Best tours in Boston
Check out the top tours in Boston, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Boston Common
1. Boston Common
64 local reviews
139 Tremont St, Boston
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM
+1 617-635-4505
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
I love grabbing lunch at one of the nearby pizza or sandwich shops and chilling out for an hour in this park. …
A nice refuge from the city right in downtown Boston, Boston Common is worth checking out. The massive park i…
Biggest park in Boston and the beginning of the "The Freedom Trail" (2.5mi/4km), which is a must for anyone in…
1. Boston Common
1. Boston Common
64 local reviews
139 Tremont St, Boston
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM
+1 617-635-4505
Matt
I love grabbing lunch at one of the nearby pizza or sandwich shops and chilling out for an hour in this park. Incredible public space and a …
Alex
A nice refuge from the city right in downtown Boston, Boston Common is worth checking out. The massive park is home to many sun bathers and…
Micah
Biggest park in Boston and the beginning of the "The Freedom Trail" (2.5mi/4km), which is a must for anyone interested in history. (Guided t…
2. Samuel Adams
2. Samuel Adams
36 local reviews
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Guided tours are held Monday - Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Learn all about Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot. …
With over 30 distinctive, award-winning styles of craft beer, Samuel Adams offers discerning beer drinkers a v…
The Samuel Adams Brewery tours are always a success! You can get to experience the brewing processes, sample t…
2. Samuel Adams
2. Samuel Adams
36 local reviews
Phil
Guided tours are held Monday - Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Learn all about Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot. Experience the entire brewing …
Perry
With over 30 distinctive, award-winning styles of craft beer, Samuel Adams offers discerning beer drinkers a variety of brews. The tour is f…
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 tim…
3. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
3. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
94 local reviews
ParkUniversityPoint of interest
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
Harvard's Arnold Arboretum is a great place to spend an afternoon with family or friends, soaking up the beaut…
3. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
3. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
94 local reviews
Misha
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
Jason
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
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 possib…
4. Newbury Street
4. Newbury Street
86 local reviews
Newbury St, Boston
Route
Beautiful street. Very touristy. Higher end stores. A lot of great restaurants along this street, as well. Pop…
The iconic Newbury Street is the place to be when it comes to fashionable boutiques and modern bistros. Not o…
World-class shopping, top salons and restaurants.
4. Newbury Street
4. Newbury Street
86 local reviews
Newbury St, Boston
Julia
Beautiful street. Very touristy. Higher end stores. A lot of great restaurants along this street, as well. Popular for brunch & dinner.
Cody
The iconic Newbury Street is the place to be when it comes to fashionable boutiques and modern bistros. Not only a tourist attraction but a…
Susan
World-class shopping, top salons and restaurants.
5. Doyle's Cafe
5. Doyle's Cafe
26 local reviews
3484 Washington Street, Boston
Open · Closes in 30 minutes
+1 617-524-2345
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Famous JP Irish pub as featured in the Boston movie "The Departed". Good fish and chips. Worth including on an…
One of the originals. Great to do in concert with a Sam Adams Brewery Tour.
JP/Boston Staple. Filled with Boston memorabilia and a good beer list. Good bar food - pizza, burgers, sweet …
5. Doyle's Cafe
5. Doyle's Cafe
26 local reviews
3484 Washington Street, Boston
Open · Closes in 30 minutes
+1 617-524-2345
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 …
Harry
One of the originals. Great to do in concert with a Sam Adams Brewery Tour.
Hilary
JP/Boston Staple. Filled with Boston memorabilia and a good beer list. Good bar food - pizza, burgers, sweet potato fries. Many movies have…
6. Museum of Science
6. Museum of Science
66 local reviews
MuseumPoint of interestEstablishment
Fun for adults and children--lots of hands-on activities and Duck Tours! We are members and we give our passe…
Great museum on the Charles River between Cambridge and Boston. Convenient location to catch the Duck Tours.
A great place to spend the day. You can grab a duck boat tour from this location as well. If you are intereste…
6. Museum of Science
6. Museum of Science
66 local reviews
Marilyn
Fun for adults and children--lots of hands-on activities and Duck Tours! We are members and we give our passes and membership cards to our …
Jenny
Great museum on the Charles River between Cambridge and Boston. Convenient location to catch the Duck Tours.
