The 7 Best Boston Fall Foliage Tours

1.Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Leave downtown Boston at 7 a.m. for a roughly 12-hour trip through New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Your driver-guide takes you along the Kancamagus Highway for photo stops, then allows time for lunch in North Conway before visits near Omni Mount Washington Resort. Guides such as Rory, Matt, and Keith have led trips with live commentary.

“Matt was a great guide! He knows the area well and made the trip fun and informative for everyone in the group!”

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2.Fall Foliage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 179 reviews · from $150

Spend 11 hours traveling from Greater Boston into New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with scenic stops along the Kancamagus Byway, two easy waterfall hikes, and a 1.5-hour break in North Conway. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local history and leaf facts. Hotel pickup, water, snacks, a leaf guide, and a map are included.

“It was a lovely experience! Matt was very informative & entertaining. The scenery was amazing. I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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3.Boston Harbor: Fall Foliage Luncheon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · from $69Best value

Spend 90 minutes cruising Boston Harbor aboard a yacht, with a buffet lunch, skyline views, and narrated sights including Spectacle and Thompson islands and Fort Independence. Choose the climate-controlled cabin or open top deck. Fall colors can vary, so book for the harbor outing and meal, not a guaranteed foliage peak.

“The service of the team and the knowledge of the host. 5-star”

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4.New England Fall Lunch Cruise in Boston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Board at Rowes Wharf for a 90-minute fall lunch cruise around Boston Harbor. Eat a buffet of turkey, pork loin, squash ravioli, and more, then watch for island foliage and Fort Independence. The captain provides some narration, but autumn color depends on the season. Drinks are sold separately by credit card.

“It was a nice cruise. Food was good. Captain knowledgeable. It ran about one and a half hours. It was a fun afternoon.”

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5.Boston Harbor Fall Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $106

Cruise Boston Harbor for about two hours aboard the Northern Lights, a 1920s-style yacht. A buffet brunch, indoor seating and an open upper deck make this an easy way to pair a meal with views of the Harbor Islands, Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution. Some landmark narration is provided in English; drinks cost extra.

“It was really fun! We had history mixed with food and laughs. We went to places we would not have. Thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity!”

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6.Boston Harbor Fall Foliage Weekend Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · from $85

Cruise Boston Harbor for two hours aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht, with a freshly made fall brunch buffet and narration from the captain about sights along the way. Look for Fort Independence at Castle Island, harbor wildlife and autumn color along the waterfront. The boat has a heated enclosed cabin and an open deck; drinks cost extra.

“Excellent adventure! It helps when you have great weather but we made it out to Boston Harbor Light! Food was great too.”

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7.Boston Fall Foliage Day Trip to White Mountains, Lost River Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $182

Leave Boston at a listed start time of 7:30 am for a guided day trip to Lost River Gorge, the Kancamagus Highway, and Flume Gorge. You get time for caves, boardwalks, waterfalls, and mountain views, plus bottled water and two snacks. Check your option carefully: admission to both gorges is included only with the ticketed option.

“Mostly positive, driver was friendly but very focused on the Chinese passengers. Would have like to have heard more about the journey, hot spots, points of interest etc. also Misinformation on the pick up time”

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