Top 15 Tours & Days Out 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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Charles River Cruises, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

/ August 4, 2026

2.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59.75

Boston Duck Boat land tour plus a Charles River splashdown. See Boston highlights by amphibious vehicle, then cruise for skyline views.

“Amazing! The conductor was entertaining and engaging the entire trip. The driver was safe and confident. Highly recommend!”

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Freedom Trail Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.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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Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

/ August 4, 2026

4.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52.45

Narrated Boston hop-on hop-off trolley with 13 stops, weather-friendly rides with plastic windows, and easy access to top waterfront, downtown, and Back Bay sights.

“Drivers were excellent We had Capt E. Hambone. Wiggles. Charming and Earnest They were all very knowledgeable, engaging, and made us laugh. Thank you!”

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Ghost Tours, Salem Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

/ August 4, 2026

5.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Salem’s Best Ghost Tour is a 75-minute, $30 licensed night walk through witch trial sites, haunted churches, and Hocus Pocus filming locations.

“The tour guide was funny and interactive. He provided lots of interesting information and the tour wasn’t too brief or long”

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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

/ August 4, 2026

6.Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,935 reviews · from $60

Boston’s WWII Duck tour blends land landmarks with a splash into the Charles River, led by fun local guides for an 80 minute city hit.

“Our guide Ben was fantastic. He knows his history. Loved it.”

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Guided, Harvard and MIT Campus Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

7.Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,931 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22

A 70-minute student-guided Harvard Square walking tour in Cambridge, with stops like Memorial Hall and Widener Library for $22.

“Very informative and a lovely guide from Harvard really bought the experience to life”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

8.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Harvard campus walking tour for $23, about 70 minutes. Student guides share stories, get a Harvard Square map, ending at Harvard Shop.

“My best friend and I have never been to Cambridge, and if you’re from somewhere warm, know that you’ll need tons of layers for a tour here in December! The campus is beautiful in the snow, like a Northeastern winter wonderland. Our tour guide Lorenzo was incredibly considerate, funny, and helpful. We are so happy with our experience!”

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Fenway Park Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

/ August 4, 2026

9.Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,606 reviews · from $20Best value

Explore Fenway Park your way with guided tours. Pick public, private, pre-game access, or a quick 15-minute look at Red Sox legends.

“Excellent tour! Much more than I thought it would be. Super cool to visit the press box and see the World Series trophy’s. Well thought out tour even if baseball isn’t your main interest.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Boston, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

/ August 4, 2026

10.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Boston to Martha's Vineyard day trip from Boston with hotel pickup, air-conditioned minibus, Island Queen ferry, and optional island tour.

“everything as promised. great pick up at hotel. everything went smoothly. Great guides. Tom at Martha's vineyard was excellent. He lived there and knew so much about the island. we were lucky with beautiful weather also.”

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Fenway Park Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

/ August 4, 2026

11.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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2-Day Experiences, Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

/ August 4, 2026

12.1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Boston hop-on hop-off trolley with live tracking, 9 GPS walking tours, and key stops from Quincy Market to Beacon Hill and Chinatown.

“This is a fantastic fun and informative tour . We had two fantastic bus drivers Hugh (#113) who was informative and hilarious and Viola(#118) who kept narrating the city non-stop with great stories. The wait at stops is no more than 15 minutes and the app is interactive so you can see just where the next trolley is and which trolley number. Loved this and it really helped us understand where we wanted to go to explore further all while getting alot of great information and fun little tidbits and stories about buildings and activities past and present. Would highly recommend!”

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Freedom Trail Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

/ August 4, 2026

13.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

A costumed guide turns Boston’s Freedom Trail into a tight 1.2-mile story walk, from Paul Revere Mall to Faneuil Hall area.

“This your was quite boring for our family which included an eight year old. After 30 minutes, we split off from the group and did the trail on our own. Wouldn’t recommend for families. The group was absolutely huge so hard to hear the guide unless you’re right up front.”

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