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Is Boston Worth Visiting?

Freedom Trail walks, harbor seafood, college-town autumn light on brick. A straight answer on whether Boston is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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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
2h

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Join other adventure seekers and become an apprentice grave digger on an entertaining tour through the darker side of Boston.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $47 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.

  • Free cancellation
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From $46 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 20m

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

Ride Boston's affordable trolley tour!

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $48 a person
Trinity Church
30 min to 2h

Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

After your cruise ship docks in Boston, spend your time seeing the city's top attractions on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour!

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From $51 a person
1h

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

Visit the most historic and oldest ballpark in MLB.

  • 4.7★ · 3207 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $45 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
Will you telltale of our tour to others?
1h 30m

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston.

  • 4.5★ · 154 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $25 a person
2h

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
Boston Sightseeing Double Decker bus is in front of Massachusetts State House
1h 30m

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour

Experience Boston like never before with Boston Sightseeing, where our double-decker open-top buses offer unparalleled views above the bustling streets.

  • Free cancellation
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From $48 a person
Big Bus Times Square
24h

New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Discover New York City at your own pace on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour — the most flexible and fun way to experience the city that never sleeps.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $45 a person
2h

Boston Summer Nights Trolley Tour plus River Cruise

Enjoy Beantown at night-time on Boston's only sunset tour and river cruise on the Old Town Trolley!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $50 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
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
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
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
Cannoli for the finale!
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
2h

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
2h

Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour

Experience a beautiful Boston Harbor sunset sail on the water and see some of the city's waterfront landmarks as the sun dips below the horizon.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $82 a person
2h

2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour

Step into the dark side of Boston’s past on this gripping true-crime walking tour through historic Beacon Hill.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $35 a person
2h 30m

2 Hour Boston Segway Tour

Get the true Boston experience with your 2-hour Segway tour!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $99 a person

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