Boston · EVENING EXPERIENCES
25 tours
This is the shortlist a Bostonian would hand you: 15 evening experiences worth the money, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2-hour Salem night walk focused on murder, mystery, and ghost lore, with outdoor stops and top-notch storytelling for ages 13+.
“Stories were detailed and fascinating. Our guide loved the history of Salem and got us so excited to know more especially with all the additional photos she had to support her stories.”
Boston Harbor sunset cruise with guided narration, USS Constitution views, skyline photos, and an onboard bar. 90 minutes from $31.
“A sudden thunderstorm delayed the launch, but fortunately everyone had already boarded. It was fun watching the thunderstorm from inside the boat. Afterwards we saw a beautiful rainbow, and the skyline was so pretty with half still under cloud cover with occasional flashes of lightning and the other half lit up by the sunset. The boat was not too crowded at all. Great experience.”
A 90-minute Salem night walk mixing witch trials, cemeteries, and ghost stories led by a local historian and haunt expert.
“Alayna was a really fun tour guide. She even took extra time at the end of the tour to show us pictures she’d taken of spirits, despite the weather turning to rain.”
Sail Boston Harbor at sunset on a cozy two-deck cruise, passing Old North Church, Charlestown Navy Yard, and USS Cassin Young.
“Staff were really friendly, the boat was well equipped, the bar staff had to work hard. All the habour was covered, and all in all it was a very pleasant experience”
Boston Harbor sunset on the Northern Lights yacht, with Fort Independence views, light commentary and music, plus a USS Constitution cannon at sunset.
“My group had a 2nd great experience on the cruise. The boat is classy and the team serving all of us was fantastic.”
Sunset cruise on a restored lobster boat in Newport, RI. Live stories, quahog stuffie and champagne toast, plus a cash bar.
“This was a very enjoyable boat ride of the Newport harbor and vicinity. The history and significance of lot of the sights seen along the way were given. The sunset was stunning! I highly recommend.”
A 90-minute narrated Boston Harbor sunset cruise from Rowes Wharf with skyline views, historic landmarks, and an onboard bar.
“Boarding was seamless. Boat equipped with a full bar, indoor & outdoor seating. It was a cloudless evening, beautiful sunset. enjoyable to be on the water & to see Boston harbor from a different vantage point. We sat on the top for best viewing ( at the rear). Sadly, the volume of narration was so low & crowd conversations loud so we could not hear any of the presentation. Disappointed.”
Boston Harbor sunset tall-ship cruise, about 2 hours, small group, skyline views, and drinks available onboard for purchase.
“Beautiful ship and stunning evening. The crew was very friendly and attentive. Had a lovely and relaxing time”
90-minute narrated Boston Harbor sunset cruise past Fort Independence and USS Constitution, with prime skyline views and onboard drinks.
“Very poor experience this evening with a large private party on board a sight sighting tour that were not interested in the sights at all. They were incredibly noisy drawing out the onboard tour guide on the middle deck and due to alcohol sold onboard became more and more obnoxious as the tour went on, staff were spoken to and disregarded our concerns and told us to move rather that dealing with the situation.”
Boston Harbor City Cruises 90-minute narrated sunset cruise from Long Wharf, with skyline views and USS Constitution cannon salute.
“good cruise, excellent views and Kevin is the best narrater ever”
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem is a 1h45 walking ghost tour for $30, led by pros and packed with Poe, Lovecraft, Hawthorne.
“Our tour guide was phenomenal!! I’m horrible with names so I apologize in advance but it was Vinny or Vic, definitely started with a V. He was extremely knowledgeable, answered questions, and even confirmed the ghosts I captured in my pics. Definitely recom”
A 2-hour night walk in Salem with a local historian and real witch, hitting top witch-trial sites and telling the full 1692 story.
“Very informative our guide was very knowledgeable about Salem and comfortable to listen to.. I will definitely recommend him in the future.”
Boston Harbor sunset sail from Rowes Wharf on a classic schooner. See the skyline, islands, and Navy Yard, with drinks for purchase.
“Therese was absolutely brilliant, we had an absolutely fantastic time on the cruise and would 100% go again. You have to buy drinks on board (no included) but we knew that before and it was still so worth it!”
Boston night walking tour past Boston Common, the Old State House, and historic cemeteries, mixing Revolutionary history and ghost tales.
“Great presentation and so friendly! The stories were relevant and presented in an entertaining fashion!”
A 75-minute sunset cocktail cruise from Newport Harbor, with a complimentary adult drink, open-air views, and classic Narragansett Bay sights.
“Really enjoyed this evening cruise! Everyone working was friendly and the ride was relaxing!”
