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Plenty of ways to discover Boston
Sightseeing tours
Old town trolley - hop on and off, a good way to experience the city
Discover boston tours
Historic tours
Boston Duck Tours - They really don't need any advertising but nonetheless, it is a fun way to see Boston. The drivers are witty and informative. It is a 90 minute tour on land and water aboard a World War II vehicle. If you take a Duck tour, check out the ceiling... the Red Sox, Patriots and the Celtics used their ducks for their victory parades and often sign the ceiling with their autographs!
Boston movie tours Boston is quite popular with the movie makers so plenty of movies have been filmed here. Now there´s a tour operator who can show you where it all happened.
Other ideas
*** Take a tour of Fenway Park*** home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox. The park, the oldest of all current Major League Baseball stadiums, opened in 1912.
Visit a brewery. Samuel Adams is made right here in Boston and they offer tours of the brewery, or visit Harpoon brewery. Both breweries let you sample their beers. Must be 21.
Ghost tours - only run certain times of the year. Has some historic interest, and is actually quite a trip
Boston Chocolate Tour The tour ran Saturdays, from January - April in 2009 so check their website for 2010 dates. Rather expensive, but if you love chocolate, it could be worth it. 3 hours of chocolate heaven.
Mystery tours - haven’t tried these but let us know if you do. they offer an evening trolley tour, a mystery cafe dinner theatre, a mystery cruise, and a sunset sailing adventure aboard a tall ship
Why not take a helicopter ride over Boston or its surroundings. Please check online for companies.
Old town trolley - hop on and off, a good way to experience the city
Discover boston tours
Historic tours
Boston Duck Tours - They really don't need any advertising but nonetheless, it is a fun way to see Boston. The drivers are witty and informative. It is a 90 minute tour on land and water aboard a World War II vehicle. If you take a Duck tour, check out the ceiling... the Red Sox, Patriots and the Celtics used their ducks for their victory parades and often sign the ceiling with their autographs!
Boston movie tours Boston is quite popular with the movie makers so plenty of movies have been filmed here. Now there´s a tour operator who can show you where it all happened.
Other ideas
*** Take a tour of Fenway Park*** home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox. The park, the oldest of all current Major League Baseball stadiums, opened in 1912.
Visit a brewery. Samuel Adams is made right here in Boston and they offer tours of the brewery, or visit Harpoon brewery. Both breweries let you sample their beers. Must be 21.
Ghost tours - only run certain times of the year. Has some historic interest, and is actually quite a trip
Boston Chocolate Tour The tour ran Saturdays, from January - April in 2009 so check their website for 2010 dates. Rather expensive, but if you love chocolate, it could be worth it. 3 hours of chocolate heaven.
Mystery tours - haven’t tried these but let us know if you do. they offer an evening trolley tour, a mystery cafe dinner theatre, a mystery cruise, and a sunset sailing adventure aboard a tall ship
Why not take a helicopter ride over Boston or its surroundings. Please check online for companies.
Our neighborhoods
Boston has many different neighborhoods. From quaint Beacon Hill to grand Back Bay, Italian North End and the South End. China Town is exciting too. Don´t forget to visit Cambridge - a great city just across the Charles River. Each offers something different.
Did you know that many movies and TV shows are filmed in Boston?
Did you know that many movies and TV shows are filmed in Boston?
Walking and biking tours
The Freedom Trail - The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites.
Freedom Trail Tours - Led by guides in costume along the freedom trail. no personal experience of them.
A tour of the Massachusetts State House in Beacon Hill. A beautiful building.
New in 2009: FREE walking tour of Boston AM's Free Boston tours are absolutely free but if you are happy with the tour, they welcome gratuities/tips.
Boston by foot offers several walking tours of boston. They also offer "Boston by Little Feet"; A child's-eye view of the Freedom Trail's architecture and history is especially designed for young walkers 6-12 years.
Walking Boston
Tour of Harvard Led by students, and it is FREE!
North End Market Tours*** this is a tour I highly recommend. you see boston´s charming italian neighborhood and you get to try delicious food. we had a great guide as well.Check out some photos here
Chinatown Market Tour same organizer as north end market tour so even if I haven't been on this tour yet (but plan on it), I assume it is a good one!
Boston Heritage Tours The owner is passionate about the North End and Boston!
'Magnificent & Modest: Beacon Hill Walking Tour" each Saturday May - October from 11am to 1pm. Reservations recommended.
Art and Architecture walks for free by the Public Library. Different days and times are offered.
The Norman B. Leventhal Walk to the Sea Tour. A mile-long walk from Beacon Hill to Long Wharf encompassing four centuries of Boston History. Free. Starts at the State House on Beacon Street.
The bike tours with urbanadventours.com seem like a great way to experience Boston.
You could try Boston Pedicabs. It's eco-friendly, fun and different. You can call them and set up a sightseeing tour with their apparently funny drivers. You might see them around town and then they will zip you quickly to where you need to go (not to the airport though; that's too far). There are not set rates, you pay what you think it was worth (think cab ride and probably a little more).
Photo walks Historic walking tours with a photographic edge.
Black Heritage Trail A walking tour that explores the history of Boston's 19th century African American community. Tours leave daily (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Check website for more information or call 617 742 5415. There is also a self guided walking tour. FREE.
Off the beaten track
Edible wild plant/mushroom walks! Russ Cohen, a wild-foods specialist, takes you on a nature walk and teaches you about 'free food' - wild foods you can actually eat! It won't replace your trips to the supermarket but can make your next salad more interesting!
Freedom Trail Tours - Led by guides in costume along the freedom trail. no personal experience of them.
A tour of the Massachusetts State House in Beacon Hill. A beautiful building.
New in 2009: FREE walking tour of Boston AM's Free Boston tours are absolutely free but if you are happy with the tour, they welcome gratuities/tips.
Boston by foot offers several walking tours of boston. They also offer "Boston by Little Feet"; A child's-eye view of the Freedom Trail's architecture and history is especially designed for young walkers 6-12 years.
Walking Boston
Tour of Harvard Led by students, and it is FREE!
North End Market Tours*** this is a tour I highly recommend. you see boston´s charming italian neighborhood and you get to try delicious food. we had a great guide as well.Check out some photos here
Chinatown Market Tour same organizer as north end market tour so even if I haven't been on this tour yet (but plan on it), I assume it is a good one!
Boston Heritage Tours The owner is passionate about the North End and Boston!
'Magnificent & Modest: Beacon Hill Walking Tour" each Saturday May - October from 11am to 1pm. Reservations recommended.
Art and Architecture walks for free by the Public Library. Different days and times are offered.
The Norman B. Leventhal Walk to the Sea Tour. A mile-long walk from Beacon Hill to Long Wharf encompassing four centuries of Boston History. Free. Starts at the State House on Beacon Street.
The bike tours with urbanadventours.com seem like a great way to experience Boston.
You could try Boston Pedicabs. It's eco-friendly, fun and different. You can call them and set up a sightseeing tour with their apparently funny drivers. You might see them around town and then they will zip you quickly to where you need to go (not to the airport though; that's too far). There are not set rates, you pay what you think it was worth (think cab ride and probably a little more).
Photo walks Historic walking tours with a photographic edge.
Black Heritage Trail A walking tour that explores the history of Boston's 19th century African American community. Tours leave daily (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Check website for more information or call 617 742 5415. There is also a self guided walking tour. FREE.
Off the beaten track
Edible wild plant/mushroom walks! Russ Cohen, a wild-foods specialist, takes you on a nature walk and teaches you about 'free food' - wild foods you can actually eat! It won't replace your trips to the supermarket but can make your next salad more interesting!
