Best tours in Boston
Check out the top tours in Boston, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Samuel Adams
1. Samuel Adams



115 local reviews
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The Samuel Adams Brewery tours are always a success! You can get to experience the brewing processes, sample…

With over 30 distinctive, award-winning styles of craft beer, Samuel Adams offers discerning beer drinkers a…

Guided tours are held Monday - Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Learn all about Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot…
1. Samuel Adams
1. Samuel Adams



115 local reviews

Manuel
The Samuel Adams Brewery tours are always a success! You can get to experience the brewing processes, sample the goods, and have a great…

Perry
With over 30 distinctive, award-winning styles of craft beer, Samuel Adams offers discerning beer drinkers a variety of brews. The tour is…

Phil
Guided tours are held Monday - Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Learn all about Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot. Experience the entire brewing…
2. Fenway Park
2. Fenway Park



439 local reviews
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Take the family on a tour of Fenway Park, home to the famous Boston Red Sox. It will make attending future…

Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is one of the top destinations for locals and visitors to Boston. …

Fenway Park. Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home…
2. Fenway Park
2. Fenway Park



439 local reviews

Sleepy Panda Homes | Nika & Tony
Take the family on a tour of Fenway Park, home to the famous Boston Red Sox. It will make attending future games even more fun! Fenway Park…

Jeff
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is one of the top destinations for locals and visitors to Boston. The park opened in 1912, and is…

Perry
Fenway Park. Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home field since 1912. The most…
3. Boston Duck Tours
3. Boston Duck Tours



107 local reviews
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So much fun! You’ve never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. Board your “DUCK”,…

I loved this tour on my first visit to Boston! The 1:30 long Duck Boat ride takes you through the streets…

A Boston Duck Tour provides high-energy fun with a unique perspective on the history of Boston. Explore the…
3. Boston Duck Tours
3. Boston Duck Tours



107 local reviews

Ally
So much fun! You’ve never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. Board your “DUCK”, a W.W.II style amphibious…

Bryn
I loved this tour on my first visit to Boston! The 1:30 long Duck Boat ride takes you through the streets (yes, I said STREETS) of the…

Fan
A Boston Duck Tour provides high-energy fun with a unique perspective on the history of Boston. Explore the streets of Beantown on a World…
4. Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
4. Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall



70 local reviews
306 Northern Ave, Boston
Closed · Opens 11:00 AM
+1 617-456-2322
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This brew hall is fun, but if you're going for a tour, head over early in the day and purchase your tickets in…

This is not an activity that you can do with children. When you spend $5.00 you get to tour the brewery and…

This is another great local brewery offering tours and tastings located in the Seaport District. Famous for…
4. Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
4. Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall



70 local reviews
306 Northern Ave, Boston
Closed · Opens 11:00 AM
+1 617-456-2322

Lisa
This brew hall is fun, but if you're going for a tour, head over early in the day and purchase your tickets in person first thing. They…

Tom
This is not an activity that you can do with children. When you spend $5.00 you get to tour the brewery and leaner about the brewing…

Michael
This is another great local brewery offering tours and tastings located in the Seaport District. Famous for their IPA and UFO beers, they…
5. Harvard University
5. Harvard University



298 local reviews
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Harvard University was founded in 1636, making Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and…

'HARVARD UNIVERSITY" Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest collage. It has eight graduates who went on…

'HARVARD UNIVERSITY" Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest collage. It has eight graduates who went on…
5. Harvard University
5. Harvard University



298 local reviews

Perry
Harvard University was founded in 1636, making Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most…

Mariana
'HARVARD UNIVERSITY" Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest collage. It has eight graduates who went on to be US presidents, not to…

Miya
'HARVARD UNIVERSITY" Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest collage. It has eight graduates who went on to be US presidents, not to…
6. Freedom Trail
6. Freedom Trail



87 local reviews
Freedom Trail, Boston
Route

The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile (just follow the red line) route that leads you to 16 historically significant…

"FREEDOM TRAIL" For a sampler of Boston's revolutionary sights, follow the red-brick road. It leads 2.5 miles…

Follow the red brick road! Great way to see all the historic sites in Boston. 2.5 mile long path through…
6. Freedom Trail
6. Freedom Trail



87 local reviews
Freedom Trail, Boston

Sleepy Panda Homes | Nika & Tony
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile (just follow the red line) route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites — each one an authentic…

Mariana
"FREEDOM TRAIL" For a sampler of Boston's revolutionary sights, follow the red-brick road. It leads 2.5 miles through the center of Boston,…

Polly
Follow the red brick road! Great way to see all the historic sites in Boston. 2.5 mile long path through downtown where you can walk at…
7. Museum of Science
7. Museum of Science



