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Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

Back Bay is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods and a city-planning masterclass that illustrates American architecture's changing tastes and stylistic evolution from the mid-to-late …More

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Back Bay is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods and a city-planning masterclass that illustrates American architecture's changing tastes and stylistic evolution from the mid-to-late...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Boston 250 Pass: One Ticket to Five Historic Museums

As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776, five Boston landmarks have joined to create the BOSTON 250 PASS, …More

As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776, five Boston landmarks have joined to create the BOSTON 250 PASS,...

7 days Free Cancellation
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$35
Private Boston, Lexington & Concord Historical Tour

Discover Boston, Lexington, Concord, and Cambridge on a private 6-hour guided historical tour by comfortable vehicle. Your knowledgeable chauffeur-guide provides commentary throughout the journey, sharing …More

Discover Boston, Lexington, Concord, and Cambridge on a private 6-hour guided historical tour by comfortable vehicle. Your knowledgeable chauffeur-guide provides commentary throughout the journey, sharing...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$899
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
Boston Universities and Harbor Cruise Day Tour

Discover Boston's academic and waterfront highlights in a small group. Walk through Harvard University and MIT, then enjoy time at historic Quincy Market. Summer departures …More

Discover Boston's academic and waterfront highlights in a small group. Walk through Harvard University and MIT, then enjoy time at historic Quincy Market. Summer departures...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$159
Family Friendly Guided Bike Tour of Boston: E-Bike/City Bike Tour

The Tour de Boston Bicycle Tour is the perfect family tour for those with young children or who would prefer to enjoy a more leisurely …More

The Tour de Boston Bicycle Tour is the perfect family tour for those with young children or who would prefer to enjoy a more leisurely...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
App-Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Walking Tour

Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location …More

Dig Deeper into Downtown Boston's historical sites between the Boston Common Visitors Center and Blackstone Corner at your own pace and schedule on this location...

50 to 100 minutes Free Cancellation
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$5
Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Immerse yourself in the stories of the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, and Sons of …More

This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Immerse yourself in the stories of the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, and Sons of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Lexington and Concord 3 hour private car tour from Boston

This half day private car tour is a perfect way to visit the Revolutionary War towns of Lexington and Concord and see the site where …More

This half day private car tour is a perfect way to visit the Revolutionary War towns of Lexington and Concord and see the site where...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$550
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
Spirits Of The Dead - A Boston Ghost Tour

Explore the eerie side of Boston as you take a stroll through some of its most haunted locations with a local guide. Learn about Boston's …More

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Explore the eerie side of Boston as you take a stroll through some of its most haunted locations with a local guide. Learn about Boston's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Private 4-Hour Driving & Walking City Tour

Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a …More

Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$550
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

From its revolutionary history to its literary history, Concord is a must-see for any history or literary buff and a perfect day trip idea from …More

From its revolutionary history to its literary history, Concord is a must-see for any history or literary buff and a perfect day trip idea from...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$205
Private Tour of Boston for Families & Kids

Spend a great day in Boston learning about history and exploring all the top attractions! The tour is designed to be fun for the whole …More

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Spend a great day in Boston learning about history and exploring all the top attractions! The tour is designed to be fun for the whole...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$104
Boston North End Italian Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Pastry

Discover why Boston's North End is one of America's most beloved food neighborhoods on your Pizza, Pasta and Pastry Tour. Stroll charming cobblestone streets while …More

Discover why Boston's North End is one of America's most beloved food neighborhoods on your Pizza, Pasta and Pastry Tour. Stroll charming cobblestone streets while...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
Beyond Boston Freedom Trail: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Whether this is your first time in Boston or your fiftieth, this tour is the insider’s tour, which will take you through the heart of …More

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Whether this is your first time in Boston or your fiftieth, this tour is the insider’s tour, which will take you through the heart of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Boston Private Day Trip with Salem & Cape Ann’s North Shore

Enjoy the beauty of New England’s coastal towns on a private day trip from Boston, driving along the North Shore to Cape Ann, including Manchester-by-the-Sea, …More

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Enjoy the beauty of New England’s coastal towns on a private day trip from Boston, driving along the North Shore to Cape Ann, including Manchester-by-the-Sea,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$205
Boston and Cambridge walking and driving private tour

This private day tour is the perfect way to get to know Boston & Cambridge at a leisurely pace. It's a combination of walking and …More

This private day tour is the perfect way to get to know Boston & Cambridge at a leisurely pace. It's a combination of walking and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$995
Boston, Lexington and Concord Revolutionary War Car Tour

This private car tour is comprehensive enough for any history buff, but as interesting in other ways for non history nerds. It's a unique combination …More

This private car tour is comprehensive enough for any history buff, but as interesting in other ways for non history nerds. It's a unique combination...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$995
Boston, Cambridge, Lexington and Concord Private Car Tour

This is an action packed private day tour of the sites, history and events of the Revolutionary War era in Boston, Cambridge Lexington & Concord. …More

This is an action packed private day tour of the sites, history and events of the Revolutionary War era in Boston, Cambridge Lexington & Concord....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$995

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