All Boston Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

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.

City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(3,401)

from $86

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Relive one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution and learn about a side of the story most tourists miss on this guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Explore authentically restored tea ships with the help of a guide as you get their insights into this pivotal event, and throw some of your own tea into Boston Harbor. It's an ideal experience for American history buffs, tourists, and locals alike.

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 Attractions

1 to 60 days

3.6

(79)

from $54

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.

80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Don’t let time determine whether to see Boston or Salem. Visit both towns with the help of a quick and comfortable catamaran. This high-speed ferry service travels from Boston to Salem (or vice versa). Enjoy the scenic adventure from the upper or lower deck of the boat—or just relax at the lounge inside. An onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase. Upon arrival, many top attractions are within walking distance. For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(778)

from $42

Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier

Boston Seafood Experience: A behind the scenes Seaport Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Discover the vibrant colors of autumn on a Fall Foliage Day Trip from Boston through Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Your journey begins in Western Massachusetts with scenic stops at the French King Bridge, Mineral Road Bridge, and historic Cabot Camp—each offering sweeping views of brilliant foliage along the Connecticut River. From there, we’ll head north into Southern Vermont, where the season’s beauty unfolds at the charming Creamery Covered Bridge and the Hogback Mountain General Store and Scenic Overlook. Along the way, enjoy a relaxing lunch and time to take in the crisp mountain air. On the return trip to Boston, we’ll visit the Yankee Candle Flagship Store, where you can explore its signature scents and seasonal displays—an aromatic highlight to end the day. Don’t miss this unforgettable autumn escape from Boston, filled with breathtaking views, charming stops, and the very best of New England’s fall foliage.

Connecticut River from the French King Bridge

Fall Foliage Scenic Day Trip to Vermont and Western MA with Stops

12 hoursFree Cancellation

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

1 hourFree Cancellation

Boston CityPASS® — Planning a trip to Boston? Save 45% on admission to four must-see attractions. Experience Boston’s must-see tourist attractions — and enjoy considerable savings — on this exciting Boston CityPASS. Choose four admissions between the following seven attractions: New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Boston Harbor City Cruises, View Boston Observation Deck, Franklin Park Zoo, or Harvard Museum of Natural History This Boston CityPASS is valid for 9 consecutive days from date of first use. Convenient mobile tickets are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Transportation to and from the attractions is not included.

from $84

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. The illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Museum of Illusions Boston Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Boston Admission Ticket

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

From seals and sea lions to sea turtles, seadragons, and stingrays, the New England Aquarium is the place to discover hundreds of different marine animals under one roof—or in one big tank. Check out the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, featuring a brand new coral reef, underwater communications system and hundreds of Caribbean reef animals. Grab an admission ticket and have an unforgettable aquarium adventure.

New England Aquarium Admission Ticket in Boston

2 hoursFree Cancellation

See some of the top attractions in Boston from the waterfront on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Explore the world-famous Boston Harbor and see the city’s historic sites while listening to live commentary on board, from tales of the Revolutionary War to local legends. While you cruise, enjoy views of the city skyline as well as the Boston Harbor Islands, USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”), and the Bunker Hill Monument.

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

Paula_F, Oct 2026

Great tour!!! Don’t miss. Very funny!!

It was what we expected. It was like a good comedian from the neighborhood. He told different type of history then other tours. It was history if the neighborhood from a guy that grew up there. Warning- don’t be worried if he is a few minutes late and DONT call or text him about being late. He will know. lol!!! But actually him calling me out ( because I texted when he was two mins late) was the funniest part of the tour. And he took us to really good food places, local and family owned.

Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

Carlos_S, Oct 2026

Batter up!!!

Not being a big baseball fan, this was completely worth it. Fun and informative, really awesome to walk around such a historic venue and learn about the team and city around it!!! Our guide was super enthusiastic and knowledgeable, recommend 100% and may even follow more baseball now…

Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

Jan_S, Oct 2026

Elizabeth was a fantastic...

Elizabeth was a fantastic guide for our family of 4. She made the food and history approachable for all ages. The kids loved meeting Chef Bob and holding the lobsters. We all had different favorite stall at Boston Public Market and the pizza and cannoli in the north end were all around hits. Elizabeth was great at knowing when the kids were ready to head to the next stop and when they needed a walking break. She also found scenic spots for us to enjoy our bites.

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

David_R, Oct 2026

Stay with Small Tour Groups.

A small group tour is the best. There are many tour group companies competing for space during the walk. Some groups have guides with loud microphones explaining the history of Boston to 30+ people. Our guide, David P. was knowledgeable, patient, and a delightful expert of the region. Tour group max was 16. We had 14. An excellent experience. Bring water, comfortable shoes, tip $, and a plan for returning back to your car. Return: walk, ferry + walk, or... we got a $20 Uber back the Boston Commons. Parking: Underground garage at the Commons (Charles St.), $30 for 3+ hours.

