Things to Do in Boston: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Boston? Start with the Freedom Trail — the 2.5-mile red line links 16 Revolutionary sites and a guided walk costs about $30–45 — then lunch in the North End and a harbor cruise or Duck Tour in the afternoon. That is day one. Day two is Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts or a whale watch (April–October), and an evening in Cambridge. Day three is a day trip: Salem by fast ferry, Plymouth and the Mayflower, Lexington and Concord, or Cape Cod and Provincetown. Much of Boston is free — the Trail itself, Boston Common and the Public Garden, the Esplanade, Harvard Yard and the Boston Public Library. Compare every Boston tour and ticket below by rating and price, most with free cancellation.
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All experiences in Boston — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Boston?
By traveller reviews: a guided Freedom Trail walk, the Boston Duck Tour, a harbor or sunset cruise, whale watching at Stellwagen Bank, a North End Italian food tour, a Fenway Park tour, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, the New England Aquarium, a Harvard campus tour and a day trip to Salem. All of them are compared below.
How many days do you need in Boston?
Two days for the city: the Freedom Trail, North End and harbor on day one, Fenway, a museum and Cambridge on day two. Add a third day for Salem, Plymouth or Lexington and Concord, and a fourth for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard or Newport. Three to four days suits most first visits.
What can you do in Boston for free?
Walk the Freedom Trail on your own, Boston Common and the Public Garden, the Charles River Esplanade, Harvard Yard and Harvard Square, the Boston Public Library’s courtyard and reading rooms, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, the Greenway, Copley Square and the USS Constitution (free entry, ID required). The Museum of Fine Arts is free on Wednesday evenings.
Do Boston tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.