The 15 Best History Tours in Boston

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Salem’s History and Hauntings guided walking tour covers 400 years, the 1692 trials, key landmarks, and lantern-lit options for $36.

“My husband and I had such a great experience during our tour! Henry was very knowledgeable and entertaining while he guided us through parts of Salem and into the past to to late 1600s all the way to the early 1990s! It was amazing to learn about the witch trials and how Salem became the city it is today! I definitely recommend bundling up and enjoying this tour for anyone wanting to learn about the history of the Salem witch trials.”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

2.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35.10

2.5-hour small-group Freedom Trail walk covering all 16 landmarks from 1760 to 1775 with a historian guide, $35.10.

“Easy walk, entertaining and educational! I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Boston! No brainer!”

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

/ August 4, 2026

3.Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,013 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45.16

Step into Fenway Park’s big moments, sit on the Green Monster, and explore the Living Museum with artifacts and photos included.

“It was great; our tour guide obviously enjoys his job and took us all over and showed us the history”

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Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

/ August 4, 2026

4.Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,772 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90.86

Pizza and Revolutionary Boston on a 5-mile walk. North End food stops, Freedom Trail landmarks, and Harbor views for $90.

“Nabil was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, easy to talk with and ask questions, and considerate of the severe weather conditions we were facing (very cold with high winds). The food was great! The history learned was fantastic. Definitely recommend to anyone traveling to or around Boston.”

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Boston: City Cruises Historical Sightseeing Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

5.City Cruises Historical Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,771 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

See Boston icons from the water in one hour. Live narration, top-deck views, and smart history stops from USS Constitution to Castle Island.

“Amazing views of the Boston skyline and super fun & informative information by the guide!! A must do!!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

6.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,590 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Walk the Freedom Trail in 150 minutes with a small group, seeing all 16 landmarks from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill views.

“Our guide Zoe was excellent. Very knowledgeable and fair about telling us many angles of the events that took place.”

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City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

7.City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,388 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

One hour on Boston Harbor with guided storytelling, USS Constitution, Fort Independence, Boston Light, and top waterfront photo stops.

“Very informative and great way to spend a rainy day in Boston. Would definitely recommend to anyone!”

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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

/ August 4, 2026

8.Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70.40

Walk Boston’s North End for Italian snacks, coffee, and Old North Church history. Small group, about 2 hours, $70.40.

“We had a wonderful experience! Our tour guide , Lexie, was great. The food was delicious. Loved going into the Old North Church. Loved the history!”

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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

/ August 4, 2026

9.Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,082 reviews · 2 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Eat three full slices plus cannoli on a North End walking tour tied to the Freedom Trail’s biggest Revolutionary sites in Boston.

“We had an amazing time on the Pizza Tour with Scotty! He was not only incredibly informative. Sharing fun facts and history in such an engaging way, but also absolutely hilarious, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food itself was outstanding. Every stop had delicious pizza that was worth savoring. Highly recommend this tour if you want to laugh, learn, and eat some of the best pizza around!”

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Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

10.Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,038 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Boston donut walking tour with tastings at Kane's, Public Market and Bova's, plus North End history. 2 hours, $70.

“Jackie was an amazing tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. We had a lot of fun and the donuts were delicious.”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

/ August 4, 2026

11.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

A one-hour Salem walking tour that blends Witch Trial sites, spooky lore, and pop-culture stops like Hocus Pocus and Bewitched, for $29.

“Great historical overview of the time period and the circumstances surrounding the witch trials. Excellent tour guide.”

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Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

/ August 4, 2026

12.Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 996 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Small-group Boston Freedom Trail pub crawl with guided history, 2h15 on foot, $60. Pay for your own drinks at classic nearby pubs.

“We came to this area for a girl’s trip! Two tours in Salem, one in Boston, by far, this was the BEST TOUR we took this entire trip! Julie was the best! So knowledgeable and funny!! We loved it!!! Take her tour!!!”

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2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

13.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

2.5-hour Salem walk with Kenneth, beyond witch trials to indigenous, Puritan, Patriot stories, plus Memorial and Old Town Hall.

“Kenneth is an amazing storyteller and such a thoughtful tour guide. He called 5 minutes prior to the tour to ensure we weren’t lost, had umbrellas and ponchos available in case we needed them on the rainy day of our tour. Kenneth gifted us the first candy made commercially in America (Gilbralters). He even sang us a tune. My only constructive criticism is that he spoke a bit over the heads of my pre-teens which made the tour not as enjoyable for them. Otherwise, great experience.”

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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

14.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A 90-minute Salem walk linking key 1692 trial sites with memorial names, court and jail locations, plus the iconic Witch House.

“If you are a history, buff, this tour is for you. Lots of interesting information about the 1692 Salem witch trials.”

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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

/ August 4, 2026

15.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

A 90-minute guided night walk in downtown Salem with a historian and haunt expert, mixing Witch Trials landmarks and outdoor ghost stories.

“April was fantastic tour guide. She gave us great trips on what else to see around Salem and places to eat. She knew her history and she keeped us all entertained.”

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