, so you can make the game as laid-back—or competitive—as you want.

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Boston, Massachusetts. Explore both old and new, as you explore the Freedom Trail, wander through Boston Common, see the North End, and countless iconic Boston sights. Delve into the happening and historic North End and experience the uniquely Boston character of its culturally and historically rich downtown. Explore at your own pace and see the best of what Boston has to offer. Ready to discover Boston in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Solve a murder mystery while exploring Boston’s streets Enjoy a mix of storytelling, puzzles, and real-world exploration Play at your own pace—pause, resume, or replay anytime A fun outdoor activity for couples, families, or groups of friends

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This self-guided tour of Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood turns exploring into a scavenger hunt with more than 20 challenges, games, and puzzles to solve. Instead of the fixed schedule of a traditional tour, you’ll have the flexibility to walk at your own pace. Along the way, experience some of Boston’s top landmarks and unearth their offbeat backstories.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Boston’s Beacon Hill. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! IMPORTANT: When planning your adventure, keep in mind that clue-kit shipping can take up to 7 business days. You may reschedule anytime with no fee.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

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.

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We create outdoor digital escape experiences. Explore the real world while solving our amazing puzzles. You and your team will explore amazing locations and need to solve a series of wickedly fun puzzles in order to complete our adventure. Played by over 200k players around the world.

Explore the vibrant streets of Boston through an engaging scavenger hunt that blends adventure with history. This interactive experience allows teams to uncover the city’s hidden gems, from the oldest park in the U.S. to its first botanical garden. Armed with an app, participants answer intriguing questions and capture memorable moments while racing against the clock for bonus points. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this activity offers flexibility to explore at your own pace, making every second count in this memorable quest through Boston's iconic landmarks.

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.

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Boston on a thrilling scavenger hunt walking tour. This interactive adventure invites you to unravel the mysteries of the American Revolution, delve into the Boston Massacre, and discover the city's storied seafaring tradition. With your smartphone as your guide, navigate through iconic landmarks like Norman B. Leventhal Park and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, all while testing your knowledge with intriguing questions. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this unique experience allows you to capture unforgettable memories at your own pace, making sightseeing an engaging and fun-filled journey.

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure! "