Top Massachusetts Walking Tours - page 3

Discover haunted houses and spooky cemeteries during this guided walking tour in Boston. Explore several landmarks tied to the Revolutionary War during this informative and entertaining city stroll. Hear stories about American Patriots and learn about a formative period in Boston’s history during this ghost-themed tour that includes Boston Common, the Old State House, and King’s Chapel Burial Ground.

Pair your Boston sightseeing with a frothy brew or two on this combination history tour and tavern crawl. Meet your guide in the afternoon, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll wander along the city’s Freedom Trail, and will see 10 key Boston attractions—all while your guide shares the stories and history behind the sights. As you go, stop for refreshing beers in several centuries-old taverns.

Join our tour guides on a grand retelling of Salem's haunting history - We will bring you to places such as the Essex Museum, The Witch House, and even the Witch Trials Memorial. This tour will provide a historically accurate retelling of the events that took place during one of history's most somber and dark tragedies: the Salem Witch Trials. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator

Delve into Salem’s past beyond the notorious witch trials on a walking tour that ties four centuries of history into the context of this modern Massachusetts town. Stop at important landmarks in the historic center and learn about Salem's seaport origins, early colonial culture, and illustrious former residents from a guide who knows all the details.

Travel back in time through the early years of American history during this guided walking tour of Boston’s famous Freedom Trail and its most iconic landmarks. Relive the events of the American Revolution as you pass Faneuil Hall, see the Old and New State Houses, and visit the setting of the infamous Boston Massacre. Then head downtown past Boston Common and the modern John Hancock Tower, finishing in Copley Square. A professional guide joins your trip to help add context.

The mere mention of Salem conjures tales of witch trials and macabre mishaps. This haunted history tour, ideal for fans of superstition and the supernatural, takes you on a lantern-lit journey to sites of alleged haunting. Explore an atmospheric cemetery, visit buildings inhabited by restless souls, and listen to paranormal stories delivered by a master storyteller. A charged atmosphere is guaranteed on this tour.

Explore Boston's top 3 scenic areas on one tour in 2 hours! This unique walking tour of Back Bay, the Public Garden and Beacon Hill provides insightful commentary and photo tips of iconic architectural landmarks and must-see attractions. See the impressive Boston Public Library and mix of architectural styles in Copley Square. Walk along the charming streets in Back Bay's 19th century residential area. Enjoy the Boston Public Garden's natural beauty. See the most photographed street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Bring your smartphone or camera and learn how inspiring photo tips can teach you how to take better pictures. All skill levels are welcome. The photos you capture become memorable souvenirs. (This activity is not a photography workshop.) Find out what makes this walking tour an eye-opening experience you can't get anywhere else in Boston! **Please note most tours are less than 10 people. There may be slightly larger groups during peak season/holidays.**

Salem is often considered the most haunted city in America, and you'll find out why on this ghost tour that covers the spookiest stories in town, from the infamous 1692 Witch Trials to more modern hauntings. Visit centuries-old landmarks with ties to dark deeds and paranormal activity, like the Burying Point Cemetery, the House of the Seven Gables, and the Witch House. You might be surprised what you see!

Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail as you wish with this self-guided audio tour. Download the iPhone or Android GPS app and start along the trail when it suits you. As you wander between the sites, dip in and out of their backstories, deep-dive into topics that grab your interest, and stop and resume the audio when you wish. The benefit? You’ll enjoy more flexibility than on a fixed-itinerary tour and have more information at your fingertips than if exploring alone.

Discover a history of resistance among Beacon Hill’s cobblestone streets with a self-guided smartphone tour of underground railroad sites. Vivid audio narration brings to life the stories behind landmarks from the Charles Street Meeting House to Boston’s first integrated school. You won’t be limited by a guided tour’s fixed schedule, so you can pause for photos, take breaks, and enjoy the experience at your own pace.

Discover haunted locations in Boston with this adults-only ghost tour. Meet your guide for a walking tour focused on the haunted history of Boston and go for a city stroll to see popular landmarks including the Granary Burying Ground and Boston Common. Hear stories about death and spirits in the time of Colonial America during this Boston city tour.

