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15 Best Boston Walking Tours

The walking tours: Beacon Hill’s gaslit lanes, Back Bay’s brownstones and the trail itself, at the pace the city was built for. Boston walks better than it drives, by a wide margin.

1.Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Explore Boston's revolutionary history on this small group walking tour, visiting all 16 Freedom Trail landmarks with expert guides and authentic insights.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Jon was very informative and great at taking us through the history chronologically. The last few minutes of the tour were especially good and Jon's speech gave me chills! This was a really great way to experience my first day in Boston. Bundle up if…”

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2.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Discover Harvard with this engaging 70-minute guided walking tour led by current students. Explore historic landmarks, get insider tips, and see Harvard Yard and Square.

★ 4.5

“My best friend and I have never been to Cambridge, and if you’re from somewhere warm, know that you’ll need tons of layers for a tour here in December! The campus is beautiful in the snow, like a Northeastern winter wonderland. Our tour guide Lorenzo…”

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3.Boston’s Best Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Discover Boston’s history with this engaging 1.75-hour guided Freedom Trail walk, led by costumed guides through iconic sites, perfect for history lovers and first-timers.

★ 4.5

“The tour was fantastic! We saw and learned so much, and our guide was fantastic!! We had an amazing time.”

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4.The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

Discover Boston’s revolutionary past with a small-group walking tour that combines history, local sites, and modern city life for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Great experience as a solo traveler, saw and heard a lot of great history. Tour went very well even with the intense winds we had, the guide was very great with making sure we stayed warm throughout the journey.”

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6.Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Explore Boston’s historic sites on a 1.75-hour guided walking tour that covers the Freedom Trail, featuring engaging guides and authentic stories of America's founders.

★ 4.5

“The guide had great energy and the way he told the tales for the kids made them pay attention for the entire trail.”

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8.Entire Freedom Trail Walking Tour: Includes Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

Explore Boston’s revolutionary past on a comprehensive 4-hour walking tour covering the entire Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, and USS Constitution — perfect for history lovers.

★ 5.0

“Mark was very knowledgeable about the American Revolution in Boston. He was thorough but not boring.”

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11.Boston’s North End Food and History Walking Tour

Discover Boston's North End with this 3-hour food and history walking tour led by enthusiastic locals. Taste authentic cuisine and explore Italian heritage.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience! The history lesson well appreciated received on the neighborhood and Italian culture overall was really cool. The food was fantastic! We did not leave with empty stomachs. Stopped at places I would have never of seen or thought of going into. Our tour…”

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12.Boston: Salem by Boat Witch Trials & Walking Tour

Discover Salem’s history with a scenic boat ride from Boston, visits to key sites like the Witch Museum, and free time to explore the town’s charms.

★ 4.3

“Had an awesome day exploring Salem. Loved the Salem witch museum. I found it very interesting and informative. Our guide, Elizabeth, was fabulous. She had extensive knowledge of Salem and gave great tips for places to eat and shop. I highly recommend this tour if…”

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13.Boston Seafood Lovers Food & History Walking Tour

Discover Boston's best seafood and historic sites on this 2.75-hour guided walking tour. Taste lobster rolls, clam chowder, and more with expert insights.

★ 5.0

“Great food and a wonderful guide who made the experience delightful. Dan was a very pleasant and informative guide. The 3 hour tour was over in an instant! We had a blast!! Thank you Dan B.”

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14.Walking Tour of the Downtown Boston Freedom Trail – History & Architecture

Explore Boston's historic Freedom Trail with a knowledgeable guide. Discover landmarks, architecture, and stories that bring the city’s past to life—all for $30.

★ 4.5

“Alan was wonderful. Very insightful and had so much knowledge about the history of Boston and its architecture. It ended up just being my friend and I, and we loved having it personalised to us, and what we wanted to learn. Fantastic!”

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More Boston Walking Tours

5.0Beacon Hill Boston History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 4.8Boston: North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli2.5 hours$69 5.0Boston Historic Pubs with Food & Drink, Ferry & Walking Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 4.5Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$36.16 4.9Boston: Full Revolution Story Epic Small Group Walking Tour3.5 hours$57 4.52 Hour North End ‘Little Italy’ Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.5Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$44.00 4.9Boston: Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour in French2.5 hours$45 4.5Freedom Trail Boston Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP)1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.01 If By Land Walking Tours2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0Boston’s Architecture, History + Photo Walking Tour (SMALL Group)2 hours (approx.)$55.00 4.8Boston: 2-Hour History & Architecture 3 Area Walking Tour2 hours$45 4.7Boston: 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour$45 4.5Walking Tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$30.00 4.52 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$5.00 5.0Boston: Mobsters, Mayhem and Murder Walking Tour2.5 hours$29 5.0Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)2 hours (approx.)$55.00 5.0Lexington Battle Green Walking Tour with Costumed Guide1 hour (approx.)$15.00 5.0Boston Walking Tour of The Freedom Trail, Small Group1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$32.00 4.1Boston: In Cold Blood True Crime Guided Walking Tour$35 4.5Boston: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$55 4.5Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail2 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Private 1.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide1 hour 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)$450.00 4.6Boston: Movie Mile Walking Tour1.5 hours$43