The best family-friendly activities in Boston for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Boston on this guided, 2-hour walking tour. Includes the History, Architecture and Culture of Boston. See the Victorian brownstone homes …More

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Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Boston on this guided, 2-hour walking tour. Includes the History, Architecture and Culture of Boston. See the Victorian brownstone homes...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Relive 1776: See Boston's History in Augmented Reality (AR)

See Boston's history come back to life in a 5-part immersive tour along The Freedom Trail. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, we tell a chronological …More

See Boston's history come back to life in a 5-part immersive tour along The Freedom Trail. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, we tell a chronological...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (90)
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$30
Boston’s Haunted Historic Streets Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the ghostly mysteries of Boston’s historic streets. History, heroism, and horror surround you on this walking tour of Boston’s strangest sites. You …More

Immerse yourself in the ghostly mysteries of Boston’s historic streets. History, heroism, and horror surround you on this walking tour of Boston’s strangest sites. You...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Boston Walking Tour of The Freedom Trail, Small Group

Join Captain Pickles, as he takes you back in time, through the American Revolution in Boston. Take notes and ask questions on this easy stroll, …More

Join Captain Pickles, as he takes you back in time, through the American Revolution in Boston. Take notes and ask questions on this easy stroll,...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Boston Strong Sports Walking Tour

Journey from the Boston Marathon finish line to the Red Sox home at Fenway Park and walk in the footsteps of sports legends! Come discover …More

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Journey from the Boston Marathon finish line to the Red Sox home at Fenway Park and walk in the footsteps of sports legends! Come discover...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

Tour the Boston Common and Beacon Hill areas and visit more than 30 movie locations on this captivating private movie and TV walking tour! This …More

Tour the Boston Common and Beacon Hill areas and visit more than 30 movie locations on this captivating private movie and TV walking tour! This...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.6 (127)
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$45
Walking Tour of Boston's Freedom Trail

Tours run at 9:30, 12:30 and 2:30 M-W, and 9:30, 12:30, 2:30, Boston’s Revolutionary War history explored on a 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom …More

Tours run at 9:30, 12:30 and 2:30 M-W, and 9:30, 12:30, 2:30, Boston’s Revolutionary War history explored on a 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will …More

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will...

3 hours
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$160
Guided Boston City Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Boston with us—Paul and Nick Bessa, a dedicated father-son duo passionate about our city's rich tapestry of history. We're not just …More

Discover the heart of Boston with us—Paul and Nick Bessa, a dedicated father-son duo passionate about our city's rich tapestry of history. We're not just...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
2 Hour North End 'Little Italy' Walking Tour

Boston’s North End is the city’s oldest residential neighborhood and one of its most vibrant. Over time it transformed into Boston’s beloved “Little Italy,” thanks …More

Boston’s North End is the city’s oldest residential neighborhood and one of its most vibrant. Over time it transformed into Boston’s beloved “Little Italy,” thanks...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston in French

It's a perfect tour to see the essentials of Boston. We'll delve into the fascinating history of Boston's founding. You'll discover the Freedom Trail's 16 …More

It's a perfect tour to see the essentials of Boston. We'll delve into the fascinating history of Boston's founding. You'll discover the Freedom Trail's 16...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond …More

Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$225
2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors

Dive into the historic grit and gourmet soul of the "Cradle of Liberty". We’ll bypass the typical tourist traps to explore the city’s oldest corridors, …More

Dive into the historic grit and gourmet soul of the "Cradle of Liberty". We’ll bypass the typical tourist traps to explore the city’s oldest corridors,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Ghosts and Gravestones Boston Nightwalk

Discover the dark history of Boston on this 90-minute Nightwalk Tour, where chilling tales of curses and ghosts come to life. Guided by knowledgeable storytellers, …More

Discover the dark history of Boston on this 90-minute Nightwalk Tour, where chilling tales of curses and ghosts come to life. Guided by knowledgeable storytellers,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$33
Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Your event includes a reception with …More

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Your event includes a reception with...

3 hours
4.7 (98)
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$144
Boston After Dark Walking Tour

Meet Boston, after dark. The real Boston. The Boston of terrifying serial killers, infamous gangsters, urban legends, bizarre industrial accidents, unsolved crimes, ghost stories, and …More

Meet Boston, after dark. The real Boston. The Boston of terrifying serial killers, infamous gangsters, urban legends, bizarre industrial accidents, unsolved crimes, ghost stories, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Freedom Trail Experience

Let a costumed colonial dressed expert Guide show you Samuel Adams Boston, Sam Adams was a key figure in many of Boston's key Revolutionary events …More

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Let a costumed colonial dressed expert Guide show you Samuel Adams Boston, Sam Adams was a key figure in many of Boston's key Revolutionary events...

90 to 115 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Portland: Lighthouse, Old Port and Park 1-Day Tour from Boston

Escape Boston for a full day along the southern Maine coast, blending scenic seaside walks, historic harbor towns, and iconic lighthouse views. Begin at Marginal …More

Escape Boston for a full day along the southern Maine coast, blending scenic seaside walks, historic harbor towns, and iconic lighthouse views. Begin at Marginal...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
Boston Freedom Trail History Tour with Optional Food Tastings

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a local guide who brings the city’s history — and its food scene — to life. This tour pairs landmark …More

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a local guide who brings the city’s history — and its food scene — to life. This tour pairs landmark...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage

Welcome to the North End Food Tour! One of Boston's oldest and most important neighborhoods, the North End is most known for its multi-generation Italian-American …More

Welcome to the North End Food Tour! One of Boston's oldest and most important neighborhoods, the North End is most known for its multi-generation Italian-American...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
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