Top Boston Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which Boston Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Boston Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Boston Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Boston Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private Day Trip to Lexington and Concord from Boston Salem Full Day Private Tour from Boston Cambridge, Lexington, & Concord: Private Revolutionary War Tour Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits Best Boston Small Group Tour: I Know the Secrets Others Don't! View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Boston trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Boston Tours. Top 10 Boston 2026 Senior-friendly tours Boston The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Boston Top Day Trips from Boston Things to do in Boston this summer View all Boston Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Boston?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Boston are: Boston Luxury & Special Occasions Boston Luxury Tours Boston Tours & Sightseeing Boston Cultural & Theme Tours Boston Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in Boston →

Enjoy a private pickup and ride to historic Salem with your guide. Walk the streets where hysteria once ruled, and learn about the Puritan past …More

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Salem Full Day Private Tour from Boston

Enjoy a private pickup and ride to historic Salem with your guide. Walk the streets where hysteria once ruled, and learn about the Puritan past...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$155

Cambridge, Lexington, & Concord: Private Revolutionary War Tour

Immerse yourself in this Revolutionary War full-day driving tour which will take you on a journey to explore the significant sites of the American Revolution. …More

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Cambridge, Lexington, & Concord: Private Revolutionary War Tour

Immerse yourself in this Revolutionary War full-day driving tour which will take you on a journey to explore the significant sites of the American Revolution....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$160

Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide

Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at …More

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Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide

Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$30

Private Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Hire a private tour guide for your 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail. Take your time, and ask any questions you want! We cover the …More

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Private Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Hire a private tour guide for your 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail. Take your time, and ask any questions you want! We cover the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$450

Lizzie Borden Nightfall: Hauntings and History After Dark

Just an hour south of Boston, The Historic Lizzie Borden House is introducing Lizzie Borden Nightfall, a new one-hour guided evening tour that invites guests …More

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Lizzie Borden Nightfall: Hauntings and History After Dark

Just an hour south of Boston, The Historic Lizzie Borden House is introducing Lizzie Borden Nightfall, a new one-hour guided evening tour that invites guests...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$35

Boch Center Wang Theatre Behind the Scenes Tour

Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an …More

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Boch Center Wang Theatre Behind the Scenes Tour

Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$25

Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! Celebrate the anniversary America's Independence. The tour departs from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers …More

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Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! Celebrate the anniversary America's Independence. The tour departs from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$159

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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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$45

The Signature Boston Brew Tour is the perfect introduction to Boston's impressive and world-renowned craft beverage scene. On this compact, three and a half hour …More

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Boston Signature Guided Brewery Tour

The Signature Boston Brew Tour is the perfect introduction to Boston's impressive and world-renowned craft beverage scene. On this compact, three and a half hour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$105

Boston Massachusetts Private Photography Tour

We are soulful photographers. Our objective is to create absolutely stunning photographs for you that you will cherish and proudly share with your friends and …More

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Boston Massachusetts Private Photography Tour

We are soulful photographers. Our objective is to create absolutely stunning photographs for you that you will cherish and proudly share with your friends and...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$130

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour …More

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Haunted Boston Ghost Tours

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$190

Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Audio Tour

Walk in the footsteps of America’s revolutionaries with our immersive Boston Freedom Trail audio tour! Unlike crowded tours, this guide brings history to life at …More

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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Audio Tour

Walk in the footsteps of America’s revolutionaries with our immersive Boston Freedom Trail audio tour! Unlike crowded tours, this guide brings history to life at...

2 days Free Cancellation

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$10

Beacon Hill + Public Garden Walking Tour: History+ Fun Photo Tips

Explore three of Boston’s most scenic attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary and …More

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Beacon Hill + Public Garden Walking Tour: History+ Fun Photo Tips

Explore three of Boston’s most scenic attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

Discover Boston's Revolutionary history on this Classic Freedom Trail Walking Tour including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End and Charlestown. -Go anytime, at your own …More

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Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

Discover Boston's Revolutionary history on this Classic Freedom Trail Walking Tour including Historic Downtown Boston, the North End and Charlestown. -Go anytime, at your own...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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$8

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

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$30

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

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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...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$29

Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map

Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes with this self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail! Get the facts behind the story of Paul …More

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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map

Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes with this self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail! Get the facts behind the story of Paul...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future

Guided by a local musician, explore Boston’s rock and roll past, present (and future), on a walking tour through Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Visit the sites …More

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Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future

Guided by a local musician, explore Boston’s rock and roll past, present (and future), on a walking tour through Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Visit the sites...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Boston Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Boston Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Boston Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which Boston Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Boston Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Boston Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Boston Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Boston trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Boston?