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Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Are you looking for a brief refreshing and recreation tour? Then this trip is just perfectly right for you. Rest from the hassle of the day's work on this tour, take your partner along for the charming experience this tour unravels. Get the chance to ignite intimacy with your partner on this tour and enjoy the foods and beverages available on personal purchase.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Explore the history of Boston on this tour and the significant roles people played in the American Revolution.
  • See highlights like the nation's oldest lighthouse, the islands etc.
  • Listen to most of the interesting tales in the history of Boston on this trip.

    • What It Includes:

  • Commentaries and tales from expert tour officials equipped with knowledge enough to answer your questions.
  • Food and Beverages are only available on personal purchases

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Participants review on this tour really serves as pointers on how satisfied participants were at the end of the tour. The highlights, the history, the commentaries and tales makes this tour stand out as exceptional and highly rated by participants.

    • Is It Right:

  • This trip is right for most participants who wish to have a relaxing tour through Boston.
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible except for the restrooms of the cruise.
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Guided Walking Tour of the Downtown Freedom Trail in Boston

clock 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Learn and explore the history of America in a Downtown Tour through the Freedom Trail. Walk the step of ancient patriots who made different sacrifices during and after the American Revolution as your expert tour guide takes you through the city and explains history to you in this Freedom Trail.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Here in this tour, you will explore the history of America, culture and ancient architects.
  • View iconic sites like the Old State house, Faneuil Hall and other sites.
  • Enjoy as your tour guide makes real the history of America Revolution to you.

    • What It Includes:

  • Expert and knowledgeable guide to take you through this mind-blowing tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers " comment on this tour described it as being knowledgeable, humorous and enjoyable.
  • This tour is highly rated for the monetary value and service it offers.

    • Is It Right:

  • This trip is right for all lovers of history, architecture and Culture. However, Adults must accompany children
  • Wheelchairs are not accessible
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Walking Tour: Downtown Freedom Trail plus Beacon Hill to Copley Square/Back Bay

clock 2 hours
  • Enjoy a 2 hour tour alongside an expert tour guide through the streets of Boston. Your tour guide gives you a full download of everything you need to know about Boston, helping you appreciate every ancient structure or sight you are show. Much more than that, quench your taste with a bottle of beer while on this tour.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Visit several memorable and historic sites such as the sites of Boston Massacre, Boston Public Library, Victorian Brownstones, Old and New State house, Beacon Hill and lots more.

    • What It Includes:

  • An expert Tour guide who is well equipped to give you a worthwhile experience.
  • Tour is done in a small group of 25 people at most.
  • A bottle of Beer or a non-alcoholic drink

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Most participants are very excited about this tour. Recommending it for intending participants and express how amazing the sites they were viewing are.
  • In the words of a tourist; a" I wish there is anything beyond 5 star.

    • Is It Right:

  • This trip is right for most lovers of history. Tour guides make it really interesting. Therefore, trip is recommended for most participants (families likewise) and children must be in the company of adults.
  • Wheelchairs are not accessible.
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Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

clock 2 hours
  • Trace the footsteps of the founding fathers of America's in this history unveiling tour of Boston's Freedom Trail. Have a full picture of the American Revolution, visiting iconic sights like the Boston Massacre site, where you will appreciate the sacrifice of patriots even more and have the privilege to pay homage to them. Your tour guide makes this experience even more interesting.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Learn the history of America's revolution along with ancient landmarks in history.
  • Visit the tragic Boston Massacre Site and pay homage to patriots who sacrificed their lives.
  • Explore the streets of Boston, view sites such as the trinity church, the oldest public schools in America, Boston Public Garden, smallest suspension bridge etc.

    • What It Includes:

  • An expert tour guide who will take you through the tour.
  • Local tax fees are all covered in this tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Other participants rate this tour highly. They expressed full satisfaction in the tour and highly commend the professionalism of the tour guides.
  • Following the reviews on this trip, it is safe to say that the average star rating on this review is 4 Star.

    • Is It Right:

  • Trip is suitable for most participants who are interested in the history of America's Revolution. Children should be in the company of adults.
  • Wheelchairs are not accessible on this tour.
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

clock 1 hour
  • America's Most Beloved Ballpark beckons with its beauty tourists, to explore the spot where history was made. Enjoy this sight on this tour, visiting the houses of some of the most famous players in history and getting interesting views from a height of over 37 ft.; the Green Monster.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Explore the famous Fenway Park, where baseball hero's made history.
  • Enjoy seating on the Famous Green Monster where you can view from a high of over 37 feet, surrounding exciting attraction sights.
  • Visit the house of Rice, Fisk Williams etc. in the company of expert tour guides who will take you through the history that was made on this park and show the multiple thousands of artefacts and photography of famous occurrences in the past at the Fenway Park Museum.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entry/Admission and all from of taxes are covered on this tour.
  • Enjoy the service of a professional tour guide to make this experience worthwhile for you.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers and tourist to this sight really consider it a privilege to visit the Fenway park, commending on the maintenance and the ability of the Tour guide to comprehensively explain the stories surrounding the Fenway Park.