176 local reviews
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The Museum of Science in Boston is one of the world's best, and can entertain children as well as the adults,…

Fun for all ages, this museum has much to offer and is one of the starting points for Boston's famous Duck…

One of the world's largest science centers and New England's most highly attended cultural institution. The…
7. Museum of Science
7. Museum of Science



176 local reviews

Sleepy Panda Homes | Nika & Tony
The Museum of Science in Boston is one of the world's best, and can entertain children as well as the adults, no problem! Also housing an…

Richmond
Fun for all ages, this museum has much to offer and is one of the starting points for Boston's famous Duck Boat Tours. Enjoy the museum and…

Patrick
One of the world's largest science centers and New England's most highly attended cultural institution. The Museum is also one of the…
8. Taza Chocolate
8. Taza Chocolate



21 local reviews
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Haven't you always wanted to tour a chocolate factory? Taza makes traditional stone ground chocolate and the…

Experience stone ground organic dark chocolate with true grit! Bold flavor and texture, plus it's Non GMO,…

If you like the stone ground Taza chocolate, this is where it's all made! You can take a tour of the factory…
8. Taza Chocolate
8. Taza Chocolate



21 local reviews

Jacklyn
Haven't you always wanted to tour a chocolate factory? Taza makes traditional stone ground chocolate and the tour will show you how…

James
Experience stone ground organic dark chocolate with true grit! Bold flavor and texture, plus it's Non GMO, Direct Trade, gluten free, dairy…

Shiyi
If you like the stone ground Taza chocolate, this is where it's all made! You can take a tour of the factory and sample all of their…
9. Freedom Trail
9. Freedom Trail



104 local reviews
Freedom Trail, Boston
Route

2.5-mile stretch w/16 sites pertaining to the Revolutionary War. Take a costumed guided tour or download a…

Often the first "sight" that new visitors enjoy. Start at the Park Street section and follow the red stripe…

Boston is filled with rich history. Check out this walking tour that goes through historical sites throughout…
9. Freedom Trail
9. Freedom Trail



104 local reviews
Freedom Trail, Boston

Suzy
2.5-mile stretch w/16 sites pertaining to the Revolutionary War. Take a costumed guided tour or download a map & follow your own itinerary…

Susan
Often the first "sight" that new visitors enjoy. Start at the Park Street section and follow the red stripe. This walking tour explores many…

Darlye
Boston is filled with rich history. Check out this walking tour that goes through historical sites throughout Boston.
10. Doyle's Cafe
10. Doyle's Cafe



63 local reviews
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Famous JP Irish pub as featured in the Boston movie "The Departed". Good fish and chips. Worth including on…

Most famous neighborhood bar in the city; hangout of politicos, old timers, Sam Adams Brewery tour takers, and…

A great dive bar. A scene from "The Departed" was filmed here too! If you come here after taking the Sam Adams…
10. Doyle's Cafe
10. Doyle's Cafe



63 local reviews

Ella & Will
Famous JP Irish pub as featured in the Boston movie "The Departed". Good fish and chips. Worth including on any tourist itinerary. Close to…

Penny
Most famous neighborhood bar in the city; hangout of politicos, old timers, Sam Adams Brewery tour takers, and JP wildlife. OK food (pizza…

Emileigh
A great dive bar. A scene from "The Departed" was filmed here too! If you come here after taking the Sam Adams tour you get a free pint…
11. The House of the Seven Gables
11. The House of the Seven Gables



31 local reviews
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Embark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes the Nathaniel…

A 1668 Mansion in Salem, MA made famous by Author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Also as a separate tour visit…

Embark on an unforgettable tour. Discover & climb the famed secret staircase. Relax in the seaside gardens. Be…
11. The House of the Seven Gables
11. The House of the Seven Gables



31 local reviews

Dick And Diane
Embark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes the Nathaniel Hawthorne birthplace, waterfront…

Osayi
A 1668 Mansion in Salem, MA made famous by Author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Also as a separate tour visit Nathaniel Hawthorne's birthplace…

Alexandra
Embark on an unforgettable tour. Discover & climb the famed secret staircase. Relax in the seaside gardens. Be inspired as people have been…
12. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
12. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University



232 local reviews
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Harvard's Arnold Arboretum is a great place to spend an afternoon with family or friends, soaking up the…

Harvard's Arnold Arboretum is a great place to spend an afternoon with family or friends, soaking up the…

Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
12. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
12. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University



232 local reviews

Davis (2-2S)
Harvard's Arnold Arboretum is a great place to spend an afternoon with family or friends, soaking up the beautiful Boston weather and…

Davis (LSC)
Harvard's Arnold Arboretum is a great place to spend an afternoon with family or friends, soaking up the beautiful Boston weather and…

Jason
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.