USA · HISTORICAL TOURS IN BOSTON
The 11 best historical tours in Boston you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Freedom Trail Boston walking tour for $35.10: 16 Revolutionary-era landmarks in 2.5 hours with a historian guide and mobile ticket.
“Our guide was Cal, and she did a fantastic job of making the Freedom Trail much more alive and interesting.”
See Fenway’s Green Monster from the roof deck, learn Red Sox lore, and explore the Fenway Park Living Museum in a 60-minute guided tour.
“Great experience. Tour guide has been there for decades -- very knowledgeable & interesting! It was a well-rounded tour.”
North End food stops plus the Freedom Trail to Revolution landmarks, with Harbor and Greenway views and local guidance.
“Very thorough. A good mixture of history, culture and food. Freedom Trail and North End were good for us in our first time to Boston. Claire made everything great. Her hidden gems were spot on.”
One hour on Boston Harbor from Long Wharf with live narration, indoor comfort, and views of USS Constitution and the North End.
“Seating was great and the Tour Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”
One-hour narrated Boston Harbor cruise from Long Wharf, with views of USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, Old North Church, and Castle Island.
“This tour has a great value that you will get great historical information about Boston, you will have great views and take great pictures. Kevin, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions. the tour in general was fun to do specially if there is a good weather, so you can fully enjoy the trip. sitting on the upper open deck is the best.”
Small-group Freedom Trail walk with vivid Revolution stories, 16 landmark stops, and a North End finish near Old North Church and Copp’s Hill views.
“Very ineresting tour. The guide Alejandro was very prepared and passionate.”
Walk Boston’s North End for 2 hours of Italian tastings, coffee, and Old North Church history, led by a small-group guide.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the content on the area. Took us to great food spots to sample delicious options. We had a great time. We even got great spots to sample afterwards.”
Boston North End pizza and history walk with 3 full-size slices, Freedom Trail stops, and Modern Pastry cannoli for one $69 meal on foot.
“We did the Pizza & North End tour with our three teenage boys, and it was fantastic. Scotty struck the perfect balance of walking, history, and food, which kept everyone engaged and happy (no small feat with teens!). The pizza stops were delicious, the history was interesting without being overwhelming, and the pace was just right. The pizza stops also gave us a chance to warm up. We highly recommend this tour for families, especially with older kids.”
Walk Boston’s donut trail with guided tastings at iconic and new shops, plus Boston Public Market and apple cider stops.
“I loved this tour - it was the best thing I did in Boston and I even ended up going back to some of the bakeries we'd visited to buy more doughnuts the next day! Jackie was a fantastic guide and I would highly recommend taking the tour.”
Small-group Freedom Trail pub crawl in Boston with a guide beer expert, short walk near Faneuil Hall, pay-as-you-go drinks and history.
“Anna was a wonderful tour guide.. Very knowledgeable and personable .. You learn a lot about Boston. Highly recommended”
Small-group Freedom Trail walk through Downtown Boston and North End, hearing Revolution stories and seeing all 16 landmarks in 2.5 hours.
“Thanks to Cyrus for the informative and fun tour! Highly recommend it.”
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