Top Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: What are the best options for Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours are: Private Walking Tour of Freedom Trail and Little Italy National Seashore Tour with Guided Hike from Provincetown Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Provincetown Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour East Coast Cities and Niagara Falls 4-Day Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours are: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 11 Stops History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour Salem Ghost Tour Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark View all kid-friendly Tours →

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

Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 11 Stops History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour Salem Ghost Tour Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These Massachusetts 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 Experience Martha's Vineyard #1 Private Tours for up to 6 people View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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

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

Private Walking Tour of Freedom Trail and Little Italy

See every site on the Freedom Trail! This walking tour includes all 16 stops on the Freedom Trail, covering historical sites such as the Paul …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (8)

Private Walking Tour of Freedom Trail and Little Italy

See every site on the Freedom Trail! This walking tour includes all 16 stops on the Freedom Trail, covering historical sites such as the Paul...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$53

National Seashore Tour with Guided Hike from Provincetown

Experience the Cape Cod National Seashore and all its charm & beauty! Our first stop will be at Pilgrim Landing for stunning views of the …More

Cape Cod, USA

4.9 (7)

National Seashore Tour with Guided Hike from Provincetown

Experience the Cape Cod National Seashore and all its charm & beauty! Our first stop will be at Pilgrim Landing for stunning views of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$75

Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

Discover Boston's modern sites as historic delights are revealed by your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (6)

Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

Discover Boston's modern sites as historic delights are revealed by your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over...

2 hours 5 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$40

Provincetown Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Explore Provincetown's rich history with this self-guided walking tour! Discover the charm of Commercial Street, admire the towering Pilgrim Monument, and visit the bustling Beachcombers …More

Cape Cod, USA

4.9 (7)

Provincetown Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Explore Provincetown's rich history with this self-guided walking tour! Discover the charm of Commercial Street, admire the towering Pilgrim Monument, and visit the bustling Beachcombers...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$15

East Coast Cities and Niagara Falls 4-Day Tour

Travel from Boston through New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning, and Niagara Falls on a four-day East Coast tour. Experience Manhattan landmarks, historic Philadelphia, the …More

Boston, USA

4.7 (14)

East Coast Cities and Niagara Falls 4-Day Tour

Travel from Boston through New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning, and Niagara Falls on a four-day East Coast tour. Experience Manhattan landmarks, historic Philadelphia, the...

4 days

4.7 (14)

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$691

Maybe you already know Paul Pedulla's paintings, having seen them at galleries or online via Serena & Lily or other venues. Here's a chance to meet the …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (5)

The Art of Paul Pedulla

Maybe you already know Paul Pedulla's paintings, having seen them at galleries or online via Serena & Lily or other venues. Here's a chance to meet the...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$27

Allie Del Franco is a local with experience living in NYC and Hollywood. She brings both history with humor on the tour - a perfect …More

Salem, USA

5.0 (5)

Spooky Ramen Tours

Allie Del Franco is a local with experience living in NYC and Hollywood. She brings both history with humor on the tour - a perfect...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$24

Learn about the Salem Witch Trials Spanish Language Tour

Spanish-speaking Tour. Learn about the historical, shocking, and very interesting Salem Witch Trials from a local Spanish-speaking tour guide. Hear the stories of the victims, …More

Salem, USA

5.0 (3)

Learn about the Salem Witch Trials Spanish Language Tour

Spanish-speaking Tour. Learn about the historical, shocking, and very interesting Salem Witch Trials from a local Spanish-speaking tour guide. Hear the stories of the victims,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$28

Discover the stories behind Marblehead’s harbor, historic homes, and hidden corners. This small-group walking tour winds through Old Town streets, scenic overlooks, and centuries-old burial …More

5.0 (8)

Marblehead Legends and Lore

Discover the stories behind Marblehead’s harbor, historic homes, and hidden corners. This small-group walking tour winds through Old Town streets, scenic overlooks, and centuries-old burial...

1 hour 30 minutes

5.0 (8)

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$35

REV250: The Town That Carried the Revolution™ explores how Marblehead’s fishermen, mariners, and merchants became indispensable to American independence. Walk the harbor streets where citizen-soldiers …More

5.0 (8)

REV250 Marblehead's Revolution Tour

1 hour 30 minutes

5.0 (8)

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$35

We'll see the sights on Boston's Freedom Trail and get a closer look by leaving the car and walking inside some locations (depends on day …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (1)

Boston Freedom Trail Private Car Tour

We'll see the sights on Boston's Freedom Trail and get a closer look by leaving the car and walking inside some locations (depends on day...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$600

- Explore 300 years of history through an award-winning exhibit and immersive audio guide. - Enjoy kid-friendly options like a fun family scavenger hunt. - …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (4)

Old North Church Discovery Pass

- Explore 300 years of history through an award-winning exhibit and immersive audio guide. - Enjoy kid-friendly options like a fun family scavenger hunt. -...

20 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$10

Haunted Salem Tour with free Ghost Hunting Tools

Step into Salem’s haunted past with American Haunted, where professional guides lead you through the city’s most legendary locations after dark. Meet at the iconic …More

Salem, USA

4.4 (11)

Haunted Salem Tour with free Ghost Hunting Tools

Step into Salem’s haunted past with American Haunted, where professional guides lead you through the city’s most legendary locations after dark. Meet at the iconic...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.4 (11)

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$22

Boston App-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Freedom Trail and More

Explore Boston, Cambridge, Salem, Cape Ann, and more! This package covers Boston's iconic Freedom Trail (Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, & more), the Harborwalk, Salem …More

Gloucester, USA

4.3 (6)

Boston App-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Freedom Trail and More

Explore Boston, Cambridge, Salem, Cape Ann, and more! This package covers Boston's iconic Freedom Trail (Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, & more), the Harborwalk, Salem...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (6)

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$25

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone …More

Boston, USA

4.5 (6)

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (6)

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$10

Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour

This tour hits the highlights of Boston's most historic districts. You can take this tour anytime between 7:00am and 8:00pm. Once you make the booking, …More

Boston, USA

4.8 (4)

Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour

This tour hits the highlights of Boston's most historic districts. You can take this tour anytime between 7:00am and 8:00pm. Once you make the booking,...

3 to 4 hours

4.8 (4)

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$10

Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this affordable walking tour in Boston. • Take in important historical landmarks like the Boston Common which was …More

Boston, USA

4.1 (17)

Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this affordable walking tour in Boston. • Take in important historical landmarks like the Boston Common which was...

75 to 90 minutes

4.1 (17)

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$10

Private Walking Tour of the 100th Town in Westborough

There is a lot to see in this picturesque New England town: authentic houses, churches, cemeteries, farms and more, including dining and shopping. If you …More

5.0 (4)

Private Walking Tour of the 100th Town in Westborough

There is a lot to see in this picturesque New England town: authentic houses, churches, cemeteries, farms and more, including dining and shopping. If you...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$40

Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. • …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (2)

Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. •...

90 to 120 minutes

5.0 (2)

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$12

Private Historical Walking Tour in Boston Cultural Landmarks

This private historical walking tour reveals Boston’s cultural and architectural legacy. You begin along the Greenway where modern design meets the path of early trade …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Historical Walking Tour in Boston Cultural Landmarks

This private historical walking tour reveals Boston’s cultural and architectural legacy. You begin along the Greenway where modern design meets the path of early trade...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$179

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

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

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

Which Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Massachusetts trip ideas?

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