HISTORY TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth your morning.
The 11 boston tours worth your morning. A short list of the walks, sites and guided visits that bring the past to life, with run times, prices and who leads them.
Walk Beacon Hill’s Underground Railroad sites on a 2.5-hour small-group tour. Learn Civil War ties, Black heritage landmarks, and safe houses.
Most Popular“Amazing tour given by Meghan! My favorite thing we did during our Boston trip. So much fascinating local history to absorb. Not only do I recommend it but I hope to go again the next time I’m in town.”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk through Boston’s Seaport with rare access to a working lobster facility and tastings that feel like a full meal.
Two hours of Boston landmarks and stories on a small-group walking tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall for $5.
“Tour was good and full of Boston History and places / landmarks were explained well.Th tour guide knew about the Boston”
Back Bay’s Votes for Women history tour follows Boston’s suffrage battles through landmark stops, small-group pacing, and expert storytelling for $35.
“When I decided to tag along to Boston with my husband when he had to come here on a business trip, I decided I would take the opportunity to learn some local history, which as it turns out is also national history.”
Walk 11 Freedom Trail landmarks with a guide, then taste beer and enjoy New England lunch at worker-owned Democracy Brewing in Boston.
“John was fantastic! We had a small group (just myself and a friend) and it was so nice to be able to ask a lot of questions and really get a full experience! The restaurant/brewery was also exceptional!”
North End Italian food tour with Adam. Walk 2–3 hours, taste clams casino, cannoli, tiramisu, and learn Paul Revere stops.
“Adam was very knowledgeable and articulate on the tour. He gave great attention to detail and provided insight to the details which was very important.”
1-hour guided TD Garden tour with Boston sports exhibits and Bruins Heritage Hall. Video, memorabilia, and interactive stops.
Taste Boston’s classics downtown on a guided 3-hour walk, with history built into each bite, plus optional craft beer at historic taverns.
Salem from Boston in one day: Witch Trials sites, House of Seven Gables, Hocus Pocus photo stops, and maritime history on a small-group tour.
“Great trip- wonderful guide”
Small-group Beacon Hill tour tracing the Black Heritage Trail, Underground Railroad sites, and Civil War lead-up with an expert guide in 2.5 hours.
“I can highly recommend this tour. Will, our guide, was so knowledgeable and is very enthusiastic about the subject matter. Before we knew it, 2 1/2 hours had passed and our tour was over.”
Walk Boston’s Chinatown for 3 hours with 6 tastings, cultural history stops, and a cocktail or mocktail, ending at the Chinatown Gate.
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