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15 Boston Tours & Tickets Worth the Money

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Boston is small enough to walk and old enough to need a guide. Build a first visit out of these 15: the red-brick trail, a duck boat on the Charles, Fenway Park and the North End, with prices and how long each one takes.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Choose a departure point that fits your day
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

1.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59Our pick

See Boston by road and river in a renovated World War II amphibious vehicle. A ConDUCKtor narrates the route past Boston Common, the State House, Quincy Market and more before a 20-minute cruise on the Charles River. Choose a departure near the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium or Prudential Center.

“It was really fun. A great experience. Our driver and guide were both very knowledgeable and entertaining. Really interesting to see how we could go both on land and water.”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - The graveyard and the people behind the Revolution
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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

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail for 2.5 hours with a historian and a group of no more than 16. Starting at the Boston Foundation Monument, you’ll pass Boston Common, the Granary Burying Ground, the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall and Paul Revere’s North End before finishing at Copp’s Hill Terrace. Guides such as Jon, Maura and Alejandro have led engaging, question-friendly tours.

“Lots of walking but you learn so much and cut through the heart of historic Boston! Our guide Will was extremely knowledgeable and passionate on the subject!”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - How the two loops affect your day
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Ride Boston’s orange-and-green trolley on two loops linking the North End, the Freedom Trail area, the waterfront, and Back Bay. Conductors narrate the ride, and you can hop off to explore before continuing. Guides vary; names heard include Rocky, Captain E. Hambone, Wiggles, and Charming and Earnest. Choose a one- or two-day pass.

“This is a great option to see the sights and choose where you want to hop off and explore more. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - Stellwagen Bank is the main event
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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

Sail from Long Wharf to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary on a high-speed boat, with outdoor viewing decks and a warm, windowed cabin. New England Aquarium naturalists explain the whales and other wildlife you may see. Humpbacks, fin whales, minkes and dolphins are possible, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“Guides were well versed and so helpful and smart!!”

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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous - A brisk route through Boston’s landmarks
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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

5.Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,935 reviews · from $60

See Boston by road and river on an 80-minute ride in a WWII-style amphibious vehicle. A live ConDUCKtor shares local history and jokes as you pass landmarks such as Boston Common and Quincy Market, then splash into the Charles River. Guides vary; past tour leaders have included Beth Metal, Flo, Ben, and Robin the Riveter.

“Bobby and Kim were great. We enjoyed this tour very much.”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - The John Harvard Statue and the art museums
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

6.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

A current Harvard student leads this under-one-mile walk through Harvard Square and campus, sharing university history, traditions, and student-life stories. You’ll see Harvard Yard, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and more, then finish at the student-run Harvard Shop. The tour costs $23 and runs about 70 minutes.

“Nice tour of the campus! We visited the most important and historic buildings and got to know fun facts about the school. Oksana was an amazing guide.”

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Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options - The Green Monster, Pesky’s Pole, and the Roof Deck
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Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

7.Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,606 reviews · from $20Best value

Explore Fenway Park with a guide on a public or private one-hour tour, a pre-game visit, or a 15-minute express tour. Look for Pesky’s Pole, the 37-foot Green Monster, the Roof Deck, and, on some options, the Red Seat or visiting clubhouse. Guides such as Joe, Andy, Mike, and Mary Ella have led tours, though your guide will vary.

“Great tour at a great price! Our guide was very pleasant and provided a wealth of history of the park. We got to see all the highlights of the park - the historic wooden seats, The Green Monsta’, the Press Box, famous red seat in right field. A must see!”

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - A short cruise across Vineyard Sound
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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

Leave Boston at 6:15 a.m. for Falmouth, then sail to Martha’s Vineyard for 5.5 to 6 hours on the island. Explore Oak Bluffs and other towns at your own pace, or pay extra for a three-hour narrated bus tour that includes Edgartown and the Aquinnah cliffs. Guides such as Tom, Elaine, and Johnny Boston have led past trips.

“Elaine was an excellent driver and guide. She gave us some history as we drove along. I really enjoyed the trip. Hopefully when we return Elaine won't have retired as we would definitely request her.”

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - The naturalist makes the waiting worthwhile
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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

Leave Boston’s Long Wharf aboard a high-speed catamaran for a roughly three-and-a-half-hour whale watch at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Watch from open decks, then warm up in the indoor cabin. A naturalist explains whale behavior, conservation, and tracking. Humpbacks, fin whales, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds may appear.

“It was amazing! The whales showed up and gave us a show! Truly a special experience! And the crew were amazing and informative! They were all invested in making sure the guests had a great safe experience!”

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark - The Living Museum brings the numbers to life
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,013 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Spend about an hour inside Fenway Park with a professional guide, seeing the Green Monster, Pesky’s Pole, the roof deck and the Red Sox Living Museum. You’ll hear about players such as Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski, plus the club’s World Series wins. Guides have included Steve, Matt, Jack and Mary Ella, but your guide is assigned on the day.

“Great tour! Tour guide was very passionate, knowledgeable and a good sense of humor. Love the history at Fenway. It encouraged us to come back for a game.”

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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - Charlestown’s ships and North Station
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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride through Boston’s historic core on a narrated trolley with nine stops, from Quincy Market and the North End to Beacon Hill and the Tea Party Ships. Choose a one- or two-day pass, then use the included GPS walking tours to explore on foot. Guides such as Hugo, Joey, Jesse, and Viola have earned particular praise, though the narration can vary by trolley.

“I do hop on- hop off tours in almost all new cities I visit. This one was good but I was surprised that once you got back to the first stop the trip was over. Usually I do the whole trip and the go back to the spots I’ve decided to stop. The guide was great and had lots of historic information to share.”

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - Granary Burying Ground: the history slows down
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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

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with a guide in period costume, passing the State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House and Paul Revere House. Guides such as Katherine, Neil and Ben have led the tour, mixing colonial stories with humor. The walk takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, though it can run longer.

“Katherine did a fun amazing tour Well worth every minute Informative and entertaining I recommend it to anyone visiting”

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission - Starting at the Meeting House
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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

At Boston’s Tea Party Ships and Museum, a live guide leads you through a period-style meeting, aboard replica ships, and into exhibits about the protest that helped set the Revolution in motion. You can toss tea into the harbor, see the Robinson Tea Chest, and finish at Abigail’s Tea Room. The tour lasts about an hour and is in English.

“It was such a fun experience and we learned a lot! The crew was great!! Perfect for adults and kids.”

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - Copp’s Hill and Cotton Mather’s grave
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

14.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend two hours on a nighttime trolley tour led by a costumed 17th-century gravedigger, with stories of Boston’s notorious figures and stops at Copp’s Hill and Granary burial grounds. See Cotton Mather’s grave and Revolutionary-era tombs. Guides such as Petunia Pickman, Mercy, and Dr. Atticus Nobody bring the history to life, though your guide will vary.

“Don't go in winter! I was freezing! Guide was amazing, funny and very professional . It was a fun experience.”

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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour - See the present-day city between historic stops
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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

Walk from City Hall Plaza to Lewis Wharf with a guide who links Boston’s Revolutionary sites in chronological order, then steps off the Freedom Trail to show you modern city life. The three to three-and-a-half-hour tour includes up to 15 people, a stop inside Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and a finish on the North End waterfront.

“Very informative! Chris was amazing and filled with passion and details for history. The tour tied together the people of the Sons of Liberty and what they did with the places in Boston.”

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