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Melissa_D, Oct 2026

Dr. Atticus Nobody….. Major Tom (driver)

We were the last onto the wagon. The comfort of two seats at the premier of what was to begin. An amazing gymnastic greeting by a Dr. Atticus Nobody and a silent driver, Major Tom. Dr. Atticus Nobody regaled us with facts and fiction around Boston Proper. After the graveyards Atticus felt animated. A passenger said RE-ANIMATED!! Major Tom, focused on safety and refuge of the wagon on certain stops. AND Major TOM attended to the passengers who would or could not traipse along with Dr. Atticus Nobody. At the Landing and Tour Stop.. The Gentlemen, Dr. Atticus Nobody and Major Tom waited until our ride picked us up late in the night. SERIOUS SIDE NOTE: Driver Tom, excellent driver and very focused on safety. Dr. Atticus, his pitter patter and announcements were absolutely perfectly timed with the stops. That takes so much practice. Bravo… Major Tom & Atticus.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

BruceSilverman1gmail, Sep 2026

Quack Quack Quack - Great Duckboat tour.

Boston’s Duckboat cruise is informative, inclusive and lots and lots of fun. Then land portion includes (be quick!) opportunities for photos of iconic buildings, the USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”), ancient streets and monuments. The highlight, though, is when the vehicle enters the river. The views from the river surface are great, and you may even be given the opportunity to steer the boat! A live narrator points out the key sites, while explaining the origin of the American Revolution, which began in Boston. Our narrator was also very funny! We began and ended our 80-minute tour at the Aquarium location, which proved to be easy to get to from our cruise ship. We highly recommend it!

Historic Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Narrated Trolley Tour

Tim_B, Sep 2026

Tim and Jean from North Dakota

It was really easy the routes were great it is the best way to see the historic sites of Boston without having to drive. Very reasonable prices, my wife and I had a great time. We had Joey for a driver on multiple occasions and he was the greatest person and very knowledgeable. Give 10 stars to our man Joey.

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

Wilsie_F, Sep 2026

Jonny Boston excellent tour guide..he knew his history and was very informative....good guy

Informative ..beautiful country to see only think didnt like was very short time on island stops except for last stop...where you stop to see lighthouse only gave us 15 minutes so you had 2 choices run ho see lighthouse grab photos on the run or go pee...not enough time to accomplish I sh much felt rushed...and we had several elderly on this trip and it was hard for them to maneauer...now Jonny boston wasn't tour guide on this part ..other young kid...he did good but company needs to allow more time at first and send stops on island cause 3 stop and final stop before fairy came back we had over 3.5 hours there..to long there!!

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Sharon_A, Sep 2026

Fun and History in Boston Harbor

My husband and I visited after seeing a video by the Battlefield Trust on things to see in Boston. I thought it was going to be kind of tacky but actually it was very informative while being fun. I loved participating in the meeting at the Old South Meeting House, where we aired our grievances before heading for the ship to dump the tea. The museum was also very interesting. We didn’t sample the fare at the tea shop but it sure looked good. Lots of cool merchandise in the shop, too.

City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

Adrienne_M, Sep 2026

Awesome display of whales and dolphins

Went in mid September which is slightly outside of peak season and were so lucky to get to see 27 whales and a ton of dolphins. The whales and dolphins were really showing off and rolling around and doing flipper slaps. Super fun trip and would highly recommend it.

City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

Caitlin_A, Sep 2026

Kevin, the Best Tour Guide for the Best Tour

Okay if you go on this cruise and you have Kevin as your guide then you're in luck! Kevin was the most amazing guide that told us many things about Boston's history as we sailed around the harbor. We even got 2 loops in! Kevin has the perfect tour guide voice to clearly tell you all the interesting facts and to answer any question. He's very knowledgeable about not only the overarching history of Boston but also about the architectural history as well! My friends and I all agree that this was the best tour we were on during our trip. The views were also spectacular as we saw Boston highlighted at sunset from the sea. If you do go on this cruise in late summer/early fall then I recommend bringing a jacket since it gets chilly once the sun goes down. I would take this tour again and again if I could!

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

Gail_S, Sep 2026

The fascinating evolution of Boston Harbor, on a comfortable boat ride

Well organized, seating is comfortable, great views, skilled boat crew and entertaining, knowledgable host/narrator. She was entertaining and covered a remarkable amount of fascinating facts and stories. Well worth the 60 minutes and the price of admission!