Cultural & Theme Tours in Boston

3-Hour Private "Cold Weather- Warm Van" Driving Tour of Boston (opens in a new tab)

23 3 h

This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and will be conducted in a comfortable heated minivan, no matter the weather. I'll 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, comfortably, and at a pace you will enjoy.

Free cancellation

Boston Universities and Harbor Cruise Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

15 6 h – 7 h

Discover Boston's academic and waterfront highlights in a small group. Walk through Harvard University and MIT, then enjoy time at historic Quincy Market. Summer departures include a Boston Harbor cruise, while winter departures replace the cruise with an included lobster meal featuring a whole lobster, clam chowder, corn, and bottled water.

Boston Revolutionary Pub Crawl History Bars and Drinks (opens in a new tab)

7 2 h 30 min

This history-driven pub crawl combines Revolutionary Boston with four wildly different bars, drinks, and stories. Over two hours, you’ll discover what connects Sam Adams Brewery, the tropical Tiki Cove, the legendary Green Dragon Tavern, and Modern Underground, a hidden cocktail bar tucked beneath a famous pastry shop. Along the way, your local guide will explore Boston’s history from the colonial era through the Revolution and into the modern day, with stories of smoky taverns, the Boston Tea Party, Caribbean influences, colorful characters, and some of the city’s stranger myths and legends. This isn’t four stops that feel the same, or a history lecture with a bar at the end. Expect beer, rum, cocktails, trivia, gangsters, and plenty of laughs as we separate historical fact from Boston folklore. Your guide may even challenge you to a game of 2 Truths and a Lie! It’s history, drinking, and storytelling with a distinctly Boston sense of humor. Some of it might even be true!

Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston (opens in a new tab)

20 7 h – 9 h

Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos. Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown. After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.

Private Customized Walking Tour of Boston (opens in a new tab)

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Discover Boston the way you want to on this 2 to 2.5-hour private walking tour. Customize your itinerary with your guide to ensure you see all of the highlights on your list, such as the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and Copley Square. Or you can leave it all up to us. Soak in the history and charm of Boston on this private walking tour. We give just the right mix of history, architecture and culture - with stories that highlight the charm and story of Boston. You can select the emphasis you would prefer.

Free cancellation

Boston After Dark Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

27 1 h 30 min

Meet Boston, after dark. The real Boston. The Boston of terrifying serial killers, infamous gangsters, urban legends, bizarre industrial accidents, unsolved crimes, ghost stories, and other extraordinary tales. Led by a Boston local, this is Boston like you've never seen it. Our tour is capped to 15 guests so you are part of a conversation, not a lecture! This 90 minute/1.5 mile walking tour takes you through two of Boston's most notorious neighborhoods; the North End and the West End. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. This is not a kid-friendly tour. Children under 13 are not allowed, and parental discretion is advised for those 13 and up. This tour contains foul language, and discussions of death and violence. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are responsible for their own and their children's behavior. This tour will run in light rain. We will cancel for unsafe or unpleasant weather conditions. Tour requires at least two guests to operate.

Free cancellation

Boston Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Boston, Massachusetts. Explore both old and new, as you explore the Freedom Trail, wander through Boston Common, see the North End, and countless iconic Boston sights. Delve into the happening and historic North End and experience the uniquely Boston character of its culturally and historically rich downtown. Explore at your own pace and see the best of what Boston has to offer. Ready to discover Boston in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Free cancellation

Cambridge, Lexington, & Concord: Private Revolutionary War Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 6 h

Immerse yourself in this Revolutionary War full-day driving tour which will take you on a journey to explore the significant sites of the American Revolution. You will explore the historic towns of Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord, where the American Revolution began. This tour will bring to life the places you learned about in your history classes, and give you the chance to remember the famed moments, while also challenging the nostalgic, hackneyed stories that don’t quite capture the full reality of the revolutionary period. Whether you’re a history aficionado or someone who is curious about the war but also curious to explore the towns aside from their history, your driver guide will be perfectly able to tailor the itinerary for you, giving you plenty of time to ask questions or to walk through the towns and browse as well.

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader (opens in a new tab)

6 30 min – 45 min

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Boston. Use the built in EMF reader to detect ghosts! This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure. -Go anytime. Go at your own pace -Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours. NOTE: The tour does not go inside any buildings or the burial grounds. The burial grounds are National Parks and only open from 9am to 4pm. The tour is guided by the outside gates only.

Free cancellation

Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h 30 min – 2 h

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. • Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union • Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert • 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 app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Lexington and Concord 3 hour private car tour from Boston (opens in a new tab)

40 3 h

This half day private car tour is a perfect way to visit the Revolutionary War towns of Lexington and Concord and see the site where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. We'll take the same route as Paul Revere, stopping at the most significant sites along the way to give a detailed account of what and how things unfolded in April 1775. The travel time from Boston to these towns is 45 minutes each way and you'll be in one of our comfortable private vehicles with an experienced, knowledgeable and licensed tour guide.

