Cultural & Theme Tours in Boston

Boston Freedom Trail Sons of Liberty Mystery Walk (opens in a new tab)

2 h

It is the winter of 1773, and Boston simmers on the edge of revolution. You have just been sworn into the Sons of Liberty and handed a coded cipher. From the steeple of the Old North Church, through Paul Revere's house and the halls where patriots first dared to speak, follow the hidden trail down to the harbour — and uncover the cause the cipher was protecting before the British close in. Blending real Revolutionary history — the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Tea Party — with a conspiratorial spy mystery, every stop reveals the true story of the landmark while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life on the cobblestones and facades, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting Boston.

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour | Small Group (opens in a new tab)

101 1 h 30 min

Explore Boston on a small-group walking tour along the iconic Freedom Trail, where the events leading up to the American Revolution come to life through engaging, fact-based storytelling. Stand at the sites where history unfolded. Led by a longtime local tour guide, you’ll uncover what really happened on Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the tensions that led to the Boston Massacre, and what sparked the Boston Tea Party—along with the roles of the influential leaders behind them. This Boston walking tour creates a relaxed pace with time for questions and photos at each stop. Along the way, you’ll discover simple, creative ways to capture memorable images using your smartphone. A great fit for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families. Note: Paul Revere House and Old North Church are part of the North End–Little Italy tour and are not included on this tour.

Boston Bundle Top 3 Self Guided Freedom Trail Tours (opens in a new tab)

5 h – 7 h

This immersive self-guided bundle brings together three unforgettable experiences: the iconic Freedom Trail, the hidden history of Beacon Hill’s Underground Railroad, and the chilling ghosts that still linger in Boston’s oldest streets. On this unique Boston experience, you’ll explore the city where revolution began, where courage challenged slavery, and where the past refuses to stay quiet. From historic landmarks and hidden alleys to haunted burial grounds and untold stories, each tour reveals a different side of Boston. No schedules. No groups. Just you, your phone, and the stories that shaped a nation. Perfect for travelers who want flexibility, depth, and a truly memorable way to experience Boston.

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Freedom Trail and Salem Witch Trials App-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h – 4 h

Dive into New England history with this tour combo of Salem and the Boston Freedom Trail. In Salem, uncover the truth behind the Witch Trials. Relive the panic which seized this colonial town. Learn about the victims and why they were accused. Explore this historic town, admire its preserved architecture, and unearth all its dark secrets. Then, walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers on Boston’s Freedom Trail. History comes alive with this gripping retelling of the fight for independence! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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A Private Self Guided Walking Tour in Beacon Hill (opens in a new tab)

4 h – 5 h

Step into the heart of Boston’s past with our Beacon Hill Walking Tour —your self-guided audio companion through one of the city’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. Wander charming cobblestone streets, admire gas-lit lanterns and stately brownstones, and uncover the stories of abolitionists, authors, and revolutionaries who once called this area home. With expert narration and total flexibility, you can explore at your own pace—no tour groups, no schedules, just your own personal guide in your ear. Download now and let Beacon Hill’s history unfold as you go! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

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Boston Freedom Trail Self Guided Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

Discover the heart of American history with a self-guided tour along Boston's iconic Freedom Trail. This 2.5-mile journey connects you to pivotal revolutionary sites like Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the Old North Church, where the spirit of liberty came alive. Immerse yourself in the stories of patriots and everyday citizens who ignited a movement for independence, narrated with vivid accounts and ambient sounds. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers alike, this tour allows you to explore at your own pace and gain a deeper understanding of America's founding ideals. — Self-guided exploration of Boston's historic Freedom Trail — Visit key sites including Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and more — Enjoy immersive narration and soundscapes enhancing your experience — Perfect for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike

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Boston's History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min – 2 h

Are you looking for a way to unlock the story behind Boston's beginnings without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Hear the genesis of a nation on this highlight-packed tour from Copp’s Hill Burying Ground to the George Washington Monument • Listen to producer Gregg Squeglia, a local history fanatic and officer in the US Army Reserve • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just [pop in your headphones and] tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

The Lucinda Lipol Tour of Boston (opens in a new tab)

5 45 min – 1 h

Boston is known worldwide for its contributions to freedom, and nothing exemplifies freedom as much as Lucinda's mouth. Her lips do not shy away from giving you the *real* history with a comedic twist. Due to the wide spectrum of words she uses, please understand this tour is for ADULTS ONLY, and proof of age will be requested at the beginning of the tour.

Old North Church Discovery Pass (opens in a new tab)

5 20 min – 1 h

- Explore 300 years of history through an award-winning exhibit and immersive audio guide. - Enjoy kid-friendly options like a fun family scavenger hunt. - Discover the secrets of the crypt, where 1,100 people were buried. - Find out the true story behind Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and “two if by sea.” - See a newly revealed mural that had been hidden under layers of white paint since 1912. - Learn about the church’s Black and Indigenous history.

Self-Guided Boston Freedom Trail Walking Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h – 3 h

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and uncover the birthplace of the American Revolution. Step back in time as you visit all 16 historic sites, including Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, Paul Revere House, and the Bunker Hill Monument. Along the way, hear tales of Paul Revere’s midnight ride, colonial unrest, and the battles that shaped a nation play automatically as you follow the red-brick path through Boston’s historic heart. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. ✅ Travel at your own pace. ✅ Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed. ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use ✅ No time limits or expiry, and free updates Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 30 min – 45 min

This an on demand, smart phone guided haunted walking tour in Boston. Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the haunted streets of Boston. This is best experienced using headphones. Speakers can be used but not recommended. What makes this tour special? - You will see over 8 ghostly sites and hear their stories in less than 45 minutes.- -It's on demand, go anytime, at your own pace, all on the WalknTours app. - Great bang for your buck. What will you see? The most haunted hotel in New England, The old hanging tree where the last witch of Boston was hung, haunted subway, 2 haunted burial grounds, Nathaniel Hawthornes old haunt, the haunted theater and more. NOTE: Many of these sites have opening hours. This includes the Granary burial ground and Central Burial ground. Hotels and theaters are closed or limited because of COVID. This tour does not go inside these places, only outside.

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Boston Sightseeing Tour - a fully-narrated driving tour (opens in a new tab)

63 3 h

This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and take you past the most interesting places in Boston including the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Copley Square and Fenway Park. Along the way you’ll see the historic homes and churches of the Back Bay, the South End, and Beacon Hill. You’ll hear the stories behind Paul Revere’s ride, the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. You’ll see Boston’s most prominent buildings and neighborhoods as well as some lesser-known points of interest. This is the best way to see as much of Boston as possible in a brief time and do so at a pace you will enjoy.

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Boston, Lexington and Concord Revolutionary War Car Tour (opens in a new tab)

15 6 h

This private car tour is comprehensive enough for any history buff, but as interesting in other ways for non history nerds. It's a unique combination of the Revolutionary War sites in Boston and Cambridge that you won't have seen. Then onto Lexington and Concord to see the towns where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. We'll take the same route as Paul Revere, stopping at the most significant, and lesser known sites along the way giving a detailed account of events in April 1775. For those less interested in the details of the battles, there's the option to visit the home of Louisa May Alcott or just take some time to enjoy the pretty main street of Concord. The itinerary gives the list of sites we'll visit, but timings are flexible to let us spend time at the places you're most interested in. We'll also stop for lunch (not included in price of tour) and there's plenty of photo opportunities.

