Top 10 Full-Day Tours in Boston, Priced and Timed

1.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 124 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Ride a narrated double-decker loop past Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Copley Square, and the waterfront, with eight listed stops for hopping off. The ticket includes GPS-guided commentary and runs in English. Guides such as Hambone and Dave have been praised for lively, useful city stories, but bus frequency and pickup details can be inconsistent.

“Nice tour but limited sights. You need other tours to see north church etc. need to purchase otheres”

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2.Full-Day Historical Lexington & Concord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Spend eight hours tracing the events of April 19, 1775, from Cambridge to Lexington and Concord. A guide such as Coach leads the route, with stops at Lexington Battle Green, Battle Road, the Old North Bridge, and the Concord Museum. Transport and museum admission are included; lunch is not.

“Coach was a phenomenal tour guide, driver and company for the day. He pointed out all the sites and stops going both ways. He REALLY knows his stuff and presented in an engaging way. I learned so much! HIGHLY recommend.”

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3.Newport Mansions Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 12 hours · from $155

Spend 12 hours traveling from Boston to Newport by minibus, with visits to the Breakers and Marble House, multilingual audio tours, and a narrated town tour. You’ll have two hours for lunch and exploring the waterfront, plus a guidebook, snacks, and water. Guides have included Tim, Lucia, and Chris.

“This was a wonderful way to see Newport. Chris was a fantastic guide and organized a great over view experience of Newport. The 2 mansions were unbelievable; cliff walk was fun, and the historic downtown was charming. This tour is worth your time; you will not regret it.”

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4.Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Boston Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Spend a day on Boston Sightseeing’s double-decker bus, boarding at any of eight stops and hopping off to explore landmarks from the Aquarium and Faneuil Hall to Beacon Hill and Back Bay. A live guide, GPS-guided tour and audio commentary accompany the ride. Buses run every 30 minutes, with last reboarding at Stop 1 by 4:00 PM.

“Leider keine Möglichkeit die Tour via Audio in mehreren Sprachen zu verfolgen.”

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5.Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord in a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to six people. Guide Peter Brennan leads a fast-moving route from Paul Revere’s house and Boston Common to Lexington Green, North Bridge, Orchard House and Walden Pond. Pickup is offered at your home, hotel or another convenient location. Lunch is not included.

“Great tour. Highly recommend. Peter is a subject matter expert and very personable. Comfortable ride. Learned more than we expected.”

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6.Salem and North Shore Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

This six-hour private drive from Boston visits Gloucester, Rockport, Salem, and Marblehead, with rocky coast views, working harbors, and Salem’s 1692 history. Your group of up to four rides in private transport. Past guides include Christian and Martin, though your assigned guide may differ. Lunch is not included, and the route can be adjusted to beat crowds.

“Martin was our incredible host for this day long tour. Our family learned so much and had a great time on this tour of Salem and the North Shore. After visiting the Salem Witch Museum, Martin gave us even more history about this time period. We also bought a few chocolates and candies from the country's oldest candy shop. Martin shared a local seafood place for lunch and we enjoyed chowder and crab cakes. We finished up with seeing some beatiful sites with some local shops. Side note: We had a place picked out for dinner. Martin shared that due to current tunnel construction, it would be very difficult to…”

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7.Boston Lexington and Concord Revolutionary War full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Boston to Lexington and Concord, stopping at Dorchester Heights, Harvard Yard, Lexington Green, the Old North Bridge, and Walden Pond. Guides Christian and Martin have led tours with engaging stories and flexible pacing. The six-hour outing costs $995 for up to four people, with lunch and some admission fees extra.

“We had a great day and saw all the sights that we wanted to see. Christian was so knowledgeable and personable, he made the day enjoyable and so much more history than we expected. He has a real passion for history and it made our experience all the better!”

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8.Full Day Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Pick up a Kona Dew hybrid-style city bike from Urban AdvenTours at 103 Atlantic Ave in Boston’s Historic North End. Your full-day rental includes a helmet, handlebar bag, lock, map, and lights. Friendly staff can suggest routes and local sights, while child seats and trailer options are available to rent.

“Très sympas de se balader à Boston en vélo.”

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9.Best of Boston: Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5h 30m · from $390

Spend 5.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, traveling by private vehicle and on foot from the North End to Copley Square. The day includes a cannoli and coffee or tea, Old North Church admission, an hour for lunch, and stops around Boston’s Revolutionary landmarks and historic neighborhoods. Guides named Alexandria and Maria have led the tour, though assignments can change.

“Alexandria was a great tour guide and a wonderful person. Thank you.”

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10.Plymouth & South Shore Full Day Private Tour from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Set out from Boston at 10 am with a private guide and driver for a six-hour South Shore and Plymouth outing. The route links Quincy and the Adams family homes with seaside towns, Scituate Lighthouse, Duxbury Beach and Plymouth’s Pilgrim sites. Christian has guided a family outing, adding local history and a seafood lunch recommendation. Paid admissions and lunch are extra.

“Christian was our tour guide on this day long tour. We had such a great day with him. We visited the home of the John Adams family. When we learned that the crypt of where John and Abigail Adams and John Quincy and Louisa Adams were nearby, Christian stopped for us. We learned how the state of Massachusetts got its name, put our feet in the Atlantic ocean and saw Plymouth Rock. Christian even took us to a local seafood place for lunch and we enjoyed his recommendation of a fish sandwich and lobster bisque. Christian provided a great love of history and made it a fun day for the…”

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