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15 Best Boston Tours

Boston’s best days out.

The 15 standout tours and day trips in and around Boston. The experiences most visitors remember long after the flight home.

15 Best Boston Tours

For a booked day in Boston, this ranked guide to Boston tours. Mass Vacation and Boston USA keep the official visiting details.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Meeting at the Museum of Science, Aquarium, or Prudential: pick the easiest day plan
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

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

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - Price and value: is $52.45 a good deal?
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

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

Boston hop-on hop-off trolley with 13 stops, live guide narration, and weather-ready comfort—great value for first-time orientation and flexible sightseeing.

★ 4.5

“If you only have a day to see as much of a city as you can, this is the only way to go! Apologies to Rocky for answering my phone while on the bus, but it was from the Ghosts and Graveyards tour wondering if I was still going on the tour due to the…”

5,576 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $52.45by Historic Tours Of America

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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous - Where you board: Museum of Science or Prudential Center, plus other departure options
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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - Harvard Square First: Where the City Meets the Campus
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

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5.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Harvard University campus walking tour led by students. See Harvard Square, Yard, Memorial Hall, and more in about 70 minutes for $23.

★ 4.5

“It was a wonderful experience. Gaby, who welcomed us at the beginning, and the guide Noah were both very amazing hosts and gave us every detail we needed to know, answered all our queries, and made the tour eventful. They were both fantastic with full of energy!”

3,632 reviews1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)From $23.00by Trademark Tours

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Choosing Free Time Only vs the 3-Hour Narrated Island Tour
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

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

Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip with Island Queen ferry, Cape Cod Canal drive, and optional narrated tour to Edgartown and Gay Head.

★ 4.5

“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.”

3,162 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $129.00by New England Trips Inc.

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - The boat setup: decks, warm cabin, and how to get good views
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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark - Meet at Fenway like a pro: Gate B and simple prep that saves time
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

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

Tour Fenway Park with a guide: Green Monster, Pesky’s Pole, Living Museum exhibits, and Red Sox World Series history in 1 hour.

★ 4.5

“Getting to visit almost all parts of this historic ballpark was a last-minute decision that we are very glad we made! Even on a chilly evening, hearing the stories and facts was informative and memorable. We were outside more than I thought we’d be, so definitely dress for the weather, but also definitely make it…”

3,013 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $45.16by Fenway Park Tours

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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - Hop-On Logistics: Finding Stops and Understanding Loop Limits
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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

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

Boston hop-on hop-off trolley with live tracking and a free GPS walking tour app, covering waterfront, Revolution sites, and Beacon Hill.

★ 4.5

“There’s quite a bit of walking if you want to see all the sites. Some drivers were great (funny & super informative) & others not very friendly or helpful.”

2,849 reviews1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)From $48.00by CityView Trolley Tours

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - Stop-by-stop: State House to Paul Revere Mall (and the moments you’ll remember)
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

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11.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Costumed guide leads a 1.2-mile Freedom Trail walk of Revolutionary-era sites from the State House to Faneuil Hall, ending at Paul Revere Mall.

★ 4.5

“The tour guide was amazing and very good. We enjoyed the tour. He did get a little long winded which required him to cut short the end of the tour. We spent way too long in the Granary Cemetery and didn’t make it to the North Church which was two minutes from our ending point.…”

2,531 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $26.00by The Salem Night Ghost Tour

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission - The Tea-Dumping Moment and the Protest Behind It
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - Meeting at 200 Atlantic Ave and how the 2-hour flow really works
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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13.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones trolley tour with a 17th-century guide, two historic cemeteries, Cotton Mather and Paul Revere, plus a tea pass.

★ 4.5

“Was so fun and informative. Dress warm!! Our tour guide was dressed up in costume and acting in full character.”

2,413 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $47.20by Historic Tours Of America

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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour - Starting at City Hall Plaza, with an instant photo moment
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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

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

A small-group Boston walking tour that tells the American Revolution in order, with smart detours, classic landmarks, and harbor-ending views.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour! Tour guide was so knowledgeable. Very detailed and informative. Lots to take in and all explained well.”

2,356 reviews3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.00by The Revolutionary Story Tour

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Boston: Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour - Where to board (and why your start point matters)
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Boston: Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour

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