Boston Tours

Boston duck tours, Freedom Trail, sightseeing, & more!

Boston tours give you fun, unique ways to get to know the city.  Whether you choose to tour Boston by bus, walking, one of our famous Duck Boats, a Harbor cruise, or trolley, there's no better way to quickly experience the best of Boston attractions and culture.

Don't forget that the most famous Boston tour is the Freedom Trail - a 2.5 mile walk through history.  Do a free self-guided tour along its red line, or join one of the many guide-led Boston history tours along its path.

Here are 14 fun options for touring Boston, plus my best tips on where to find discounts, savings, and deals:

Boston Trolley Tours

Colorful trolleys take you through the most interesting parts of Boston while drivers entertain and enlighten you about famous sites along the way.  Get off and on at numerous stops along the way.  If you have only 1 day to explore the city, a trolley tour packs in lots of sites and information, and gives you lots of flexibility! 

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Boston Movie Tours

Choose from 2 popular formats - a seasonal walking tour, or a year-round bus tour.  You'll visit dozens of Boston locations you've seen before - on the big screen and on TV - while tour guides entertain you with stories about making the shows, the stars, and even how famous car chase, explosions, and crash scenes were set up to look real without wrecking the city!  Undoubtedly one of the most interesting Boston tours and a great way to get to know Boston!

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Boston Harbor Tours

Boston Harbor tours show you the city from a unique perspective.  From dinner cruises to tall ship adventures, from sightseeing tours along the coast to tall ship expeditions through the Harbor Islands, there's plenty to explore.  Bring your camera!  

GoBoston and GoSelect discount cards include several cruises.  Half-price savings, especially on dinner cruises, may be available through Goldstar Events.

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Check savings on tours using Boston Discount Cards

GoBoston Card 70+ more attractions and tours Up to 55% savings	CityPASS 5 top attractions Almost 50% savings	Go Select You choose! Save 15-34%

Boston discount passes give you BIG savings on tours, whale watching, Harbor cruises, and duck boat tours - they're the easiest way to save on Boston travel. The GoBoston card gives you free admission to 70+ cruises, tours, museums, attractions, and day trips.  CityPass gives you get free admission to Boston's top attractions, including the Skywalk Observatory.  With Go Select, you pick exactly where you want to go.

Boston Whale Watching Tours

Only 25 miles offshore from Boston, you can watch whales and other fascinating ocean life in the Stellwagen Bank marine sanctuary.  Boston whale watching tours depart from the convenient downtown waterfront from April through November - and best of all, whale sightings are guaranteed! 

GoBoston and GoSelect discount cards include the high-speed catamaran whale watch tour.

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Boston Duck Tours

See the city from land and water.  While an entertaining "ConDUCKtor" points out famous Boston attractions, you'll tour historic Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Back Bay, and Downtown.  And then, the "Duck" vehicle splashes down for a tour of the Charles River.  Included as an option with the GoBoston discount card.

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Boston Bus Tours

Ride in comfort on Boston bus tours to see top attractions in Boston and Cambridge, as well as visit nearby historic Lexington and Concord.  Also check out specialty day trips to Salem, Plimouth Plantation, Cape Cod, and other popular destinations.  A number of these day trip tours are included as options with the GoBoston discount card.

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Fall Foliage Tours

From self-guided Boston fall foliage tours around leafy Boston neighborhoods to fall foliage cruises up the New England and Canadian coasts, these seasonal Boston tours are popular with visitors and residents alike.  Bring your camera to capture the magnificent scenery.

Luxury bus fall foliage tours from Boston to the picturesque New England countryside and beautiful Cape Cod provide a carefree way to see some of the area's most spectacular foliage and scenery.  Pickup available from most major hotels.

These popular tours have limited space and fill up fast - so don't wait to reserve your spot!

Prudential Skywalk Observatory

Take a visual "tour" of Boston from the top of Prudential Tower, second highest building in the city where you'll find panoramic views.  Go up to the Skywalk Observatory . . . or take the elevator two stories higher and enjoy the same view for only the cost of a drink.  Included with the GoBoston and Boston CityPASS discount cards.

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Boston Chocolate Tours

Find all the best places to sample chocolate while walking around interesting city neighborhoods with knowledgeable guides.  Tours offered for Beacon Hill, Back Bay, North End/Faneuil Marketplace, the South End, and Harvard Square, plus a special evening chocolate and wine tour.  Half-price tickets are sometimes available for these tours - be sure to check Goldstar Events for half-price tickets.

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Freedom Trail Tours

The most famous of all Boston tours is the Freedom Trail - a 2.5 mile walk through history.  Do a free self-guided walking tour along the red line marking its course, or join one of the many professionally-led tour, perhaps with a guide wearing Colonial attireas you visit sites central to American liberty while also seeing the best Boston attractions along the way.

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Fenway Park Tour

See the famous ball park up close.  Walk across the field, smell the grass, and enjoy behind-the-scenes views of the Green Monster, the Hall of Fame, Pesky's pole, the press box - you'll be in the same spot where the Boston Red Sox make baseball history.  Included with the GoBoston discount card.

Of course, going to a game is even better - check the Boston Red Sox schedule.

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Boston Bike Tours

Touring Boston by bike is one of the most popular ways to see the city.  Find out about guide-led Boston bike tours as well as on-your own routes, plus where to find bike rentals and bicycle maps showing local trails.  Get ready for sightseeing, fun, and exercise!

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Garden Tours

Tall brick walls hide many of the city's most beautiful gardens, and others are tucked away in places you might never find on your own.  In these special once-a-year self-guided tours in Beacon Hill, the South End, and Cambridge, you get to explore these hidden gardens in lovely historical neighborhoods.  Bring a camera!

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Boston Historical Tours

With so many historical sites throughout the city and nearby areas, these specialized Boston tours give you a fascinating glimpse into other times and lives.  And each spring, Patriots Day reenactments let you relive Paul Revere's ride and the opening shots of the American Revolution. 

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Boston Sightseeing Tours

What are the best Boston sightseeing tours?  Find recommendations for the best in every catp[]\opegory, plus tips for best options if you have only 1 day in the city, 3 days, or a week.  Find out what other Boston visitors like best - and add your own recommendations!

Boston Walking Tours

Although the Freedom Trail is the most famous, you'll find plenty of other walking tours focused on historical sites, fascinating city neighborhoods, and even specialty topics like food and photography.  Great to combine Boston sightseeing with exercise!

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Black Heritage Trail

The self-guided 1.5 mile Black Heritage Trail passes by Beacon Hill sites that played important roles in the lives of free blacks during the 19th century. 

Visit Underground Railroad stations, homes of prominent citizens, and the first integrated public school in Boston.

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