    • Is It Right:

  • Trip is right for lovers of sports. Most especially lovers of Baseball.
  • Wheelchairs are not accessible on this tour.
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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Elms Mansion Admission

clock 10 hours
  • This guided day trip tour is about discovering the historic city of Newport.
  • This tour is limited to a small group of 14 people only for a better intimate experience. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Through the tour, you explore over six sites that provides you with good history about Newport and you also enjoy snacking along the way.

    • What It Includes:

  • A life guide, Newport guide book, Newport discount card and a complementary bottled water is included on this tour
  • Admission into the Breakers and Elms Mansions are also included on this tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • This tour is quite a comfortable one with a great driver and guide who is very knowledgeable about Newport and other places that we passed also.
  • The ratings on the tour sighting is 4 star

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travellers who have no serious health challenges can participate on this tour.
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Boston's North End Small-Group Walking Food Tour

clock 2 hours
  • This tour is all about discovering the local side of the most popular side of Boston; referred to as the North end which is a blend of tradition, history and food. Learn the culture of these places, get the opportunity to eat their foods.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Snack through the adventurous North end of Boston on this tour with a life guard.
  • Discover historic and famous sites in the neighbourhood

    • What It Includes:

  • A well informed life guard is available to help you choose the best spots to snack and also help your tour to be an interesting one from start to finish.
  • A good number of food options are available

    • Travellers Talk:

  • This tour is very informative and educative as you get to learn a lot from great historic stories. The fantastic Italian Restaurants makes it a must see for everyone!

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour is both wheelchair accessible and child friendly. It is also free for children under the age of six.
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Explore one of America's most famous and oldest university; Harvard University in a brief but highly educative and entertaining tour. Get guided by a student in Harvard who will take you round Harvard and tell you stories behind each scenery, learn the tradition of Harvard and visit the stores to buy souvenirs.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Tour the most iconic sites of Harvard University under the guide of a local (a student)
  • Learn the history behind most famous spots of Harvard University.
  • Explore Harvard from Harvard Square, through Harvard Campus where you'll see John Harvard's Statue, Widener Library, Harvard Art Museums (Arthur M. Sackler, Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museum.), Harvard Memorial Hall and lots more.

    • What It Includes:

  • Tour includes a Professional Student-Guide knowledgeable enough to answer your questions and make tour memorable for you.
  • Tour Includes free map of Harvard Square translated to several languages.
  • Parking space included upon request.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Other travellers speak highly of tour as being really entertaining and informative.
  • Most tourists specially acknowledged the professionalism of their tour guide.

    • Is It Right:

  • Trip is right for most travellers, most especially for families who aspire to enrol their kids into Harvard University. This tour really opens you up to understand the school and the student life in Harvard.
  • Wheelchair is accessible
  • Tourists are advised to dress well.
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Sweet & Savory South End Neighborhood Food Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Join this food tasting tour in the south end of Boston. Enjoy some of the best delicacies in Boston while you get exposed to secret recipes, view different beautiful places, hear different interesting tales and ensure you don't get to eat too much from the beginning so you can eat more during this trip.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Take a walk around the South end in the company of your tour guide.
  • Have a feel of delicious delicacies from the south end and learn some secret history and recipes of these foods.
  • Enjoy these food tasting from local eateries in South End Boston.

    • What It Includes:

  • Enjoy your walk tour guided by an expert tour guide who will give you a full view of the city's history, architecture and local culture.
  • All taxes and entry/admission fees are covered on this tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Reviews over this tour have really been positive. Participants describe this tour as being awesome and worth taking over and over again.

    • Is It Right:

  • This trip is not suitable for participants below 12 years. Other than this, this trip is suitable for most participant who are interested in the local culture or food of South End Boston.
  • Wheelchairs are accessible on this tour.
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Classic Bites of Boston Food Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Explore different classic foods in Boston, see the reason why these foods are famous and talked about often. Visit different food spots in Boston, eat different Bostonian delicacies (lobster, Baked beans etc.) and do this in the company of your group and a tour guide.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Enjoy different delicacies that Boston is famous for. Taste dishes like Lobster, Baked Beans, Boston Cream Pie etc. during this tour.
  • Visit places such as Omni Parker House, Beantown Pub, Faneuil Hall marketplace etc.

    • What It Includes:

  • All taxes/fees are covered on this tour.
  • Foods are also included on this tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Other participants on this tour have testimonies that the tour is worth the value of the money, service is really efficient.
  • Participants rate this tour 5 Star

    • Is It Right:

  • This trip is not suitable for participants with heart problems or other severe medial conditions. However, most people can participate on this tour.
  • Wheelchair is accessible.
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Boston's North End "Little Italy" Pizza, Cannoli, and History Walking Food Tour

clock 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Make your time in Boston memorable by embarking on this history and pizza walking tour which gives you extreme benefits to enjoy the following.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Enjoy 3 slices of pizzas from some of the best Pizzeria's in Boston.
  • Take a walk through different freedom trail sites as you learn about great patriots such as Paul Revere, George Washington etc.
  • Make memorable memories at insightful spots like Boston Pizza Tours, The Paul Revere House, Old North Church, USS Constitution etc.

