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The ones worth booking.
The 15 Boston tours travellers book more than any others, with the operator, the running time and the real price set out on each one.
Hop aboard a WWII-style duck boat for a narrated Boston land tour, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views from the water.
“Mike was our narrator and he was fantastic! Not only was he full of fun facts but he has us laughing the whole time! Would highly recommend!”
Walk the Freedom Trail with a historian guide through 1760–1775, hitting 16 landmarks in a small group, ending with harbor views.
“It was enjoyable despite the cold. The tour guide was well prepared and kind. I would have liked to see 1-2 churches from inside as well, it’s not a lot of time, so I have to go back to these places.”
Hop-on hop-off trolley with 13 Boston stops, live narration, weather-protected ride, and a Tea Party museum discount.
“We took an uber to the recommenced site stop #1 Waited for over 45 minutes in the snow, poor communication. Using the suggested mode of communication the chat was 100% a bot. We finally called Viator tech support, they were able to contact a live person so then said we were contacted about the cancellation.…”
80-minute WWII-style Duck tour through Boston streets and the Charles River, with live jokes and optional multilingual audio.
“Taking the Boston Duck Tour with Beth Metal was one of the highlights of our trip! From the moment we climbed aboard, Beth’s energy, humour and unique personality brought the city to life in a way that felt both fun and engaging. She blended fascinating historical facts with witty commentary, making the tour entertaining for…”
Student-led Harvard walking tour of Harvard Square and Yard with Memorial Hall and Art Museums views, ending at the student-run Harvard Shop. $23.
“Our tour guide, Natalie is a senior concentrating on neuroscience. I went on this tour with my son, who has been accepted to Harvard's neuroscience program, so this was a perfect match for us! Natalie was very knowledgeable about all of the ins and outs and the traditions for Harvard students and was able to…”
Guided Fenway Park tours with public, private, pre-game, and 15-minute options. See Green Monster views and Red Sox history.
“Tour was awesome! Our guide was knowledgeable and had quick wit! Loved all of the history and little secrets about Fenway. Highly recommend!”
Fenway Park tours: public, private, pre-game, or 15-minute views of the Green Monster with expert guides and Red Sox legends from $20.
“Tour was great. Not sure it was worth $25, but it was very interesting.”
1-hour Fenway Park tour with Green Monster access, roof deck views, and Fenway Park Living Museum exhibits.
“amazing people giving the tour!! they were very nice about taking photos and even had a professional photographer there to take some!”
A short, costume-led Freedom Trail walk with lively history stops from Boston Common area landmarks to Faneuil Hall Square.
“The Guide, who used his period name, Ben, was very humorous. I would say he focused more on humor than conveying period specific knowledge. However,he did spend some extra time with us taking us to sites that were not originally on the plan which was generous. He seemed to focus on what he thought people…”
Toss tea into Boston Harbor on a guided Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum visit with restored ships, film, and the Robinson chest.
“Find experience exclamation love, love. Actors and very informative and interesting! I would recommend this to anyone visiting Boston.”
Follow the American Revolution through Boston on a 3.5-hour small-group walk, mixing Freedom Trail stops with modern streets and harbor views.
“It was so a great way to explore Boston and get a live history lesson. We learned a lot. Tyler was great! I loved his use of Lego soldier to illustrate the battle of Bunker hill. Want to go again!”
Hop on the Old Town Trolley for 1 or 2 days in Boston, with live narration, 13 stops, and quick access to top historic sights.
“Some drivers tell you more about Boston than others, some are more passionate about what they are doing than others. Inside the visitor center the people working there weren‘t that helpful. But all in all you see a lot from Boston.”
North End pizza and Italian deli stops meet Freedom Trail history on a 5–6 hour walking tour with harbor views and small groups.
“Nabil was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, easy to talk with and ask questions, and considerate of the severe weather conditions we were facing (very cold with high winds). The food was great! The history learned was fantastic. Definitely recommend to anyone traveling to or around Boston.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk of Boston’s Freedom Trail, covering all 16 official sites from Boston Common to USS Constitution for $31.
“Look, these tours are very dependent on the guide. She just did a fantastic job in packaging history with wonderful, funny and insightful stories about the protagonists... 2.5 hrs went like nothing. Well done and a great recommendation.”
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail in a small group, hear Revolution stories, visit Paul Revere and Samuel Adams sites, and finish in the North End.
“Mark was an excellent guide! He really knew his history and was able to give extra bits of information he knew! Even though it was freezing (came in late Feb), it was totally worth it!”