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Boston Haunted History Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h – 2 h

Traverse Boston’s oldest neighborhoods and hear about the lost souls still trapped within—from the poor, perpetually burning victims of a gas explosion in Boylston Station to a spectral woman in the Boston Common who tries to convince children to follow her into the dark. Walk through uneasy graveyards where the bodies have been moved, dug up, or lost altogether, and learn the stories of their unquiet dead. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

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Boston Signature Guided Brewery Tour (opens in a new tab)

191 3 h 30 min

The Signature Boston Brew Tour is the perfect introduction to Boston's impressive and world-renowned craft beverage scene. On this compact, three and a half hour adventure, you will go behind-the-scenes, drink with the locals, and taste a variety of up to 12 delicious beers at three of Boston's best craft alcohol producers. All while enjoying a tasty snack to soak up all those delicious suds.   Itineraries vary as we tour several local brewery affiliates but tours may include: Samuel Adams Aeronaut Cannery BearMoose Brewing Bone Up Brewing Cambridge Brewing Chelsea Station Democracy Brewing Distraction Brewing Dorchester Brewing Mighty Squirrel Brewing Night Shift Brewing Short Path Distillery Winter Hill Brewing

Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord (opens in a new tab)

23 6 h

Immerse yourself in our colonial history! On this six-hour driving tour, you will see the sights and hear the stories of Boston's colonial past narrated by a professional historian and experienced guide with ample opportunities for taking pictures. This is an excellent tour for seasoned historians and students alike. A meal break will be taken in Concord or elsewhere as directed.

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Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour (opens in a new tab)

14 2 h

There’s tons of options for things to do in this city, and tons of Tour Guides…while you’re here, come hang out with the most colorful one in town, on the Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour! I’m Jimbo the Tye Dyed Tour Guide, and I strive to have these tours feel like you’re just hanging out with an old friend, in a new city... grabbing a bite and a beer while checking out some history. Super casual, not overwhelming with dates and facts…just enjoying a couple slices and a beer in a pre-revolutionary Boston. See tiny back alleys ways from the 1700's as we walk down cobblestones the forefathers walked on, on our way to grab two slices of the best pizza you've ever had!! Also, i take a really neat little video of our tour, which i post to my social media pages like instagrem, feel free to find me there and see past videos of people having a wicked good time under: TyeDyedTourGuide!!

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Tour to Plymouth including Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Mayflower (opens in a new tab)

6 8 h

Plymouth Colony comes to life in our recreation of early Plymouth, complete with timber-framed houses furnished with reproductions of the types of objects that the Pilgrims owned, aromatic kitchen gardens, and heritage breeds livestock. At The Patuxet Homesite, learn about the Indigenous heritage of the 17th-century lifeways of a culture that continues to thrive today. At the Craft Center, located in close proximity to the 17th-Century English Village, you will learn from a variety of skilled artisans and museum historians. Mayflower is an iconic symbol of freedom. Of the hundreds of ships that made the transatlantic crossing in the 1600s, she is the ship we remember. At our reproduction of the Plymouth Colonists’ original 1636 grain mill on Town Brook, take a fascinating look at the mill’s history and workings, from the 200-year-old millstones grinding corn to the ecology of the brook that has powered mills throughout the centuries.

Boch Center Wang Theatre Behind the Scenes Tour (opens in a new tab)

103 1 h 15 min

Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an exclusive look at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame! Stand on the stage graced by Lady Gaga, Bing Crosby, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Janet Jackson, Queen, Benny Goodman, Elton John, Hugh Jackman, Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross and more! Please note that all areas of the theatre are subject to availability based on the performance and event schedule. The Boch Center Wang Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been one of the premiere theatrical destinations in Boston since opening in 1925. Rivaled by few other theatres in the world, it boasts a seating capacity of 3,500 and one of the five largest stages in the U.S. This tour allows guests of all ages to experience many aspects of the theatre like never before!

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Private Walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail and more! (opens in a new tab)

36 3 h

There are many Freedom Trail tour options in Boston, but why be shuttled on a trolley tour or be limited by the route of a duck tour when you can see it all on a customized, tour with your own private guide. Our options are limitless as we can arrange a custom tour to fit your group's wishes. Our guides are the best in the business with many years of experience. Our tours are fun, factual and entertaining. Never boring!