    • What It Includes:

  • Pizza tasting is included
  • Entry/Admission where required is included on this trip
  • Professional Local Guide to walk you through this history is included.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Other participants appreciate the simplicity of the Itinerary of this tour and really found the pizza interesting and delicious.
  • For the value this tour offers it is rated 5 Star

    • Is It Right:

  • This Trip is suitable for most participants who are interested in learning the history of Boston alongside tasting the pizza of some the Famous Pizzeria's.
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The Art of Paul Pedulla

clock 60 to 90 minutes
  • This tour is an opportunity to explore the bubbling creativity of the SoWa art and Design district in the company of an experienced guide, and a small group
  • An hour or 1hour 30minutes long tour that allows tourists to explore the district independently, and interact with an acclaimed local artist Read more
  • A chance to learn and explore what is now the changing art scene of Boston at your own pace

    • What You'll Do:

  • Book online and get a mobile ticket that confirms you to join a small group and an experienced guide for this insightful experience
  • Meet up with your group at Harrison Avenue, by 2pm on Friday for your 90 minutes tour designed to give a wholesome experience
  • Visit Paul Pedulla studio and have an intimate group discussion with him about his art, life, influences and motivations
  • Explore other artworks and galleries in SoWa district either on your own or with your group and an English-speaking professional guide
  • Ask as many questions as you have about Paul’s artwork and life experiences that shapes every of his decision to paint
  • Take this tour with family, friends or alone so that you can meet other new tourists in your small group

    • What It Includes:

  • Payment, booking and confirmation are done online
  • 2pm meeting time on Fridays
  • It is a group tour with maximum of 10 tourists per group
  • Free cancellation if it is done at least 24hrs before tour date
  • Minimum of 1hr tour activity
  • A chance for independent tour off the trail
  • Meet and discuss with Paul Pedulla
  • Family friendly setup
  • A need for adults to accompany children
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travelers said that meeting and talking to Paul Pedulla was insightful because his discussion covered more than just his work, but the experiences and emotions behind them
  • They also said that they had a wonderful experience going around and seeing interesting contemporary artworks by different artists
  • Travelers expressed how they got to discover a part of themselves just by learning about the artworks

    • Is It Right:

  • It is a perfect hangout/date event. The tour is right for travelers that are interested in art and the kind of experiences that shape artists and their work
  • It suitable for a wide range of people even physically impaired travelers. The wheelchair accessible factor is right for physically impaired travelers
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Walking Tours of the Freedom Trail

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Boston’s Revolutionary War history explored on a 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail. You + your family will LOVE this tour! Covers first 11 historic sites starting in Boston Common, at the Visitor Information Center, and ending at Faneuil Hall. 

    Entertaining + educational! It's early American history with a focus on the...Read more
from$18.73

Have a PRIVATE Freedom Trail Walking Tours (Boston Common to Faneuil Hall)

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Hire a private tour guide for your 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail.Take your time! Ask any questions you want! You + your family will LOVE this tour! Covers first 11 historic sites starting in Boston Common, at the Visitor Information Center, and ending at Faneuil Hall. 

    Entertaining + educational! It's early American...Read more
from$286.24

Walk the Freedom Trail With BostonTownCrier

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • We are walking the Freedom Trail and seeing 11 of 16 sights. It’s Educational and Entertaining. It’s great for families. It’s easy to manage. It’s fun. We are dressed in period clothing and we do bring History to...Read more
from$18.73

Boston City Center Private Exploration Game

clock 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Learn about Boston’s rich history and its standing in the U.S history of being “first in the nation” to build and enact many things. You’ll see the architecturally beautiful Public Library, historic State House, lush Boston Common, and many more iconic firsts.

    See the first and architecturally beautiful Boston Public Library and...Read more
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Boston Sightseeing Tour - a fully-narrated driving tour

clock 3 hours
  • 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 House, the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Copley Square and Fenway Park. Along the way you’ll see the historic homes and churches of the Back Bay, the South End, and Beacon Hill. You’ll...Read more
from$431.29

Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord

clock 6 hours
  • 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 by a professional historian and experienced guide with ample opportunities for taking pictures.

    This is an excellent tour for seasoned historians and students alike. A meal break will be...Read more
from$874.34

Boston - Beacon Hill: At your leisure and your pace. An audio walking tour.

clock 120 to 180 minutes
  • Discover Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood with Welcome Walks - digital walking tours for the modern traveler. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on your own time schedule at your own pace. Listen on your smartphone, Welcome Walks tours are distinguished by historical discoveries, art and architecture, popular...Read more
from$5.21

Boston Ghost Tour

clock 1 hour
  • Are you ready to take a trip through downtown Boston’s most haunted hotspots? Our stories of haunted locations and ghosts provide a different viewpoint on some of the real history hidden behind the cities past! Arrive for an after-dark tour to walk among these spirits, hearing their tales of woe, despair, and...Read more
from$31.22
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