Most booked tours and tickets in Boston
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
4.98,300 reviews2h 30m
from €35
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
4.73,445 reviews1h
from €41
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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat
4.53,422 reviews3h 30m
from €78
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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
4.53,371 reviews12h
from €117
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Historic Boston HOP-ON/HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour
4.43,037 reviews1h 15m
from €44
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The best options for each of Boston's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Boston
- 1Freedom Trail
- 2Fenway Park
- 3Harvard University
- 4MIT
- 5Boston Common
- 6North End
- Walk Through American History: Follow the iconic red-brick Freedom Trail to see 16 revolutionary sites, including Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the Bunker Hill Monument, all within a compact, pedestrian-friendly area.
- Experience World-Class Academia: Tour the hallowed halls of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, explore the cutting-edge MIT Museum, and soak up the collegiate energy in Harvard Square and along the Charles River.
- Cheer for Iconic Sports Teams: Catch a Red Sox game at historic Fenway Park, feel the electricity of a Celtics or Bruins game at TD Garden, and visit the sports bars that turn into cathedrals on game days.
Tickets and passes in Boston
Combo Pass Boston's Old State House & Old South Meeting House
4.630 reviews1h
from €16
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Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill
4.91,924 reviews5h
from €82
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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk
4.91,690 reviews2h
from €64
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Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes
4.81,672 reviews2h
from €78
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Boston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Fresh Donuts, Cider & Much More
4.91,425 reviews2h
from €64
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Boston City View Bicycle Tour: Historical E-bike/City Bike Tour
4.8658 reviews2h 30m
from €50
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Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
The Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library
A three-story-tall, stained-glass globe built in 1935 that you can walk through via a glass bridge.
The Ether Dome at Massachusetts General Hospital
A historic surgical amphitheater where the first public demonstration of ether anesthesia took place in 1846.
The Vilna Shul on Beacon Hill
Boston's last remaining immigrant-era synagogue, now a cultural center preserving the history of Boston's Jewish community.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Houses America's oldest private car collection in a beautiful neo-classical building in Brookline.
Fort Point Channel Artists Studios
A network of artist studios in the historic warehouses of the Fort Point neighborhood, open to the public on specific nights.
Day trips from Boston
Salem
30 min by commuter rail from North Station
Famous for the 1692 witch trials, Salem offers a fascinating blend of dark history, maritime heritage, and quirky museums. It's especially atmospheric in October.
Cape Cod (Provincetown or Hyannis)
1.5-2 hours by car or ferry (to Provincetown)
Experience classic New England seaside charm with dramatic dunes, historic lighthouses, and charming villages. Provincetown, at the tip, is known for its vibrant art scene and LGBTQ+ community.
Lexington & Concord
30-45 min by car or commuter rail + bus
Step onto the battlefields where the American Revolution began. This area is rich with historic sites, pastoral landscapes, and literary history from authors like Thoreau and Emerson.
Plan your Boston trip
Things to do in Boston: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Boston?+
Top sights include Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, Harvard University and MIT. Away from the crowds, try The Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library and The Ether Dome at Massachusetts General Hospital.
What are the most popular tours in Boston?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise (4.6 stars, 10,136 reviews); Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour (4.9 stars, 8,300 reviews); Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops (4.3 stars, 6,151 reviews).
How much do tours in Boston cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €16 and €117 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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