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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Exhibit Hours (opens in a new tab)

45 min – 1 h 30 min

This is a one of a kind opportunity to visit Boston's Living Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Explore the featured exhibit that changes quarterly (Fall 2026 - Chimes of Freedom). See personal artifacts from private collections.

from$17.95

Hire Photographer, Professional Photo shoot - Boston (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Professional photo shoot in unique Boston locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Boston visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements; we can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot. Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists - Solo Traveler - Couples - Groups - Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties - Families - Secret proposal/Engagement - Honeymoon - Experienced Influencers and Models - New Influencers and Models What's Included: A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 Final photos* - 2 hours = 30 Final photos* - 3 hours = 40 Final photos* - 4 hours = 50 Final photos* * same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience for your holiday - DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation - Entry fees

from$199

America's 250th Anniversary Revolutionary Boston History Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h 15 min

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a vibrant 75-minute guided history tour in Boston. Follow the footsteps of the founding fathers as you walk the forgotten front lines from the 1776 Siege of Boston. Engaging visual artifacts and a lively soundtrack amplify every step of this walk from downtown to the waterfront. This is an ideal experience for history buffs and those interested in America's revolutionary past. With a maximum of 24 guests, enjoy personalized storytelling that brings history to life. - 75-minute guided tour exploring Boston's revolutionary history - Interactive storytelling with the unique Scroll of Sights™ - Celebrate with a ceremonial cake lighting for America's birthday - Perfect for ages 12 and up, with a maximum group size of 24 guests

from$35

Boston Food History Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Boston’s story didn’t end with the American Revolution—it only got more delicious. Shaped by waves of immigration, global trade, and constant innovation, Boston and its food have evolved. Every bite tells a piece of the city’s history, even some we're not proud of. Food reflects who we are—our culture, our environment, and our economy—and in Boston, that spans centuries of change. On this walking tour, you’ll explore Boston’s rich history through the lens of what its people have harvested, eaten, and produced—from pre-Colonial Native Americans to the 20th century. Discover how molasses fueled candy and commerce, cod fed empires, science expanded diets, and tea sparked revolution. We’ll taste classic New England dishes and modern Boston favorites, plus some sweet surprises you might not realize have local roots! If you’re hungry to go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience Boston’s history through its flavors, this tour is for you. Bring your appetite and your walking shoes.

from$125

Boston America's 250th Road that Made a Revolution Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 h

America turns 250 only once. This is the tour built for that moment. From the streets of Boston to the bridge at Concord where the first shots rang out, this private 6-hour car journey traces the exact geography of revolution. You will walk Harvard Yard, cross the bridge that inspired a poem read around the world, stand at Lexington Green where farmers faced down the British Empire, and step inside Orchard House where Louisa May Alcott wrote the story of a new American family. Your private guide, fluent in your language, connects every stop to the nation that was born here 250 years ago. Private transport keeps the day seamless. No crowds, no waiting, no compromise. This is not a sightseeing tour. This is a reckoning with the places that made America possible. Boston. Cambridge. Lexington. Concord. In America's 250th year, there is no more powerful journey you can take.

from$1,729

Boston Walking Podcast Tour Tide Spring and Common (opens in a new tab)

1 h 52 min

Ralph Waldo Emerson claimed Boston's streets were laid out by wandering cows. He was wrong. On this walking journey through downtown Boston, trace the physical realities that actually determined the colonial street pattern: William Blaxton's freshwater springs, strictly managed communal pasturage rules on the Common, and the commercial wharf grants that crept across tidal mudflats. Uncover buried canals, lost shorelines, and the true legal mechanisms that shaped early Boston. - A 2.7 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 112 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

from$5.44

Bully Boy Distillery: Distillery Tour and Tasting (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Discover the art of distilling at Bully Boy Distillers with an engaging tour of our facility in Boston, MA. Learn about our unique bourbon philosophy and processes, and explore our diverse range of handcrafted spirits including bourbon, gin, rum and amaro. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we create our award-winning products, along with tastings of our signature spirits. Perfect for spirit enthusiasts and those looking to deepen their understanding of craft distilling. - Behind-the-scenes tour of Bully Boy Distillers in Boston - Learn about the distillation process and bourbon philosophy - Sample a variety of our handcrafted spirits during the tour including bourbon straight from the barrel - An engraved Glencairn for you to take home - Hang out at our craft cocktail bar before or after the tour - Ideal for spirit lovers and those interested in craft cocktails