Private tourFree cancellation

Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston (opens in a new tab)

30 7 h 30 min

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. See the Witch Trails Memorial and learn about the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the many ghosts of Salem and see historical sites from the 17th century. See the Witch House, the only house still standing that is directly connected to the Witch Trials. Learn about how Salem became one of the richest cities in America through its trade with the Far East. Break for lunch in a local Boston market. Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through of Boston's Freedom Trail landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution. Our tour guides are fully licensed by Salem!

Free cancellation

East Coast Cities and Niagara Falls 4-Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

14 4 days

Travel from Boston through New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning, and Niagara Falls on a four-day East Coast tour. Experience Manhattan landmarks, historic Philadelphia, the national monuments of Washington, and the glassmaking heritage of Corning before seeing Niagara Falls illuminated at night. Finish with an optional seasonal Niagara Falls tour and return to Boston, with three nights of hotel accommodation included.

Salem half day private tour from Boston (opens in a new tab)

16 4 h

If you've always wanted to visit this infamous town, then let's do it during your visit to Boston. This half day Boston to Salem tour consists of: - Downtown Boston pick up, ~45 minute drive to Salem - Stories of what happened before, during & after the Salem Witch trials - Walking tour of movie scenes, sites and fun facts of Salem - Go into one of the main Salem attractions (entry fee not included, and availability not guaranteed) - 45 minute drive back to Boston If you'd rather skip going into any of the sites, we use that time to take you to Marblehead for some amazing ocean views. The return journey and tour is 4 hours, we're happy to customize it to accomplish the things you're most interested in.

Private tourFree cancellation

Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston (opens in a new tab)

17 7 h

Enjoy a unique day trip to Boston's northern shore, combining Salem and Hammond Castle! Start the day with a pickup at your door and a comfortable ride to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos. Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown. After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.

Free cancellation

Salem & North Shore Full Day Private Tour from Boston (opens in a new tab)

15 6 h

Take a break from your Boston city break with this scenic private tour. There's lots of ocean views, rocky coastline, a bit of shopping and even some witch history. We keep this full day itinerary flexible to let you customize the tour but here's a feel for what we'll see. Pick up in Downtown Boston, taking the 60 minute highway drive to Manchester-by-the-Sea, where we pick up the scenic back roads. We'll take a picturesque country road to Gloucester, where we stop to walk along the waters edge to the Fisherman's memorial statue. We'll continue the scenic drive to Rockport, where there's a great collection of cute stores to browse and views to admire. Then drive to Salem, where we have time for a short walking tour around the main sites and historic spots. To finish out the day we'll squeeze in a few more ocean views on our drive back to Boston. We'll stop along the way for lunch (not included in price of tour).

Private tourFree cancellation

Boston, Cambridge, Lexington and Concord Private Car Tour (opens in a new tab)

13 6 h

This is an action packed private day tour of the sites, history and events of the Revolutionary War era in Boston, Cambridge Lexington & Concord. We drive the Freedom Trail with stories of the city's 400 year history, the events, people and sites which led up to the war. In the oldest neighborhoods of the city, we'll give context to historic events like the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre and Battle of Bunker Hill. We'll take a quick walking tour of Harvard, explain the role it played in the start of the war and where George Washington himself spent time. A 10 mile drive gets us to Lexington Green where we take in the significance of the site and the story of what happened that night in April 1775. Next the picturesque town of Concord, to the Old North Bridge and how the second battle of the war took the British by surprise. Pick up and drop off in Downtown Boston, a stop for lunch along the way (not included in price of tour) and as light or heavy on history as you'd like.

Private tourFree cancellation

Private 1.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide (opens in a new tab)

47 1 h 30 min – 4 h

A 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom Trail that covers the first 11 historic sites. It starts in Boston Common at the Visitor Information Center and ends at Faneuil Hall. It's entertaining + educational! It's patriotic + great for families, teenagers + children! It's all about early American history with a focus on the Revolutionary War.

Free cancellation

Plymouth Half Day Private Tour from Boston (opens in a new tab)

10 4 h

If you've always wanted to see Plymouth Rock, this 4 hour tour lets you check it off the bucket list. It can fit snuggly into a Boston city break without using up too much of your time in the city. We pick up in downtown Boston and travel 50 minutes directly to Plymouth. There we'll do a walking tour around the town, explaining why the Pilgrims landed here and how they settled in to the area. Go aboard the Mayflower II (seasonal) to see for yourself how awful their journey must have been and stop by the memorial for the legend of the rock. Quick stop at an impressive monument, built to honor the Pilgrims and then it's back to Boston. Boston is 50 minutes drive from Plymouth, so you will be in the car a chunk of time on this tour. You will have approximately 2 hours in Plymouth.

Private tourFree cancellation

Private 4-Hour Driving & Walking City Tour (opens in a new tab)

37 4 h

Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. ​Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM