Guided Tours in Boston & Cambridge
On foot, in a trolley-like bus, in a motorcoach, or in a WWII-vintage amphibious vehicle—tours of Boston take you any way you like.
An amphibious "duck" of Boston
Duck Tours cruises Boston's
main streets and will later drive into
the Charles River for
a short cruise.
If you intend to take one or more tours
and to visit several historic sights, museums
and attractions in Boston, consider buying
a Go
Boston Card which
can save you money.
Walking Tours
The
Freedom Trail takes you to many
spots and sights important to American colonial
and revolutionary history. Both guided and
self-guided tours are available, and the
guided tours are included in the Go
Boston Card. More...
My Beacon Hill to Faneuil Hall Walking Tour itinerary shows you the important historic sites in downtown Boston. My North End and Charlestown Walking Tour shows you Old North Church, Bunker Hill, "Old Ironsides" and more.
The Histrionic Academy provides knowledgeable costumed interpreters to personally guide you around Boston's most interesting and important locations and sights. Tel 617-938-7289.
Land + Water Tours
Duck Tours are Boston's zaniest and most fun tours. You ride in a WWII-era amphibious "duck" through the streets of Boston, then you cruise up the Charles River or in Boston Harbor. More...
"Trolley" Tours
Trolley-like buses take you along a route
connecting all the major sights. Beantown
Trolley is one of these, available
as part of the Go
Boston Card.
Harbor Cruises
Boston Harbor Cruises will take you out on the water to show you Boston from the sea. An altenative is...
Whale Watch Cruises
Several companies offer whale watching cruises
from Boston (some available with the Go
Boston Card),
but perhaps the most authoritative are
those operated by the New
England Aquarium.
More...