from$15

Ramblin' Boston Tours (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Providing casual, private, customizable walking tours of the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, including the Navy Yard, home of the USS Constitution and the Constitution Museum, Winthrop Square, the Bunker Hill Monument and battlefield, the Bunker Hill Museum, and the Warren Tavern, established in 1780 and one of the oldest taverns in America. Your tour guide, Tom, was born in Massachusetts and is a 30-year resident of Charlestown. He's the author of a companion book, "Monumental Man: The Life of Solomon Willard, the Architect and Superintendent of the Bunker Hill Monument, " available on Amazon. He is also a licensed US Coast Guard captain, offering tours of Boston Harbor on the 31-foot sailboat "Triple Trouble II," available through the Boatsetter website.

from$199

Shirley Eustis House Historic Mansion Admission and Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h

The Shirley-Eustis House is the only Royal Governor's residence still standing in Massachusetts, and one of the only in New England. Its story includes the enslavement of Africans in the Shirley household, use as a Revolutionary War hospital during the Siege of Boston, Federal Era governor's residence, and subdivision into tenement apartments for Irish immigrants in the Victorian period. Tours include a complete tour through the Mansion, taking you through time as you wander.

from$12

Title Town Sports Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h

Explore Boston's rich sports history on foot! Dynasty beginnings to banner nights—experience the legacies that make this town shimmer! Come discover why Boston gets its Title Town reputation with a walk through the Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots' storied histories. Learn the powerful beginnings of each team and how they rose to elite prominence, giving Boston unforgettable record-setting title runs. Follow the Freedom Trail to TD Garden and learn about how America's earliest values overlay with this Title Town's sports legacy and discover the inspirational and complex connections between the city's diverse populations and their accomplished sports teams. Journey from Government Center to TD Garden - along the Champion's Parade Route, through Boston's historic West End via the Freedom Trail, and on to the 'Hub on Causeway' at TD Garden - all while discovering iconic monuments, hidden sports spots, and rich sports history along the way.

from$35

Boston Revolutionary War: At your own pace. An audiovisual walking tour. (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

Discover Boston: Revolutionary War with Welcome Walks - digital walking tours for the modern traveler. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on your own time schedule at your own pace. Listen on your smartphone, Welcome Walks tours are distinguished by historical discoveries, art and architecture, popular culture and local food information. Each walking tour showcases local history and provides fresh air and a fun way to exercise.

from$14.99

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston with Personalized Guide (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Step into the dark, eerie underbelly of historic Boston and uncover colonial hauntings, body-snatching scandals, and macabre secrets that traditional history tours leave behind. Guided by location-triggered smartphone audio, you'll wander through ancient burying grounds and past famous Freedom Trail landmarks while chilling true tales of spectral encounters and historic executions unfold in your ears. Explore at your exact pace, linger as long as you dare at every stop, and experience Boston's most infamous ghost stories whenever you choose.

from$9.99

Boston by Night Private Sightseeing Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 h

Experience Boston after dark on a private evening sightseeing ride through the city’s illuminated landmarks, historic neighborhoods, and scenic waterfront. Travel comfortably with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, who will share local stories and recommendations along the way. Begin at Boston Common and the Massachusetts State House, then continue through the charming streets of Beacon Hill and Back Bay. Visit Copley Square and the modern Seaport District, where historic architecture meets contemporary waterfront development. End your evening at Fan Pier Viewpoint and the Charlestown Navy Yard Viewpoint, offering stunning skyline and harbor views perfect for photos. With private transportation, a flexible itinerary, and a relaxed pace, this experience is an unforgettable way to discover Boston’s beauty after sunset.

from$242

Private Walking Tour in Boston - America's 250th Anniversary (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Boston did not just witness the American Revolution. Boston started it. On this private 2-hour walk through the historic heart of the city, you will move through the neighborhoods, markets, halls, and streets where ordinary people made extraordinary decisions that changed the world. From the Rose Kennedy Greenway where modern Boston meets its colonial roots, to Faneuil Hall where civic debate has echoed for centuries, to the gold-domed State House standing watch over Beacon Hill, every stop on this tour is a chapter in America's oldest story. Your private guide, fluent in your language, connects the architecture, the streets, and the people to the nation turning 250 in 2026. The tour ends in the Boston Public Garden, America's first public botanical garden, where you can sit, breathe, and let two hours of history settle in. Boston is where it all began. This is how you experience it properly.

from$449

Pubs of the Freedom Trail The Crawl to Liberty (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Explore Boston’s history with a spirited twist on the Freedom Trail. This lively walking tour blends sharp colonial storytelling with a pub crawl through several of Boston’s most iconic bars. Led by a costumed guide with a talent for good‑natured mischief, you’ll enjoy curated half‑pours of beer or cider at each stop, each chosen to match the landmark and the legend right outside. The tour kicks off at Democracy Brewing and wraps up at either its Beer Garden or The Black Rose, depending on the season. With a two hour run time, it’s a relaxed, rowdy way to raise a glass to Boston’s past. Visit multiple historic pubs along Boston's Freedom Trail Enjoy curated half‑pints at every stop Hear engaging stories tied to nearby landmarks Costumes aren’t required, but they’re absolutely encouraged (and frequently roasted).

from$99

Self-Guided Podcast Tour Boston: Engineering Democracy (opens in a new tab)

2 h 59 min

Journey along Frederick Law Olmsted’s famous seven-mile green corridor in Boston. Discover how nineteenth-century sewage engineering, glacial kettle ponds, and World War 2 victory gardens carved out an enduring democratic common ground for the city. - A 6.5 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 179 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Spirituality, Myth & Nature - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

from$6.80

Private Cultural Walking Tour in Boston Harbor & Heritage (opens in a new tab)

2 h

This private cultural walking tour reveals Boston’s maritime heritage and urban legacy. Gentle harbor views create a refined and peaceful setting. At the waterfront park, feel the rhythm of a historic port city. The Paul Revere Statue reflects courage during revolutionary times. What legacy shaped this symbolic midnight ride? A narrow architectural curiosity shares a story of dispute and design. Along historic streets, traces of early Boston remain visible. TD Garden stands as a modern landmark within a historic cityscape. The contrast reveals a city shaped by tradition and progress. This experience blends heritage, architecture, and cultural evolution. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

from$560

Boston Old Town Walking Tour & Harbor Cruise Tickets (opens in a new tab)

3 h

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail, hear stories of revolution, and feel history come alive at landmarks like the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. End your journey with a peaceful harbor cruise past iconic ships and skyline views that tell their own story. Highlights: • Visit historic Boston with a 5-Star Guide who brings the city’s past to life • Discover skyline views on a 1-hour narrated cruise through Boston Harbor • Explore iconic sites and hear thrilling tales from the American Revolution • Learn local secrets with tips on where to eat, shop, and explore more • Enjoy a relaxed walking pace tailored to your interests and energy level This tour blends Boston’s revolutionary past with its harbor charm, offering a rich mix of history, landmarks, and waterfront views. With Rosotravel, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience led by a Licensed Private Guide and capped off with a scenic harbor cruise. Dive into the best of Boston with comfort and ease—book your private tour today!

from$300

Private Historical Walking Tour in Boston Freedom Trail (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

This private historical walking tour reveals Boston’s colonial heritage. You walk a path shaped by revolution and early American ideals. At the Shaw Memorial, honor a defining Civil War story. The State House reflects political legacy and architectural tradition. Among ancient burial grounds, discover lives that shaped a new nation. What voices once echoed inside Old South Meeting House? Inside the Old State House, witness the roots of independence. Faneuil Hall recalls civic debate and public gatherings. At Paul Revere’s home, explore daily life in revolutionary times. The Old North Church reveals a signal that changed history. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

from$559

Boston Photowalk (opens in a new tab)

1 h

When in Boston, the city of stunning skylines and historic charm, your photos should be as unforgettable as your journey. Aren't you tired of handing over your camera to friends with shaky hands or settling for awkwardly framed selfies? Say goodbye to tripod struggles and hello to a stress-free, fun-filled photoshoot with a pro. Let me handle the camera while you immerse yourself in the city's beauty. Whether solo, with friends, or with a loved one, it's time to upgrade your travel photos and make memories that match the grandeur of Boston. Book your photowalk, relax, and let's turn your Boston experience into a visual masterpiece

from$400

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