2 Half-Day Tours in Boston Worth Leaving the Hotel For

1.Beyond Boston Freedom Trail: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $260Our pick

Spend about three hours on a private English-language walk from Copley Square to Boston Harbor. See the 54th Regiment Memorial, the Public Garden, Granary Burying Ground and Beacon Hill, with a guide who can tailor the conversation to your interests. One mid-June tour was led by Elisabeth, though your guide is not specified.

“I did this tour mid June and it was so good and well thought out. I knew Boston had a lot of history and the way they planned the route and where they took you was great. Our guide Elisabeth was fun, knowledgeable and very passionate about Boston. This is a great way to spend a few hours learning about this great city.”

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2.Discover Maine’s Coastal Charms: Half-Day Scenic Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $259Best value

Set sail from Broad Reach Adventures in Saco for about four hours, with a small group of no more than six. Expect Wood Island Lighthouse stories, a pass by Maine’s longest sandy beach, and a quiet river stretch. Captains Abby and Bob have led past sails, but ask who is scheduled if you want to sail with them.

“This is a "must-do" in Maine. We chartered a sunset sailing excursion, and it was wonderful. The sunset was breathtaking, and the colors in the sky were spectacular. The captain and crew were very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Memories of this sail will make me smile for a long time. I recommend it to everyone.”

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