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15 Boston Walking Tours, from Beacon Hill to the North End

166 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Downtown Boston was laid out for feet and cows, and the streets still show it. These 15 walks cover the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, the North End and Harvard Yard, priced by length, with a note on the ones that climb.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - The Bewitched statue and Salem’s pop-culture image
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Starting at Old Town Hall, a local historian leads a two-hour walk past the Witch Trials Memorial, the Bewitched statue, Ropes Mansion, and the Witch House. Guides such as Lisa, Michael, and Sean bring Salem’s past to life with history, humor, architecture, and ghost lore. Choose a daytime departure or a lantern-lit evening tour.

“Dana was very an informative and interesting tour. Had a great attitude the whole time and was able to keep the tour fun the whole time.”

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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 $35

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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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour - From Harvard Square through Johnston Gate
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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

3.Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,931 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22

Meet a Harvard student in Harvard Square for a 70-minute walk through the university’s historic grounds. See Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library while hearing campus stories and student-life details. The route is under a mile, wheelchair accessible, and led in English.

“We enjoyed the tour so much, Jonathan was awesome. We totally recommend that tour while visiting Havard.”

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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

4.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 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

5.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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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

6.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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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Witch trial stories, told at their locations
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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

7.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Salem’s historic center with a licensed guide who combines the 1692 witch trials with tales of voodoo, vampires, and reported hauntings. Stops include the Old Burying Point and the former Witch Dungeon site. Guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, and Vin have led tours, though the guide for your date may vary. Bring photos if you’d like help checking them for possible paranormal traces.

“Vin was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable and was a fantastic story teller - especially about his personal experiences and actual pictures from his crew and others that have taken the tour. A must-do in Salem.”

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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem - A thoughtful approach to the 1692 trials
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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

8.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Follow a City of Salem-licensed guide from the Halloween Museum to more than a dozen downtown sites. In about two hours, hear how the 1692 witch trials fit into Salem’s 400-year story, alongside local legends and pop culture. Guides such as Sarah bring the past to life with clear history, humor, and practical tips for exploring afterward.

“Sarah was an amazing tour guide. Two hours sounds like a lot, but the time flies by fast and there’s so much to learn we could have gone longer. We learned all about the witch trials and how Salem became a Halloween destination. Can’t recommend it enough.”

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour - From the Common to the State House and old burial grounds
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

9.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,748 reviews · from $31

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with a live English-speaking guide, starting and ending beside The Embrace on Boston Common. In 2.5 hours, you’ll pass the State House, burial grounds, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s house, Old North Church, the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. Guides such as Rob, Kenneth, Alissa and Charlie have led engaging, story-filled tours.

“Sam was amazing! Truly passionate about American History he gave us many anecdotes and made the tour really interesting! Recommended 100%!”

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Satanic Salem Walking Tour - Thomas’s Style: History With a Sharp Sense of Humor
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Satanic Salem Walking Tour

10.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join Thomas for a 90-minute walk through downtown Salem, starting and ending at Derby Square. Expect a lively mix of witch-trial history, occultism, spiritualism, and modern Salem, told with humor rather than ghost stories. His dog Satan may join the group. The tour costs $30 per person and runs in English.

“Our guide made history alot of fun. He had so much information on so many different things. This was my first time visiting salem and it was my very first tour of my stay and I am so happy this was my tour!! Definitely book when in salem you won't be disappointed!!”

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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

11.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,590 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking local guide and no more than 15 people in your group. See all 16 official landmarks from the outside, hear how Boston’s choices led toward revolution, and finish near the Old North Church. Guides such as Maura, Nick, and Alejandro have brought the city’s people and events to life for past groups.

“Really knowledgeable and friendly guide. A great way to start our week visiting Boston.”

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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour - Jail stories, a church and a haunted house
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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

12.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Follow a professional guide through Salem after dark for stories of murder, mystery and alleged hauntings beyond the witch trials. Guides including Samantha, Danielle, Violet and William lead this outdoor walk from Old Town Hall to the Burying Point. Expect about 100 to 120 minutes on foot, with no entry into buildings or the cemetery.

“Our tour guide Violet was great and was super informative. Tour was a great time for me and my wife.”

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour - From the Common to the State House and old burial grounds
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

13.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,343 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

In about 2.5 hours, an English-speaking guide leads you from The Embrace through Boston’s Freedom Trail sites to Copp’s Hill Terrace. Expect stories of Paul Revere, abolitionists, the Boston Massacre and more, plus views of Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution. Guides such as Jim, Alissa and Kenny have drawn praise, but your guide will depend on the date.

“Boston was definitely not on my bucket list, but my friend wanted to visit so I agreed. I saw this tour and decided I needed to give Boston a chance by signing up for this! I was so very glad I did! Our tour guide was so good at her job!! It is a history refresher for sure but so much fun!! Thank you so much for enlightening me!!”

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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk - Old North Church and Paul Revere’s Story
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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

14.Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Walk about 1.3 miles through the North End with a local guide, stopping for fresh bread, Italian meats and cheeses, pizza, pastry, and coffee. The group is capped at 12, and the route includes the Old North Church when available. Guides such as Lexie, Nabil, Bob, and Claire have led the tour.

“This tour was off the charts. Definitely the best food walking tour I've been on. Nabil was so knowledgeable, funny, and really present with each of us. He obviously loves what he does. We all felt so special as he guided us straight to hidden gems we NEVER would have found on our own, where the owners and workers behind the counters all knew him and greeted us all warmly. He knew tons of history and loved discussing things with us. The food we sampled was yummy, authentic, made with love, and DELICIOUS! Definitely filling too! Best tour!!”

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The Salem Witch Walk - Three spells, a circle, and a theatrical show
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The Salem Witch Walk

15.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet your guide at Crow Haven Corner for a one-hour walk through Salem that pairs the Witch Trials with present-day witchcraft. Take part in spells and a ritual, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, and hear about witch holidays and full moon practices. Guides have included Aaron and William; the tour ends where it begins.

“Great sense of humor, lots Of fun but end with the ritual perhaps, great content enjoyed all the folklore good job Aaron! Thanks again!”

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