Boston · FULL-DAY
10 tours
Here are the 10 best full-day tours on the books right now, with what each costs, how long it runs, and the kind of visitor it suits. Number one is up there for a reason.
Boston’s hop-on hop-off double-decker bus covers key downtown stops with narration and GPS. All-day pass from $47, 9:30-5.
“My husband and I loved seeing the wonderful parts of the city that we enjoyed and remember so well when we lived in Boston for our first year of marriage on Commonwealth Ave in 1965.”
A guided 8-hour route from Boston to Lexington and Concord, with 250th anniversary stops, historic walks, and Concord Museum included.
“Coach, our driver, is an amazing & gifted storyteller of this important chapter of American history. His knowledge of dates, pivotal persons and historical significance of places on this tour is remarkable, I was thoroughly captivated. The day was balanced between riding in the van & getting out to walk to see monuments, bridges, etc. Definitely the addition of the Concord Museum was the perfect ending to a remarkable day. PS - I also enjoyed that tour included Harvard, MIT & Boston University!”
See Newport’s Breakers and Marble House from Boston on a mini-coach day trip with audio tours, guided stops, and waterfront time.
“We loved the visit to both the Breakers and the Marbles... and time to do lunch and sightsee Newport. Great day, beautiful weather, and great tour guide/bus driver. He was great!”
Double-decker hop-on hop-off bus tour covering Boston’s big sights, from the Aquarium to the State House, with live guide and audio.
“wir haben gefühlt nur im Stau gestanden. Ausserdem liegt alles nah zusammen, dass man es gut zu Fuß machen kann”
Private minivan tour packs Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord into 6 hours, with Peter Brennan and free admission stops.
“Put Revolutionary War into perspective with locations followed by detailed explanations of circumstances.”
Private 6-hour Salem and North Shore day trip from Boston with scenic Gloucester and Rockport stops, flexible guide, and hotel pickup.
“Martin was our incredible host for this day long tour. Our family learned so much and had a great time on this tour of Salem and the North Shore. After visiting the Salem Witch Museum, Martin gave us even more history about this time period. We also bought a few chocolates and candies from the country's oldest candy shop. Martin shared a local seafood place for lunch and we enjoyed chowder and crab cakes. We finished up with seeing some beatiful sites with some local shops. Side note: We had a place picked out for dinner. Martin shared that due to current tunnel construction, it would be very difficult to…”
Private 6-hour Revolutionary War tour linking Boston to Lexington and Concord with smart stops, clear stories, and optional literary time.
“We had a great day and saw all the sights that we wanted to see. Christian was so knowledgeable and personable, he made the day enjoyable and so much more history than we expected. He has a real passion for history and it made our experience all the better!”
One-day hybrid bike rental in Boston’s North End with Kona bikes, helmet, lights, lock, map, and friendly help to plan your ride.
“Très sympas de se balader à Boston en vélo.”
Private 5.5-hour Boston tour from North End cannoli to Freedom Trail landmarks and Copley Square Gilded Age architecture, with Old North entry.
“Alexandria was a great tour guide and a wonderful person. Thank you.”
A private full-day drive from Boston to Quincy, Scituate, and Plymouth, with quick coastal stops, Pilgrim sites, and guide-led stories.
“Christian was our tour guide on this day long tour. We had such a great day with him. We visited the home of the John Adams family. When we learned that the crypt of where John and Abigail Adams and John Quincy and Louisa Adams were nearby, Christian stopped for us. We learned how the state of Massachusetts got its name, put our feet in the Atlantic ocean and saw Plymouth Rock. Christian even took us to a local seafood place for lunch and we enjoyed his recommendation of a fish sandwich and lobster bisque. Christian provided a great love of history and made it a fun day for the…”