Cover the most important parts of Boston's Freedom Trail on this walking tour. Begin at Boston Common and follow your guide on a journey focused on early American history and the Revolutionary War. As you walk, stop at the top 11 sights, where you can skip the line, saving valuable vacation time.

History, haunts, and hops: that’s what you can expect during this guided walking tour of Boston’s pubs. If the stories are true, then you’ll visit watering holes where ghosts and ghouls roam. Boston’s bloody history is no tall tale: you’ll pass by sites like the King’s Chapel cemetery and Granary Burying Ground to learn about those who died fighting for American independence. This pub crawl is an intoxicatingly good time for history buffs desiring an alternative walking tour.

See Provincetown from a viewpoint that most visitors never experience: through the eyes of the infamous 17th-century Anne Hutchinson on this walking tour. With a costumed guide who plays Hutchinson with a gender twist, see the town's landmarks as you hear both traditional and irreverent “heretical” accounts of its history—the latter inspired by Hutchinson’s challenging of the Puritanical mores of her time. With commentary reflecting the “licentiousness” Hutchinson was accused of, the tour content is suitable for adults only.

Explore Boston’s must-see attractions in one tour. Walk along the picturesque streets of Beacon Hill, home to Acorn Street, the most photographed street in Boston. Discover the most scenic locations in the Boston Public Garden and Back Bay’s beautiful 19th-century residential neighborhood.

Discover the stories behind historic Boston sites on a self-guided tour of downtown, and enjoy the flexibility to experience the city on your own schedule. Booking this tour means access to audio guides that never expire, so you can explore as much—or as little—as you want at a time. The included GPS-enabled app gives turn-by-turn directions as expert tour guides narrate revolutionary history and more.

From clam chowder and Boston baked beans to lobster roll and Boston cream pie, food is as big a part of Boston’s heritage as universities and tea parties. Dive deep into the city’s food culture on this mouthwatering small-group tour led by a local foodie guide. You’ll sample at least eight tastings, enough to make up a full lunch, as you visit markets, historic restaurants, and family-run favorites.

Get bewitched in Salem on a walking tour of the real-life filming locations featured in the hit 1993 film “Hocus Pocus” starring Better Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Fans will recognize places like Pioneer Village and the Dennison House, plus there's plenty of local insight about Salem's infamous witch trials, maritime history, and other interesting trivia along the way.

Explore the Freedom Trail on a Boston history and photography walking tour. Travel back in time and immerse yourself in American history. Visit the actual sites where patriots protested against British rule. Fascinating historical commentary reveals the truth behind the events that ignited the American Revolution.

Salem, Massachusetts: a quaint, sleepy, Puritan settlement where nothing exciting happened...until peculiar things began to frighten the otherwise quiet community, and the fear of witches among them drove the village to its breaking point. Known for the infamous 1692 Witch Trials, Salem offers the unique opportunity to dive into the true history of what actually happened in the very setting where these stories took place. Visit eight significant sites and learn what drove reasonable townsfolk to utter hysteria on this perfectly planned day trip from Boston.

There’s so much history in the city of Boston and walking the Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to explore it. Join a local guide for an educational tour of the Freedom Trail and learn all about the events that inspired the American Revolution. This private tour takes you to sites like Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, and Granary Burying Ground where you’ll hear the real stories of patriots that fought for American independence.

Get a taste for Boston’s best Tavern Snacks and beer on a guided pub crawl around the city. Boston taverns are legendary. In fact, our founding fathers planned the American Revolution in one of them, and it’s still open today. Step inside this historic pub and grab a cold one (or two) along with some of Boston’s best Tavern Snacks. During the tour, you’ll explore some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, like Beacon Hill, the Blackstone Block, the North End and Charlestown and two taverns.

Get an alternative insight into popular Plymouth during this interactive historical ghost tour. Listen as your local historian guide tells you things about the city’s past you might not otherwise learn, including ghost stories. Plus, use paranormal investigation equipment to see what lurks out of sight in America’s oldest city for an experience you likely can’t repeat elsewhere.