Boston · BOSTON TOURS
201 tours
Most of Boston fits inside a long walk, so the tours here differ less in ground covered than in how they tell it. The best 15 are below, with prices, running times, and the kind of visitor each one is built for.
Amphibious duck boat plus Charles River splashdown shows Boston’s top sights, with GPS narration and multiple downtown departure points.
“An off the wall adventure but really fun! Our guide, the Viking, was super funny & very entertaining & informative! A unique experience!”
Boston Freedom Trail small-group walk focused on 1760-1775, with a historian guide, 16 landmarks, and an easy 2.5-hour pace.
“Excellent walking tour, primarily due to the tour guide, Miles, being a wealth of knowledge about each stop and clearly having a passion for Boston and the city's history. Thanks Miles for really making our trip to Boston a very memorable and enjoyable one! We traveled with a 14 yr old daughter and 11 yr old son, who both learned alot and both were able to handle the cold and walking well.”
Hop on and off Boston’s trolley at 13 stops, with live narration and weather-friendly rides for a smart, flexible city overview.
“We heard the same information on every tour we did and we were just stuck in traffic. Got pushed in crowd tripped and broke my finger. Not worth the aggravation.”
Fast Boston whale watching from Long Wharf with aquarium naturalists, big window views, outdoor decks, and a 3.5 to 4 hour outing.
“It was the best day of my life. You need to be prepared that you might not be able to see the whales since they are wild animals, but if you do, it’s a wonderful experience. We were told that when we participate, we contribute towards the research being done on these wonderful creatures. Worth every penny.”
Take an 80-minute Boston Duck Tour in a WWII-style amphibious Duck, with land stops plus a splash in the Charles River.
“Brilliant fun, children loved that they could drive the boat”
Choose your Fenway Park tour, from a 15-minute highlights lap to pre-game field access, with expert guides and iconic views.
“Excellent tour! Much more than I thought it would be. Super cool to visit the press box and see the World Series trophy’s. Well thought out tour even if baseball isn’t your main interest.”
Boston pickup, Cape Cod Canal views, and a ferry cruise to Martha's Vineyard, with optional island tour for Aquinnah and Edgartown.
“Johnny Boston is the man! He made the trip to and from informative and easy. Martha’s Vineyard was amazing even though a bit chilly today. Thx again to Johnny and the team for an awesome experience.”
High-speed Boston whale watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank, with naturalists, indoor comfort, and a real shot at humpbacks.
“Great whale watching in late October. Saw 10 to 12 whales . Good boat. Good crew. Easy online transaction.”
Boston narrated trolley hop-on hop-off with live tracking, free GPS walking tours, and discounts, covering key sights for $48.
“There was no presence at the cruise ship dock. No signage. No people. Frustrating as we needed to make a call. Basically told we need to go to stop one. Took cab to the boarding g location. (Would have been nice to know that.) The first individual was very rude that we got our tickets from. Pouring rain. All we wanted to do was get on the bus. However, she said you can only go around once. Our first bus driver was not good at all. So we got off the bus at the next stop in the rain. We waited and then on another bus. Nice bus driver. We…”
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail for 1.2 miles with a costumed guide, hitting key sites from the State House to Faneuil Hall for $26.
“The walk was longer than advertised and worth it. Took time so that everyone could walk along at ease. Various ages attended. Our guide was extremely informative, interesting, friendly & fun.”
Guided Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tour with restored tea ships, live role-acting, and included admission to see the Robinson tea chest.
“Educational experience with fun, in character guides telling the story. Interactive fun the whole family will enjoy!”
Night trolley plus cemetery walks in Boston with a costumed guide, PG-13 thrills, and real names from Cotton Mather to the patriots.
“We have done ghost tours in many cities (St. Augustine, FL was the best) and we’re excited to hear Boston’s ghost stories. Unfortunately, our tour guide was not very good at all. I’m sure my review would be better if we had had a better guide but based on our experience we would not recommend this tour. The guide was just not informative and spent most of the tour trying, unsuccessfully, to be funny.”
Follow Boston's Revolution in story order, see Freedom Trail plus off-path sites, and end with tea by the harbor on a small-group walk.
“This is the perfect tour for you if you love ike history and don't mind walking (a lot!). We really enjoyed Chris' (our tour guide) thorough and interactive presentation! Highly recommend!”
Hop-on Old Town Trolley in Boston with 13 stops, live narrators, and easy access to North End, Beacon Hill, Cheers, and the Tea Party.
“We purchased 2 day tickets for the Boston hop on hop off. The trolleys arrived often, providing little wait time. All of the drivers we encountered were very knowledgeable, providing an informative and entertaining ride around the city.”
A 1-hour interactive Boston Tea Party tour with role play, tea-throwing, replica ships, 3D holograms, and a wraparound theater finale.
“The actors elevated the experience making the tour more interactive and fun whilst providing the history. The script was captivating and informative and engaged the audience attention. Initially I was hesitant of the tour but I’m so glad we went. It tied in really well with the Freedom Trail walking tour from our previous day. Highly recommend.”
