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Most Instagrammable Places in Boston

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Top 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
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From $62 a person

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

See the sights. Experience the history.

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From $46 a person

1h 30m

Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise around Boston Harbor on classic 1920s-style Yacht Northern Lights.

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From $46 a person

1h 30m

City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

After a busy day sightseeing or working, what could be nicer than relaxing onboard one of Boston's finest boats for a cruise on the harbor?

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From $56 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★
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From $39 a person

1h 30m to 2h

Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

Choose between either a 1.5 or 2-hour sail around Boston Harbor aboard one of our beautiful schooner Adirondack sailboats!

Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $67 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.

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From $48 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...

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From $51 a person

Boston Architecture + History Walking Tour + Fun Photo Tips

Explore Boston’s top 3 attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours.

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $55 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
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From $26 a person

1h 30m

Beacon Hill Boston Walking Tour: History + Fun Photo Tips

Explore Beacon Hill on a small-group walking tour led by a longtime Boston guide.

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $45 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★
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From $59 a person

1h 30m

Ghosts of Boston Night-Time Walking Tour

Ready to meet the spirits that shaped a nation?

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From $30 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

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

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

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
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From $55 a person

1h 10m

Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise

Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing cruise along the Charles River.

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From $32 a person

Boston Sightseeing Double-decker bus is in front of Trinity Church

1h 30m

Boston Sightseeing Single Ride Pass With Double Decker Tour Bus

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass.

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From $39 a person

Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $30 a person

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.

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From $47 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.