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The 15 Best Tours in Boston

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Boston hands you a brick line through four centuries, a working harbor, and Salem forty minutes up the coast. These 15 come first, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits, and the full catalogue sits underneath if none of them fits your week.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Essex Street Pedestrian Mall: A Trading Path With Real Story Weight

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem’s cobblestones with a historian, from 17th-century witch trial truth to lantern-lit stops and iconic exterior landmarks.

“Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. She was very interactive and enthusiastic. Very happy I booked”

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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Where you start: picking the best of three departure neighborhoods

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - How the “loyalty vs rebellion” theme keeps the walk focused

3.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

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.”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - From the Aquarium to Trinity Church, your stop-by-stop plan

4.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

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.”

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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - High-speed comfort: indoor windows, outdoor decks, and snacks on board

5.City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,710 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

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.”

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Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

Salem's Best Ghost Tour - A 75-minute route that hits the Salem core

6.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A 75-minute Salem night ghost and witch-trials walk with a licensed guide, key historic stops, and a fun, spooky history lesson for $30.

“I was 4-mins late; the person at the booth offered me another option for the 9pm tour but I had to get back to my car and that time slot wouldn’t have allowed me time to do so. It was extremely disappointing; there was no recourse to try and catch up and no effort to make sure patrons arrived. I left NYC 11:07am for a 6pm tour so it wasn’t like I didn’t leave ample time to make it, it just didn’t happen. To only have been a few mins late and be left behind was heartbreaking. Left spend the rest of the evening roaming aimlessly. As I told the…”

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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour - Start at Harvard Square, then walk into Harvard Yard

8.Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,931 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22

Student-led Harvard Yard walk from Harvard Square to Memorial Hall and Widener Library. 70 minutes of campus stories for $22.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our guide was called Clyde. He was full of interesting facts and knowledge and more than happy to answer any questions. Having the tour led by student also gave an insight into what life looks like for them being accepted into and studying in the university. We thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission - Where you meet, how you board, and what to bring

9.Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,785 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Newport trolley tour with The Breakers admission, plush seats, and expert narration passing 150+ Gilded Age stops along Ocean Drive and Cliff Walk.

“You’ll want to see inside another mansion after this tour. I would book a tour next time to be able to go in at least 2 mansions.”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - Meet-up spot near Harvard Square Red Line, plus your first cues

10.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Student-led walk of Harvard Square and Harvard Yard with insider stories, free Harvard Square map, and a finish at Harvard Shop.

“Tour start is easy to find, located right by a subway station entrance. I had the pleasure of being guided around by Dylan, great sense of humour and knew a lot about the history of Harvard. Would highly recommend”

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Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options - Meeting at Gate D, and the bag rules that matter

11.Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,606 reviews · from $20Best value

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.”

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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Cape Cod Canal views from a window seat

12.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

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.”

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - Long Wharf boarding, and the “be early” rule that matters

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

Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark - The Green Monster and Pesky’s Pole, Fenway’s shortcuts to meaning

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

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - How the hop-on hop-off route helps you plan your day

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

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…”

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