Things to Do in Boston

Book your tickets for Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum today to experience reenactments of the events that led to the American Revolution!

Watching the Boston Bruins play an ice hockey game live at TD Garden is a unique experience. You'll be treated to an electric atmosphere and lots of food and beverage options to enjoy during the game.

This private car tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. On this tour we'll take you into all the city neighborhoods and along the sites of the Freedom Trail. We'll share the history and legends of the city, keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.

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• Explore the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on this experience that takes you through immaculately restored Boston Museum exhibits and tea ships.
• Take the journey back in time as the historical interpreters adorning costumes from the 1700s talk about the people, events, and the consequences.
• One of the original tea chests dumped in the Boston harbor, the Robinson Tea Chest is displayed in this floating museum.
• You can also participate and dump fated tea overboard like the Sons of Liberty and enjoy freshly baked food at Abigail's Tea Room for a unique experience.
• Fun fact: It is said that only 22% of tea leaves overboard were of green tea varieties and about 342 chests consisted of hemp, a crucial commodity in 18th-century America.

Create your own LEGO world and see your favorite characters at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston.

Discover a world of exploration and discovery at the Boston Children's Museum. Enjoy interactive exhibits, engaging programs, and hands-on activities for children and families.

We will be walking all around the great city of Boston. Along the way, as you look at the city that stands today, I will show you historical photos of the exact spots you are standing on. Be prepared to experience Boston the way you never could imagine.

Explore 60+ exhibits with optical illusions and holograms

In Boston, every street tells a story. Join our free highlights tour to explore the city's most iconic landmarks and learn about its intriguing history.

• Set sail on a 3 to 4-hour whale watching cruise, led by naturalists from the New England Aquarium—one of the world’s leading marine conservation and research institutions.
• Spot varieties—humpback, fin, & minke whales and even dolphins, all in their natural habitats at Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary.
• Step out onto the spacious outdoor viewing decks or sit comfortably inside, taking in panoramic views through large glass windows.
• Ask the expert naturalists questions you may have about all that you see—marine life, their behaviours, and habitats.

Buy your Boston CityPASS, discover the best attractions at one great price and skip select ticket lines. Save up to 49% on admissions.

Two iconic Boston sites with just one ticket. Step into history with admission to two of Boston's most historic buildings, the Old South Meeting House & Old State House located on the Freedom Trail.

Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common into historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and iconic Copley Square. Our walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades culminating in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of prolific activists and financiers, visiting the political battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in the advancement of women’s rights. As we travel past key landmarks and historic homes, your guide shares captivating stories of the Bostonians who assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

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Discover the world's most famous university with this Harvard guided walking tour. You'll pass by renowned sites and get to know student traditions.

• General admission includes access to indoor and outdoor observation decks, immersive experiences, Stratus rooftop bar, and The Beacon bistro.
• Take in sweeping 360° views of Boston’s skyline, the Charles River, and iconic city landmarks from high above the city.
• Explore interactive exhibits and immersive experiences that bring Boston’s history and neighborhoods to life.
• Get access to Stratus rooftop bar or The Beacon bistro, both offering stunning city vistas.
• Did you know? View Boston’s observation decks offer some of the highest public views in the city, perfect for day or night visits.

Enjoy an amazing day trip to Martha's Vineyard from Boston with an optional Island tour and soak up all the feel-good local vibes.

Explore 72 acres of adventure at Franklin Park Zoo! See gorillas, giraffes, lions, red pandas, and more as you discover hundreds of amazing species from around the world.

We are so excited to show you all that the city has to offer in such a short amount of time! From historical landmarks to modern attractions, Boston is sure to amaze you with its beauty. We start at our location at 199 State Street and as we make our way along the Freedom Trail, we will explore some of the most famous locations that have played an integral role in the history and development of the city. See iconic landmarks like Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, Zakim Bridge, and TD Garden to truly appreciate Boston's history and unique architecture. Learn about the Big Dig. Feel the cool breeze on your face and take in stunning views of the waterfront as we glide along Compass Point – all in an hour! So what are you waiting for? Come join us on this tour and discover the story behind this awe-inspiring city!

Tap into your wild side in Boston

Join this guided walking tour around MIT and discover the facilities and traditions at one of the most prestigiuos technology universities in the world.

• Discover the best of Boston on a 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off vintage trolley tour, giving you the freedom to explore iconic landmarks at your own pace.
• Hop on and off as many times as you’d like at 17 unique stops across 3 routes, with buses arriving frequently.
• Extra perks include $10 off Harbor Cruises, $6 off Boston Tea Party Museum tickets, and special discounts on other local experiences and tours.
• Stroll through Quincy Market’s foodie paradise, relive history at the Tea Party Ships, and soak up stunning harbor views from the waterfront.

Get your Go City's Explorer Pass and see the best attractions in Chicago with the help of a downloadable guide for quick and easy sightseeing.

Putt Across America is a mini golf adventure inspired by our nation’s most iconic landmarks. Plummet over Niagara Falls, strut it out at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and win big on the Las Vegas Strip.

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 ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. ​Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM

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Enjoy unsurpassable views of Boston from the Prudential Center with a View Boston ticket. You'll feel like you're on top of the world! 

