The 15 Best Boston Tours & Freedom Trail Walks

1.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59Our pick

See Boston by restored WWII duck boat, from Beacon Hill to Bunker Hill, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views.

“It was alright. Started from prudential centre. The information and topics were very USA oriented (I am not from US). Couldn’t relate to half of the topics- not inclusive to all. Had expected to know more about Boston, history and landmarks- most discussion was USA sports and USA movies). Not recommended to international tourists.”

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2.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian, from Boston Common to Paul Revere’s North End, with stories, sights, and practical tips.

“Nick was well-spoken and obviously loves the history of his community. Appreciated the tour as my 20 year old son and I enjoyed the city!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Review the Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, with 13 stops, live guides, heated trolleys, route tips, value advice, and practical details.

“We heard the same information on every tour we did and we were just stuck in traffic. Got pushed in crowd tripped and broke my finger. Not worth the aggravation.”

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4.City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,710 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Watch humpback, fin, and minke whales off Boston with New England Aquarium naturalists on a comfortable 3.5 to 4-hour cruise.

“Whale watching was absolutely incredible! The crew were so lovely and knowledgeable and we felt in safe hands given we had prior warning the sea would be choppy! 10/10 I would recommend. Saw whales up close and it was awesome! The crew seemed as excited as we did to see the whales which was so lovely to see!”

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5.Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,935 reviews · from $60

See Boston by road and river on an 80-minute WWII-style Duck Tour with lively guides, major sights, and Charles River views.

“Guide was fantastic and full of useful facts Tour took in most of the sights we wanted to see and gave directions to the ones not included”

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6.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

See Harvard through a current student’s eyes on a 70-minute walk through Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and the university’s historic landmarks.

“Great tour around Harvard campus. Learned a lot about the school and its history. Recommend to anyone who plans to tour the school.”

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7.Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,606 reviews · from $20Best value

Tour Fenway Park with an expert guide, see the Green Monster, Pesky’s Pole, historic seats, trophies, and views across Boston.

“Touring historic Fenway Park is a must for any baseball fan! Awesome tour, learned so much!”

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8.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, with ferry views, free island time, optional tour, costs, stops, and practical tips.

“I had never been before loved the ferry. I wanted to go to jaws sight but this was not included in tour. My fault for not reading the brochure ell enough and shops were typical for touristy area. Food fair and decent prices, the arcade was great while waiting for return ferry,”

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9.City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,115 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

See humpback whales, finbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds on a 3.5-hour Boston cruise to Stellwagen Bank.

“In October the weather was beautiful but with a high temp being only 60 degrees be sure and bundle up...it was very chilly and windy but lovely”

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10.Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,013 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Tour Fenway Park with a guide, sit atop the Green Monster, see rare Red Sox memorabilia, and hear 100 years of Boston baseball stories.

“Our tour guide Matt was very informative and funny. It was really cool to be able to watch the sun set from the press box and see all the exclusive Red Sox memorabilia. Great date night.”

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11.1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

See Boston’s historic core by narrated trolley, with hop-on stops, GPS walking tours, live tracking, and useful attraction discounts.

“Good overview of city, mostly experienced drivers, did not like the driver that used a recorder, nice ride”

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12.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide, from the State House and Granary Burying Ground to Paul Revere Mall for $26.

“The walk was longer than advertised and worth it. Took time so that everyone could walk along at ease. Various ages attended. Our guide was extremely informative, interesting, friendly & fun.”

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13.Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,512 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Relive the Boston Tea Party aboard replica ships, toss tea into Boston Harbor, meet costumed guides, and see the Robinson Tea Chest.

“So much fun. The actors were so into it and we had a really good time. If you like history it’s definitely a fun silly informative experience. They’re literally dressed as Sam Adams lmfao i loved it”

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14.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Ride Boston’s haunted trolley, hear dark tales from a costumed gravedigger, and explore Copp’s Hill and Granary burying grounds at night.

“We’ve done ghost tours in several cities and this is a good one. Well run experience from start to finish. Check in went smoothly. The guides were knowledgeable and great storytellers. Our group of teens and adults all enjoyed it. I would recommend it for anyone 10 or older with the exception of people with mobility issues. Walking around the graveyards at night could be a challenge.”

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15.The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,356 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Trace Boston’s Revolution in chronological order on a 3-hour small-group walk with expert storytelling, Freedom Trail landmarks, and North End views.

“It is a long tour with a lot of walking but well worth it. So many facts and people from history that we never knew. Loved the way Tyler presented the background and events and his use of maps.”

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