USA · BOSTON TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boston tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tour Boston by land and water in an amphibious Duck Boat, with lively history, major sights, and a 20-minute Charles River cruise.
“Fast, fun and lots of interesting facts! There is so much history in Boston and you get a bunch of it in an hour and a half! Definitely worth it!!”
Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian guide, from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill, with stories, tips, and practical advice.
“Really great experience! Loved our guide, very knowledgeable and loved learning about all the history.”
Boston’s hop-on hop-off trolley links 13 key stops, live narration, and flexible sightseeing, with useful tips on routes, timing, and value.
“Our driver / guide sounded like a robot who’s batteries were running out.. wasn’t really interested in anything other than tips”
Review of Boston’s whale watching cruise, with expert naturalists, comfortable viewing decks, wildlife tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“Amazing, we were very lucky and saw over 6 humpbacks and a right whale in late November! Was an incredible trip and smooth sailing, good choice of food and snacks on board.”
Review the 80-minute Boston Duck Tour, with historic sights, Charles River views, lively guides, prices, access, and practical booking tips.
“I feel like I finally saw and understood Boston. Great way to see Boston if you have limited time and mobility. It was difficult to get up the ladder and into the seating area for us old folks, and the seating was squished, but it was worth it.”
See Harvard through a student’s eyes on a 70-minute walking tour of Harvard Yard, famous landmarks, campus traditions, and daily university life.
“A very good tour with interesting and humourous stories. Thanks to our guide Maria”
Explore Harvard Yard with a current student, hear campus stories, see historic landmarks, and decide if this lively 70-minute walk suits your Boston visit.
“I love the fact our guide was a current Harvard student . she knew history , places and an excellent sense of humor. Highly recommended .”
Tour Fenway Park with expert guides, Green Monster views, baseball stories, and flexible options from 15 minutes to one hour.
“The tour was incredible. I lucked out and ended being the only one on the tour so I got my own personal tour of Fenway. Joe was a great guide and was great to chat to along the tour. 11/10 and amazing value for money.”
Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, including ferry views, island tour options, timing, transport, costs, 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,”
Review of Boston’s high-speed whale watch to Stellwagen Bank, with practical tips on wildlife, weather, crowds, motion sickness, and value.
“It was amazing! The whales showed up and gave us a show! Truly a special experience! And the crew were amazing and informative! They were all invested in making sure the guests had a great safe experience!”
Tour Fenway Park’s Green Monster, museum, famous landmarks, and Red Sox history in a lively one-hour Boston experience.
“Totally worth time and cost. We learned about the sox, Boston, Baseball and Fenway. We sat on the green monster and wanted to sit there the next day to watch a game but my husband is a “don’t change the schedule guy”. If I had to criticize I would want more Boston accents! I live in the south and that accent just makes me happy hearing that familiarity is soothing.”
See Boston’s key sights by narrated trolley, with hop-on flexibility, walking tours, live tracking, and useful discounts.
“The tour was great!! All the guides were all very knowledgeable & about the history of Boston! The weather was great & buses always showed up on time!”
Review of Boston’s costumed Freedom Trail tour, with historic sites, lively guides, practical tips, value, group size, and itinerary details.
“Neil was an excellent tour guide, passionate speaker, and expert at historic and modern Boston. It was a pleasure to have a tour from him and would definitely recommend it to any looking to learn something.”
Relive the Boston Tea Party aboard replica ships, toss tea into the harbor, see a surviving tea chest, and enjoy lively guided history.
“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”
Ride Boston’s haunted trolley, walk two historic burying grounds, and hear dark tales of Cotton Mather, the Boston Strangler, and more.
“Mercy was amazing!!! The tour was a perfect mix of cemetery’s and stories. The creepy music set the tone and I appreciated Mercys dedication to the stories. She answered my teenage daughter’s questions and asked her to help (which she loved and made her feel special)”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