• Your New England Aquarium admission includes timed access to all exhibits, daily presentations, and interactive animal feedings.
• Marvel at the Giant Ocean Tank, home to sea turtles, cownose rays, and hundreds of vibrant reef fish.
• Get hands-on at the Shark and Ray Touch Tank, where you can feel the unique textures of these fascinating creatures.
• Did you know? Each visit to this aquarium helps support ocean conservation and inspires action to protect marine life.

Embark on a tasty adventure in Harvard Square. Explore history, culture, and dessert through local doughnut shops.

Discover the iconic Freedom Trail on a small-group walking tour with a local guide. Visit historic landmarks in Downtown Boston and the North End while listening to stories about Revolutionary Boston.

Taste Boston’s history with every bite on this flavorful journey through Downtown Boston. Savor Boston classics like creamy New England clam chowder that once fueled sailors and city workers, a classic New England lobster roll from the region’s coastal waters, slow-cooked Boston baked beans with colonial roots, and Boston’s most iconic dessert—the decadent Boston cream pie—enjoyed at the very place it was first created in the 1850s. As you explore historic landmarks along the Freedom Trail, you’ll uncover fascinating food origins that span centuries—from Native American influences and colonial traditions to the beloved local flavors we enjoy today. It’s a fresh (and flavorful!) twist on the city’s most famous walk—experience the Freedom Trail through Boston’s legendary dishes. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind “Feed ’Em Trail” adventure—where every stop reveals a delicious piece of Boston’s culinary history.

Step inside the Red Sox ballpark, where sporting history is made

Discover all the charms of Boston in a unique, quick way when you take our fantastic trolley tour. You can hop on and off at any stop you like!

• Set sail on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise of Boston Harbor, led by an expert English-speaking guide.
• Spot historic sights from the water, including the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, and Old North Church.
• Your guide will share heroic tales from the Revolutionary War and stories of local legends who shaped the harbor’s history.
• Step onto the spacious outdoor decks for panoramic views, or stay comfortably seated indoors behind large windows.

Uncover Boston's revolutionary past with Bunker Hill, USS Constitution, North End charm. Sail into history. Reserve your spot today!

Discover Fenway Park, the iconic Boston landmark and Red Sox home, with 4 exclusive ballpark tours. Choose from public or private 1-hour tours, a pre-game tour, or a 15-minute 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 throughout the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's also home to excellent chocolate vendors and gorgeous art galleries. The group will have chocolate tastings at four locations while visiting two art galleries to see why Back Bay is an essential Boston neighborhood. During this tour, we'll taste the following: -Hot chocolate from one of the pioneers of America's artisanal chocolate industry -Cookies from a legendary New York City bakery that's expanded into Boston -Cupcakes from a delightful Newbury St dessert shop -Chocolate hazelnut cake bites from a three-story Italian goods market We'll also visit two art galleries: -An art gallery representing Old Masters, Impressionists & Modern Masters from the 16th to 21st centuries -A gallery featuring 50 artists, including ceramics, paintings, and mobiles

Relive an important event in American history on this fun, interactive visit

Discover the most symbolic places around the Massachusetts capital with this private tour of Boston. You'll have an English-speaking guide exclusively for you!

• Cruise the waters of Boston Harbor on this 90-minute guided sightseeing tour at sunset. • Spot historic landmarks along the skyline, including the Custom House Tower, Castle Island, and the USS Constitution, all set against the vibrant hues of the evening sky. • Your expert English-speaking guide shares heroic tales from the harbor’s rich past and present. • Head to the outdoor decks for a close-up view of the USS Constitution’s sunset ceremony and traditional cannon salute that marks the end of the day.

Discover Boston's Freedom Trail with a guide. Visit iconic landmarks whilst sampling traditional dishes and hearing fascinating local stories.

Step back in time and become a part of the Boston Tea Party. Take part in an interactive museum tour and re-live the battle and events with live actors, 3D holograms, and replica ships.

Yelp's 2025 pick for Massachusetts #1 food tour! Create food memories with one of Boston's original food tours. Our North End Neighborhood Tour offers a view of Boston's Little Italy from the perspective of our founder, a native Bostonian, with topics ranging from best eats to history to crime to movies, and personal stories that you can't Google! We've included some surprises, too, including FOUR sites that aren't what they appear to be, and two hidden gems in a very unexpected place. And, if you're lucky, you might meet a neighbor or two!

Witness Boston's spectacular skyline

Get your NBA basketball tickets to the Boston Celtics and experience the thrill of watching one of the most successful teams in history play at TD Garden!

• Grab the Go City All-Inclusive Pass and get access to 45+ landmarks, guided tours, cruises and more.
• Save 50% on tickets to museums and spots like View Boston Observation Deck, JFK Presidential Library and Museum, and Franklin Park Zoo.
• You can access hop-on hop-off tours, river cruises and walking tours across iconic food markets and filming spots of The Departed.
• Choose from 1,2,3,5 or 7-day passes depending on your itinerary and flexibility.
• The All-Inclusive pass is your key to all the major attractions in Boston. You can use your pass within 1 year of purchase.

Explore the historic streets of Boston's lively neighbor, Cambridge, with a self-guided audio tour.

Relax on a guided sunset cruise and enjoy amazing views from Boston Harbor of Boston's skyline as the sun sets and the lights of the city come to life.