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

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Beacon Hill Boston Walking Tour: History + Fun Photo Tips

Don’t miss Beacon Hill’s charming fall decorations, adding a festive touch to its historic and picturesque streets! Explore Beacon Hill on a small-group walking tour …More

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Don’t miss Beacon Hill’s charming fall decorations, adding a festive touch to its historic and picturesque streets! Explore Beacon Hill on a small-group walking tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (171)
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$45
Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

Join us on a journey from the vibrant city of Boston to the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts. Our expert guides will take you on …More

Join us on a journey from the vibrant city of Boston to the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts. Our expert guides will take you on...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (105)
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$190
Public North End Neighborhood Food Tour

Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts' #1 food tour in 2025! Small, intimate tours. Why book Boston Foodie Tours' North End Neighborhood Tour? Just ask recent …More

Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts' #1 food tour in 2025! Small, intimate tours. Why book Boston Foodie Tours' North End Neighborhood Tour? Just ask recent...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (123)
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$120
Salem Dark history tour

Step into the shadows of Salem’s past on this group tour that dives deep into the dark legends and chilling true stories of the infamous …More

Step into the shadows of Salem’s past on this group tour that dives deep into the dark legends and chilling true stories of the infamous...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (97)
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$30
Ghosts of Boston Night-Time Walking Tour

Ready to meet the spirits that shaped a nation? The Ghosts of Boston Tour is your ticket to a thrilling journey through haunted history—where Patriots …More

Ready to meet the spirits that shaped a nation? The Ghosts of Boston Tour is your ticket to a thrilling journey through haunted history—where Patriots...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (308)
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$30
MIT Campus Guided Walking Tour

Meet your guide and group at a location in Cambridge and embark on a 70-minute student-led walking tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). …More

Meet your guide and group at a location in Cambridge and embark on a 70-minute student-led walking tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)....

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (189)
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$23
Best Boston Small Group Tour: I Know the Secrets Others Don't!

Small group tour limited to six guests where you will learn the amazing origins of everyday things. Enjoy the stories of the great places where …More

Small group tour limited to six guests where you will learn the amazing origins of everyday things. Enjoy the stories of the great places where...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (77)
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$199
Harvard Square's Sweetest Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats & More

Our tour begins at the Charles Hotel to make sure you get your morning fix before we quickly head over to our first stop, Union …More

Our tour begins at the Charles Hotel to make sure you get your morning fix before we quickly head over to our first stop, Union...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (62)
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$70
Amuck Hocus Pocus Locations Tour

Step into the magic of Hocus Pocus with our enchanting movie location tour in Salem — the very town where the Sanderson sisters ran amok! …More

Step into the magic of Hocus Pocus with our enchanting movie location tour in Salem — the very town where the Sanderson sisters ran amok!...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (122)
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$30
Plymouth Night /Ghost Tour

This is the ghost tour where guests join the investigation. We provide the paranormal equipment as you wander through the lamp lit streets and back …More

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This is the ghost tour where guests join the investigation. We provide the paranormal equipment as you wander through the lamp lit streets and back...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (131)
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$30
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
4.7 (194)
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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
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
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
4.8 (90)
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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
5.0 (181)
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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
5.0 (78)
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$44
Boston: Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour

On our Secret Food Tour: Boston – Harvard & Cambridge, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of downtown to explore a charming New England college …More

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On our Secret Food Tour: Boston – Harvard & Cambridge, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of downtown to explore a charming New England college...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
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