The 15 Best Walking 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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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

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

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

4.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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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

/ August 4, 2026

5.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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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

6.The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,356 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Small-group Revolutionary Boston walking tour in chronological order, off the Freedom Trail, ending with harbor views and tea.

“Entertaining and informative . He went into overtime and we didn’t even realize how time flew ! Mike knows his history and is excited to share it”

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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

7.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts walking tour blends Witch Trial facts with paranormal photo checks, plus vampire and Houdini stops.

“I was awesome and the guy was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly and went in depth about the history and each stop.”

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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

/ August 4, 2026

8.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk Salem’s downtown Witch Trials sites with a City-licensed guide, 12+ stops, dogs welcome, and a 2-hour history story for $35.

“Great tour!! Sarah is super knowledgeable and it is clear that she cares about the historic events..”

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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

9.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,748 reviews · from $31

A 2.5-hour guided walk covering all 16 Freedom Trail sites in Boston, with stories, humor, and Revolution-era context for $31.

“Great tour around Boston and the Freedom Trail. Alissa was our tour guide. She was great fun and kept everyone interested throughout the 2.5 hours!”

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Satanic Salem Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

10.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Satanic Salem Walking Tour in downtown Salem explores witch trials through humor, history, and a lively guide with a dog sidekick.

“So funny yet informative. The dog was so cute and tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable! Would recommend”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

11.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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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

12.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Salem at night with murder and ghost stories beyond the witch trials. An outdoor walk with a guide, lasting about 2 hours.

“Danielle was fantastic! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and knows how to tell a story! She kept it very interesting!”

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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

13.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,343 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail in 2.5 hours, cover all 16 sites, and hear Revolution-era stories from Boston History Company guides.

“The tour covered about everything in an easy, though long, walk through the historic parts of downtown Boston. Our guide, Eliot, was great in providing information and interesting facts along the way. She spoke very clearly and was easy to understand, keeping the tour interesting. We learned much more about the beginnings of our country as a democracy that we previously thought we knew. Our hats off to this tour. Highly recommended.”

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

/ August 4, 2026

14.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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The Salem Witch Walk

/ August 4, 2026

15.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet a practicing witch in Salem for a one-hour walk of witch trials history, modern spells, and a ritual stop at Old Burying Point Cemetery.

“Our tour was guided by a well informed Witch that shared spells and their history with us. He then took us on a walking tour of significant locations in Salem. He was passionate, knowledgeable, and funny. I recommend this tour throughout the year.”

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