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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 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
5.0 (81)
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$25
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
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 Sightseeing Tour - a fully-narrated driving tour

This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and take you past the most interesting places in Boston including the Paul Revere …More

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This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and take you past the most interesting places in Boston including the Paul Revere...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (63)
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$549
Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of …More

Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (65)
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$42
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
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Revolutionary History

Walk through the heart of historic Boston with a local guide who brings the American Revolution to life through the stories of the people, conflicts, …More

Walk through the heart of historic Boston with a local guide who brings the American Revolution to life through the stories of the people, conflicts,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
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

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 South End Food Tour: Local Flavors Off the Beaten Path

Savor the South End’s Creative Spirit Through Its Flavors, Stories, and Local Makers Discover Boston’s South End through its vibrant food scene and creative energy …More

Savor the South End’s Creative Spirit Through Its Flavors, Stories, and Local Makers Discover Boston’s South End through its vibrant food scene and creative energy...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$135
North End-Little Italy Boston Walking Tour: History + Photo Tips

Explore Boston’s North End–Little Italy on a small-group walking tour led by a longtime local guide. Walk through the city’s oldest neighborhood and learn about …More

Explore Boston’s North End–Little Italy on a small-group walking tour led by a longtime local guide. Walk through the city’s oldest neighborhood and learn about...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Boston Private 3-Hour Tour by Car

This private car tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. On …More

This private car tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. On...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (148)
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$550
Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic …More

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$143
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 Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour

Step into the dark side of Boston’s past on this gripping true-crime walking tour through historic Beacon Hill. Beneath the neighborhood’s elegant brownstones and gaslit …More

Step into the dark side of Boston’s past on this gripping true-crime walking tour through historic Beacon Hill. Beneath the neighborhood’s elegant brownstones and gaslit...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (268)
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$35
Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

Enjoy a unique day trip to Boston's northern shore, combining Salem and Hammond Castle! Start the day with a pickup at your door and a …More

Enjoy a unique day trip to Boston's northern shore, combining Salem and Hammond Castle! Start the day with a pickup at your door and a...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (17)
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$157
Signature Boston Guided Brewery Tour with snack

As we pick you up in downtown Boston in our comfortable brew van, get prepared for the the ultimate all-inclusive Boston craft beer experience!  For …More

As we pick you up in downtown Boston in our comfortable brew van, get prepared for the the ultimate all-inclusive Boston craft beer experience!  For...

3 hours
4.9 (268)
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$119
Boston Chinatown Food Tour: From Dumplings to Dim Sum

Join us for a walking culinary and cultural adventure in Boston’s Chinatown! Never been to Chinatown? Curious about how to navigate this neighborhood and find …More

Join us for a walking culinary and cultural adventure in Boston’s Chinatown! Never been to Chinatown? Curious about how to navigate this neighborhood and find...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (27)
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$135
Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord

Immerse yourself in our colonial history! On this six-hour driving tour, you will see the sights and hear the stories of Boston's colonial past narrated …More

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Immerse yourself in our colonial history! On this six-hour driving tour, you will see the sights and hear the stories of Boston's colonial past narrated...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,075
3-Hour Private "Cold Weather- Warm Van" Driving Tour of Boston

This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and will be conducted in a comfortable heated minivan, no matter the weather. I'll …More

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This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and will be conducted in a comfortable heated minivan, no matter the weather. I'll...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$495

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