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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 an absolute perfect tour guide. Kind and knew all his history and you can tell he loves his job! On super chilly day the tour went by too fast.”

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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

“Katherrin was great and gave us so much information about Harvard and its traditions! This is a great way to see the university and also get a little bit of history about the people from Harvard’s past that have influenced the campus. I would highly…”

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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

“Tyler was great and you could tell he enjoyed his job; got to see things from a Boston perspective and we got to start at the beginnjng”

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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

“Our guide Mrs. Palmer was delightful! She was engaging and super knowledgeable! The tour was just the right amount of time and walking. Highly recommend!!!”

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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 great. Got to see everything we wanted on the Freedom Trail plus Bunker Hill monument and USS Constitution. He was very knowledgeable and fun. He handled the group extremely well, answered questions and maneuvered our group around a busy city with confidence.”

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10.Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

Explore Boston's historic sites along the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, and Copley Square on a guided walking tour that blends history, architecture, and local culture.

★ 4.5

“Tour Guide Alan was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour itself had a variety of walking surfaces that may be hard for people with mobility issues. It was cold and windy that morning so be sure to check the weather and dress appropriately. We found the…”

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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

“Guide was outstanding with tons of historical and anecdotal details. We were happy she didn’t focus only on the witch trial “stuff” but on the whole history of Salem. Would definitely suggest this day trip and tour for adults.”

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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

“Our guide was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. He pointed out interesting sites and made to sure to find shelter when possible in the pooring rain.”

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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