Kerri
A great place to spend the day. You can grab a duck boat tour from this location as well. If you are interested in visiting this Museum I ha…
7. Fenway Park
7. Fenway Park
114 local reviews
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Fenway Park. Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home fiel…
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is one of the top destinations for locals and visitors to Boston. Th…
This is where the Red Sox play, and even if you don't like or understand baseball, a home game is a real Bosto…
7. Fenway Park
7. Fenway Park
114 local reviews
Perry
Fenway Park. Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home field since 1912. The most distinc…
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 …
Jon
This is where the Red Sox play, and even if you don't like or understand baseball, a home game is a real Boston experience. (Even my wife lo…
8. The House of the Seven Gables
8. The House of the Seven Gables
10 local reviews
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A 1668 Mansion in Salem, MA made famous by Author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Also as a separate tour visit Nathani…
Embark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes the Nathaniel Hawtho…
Historic iconic site in Salem. Tour of a 17th - 19th Century home. Includes the house Nathaniel Hawthorne was …
8. The House of the Seven Gables
8. The House of the Seven Gables
10 local reviews
Osayi
A 1668 Mansion in Salem, MA made famous by Author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Also as a separate tour visit Nathaniel Hawthorne's birthplace home…
Dick And Diane
Embark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes the Nathaniel Hawthorne birthplace, waterfront vie…
Dale
Historic iconic site in Salem. Tour of a 17th - 19th Century home. Includes the house Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in.
9. Harvard Square
9. Harvard Square
57 local reviews
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A great place to visit! Restaurants, bars, shopping, tourist spots.
Lots of history here at Harvard University. Place yourself right in the middle of the square, soak up all of t…
Located just outside of Harvard University and a very popular tourist attraction.
9. Harvard Square
9. Harvard Square
57 local reviews
Morgan
A great place to visit! Restaurants, bars, shopping, tourist spots.
Andrew
Lots of history here at Harvard University. Place yourself right in the middle of the square, soak up all of the action and start exploring…
Sean
Located just outside of Harvard University and a very popular tourist attraction.
10. Mount Auburn Cemetery
10. Mount Auburn Cemetery
28 local reviews
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One of our favorite places to go any time of the year. Not touristy, nice and quiet, good for bird-watching an…
It might sound kooky or goth to recommend you tour cemetery, but Mount Auburn is one of the most gorgeous park…
Historic National Landmark. It's also an arboretum. Classical monuments set in a rolling landscaped terrain. V…
10. Mount Auburn Cemetery
10. Mount Auburn Cemetery
28 local reviews
Peipei
One of our favorite places to go any time of the year. Not touristy, nice and quiet, good for bird-watching and animal-watching (bunny, chip…
Demerson
It might sound kooky or goth to recommend you tour cemetery, but Mount Auburn is one of the most gorgeous parks in the metro Boston area. D…
Regina
Historic National Landmark. It's also an arboretum. Classical monuments set in a rolling landscaped terrain. Very pretty with lakes, lookout…
11. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
11. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
26 local reviews
Shopping mallFoodPoint of interest
Always bustling with activities! One of Boston's tourists sites
Faneuil Hall Square is home to the historic Freedom Trail Tours and you be close by to the Waterfront and all …
Seriously, save yourself some time. Take a look, but don't waste your time here. It's such a tourist trap.
11. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
11. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
26 local reviews
Comfy Futon By Harvard/MIT/Charles
Always bustling with activities! One of Boston's tourists sites
Garabed
Faneuil Hall Square is home to the historic Freedom Trail Tours and you be close by to the Waterfront and all the restaurants in North End's…
Monta
Seriously, save yourself some time. Take a look, but don't waste your time here. It's such a tourist trap.
12. Harpoon Brewery And Beer Hall
12. Harpoon Brewery And Beer Hall
21 local reviews
306 Northern Ave, Boston
Closed · Opens 11:00 AM
+1 617-456-2322
BarRestaurantFood
Great local Boston Brewery, they have a great tour (with open taps) and recently added a beer hall onto the pr…
Perfect for beer lovers. Check out the best brewery in Boston. Call ahead or check out their website for tour…
This brew hall is fun, but if you're going for a tour, head over early in the day and purchase your tickets in…
12. Harpoon Brewery And Beer Hall
12. Harpoon Brewery And Beer Hall
21 local reviews
306 Northern Ave, Boston
Closed · Opens 11:00 AM
+1 617-456-2322
Ben
Great local Boston Brewery, they have a great tour (with open taps) and recently added a beer hall onto the property, Bring the growlers in …
Ari
Perfect for beer lovers. Check out the best brewery in Boston. Call ahead or check out their website for tour details. The tour ends with …
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 neve…