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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Sit back and relax as expert tour guides turn back the pages of history and highlight the modern wonders of Boston – one of America’s …More

4.4 (5,885)

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Sit back and relax as expert tour guides turn back the pages of history and highlight the modern wonders of Boston – one of America’s...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (5,885)
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$58
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student? Join us for an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University, …More

4.8 (3,697)

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student? Join us for an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University,...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,697)
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$23
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

Visit the most historic and oldest ballpark in MLB. Fenway Park, also known as "America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is uniquely nestled in the city of …More

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4.8 (3,390)

Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

Visit the most historic and oldest ballpark in MLB. Fenway Park, also known as "America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is uniquely nestled in the city of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,390)
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$45
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. This world-famous pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in …More

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4.9 (8,391)

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. This world-famous pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (8,391)
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$39
City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

See the sights. Experience the history. Boston's inner and outer harbors are awash in legend and lore, not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated …More

4.6 (1,497)

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

See the sights. Experience the history. Boston's inner and outer harbors are awash in legend and lore, not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,497)
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$46
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history. Following the Freedom …More

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4.7 (2,806)

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history. Following the Freedom...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,806)
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$26
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour

Feed BIG appetites, at small prices! A true Pizza Lover never settles for just samples. Enjoy three different FULL SIZE slices during this fun and …More

4.8 (1,113)

Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour

Feed BIG appetites, at small prices! A true Pizza Lover never settles for just samples. Enjoy three different FULL SIZE slices during this fun and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,113)
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$59
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

This tour goes beyond surface‑level sightseeing and weaves the sites, people, and turning points of Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail into one immersive, chronological journey. Rather …More

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5.0 (3,051)

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

This tour goes beyond surface‑level sightseeing and weaves the sites, people, and turning points of Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail into one immersive, chronological journey. Rather...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,051)
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$59
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Visit New England’s best museum and reenact the 1773 Boston Tea Party protest that was such a significant event in the prelude to the American …More

4.8 (3,003)

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Visit New England’s best museum and reenact the 1773 Boston Tea Party protest that was such a significant event in the prelude to the American...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$36
Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Unearth the spooky history of Boston on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through historic streets and …More

4.7 (172)

Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Unearth the spooky history of Boston on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through historic streets and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (172)
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$36
Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

The Independence Pub Crawl combines Boston’s revolutionary history with four iconic and unique pubs along the Freedom Trail. An expert local guide will share the …More

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4.9 (1,080)

Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

The Independence Pub Crawl combines Boston’s revolutionary history with four iconic and unique pubs along the Freedom Trail. An expert local guide will share the...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,080)
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$60
Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston. Depending on your chosen timeslot, guests will either …More

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4.7 (1,267)

Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston. Depending on your chosen timeslot, guests will either...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,267)
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$26
Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into …More

4.9 (690)

Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (690)
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$30
70-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States. Hear how the city played …More

4.4 (477)

70-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States. Hear how the city played...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (477)
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$38
Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor. Wander through the iconic North End, tasting fresh bread, pastries, pizza, …More

4.9 (1,930)

Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor. Wander through the iconic North End, tasting fresh bread, pastries, pizza,...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,930)
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$91
Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with …More

5.0 (913)

Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (913)
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$79
Boston Architectural Landmarks & History Tour with Photo Tips

Boston’s architectural history is spread across several neighborhoods—this small-group walking tour links Back Bay, the Public Garden, and Beacon Hill with commentary from a Boston …More

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5.0 (113)

Boston Architectural Landmarks & History Tour with Photo Tips

Boston’s architectural history is spread across several neighborhoods—this small-group walking tour links Back Bay, the Public Garden, and Beacon Hill with commentary from a Boston...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (113)
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$55
A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Iconic Boston Food & History Tour

Experience Boston's iconic Freedom Trail through its most legendary dishes. Savor generous tastings of New England classics, including creamy clam chowder, a classic lobster roll, …More

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5.0 (63)

A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Iconic Boston Food & History Tour

Experience Boston's iconic Freedom Trail through its most legendary dishes. Savor generous tastings of New England classics, including creamy clam chowder, a classic lobster roll,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (63)
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$135
Boston Seafood Lovers Food and History Walking Tour

A true sea food lover never settles for just samples. Enjoy a FULL SIZE Lobster Roll at one of four Sit-Down stops on this unique …More

4.9 (245)

Boston Seafood Lovers Food and History Walking Tour

A true sea food lover never settles for just samples. Enjoy a FULL SIZE Lobster Roll at one of four Sit-Down stops on this unique...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (245)
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$179
Boston North End Food Tour with Wine and Limoncello Tasting

We never leave the neighborhood – we only walk three blocks. But we metaphorically travel the whole peninsula of Italy, tasting the regional foods so …More

5.0 (540)

Boston North End Food Tour with Wine and Limoncello Tasting

We never leave the neighborhood – we only walk three blocks. But we metaphorically travel the whole peninsula of Italy, tasting the regional foods so...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (540)
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$100

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