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The 15 Best Boston Tours & Tickets

402 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Boston rewards an early start and comfortable shoes. Build a first visit out of these 15: the trail through the colonial core, the harbour that made the place, the North End table and the trolley for when the cobbles win.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Choosing among the three departure points
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the Foundation Monument
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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

Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian guide, from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill, in a small group of no more than 16.

“Our tour was supposed to start at 11:00 am but was delayed. Apparently the original tour guide didn’t make it to work that day. However, it was worth the delay because the replacement guide was the bomb! She knew sooo much history and details, our 2.5 hour tour was over before we knew it. Such a great experience and definitely a recommended tour.”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - Stop 2: North End, Old North Church, and Little Italy
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - What the boat is like for a 210-minute ride
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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

4.City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

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

Watch humpback, fin, and minke whales from Boston with New England Aquarium naturalists on a comfortable 3.5 to 4-hour cruise.

“What an amazing experience, hot hot to see four whales , a group of 3 and 1 on their own , the staff on board were fab , helpful and knowledgeable, time went by so quick”

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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous - Choosing between the Museum of Science and Prudential Center
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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - The John Harvard Statue and its famous shoe
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options - The public one-hour tour covers the essential Fenway sights
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Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - What the three-hour island tour adds
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

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

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

Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, including the ferry, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Aquinnah, timing, value, and practical tips.

“This is not a good trip to take. The bus ride from Boston to the ferry was fantastic. Once on Island, you board an old, beat up white school bus with uncomfortable seats, small windows, with no ability to see where you’re at. It was extremely difficult to understand our Jamaican tour guide and you are rushed around the island. I do not recommend this tour.”

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - What the whale-watching portion feels like
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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

9.City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,115 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Review of Boston’s high-speed whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank, with practical advice on wildlife, weather, crowds, seasickness, and value.

“INCREDIBLE experience!!! Highly recommend if you’re traveling to Boston - I went solo but would be so fun with friends/family too. After reading reviews about people getting seasick, I came prepared with motion sickness wristbands, an ear patch, and Dramamine just to be overly cautious. With all of that, I felt great the whole trip! I went toward the end of October & stayed on the top deck the whole time - it got very cold while we were heading out to the feeding ground so definitely bundle up! The staff and crew were incredible and very informative. We got SO lucky and saw 6 whales!!! We left the dock…”

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark - Meeting at Gate B and getting started
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - Stop 4: USS Constitution and Charlestown
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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - Starting near Boston Common and the State House
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

12.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide, from the State House and Granary Burying Ground to Faneuil Hall and the North End.

“This was our first time in Boston, and we were looking for a great way to absorb and explore all the history it has to offer. Despite windy conditions, and colder temps, our tour guide, Katherine, was amazing and tied history, with some comedy, throughout our entire experience. It was great! Would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about Boston’s history, while exploring the freedom trail.”

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission - Boarding the Eleanor and Beaver
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

13.Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,512 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Review the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, with replica ships, live actors, tea tossing, the Robinson Chest, and practical booking tips.

“My nephews and I loved the entire tour from start to finish. It was interactive and immersive- very well done and we learned a lot!”

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - Copp’s Hill brings Cotton Mather into the story
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour - Starting beside City Hall and Boston’s loudest architecture
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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

15.The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,356 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Follow Boston’s Revolution in chronological order on a three-hour small-group walk with expert storytelling, historic sites, harbor views, and North End food tips.

“Very informative and entertaining. Gives a great high-level overview with interesting decisions and insights. Wear your walking shoes!”

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