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How Many Days in Boston?

Freedom Trail walks, harbor seafood, college-town autumn light on brick. How long you actually need in Boston — and the experiences to fill each day, whether you have a weekend or a week.

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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
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
Museum of Fine Arts
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
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
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

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

See the sights. Experience the history.

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From $46 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
1h to 2h

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

View Boston, the city’s only observation deck, offers unrivaled 360-degree views of Boston’s breathtaking city skyline.

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From $34 a person
1h 20m

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

Ride Boston's affordable trolley tour!

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  • Free cancellation
From $48 a person
3h

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
216h

Boston CityPASS®

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with Boston CityPASS® tickets.

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From $84 a person
Boston to Salem Ferry
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
Beacon Hill
2h

Beacon Hill + Back Bay Walking Tour: History + Fun Photo Tips

Explore three of Boston’s most scenic attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours.

  • 5.0★ · 66 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $55 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
1h

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
2h 30m

Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks

Discover Boston’s famous sites and hidden treasures on this 2.5 to 3-hour guided bike tour – a perfect way to explore the city!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $78 a person
Liberty Star
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
USS Constitution
3h

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
1h 45m

Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston.

  • 4.7★ · 1170 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $26 a person
45 min to 1h 30m

Museum of Illusions Boston Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears.

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  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $42 a person
1h 20m

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

Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States.

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From $38 a person
2h 15m

Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

On The Independence Pub Crawl you'll visit 4 historic pubs along Boston's legendary Freedom Trail with an expert guide who will share unknown stories of colonial Boston and the...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
The Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah
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.

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  • Free cancellation
From $129 a person
From Food to Freedom Trail Tour
5h

Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $91 a person

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