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Boston Budget Per Day: How Much Does a Trip Cost?

Freedom Trail walks, harbor seafood, college-town autumn light on brick. What a day in Boston costs — meals, transit, top attractions, and the bookable activities worth adding to the budget. Real-time prices from Viator so the numbers stay current.

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Budget-friendly experiences in Boston

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1h 20m

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you?

4.6★ · 9731 reviews
Bestseller

From $62 a person

2h 30m

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $39 a person

1h 30m

Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide

Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at the same time.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $30 a person

30 min to 2h

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

The Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - named one of the best hop-on, hop-off tours in the world by Forbes - is the easiest way to get around town and explore the rich history of...

Bestseller
Free cancellation

From $51 a person

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

This tour goes beyond surface‑level sightseeing and weaves the sites, people, and turning points of Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail into one immersive, chronological journey.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Bestseller

From $59 a person

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise in Boston Harbor which heads out to Fort Independence located on Castle Island and named after George Washington.

4.6★ · 703 reviews
Free cancellation

From $54 a person

1h 45m

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history.

4.6★ · 2670 reviews
Bestseller

From $26 a person

1h 30m to 2h

Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor

Come out for a day sail adventure in Boston Harbor aboard one of our classic wooden schooners, Liberty Star or Fame.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $40 a person

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Step back in time and see how the Boston Tea Party changed American history!

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $36 a person

1h 30m

Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise

Escape the heat and enjoy amazing views of Boston’s beautiful skyline and the historic USS Constitution as the sun sets behind the city.

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From $29 a person

1h 30m to 1h 55m

Freedom Trail Experience

Let a costumed colonial dressed expert Guide show you Samuel Adams Boston, Sam Adams was a key figure in many of Boston's key Revolutionary events The Boston Massacre, The Boston...

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From $35 a person

3h to 5h

Boston 250 Pass: One Ticket to Five Historic Museums

As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776, five Boston landmarks have joined to create the BOSTON 250 PASS, providing access to five...

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From $35 a person

24h to 1440h

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

Enjoy discounts up to 50%* off regular admission prices with the Boston Explorer Pass.

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From $54 a person

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

See the sights. Experience the history.

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From $46 a person

Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

See THREE AREAS on our Walking Tour: The Freedom Trail Downtown, Beacon Hill and Back Bay!

4.6★ · 476 reviews
Free cancellation

From $45 a person

12h

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

We are proud to offer Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip.

Bestseller
Free cancellation

From $129 a person

Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise

Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour!

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From $99 a person

2h 30m

Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $31 a person

2h to 3h

North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, and Pastries

As a lifelong resident of the North End of Boston this isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about where you are and who you’re with.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $98 a person

50 min

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service.

4.5★ · 745 reviews
Free cancellation

From $42 a person

2h 15m

2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour

The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail differs from all other Freedom Trail offerings in that it covers not only our celebrated Revolutionary sites, but gives visitors a...