Boston · WALKING TOURS
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The best walking tours in Boston sell out first, especially in summer and leaf season. These 15 are the standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock a spot before the calendar fills.
A historian-led, lantern-friendly walk through 400 years of Salem, from the Witch Trials Memorial to the Witch House exterior.
“The tour guide was very theatrical. We learned about several haunted houses and some about the witch trials.”
2.5-hour historian-led Freedom Trail walk from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill. See 16 landmarks, ask questions, and end by the harbor.
“Cyrus was an excellent guide and even though it was freezing cold he managed to make the tour enjoyable and interesting. 100% recommended.”
A student-led Harvard walking tour from Harvard Square to Memorial Hall and Widener Library in 70 minutes, with an insider campus map for $22.
“The tour was great! Our guide Jonathan was excellent and very knowledgeable, meeting point was easy to find and great value.”
A student-led walk through Harvard Square and Harvard Yard with funny local stories, an illustrated map, and a stop at the student-run Harvard Shop.
“It was really informative and a great touch to be shown around by a current student with real life experience of campus”
Walk the Freedom Trail with a period-costumed guide on a 1.2-mile route packed with Revolution-era landmarks for $26.
“It was enjoyable and the walk was not at all strenuous. There were only 4 stairs. It gave interesting fun facts.”
A small-group Boston walking tour that tells the American Revolution in order, mixes Freedom Trail stops with modern city scenes, and ends at the harbor.
“Chris, our tour guide, is a trained and certified historian. He delivered his dialogue with authority, enlightened us with little known facts, made the tour engaging, and provided humor. I noticed other nearby tour “entourages” being drawn to our group, fascinated by the discourse. This tour offered things beyond the basic common knowledge of the colonial revolution. I highly recommend this tour to those who wish to add another level to their historical knowledge. It is well worth it.”
Salem haunted walking tour with real historians and paranormal investigators, witch-trial sites, vampire lore, and photo checks.
“I was awesome and the guy was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly and went in depth about the history and each stop.”
A 2-hour downtown Salem walk with a City-licensed guide. Visit 12+ Witch Trials sites, enjoy history and pop culture, and bring dogs. $35.
“Sarah gave us a lot of great information on the tour. We did this tour in the rain, but that was not an inconvenience because we were so enthralled and hanging on every word. She really explained how those days were back in Salem and what happened. She answered all of our questions and even stayed after to make sure we were all comfortable with the information. She was very respectful of the women of those days and their stories. We would do it again.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk of all 16 Freedom Trail sites in Boston, from the Boston Massacre to the USS Constitution, with lively stories.
“For the price the tour was honestly amazing!!! We got to see all of the sights (minus bunker hill obviously). Stuart was an amazing guide. Full of energy, answering questions, and super insightful on the history of everything. My friends and I really enjoyed the tour. It was probably the best part of our trip to Boston!”
Salem’s witch trials get a playful downtown walk with Thomas and his dog Satan. Funny, historical, family-friendly, 90 minutes for $30.
“So funny yet informative. The dog was so cute and tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable! Would recommend”
Small-group Freedom Trail walk from Boston Common to the North End with Revolution stories, Paul Revere sites, and views of USS Constitution and Bunker Hill.
“the tour was really enjoyable and informative. Amir was an excellent guide despite some challenging weather with thick snow and freezing temperatures he made the past come alive and this was a really fantastic tour!”
Mysteries and Murders of Salem night tour: $36 for a 2-hour guided walk with spooky murder tales and haunted spots beyond witch trials.
“Great walking tour and the group was very into it from the jump…tour guide knowledgeable and easy to talk to”
A guided 2.5-hour Freedom Trail walk through 16 historic sites, from abolitionist Boston to Paul Revere and Bunker Hill, with a small-group guide.
“Kenneth was an excellent guide with so much knowledge and history ! Loved his stories of all the places we visited.”
Walk Boston’s North End for Italian bites, espresso, and a church stop tied to Paul Revere, all in a small group for about 2 hours.
“Tim was a great guide. Very personable and had a lot of interesting insights! And if course the food was delicious!!”
Witch-led Salem walk with a magic circle, hands-on spells, a cemetery blessing, and a discount at Crow Haven Corner for $25.
“i would highly recommend this tour! My daughter and I really enjoyed it! It was very informative and fun!!”
