Top Boston Culture in 2026

Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos. Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown. After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.

While there are many areas within Boston where you can experience the city’s revolutionary history, to get a more complete picture, history lovers can visit the real locations where the American Revolution began. On this full-day private tour, head to Lexington and Concord to walk the Battle Road Trail, see where the Minutemen bested the Redcoats, and much more.

Blacksmiths are a rarity in our mass produced age. You can meet and watch a working blacksmith who has created objects ranging from tools to hangers and hooks to artisan art creations. Watch him at his craft and see authentic blacksmith tools. Learn about how history of blacksmithing had an important role in colonial towns like Lexington. Discover blacksmithing materials, how a forge works, and the science behind blacksmithing, including how coal turns into coke and how temperature affects the malleability of metal. Optional: kids can do clay craft to experiment with moulding and shaping Enjoy homemade corn bread and lemonade after and go home with a blacksmith souvenir.

Boston’s Freedom Trail is home to many important historic sights, so it can be tough to know how best to navigate them on your own. Instead of tackling the trail alone, on this small-group tour, join a guide who will offer anecdotes about each location’s stories and history. Visit Boston Common, see where the Boston Tea Party was planned, and see revolutionary sites.

We are so excited to show you all that the city has to offer in such a short amount of time! From historical landmarks to modern attractions, Boston is sure to amaze you with its beauty. We start at our location at 199 State Street and as we make our way along the Freedom Trail, we will explore some of the most famous locations that have played an integral role in the history and development of the city. See iconic landmarks like Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, Zakim Bridge, and TD Garden to truly appreciate Boston's history and unique architecture. Learn about the Big Dig. Feel the cool breeze on your face and take in stunning views of the waterfront as we glide along Compass Point – all in an hour! So what are you waiting for? Come join us on this tour and discover the story behind this awe-inspiring city!

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.

It is the winter of 1773, and Boston simmers on the edge of revolution. You have just been sworn into the Sons of Liberty and handed a coded cipher. From the steeple of the Old North Church, through Paul Revere's house and the halls where patriots first dared to speak, follow the hidden trail down to the harbour — and uncover the cause the cipher was protecting before the British close in. Blending real Revolutionary history — the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Tea Party — with a conspiratorial spy mystery, every stop reveals the true story of the landmark while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life on the cobblestones and facades, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting Boston.

Discover Boston beyond the revolution. WEM showcases the history of a neighborhood with a rich and storied past that was destroyed by urban renewal efforts between 1958 and 1962. Experience how our the West End evolved from one of the country's earliest settlements of free Black people, to a diverse immigrant community, became a debris field, and transformed into the neighborhood you see today. Deepen your understanding of Boston's urban history and cultural heritage at the only urban planning museum in the United States. **LAST ADMISSION 30 MINS BEFORE CLOSE**

Discover Boston's pivotal role in the fight for women's suffrage on a guided walking tour through the Back Bay neighborhood. Explore iconic landmarks like Boston Common, the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and Copley Square while delving into the transformative years of 1870 to 1920. Led by local guides, this small-group experience offers insights into the activists and events that shaped women's rights history.

Explore Boston’s role in American history with one pass granting discounted adult admission to five landmark museums and historic churches. Visit the Paul Revere House, Old State House, Old North Church, Old South Meeting House, and King’s Chapel—each offering a different perspective on the city’s colonial past and the events surrounding American independence. The pass is valid for seven days from your selected date, giving you flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Explore Boston's iconic Back Bay while honing your sketching skills. This lesson includes visits to 3-4 notable locations, where you'll receive all necessary materials to create your own sketches. Participants will leave with both initial sketches and a more developed final artwork. Additionally, the session will cover some of the rich history of the area's architecture and highlight key figures who shaped it.

Beyond the historic monuments lies the real Boston: an unspoken world governed by unyielding commuter customs, hyper-specific coffee shorthand, and fierce territorial codes. Join sociologist Lukas and born-and-raised local Valeria as they decode the city's psychological street rules. From the tense choreography of the subway platform to snow-shoveled parking standoffs and the historic diner counters of the South End, you will discover how blunt directness and genuine mutual aid define the Boston way of life. - A 4.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 149 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and Sensory & Emotional Cities - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app