Massachusetts
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops
The Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour – named one of the best hop-on, hop-off tours in the world by Forbes – is the easiest way to get around town!
Take advantage of discounted admission at area attractions, see the city at your own pace with unlimited rides, and enjoy a flexible route that features 13 stops throughout town.
Hop on the Old Town Trolley at any of its stops and take a seat while your engaging guide and narrator regales you with entertaining and educational anecdotes about Boston's past. Get to know Boston's iconic institutions and roam its lively districts, from the waterfront to the Back Bay.
Trolleys depart every 15-30 minutes.
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.
Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!
Boston Small-Group Walking Food Tour With Tastings
On our Secret Food Tour: Boston, you'll savor the freshest seafood and the famous Italian dishes that have been a staple in the North End for the past 100 years. As you explore the vibrant culinary scene, you will learn about the city's 400-year history, one bite at a time. On this tour, you'll sample famous clam chowder, a fresh lobster roll, delightful Arancini, a classic Chicken Parmesan sandwich, and a mouth-watering dessert. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish!
Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour
Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to relive the Revolution as it unfolded in one the rowdiest seaports of colonial America, while also learning about how Boston pioneered abolition, women's rights, American education, and immigration throughout its 400-year history. It all happened along the iconic red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail.
Join the most comprehensive and exciting walking tour of the Freedom Trail available. Take a stroll through downtown Boston while listening to stories about icons of the American Revolution like Paul Revere and John Hancock–along with lesser known pioneers and patriots from throughout the city's past.
– Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail in one walking tour
– Caters to history buffs and first-time visitors alike
– Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
Entire Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Includes Bunker Hill and USS Constitution
Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish — with a focus on the people and events that propelled peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries willing to give their lives to separate themselves from Great Britain. If you want the complete story, including visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution, this is your tour!
FAQs!
How long is the tour? It takes about four hours.
Are there restrooms? Yes, of course. There are four, and we always stop when someone requests a break.
What should I carry? A large water! Camera and hat, and be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. Adults bring your ID. You may also want to bring a snack to enjoy as you walk.
How do we get back to downtown? There are two main ways: walk or take a ferry to Long Wharf.
Is this a good tour for children? Kids who are at least 12 years old usually enjoy the tour. The tour is not recommended for younger children.
Boston Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures
Join us for a spine-tingling adventure through Boston's historic district on our captivating walking ghost tour. Led by an expert local guide, this tour intertwines history and hauntings, offering an entertaining and informative journey. As you stroll along cobblestone streets, you'll visit haunted locations filled with chilling tales and ghostly legends, bringing Boston’s haunted history to life.
Delve into the city’s tumultuous past, where treason and war ignited revolution. Uncover shocking stories at sites like the Old Granary Burial Ground and the Omni Parker House, where tormented souls and restless spirits linger. Each stop reveals a piece of Boston's dark history, making you question the very ground you walk upon.
This mile-long walking tour takes you to Boston's most haunted sites, including Boston Common and the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. As you listen to eerie accounts of the past. Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, mystery, and the thrill of the unknown.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
It's America's Founding story! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum that tells the story of the historic events of America's founding story: the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620; the Mayflower Compact (founding document U.S. Constitution), relationship with the Wampanoag Nation and the First Thanksgiving.
There are 3 unique exhibit locations at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. You may visit exhibits on different days.
o The Mayflower (U.S. National Register of Historic Places).
o Plimoth Grist Mill, STEM and History program for all ages!
o Plimoth Patuxet (main campus) includes the Henry Hornblower Visitor Center (orientation film in theater and Thanksgiving exhibit in the Gallery), Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center (Plimoth artisans), Rare Breeds Animals.
Seven retail stores thru-out the three campuses that sell Plimoth & local artisan items.
Plentiful Cafe at Plimoth Patuxet that offers 17th-century and modern selections.
Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester
You are guaranteed whale sightings on this whale watching tour out to Stellwagen Bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of Gloucester deemed one of the "Top 5 Whale Watching Destinations in the World" by the World Wildlife Fund due to the wide variety of whale species whom migrate to the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts every year to feed on the abundant natural resources. This is one of the best whale watching in New England as it's an awe-inspiring experience which every human being should have the opportunity to appreciate.
Public MIT Campus Guided Walking Tour
Meet your guide and group at a location in Cambridge and embark on a 70-minute student-led walking tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Beginning late morning in the heart of Kendall Square, you'll be led onto the campus by a charismatic MIT student. Enjoy the sights of this unique campus while your guide entertains and inspires with tales of MIT history along with their personal experience at the University they call home.
2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour
Your expert guide will tell you all about famous murder cases, serial killers, hangings and crazy court cases. Set in one of Boston's now most desirable neighborhoods this full guided tour is a delightful dip into the dark underworld of the city.
Meeting at the Massachusetts State House, you'll then head off to get all the gory details about the Boston Strangler, the evidence in the Parkman-Webster trial and much more about notorious cases, and the ones you've never even heard of.
Fans of true crime won't want to miss this one!
Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour
This Indianapolis food tour explores the commercial corridor bordering two of the earliest and most historic neighborhoods, Lockerbie and Chatham Arch.
Massachusetts Avenue is a prominent commercial boulevard crossing a grid of residential, commercial and industrial buildings that developed mainly throughout the 19th century. The area is also home to an expanding food scene, hosting nearly two dozen locally owned restaurants. The restaurants throughout the area are a combination of long standing local favorites dating back to the 1800's and new hot spots embracing the culinary traditions of the area.
The Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour will explore the advancement of Indianapolis cuisine over the past 150 years; from the traditions brought over by the city's original immigrants, to locally sourced progressive cuisine, all within a beautifully restored neighborhood.
Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle
Get the full Massachusetts experience with this combo of walking and driving tours around Boston!
You’ll find ten tours in one app – all highly entertaining, thoroughly researched and prepared by local guides.
Self-Guided Tours are:
1- Boston Freedom Trail (Walking)
2- Harvard Square (Walking)
3- Boston Ghost (Walking)
4- Salem Witch Trials (Walking)
5- Boston Harborwalk (Walking)
6- Plymouth (Walking)
7- Cape Cod & Provincetown (Driving)
8- Cape Ann (Driving)
9- Battle of Lexington (Driving)
10- Martha’s Vineyard (Driving)
This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)
Save $5 on two tours! Learn about Salem's dark past in "Steps Through 1692" or "Wandering Witches" & then join us at night for "Salem's Spooky Specters" ghost tour.
Choose from:
1. Wandering Witches @ 3:30pm: Have you ever wondered, "What is a real Witch?" or "Does it even work?" Join us for an UNSCRIPTED experience lasting approximately 45-60 minutes. Let your minds wander with a REAL LOCAL WITCH. Discover all you've ever wanted to know with this uniquely tailored Q&A session.
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1. Steps Through 1692 @ 5pm: Travel back in time and unravel the real story of the Salem Witch Trials on this 1 hour walking tour through the heart of Salem, MA.
2. Salem's Spooky Specters @ 7pm or 8:30pm: As night falls, prepare for a 90 minute tour that will chill you to the bone as you hear haunting tales of madness, murder, and mayhem while visiting Salem's spookiest locations, with a touch of humor.
This is an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see you in the witch city!
Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)
Uncover Salem's Witch Trial hysteria as you take steps through 1692.
Discover Salem's haunting history with our immersive 1 hour walking tour that transports you to the heart of downtown Salem, MA. As you traverse the cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, you'll be immersed in the gripping tale of the Salem Witch Trials, a period of mass hysteria that gripped this town.
Guided by locals, you'll visit locations where these harrowing events unfolded, gaining a deeper understanding of the fear, paranoia, and superstition that swept through the community. This tour offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and witness the profound impact of the Witch Trials on the town's culture.
Don't miss this chance to explore the heart of the witch trials and delve into the captivating history of Salem. Book your 'Steps Through 1692' tour today and take a mesmerizing step back in time!
Boston's North End History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)
Explore the North End-Little Italy on a fun 90-minute Boston walking tour designed for small groups. Feel the energetic vibe on the streets and see historic landmarks in the oldest neighborhood in the city.
Listen to captivating commentary about the North End’s fascinating immigrant history and discover some famous Freedom Trail sites along the way. Walk down streets that lead to Paul Revere’s House, Paul Revere statue, Old North Church and a few hidden gems off-the-beaten path.
Bring your smartphone or camera and learn how inspiring photo tips can teach you how to take better pictures. All skill levels are welcome. The photos you capture will become memorable souvenirs of your adventure in Boston’s North End-Little Italy.(This activity is not a photography workshop.)
**Please note most tours are less than 10 people. There may be slightly larger groups during peak season/holidays.**
Best of Boston Small Group Tour w/Boat Cruise
The first stop on your itinerary is the renowned Harvard University. Immerse yourself in the prestigious atmosphere as you visit the bronze statue of John Harvard, one of the university's founders. Your guide will lead you through the captivating grounds, allowing you to appreciate the stunning architecture and picturesque scenery.
Next, you'll venture to the historic Bunker Hill Monument, a magnificent 221-foot (67m) granite structure that commemorates one of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
Now be prepared to be captivated by the breathtaking views of the Boston Harbor on a relaxing 60-minute boat cruise. As you sail through the harbor, you'll pass by historical sites, including the site of the infamous Boston Tea Party. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cozy ride while taking in the beauty and charm of the city's waterfront.
After a day filled with adventure and exploration, your guide will escort you back to your downtown Boston hotel.
Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour
Discover Salem's darkest secrets on our 90-minute Ghost Tour. Our expert guides will lead you to the spookiest spots in the heart of Salem, where the echoes of the past still linger. Discover the chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries.
Visit historic landmarks like the Pickman House, Salem Armory, and Old Burying Point Cemetery. Hear chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries.
Our Spooky-kooky tour starts and ends at the Pequot House. Join us on this eerie expedition through Salem's history, and let the ghosts of the past send shivers down your spine. Book your tour today and get ready for a journey into the unknown!
Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Visit the place where the Pilgrims landed! As one of the earliest English settlements in North America, Plymouth is an essential stop for any history lover. Get to know the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag who helped them, and learn what life was like in the New World. Plus, visit famous artifacts like Plymouth Rock and an exact replica of the Mayflower! Whether you want to dive deeper into American history, or simply want to stroll through a picturesque coastal town, Plymouth is a must-see.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Lexington Battle Green Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
Guides in authentic Colonial dress will explain the events that occurred on this sacred ground over 200 years ago, at the very start of the American Revolution.
Learn who Captain Parker was, and what role Buckman Tavern served on that fateful April morning. Discover the everyday people who stood up for what they believed in, and the historic events that shaped the future of the United States.
Tours will begin in front of the Visitors Center, across the street from the Battle Green at 1875 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington.