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  1. Boston: New England Aquarium Entry Ticket | GetYourGuide

    The Aquarium of the Pacific in Honolulu lets you get up close and personal with more than 800 different species of marine life. There are hundreds of Caribbean reef species in the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, including a coral reef.

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  2. Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous | GetYourGuide

    See Boston from a different perspective with an amphibious vehicle. Travel through historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute city tour in a reproduction World War II "duck."

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  3. Boston Fenway Park: 1-Hour Guided Walking Tour | GetYourGuide

    Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, can be visited on a private or shared basis. Observe the baseball field from above.Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, can be visited on a private or shared basis. Observe the baseball field from above.

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  4. Boston: 60-Minute Historical Sightseeing Cruise | GetYourGuide

    This one-hour, fully guided tour of Boston's inner and outer ports is both educational and fun.

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  5. Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise | GetYourGuide

    The best way to unwind with friends and family at night is to sail under the Northern Lights aboard a classic 1920s yacht. Get a drink and some snacks from the bar, and sit back and watch the sun go down behind the Boston skyline.

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  6. Boston: Franklin Park Zoo Entry Ticket | GetYourGuide

    Gorillas, hippos, giraffes, lions, and plenty of other creatures can be found at the massive Franklin Park Zoo.

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  7. Boston Tea Party: Ships & Museum Interactive Tour | GetYourGuide

    Become a part of the famous Boston Tea Party of 1773. You can relive this momentous event with the help of live actors and 3D holograms in an interactive museum tour. Take a look at the perfectly preserved models of the historic ships.

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  8. Boston: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour | GetYourGuide

    Take a trolley tour around Boston and hop on and off at your leisure. You may get off at 18 spots in Boston, which are within walking distance of more than 100 landmarks, with a one-day or two-day subway ticket.

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  9. Boston: North End, Freedom Trail Food & History Walking Tour | GetYourGuide

    A walking tour of Boston combines two of the city's most well-known attributes: its rich history and its wonderful cuisine. You may get a taste of what makes Boston special by visiting its historic North End before heading on the Freedom Trail.

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  10. Boston Harbor Champagne Sunset Sail from Rowes Wharf | GetYourGuide

    It's a beautiful sight to see the city's iconic waterfront attractions illuminated by an orange sky at sunset.

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  11. Boston: 1.5-Hour Ghosts and Gravestones Tour | GetYourGuide

    One can learn about the city's eerie past on this 1.5-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted locations. Ride the Trolley of the Doomed and pay attention to the spooky tales as you tour an ancient graveyard filled with ghosts.

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  12. Boston: Sunset Cruise | GetYourGuide

    Experience Boston's skyline as the sun goes down and the city's lights come on with a private, narrated cruise at sunset.

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  13. Stoneham, Massachusetts: Stone Zoo Entry Ticket | GetYourGuide

    Snow leopards, white-cheeked gibbons, and a family of bush dogs are just a few of the fascinating creatures you'll see at the enormous Stone Zoo.

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  14. Boston: Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley 1-Day Ticket | GetYourGuide

    Using the hop-on, hop-off trolley transportation system, you can take your time exploring Boston's historic sites, including the Cradle of Liberty and the Birthplace of Freedom. Take a break at the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, or the USS Constitution, to name a few.

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  15. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston | GetYourGuide

    At LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston, you can enjoy the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO bricks, fly through the air on Merlin's Apprentice, blast skeletons on Kingdom Quest, and watch your favorite characters on screen.

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  16. Boston North End Pizza Tour | GetYourGuide

    This pizza tour takes you around historic Boston, slice after delectable slice. Visit five separate Freedom Trail sites in Boston's North End. Stop for three different kinds of pizza from some of the best places to get pizza in Boston, then get a cannoli from a well-known bakery.

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  17. Boston: Italian Food Tour with Pizza, Meats, Cheese, & Bread | GetYourGuide

    The North End has a rich history and culture, so join us to learn more about this dynamic neighborhood. And don't be afraid to go off the beaten path to find some of the area's most hidden treasures.

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  18. Boston Harbor Codzilla High Speed Thrill Boat | GetYourGuide

    At a top speed of 40 mph, it blasts through the waters of Boston Harbor. It's noisy, it's wet, and your crew tells you the legend of Codzilla while you ride!

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  19. Boston and the Freedom Trail from New York: Day Trip | GetYourGuide

    Explore the many aspects of the city, from Bunker Hill and the Boston Common to Harvard and MIT's campuses. The Boston Tea Party, one of the most significant events leading up to the American Revolution, may be seen from the Freedom Trail in Boston Harbor.

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  20. Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour | GetYourGuide

    Take a stroll around the historic streets of Boston while savoring some of the best donuts in the country.

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  21. Boston: Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise on Boston Harbor | GetYourGuide

    The lunch and dinner excursions in the historic Boston Harbor aboard the Spirit of Boston are a delightful way to spend a day on the water. Relax on the sundecks while listening to music and taking in the view of the ocean.

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  22. Boston Small-Group Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour

    This tour includes both the North End and the Freedom Trail, two of Boston's most popular sights. As you go through this historic Italian area, sample the fresh bread from a secret bakery and the local salumerias.

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  23. Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option

    Visit Martha's Vineyard on a unique and award-winning day trip from Boston! Get out of the car and enjoy a day trip to Martha's Vineyard from Boston. As soon as you reach Martha's Vineyard, you can choose between a short cruise around the island or a more comprehensive tour of the island.

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  24. Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour

    Tour Boston's haunted neighborhoods and cemeteries on the Trolley of the Doomed and learn about the city's most unsettling mysteries. Your masked guide will tell you all about the city's most haunted locations, including Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

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  25. Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

    Become a part of the only award-winning and original Martha's Vineyard day tour from Boston. Avoid the stress of driving yourself to Martha's Vineyard for a day trip from Boston. You can choose between a leisurely boat ride to Martha's Vineyard and a tour of the island, which includes stops along the way.

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  26. Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

    Take your time and see all that Boston has to offer with the freedom of a hop-on, hop-off bus. It's a great way to get a good sense of the city of Boston by seeing all of these must-see attractions in a day.

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  27. Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

    It's a great way to get up close and personal with some of New England's most majestic marine life. You can get to and from the whales in a hurry by taking a high-speed catamaran. Naturalist guides can help you spot humpback and fin whales as well as Atlantic white-sided dolphins in the wild. In the ship's on-board galley, patrons may purchase a wide range of food and drink items.

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  28. Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

    There are several historic sites along the 1.2-mile walk from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall that are part of the Freedom Trail. A costumed guide will be on hand to lead you through the historic site. This excursion is ideal for those who want to skip the more taxing crossing of the Charles River. It comes to an end near a number of the city's most well-known attractions.

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  29. Boston's North End Secret Food Walking Tour w/ Private Tour Option

    You'll learn about Boston's culinary scene on this small-group walking tour of no more than 12 people. You can sample seafood, Italian cuisine, and other delights as you travel through the city's North End region with a guide. While exploring, find out more about the history of the place.

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  30. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

    Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum for a self-guided tour and relive one of the most critical moments in the history of the United States. You may relive the Boston Tea Party, one of the most significant events in the history of the United States. If you're only interested in seeing a collection of antiques, you're missing out. It's one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, and for good reason. Toss the ill-fated tea into Boston Harbor from the realistically reconstructed tea ships.

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  31. The Revolutionary Story Walking Tour in Boston

    We don't follow a set path on our tour of Boston's Freedom Trail. Instead, we follow the rising action of the American Revolution through the city's winding streets.

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  32. Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Tour

    On this strolling culinary tour, you'll visit some of Boston's best pizza joints. Find out more about some of the city's oldest neighborhoods, such as Little Italy on Chicago's North Shore. A walk along the Freedom Trail will take you through some of Boston's most historic sites, including the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution. It's a great way to see the city and sample some of the best pizza. This is a great way to get a taste of the culture and food of the city.

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  33. Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II

    This full-day tour from Boston will give you a taste of New England's rich history by taking you to two of the state's most well-known attractions. Stop in Quincy, Massachusetts, the birthplace of two U.S. presidents, on your route to Plymouth, Massachusetts, and then continue through the South Shore beach area.

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  34. Signature Spirit of Boston Lunch Cruise

    On this excursion, you'll be able to explore Boston from the water while indulging in a delicious buffet meal. Bunker Hill, the World Trade Center, and the site of the 1773 Boston Tea Party are just a handful of the city's most recognized monuments. After that, head up to the largest outdoor patio deck in town, where a DJ spins music ranging from line dances to the latest pop tunes.

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  35. Boston Seafood Lovers Food & History Walking Tour

    Boston is a seafood lover's paradise, thanks to renowned meals like the lobster roll and clam chowder. On this walking tour, explore the city's seafood pleasures while also learning about its colonial and revolutionary histories along the way—all without getting sidetracked and with a guide for gourmet insights and advice. Enjoy a lobster roll and chowder at two traditional eateries; visit Freedom Trail monuments; stroll the harborfront; and finish with a cannoli in the North End's "Little Italy."

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  36. Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

    Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a guided, small-group day tour from Boston to Newport, Rhode Island. This charming coastal village, renowned as America's First Resort, is the ideal weekend getaway and is only 70 miles south of Boston. Explore the Breakers, the most opulent of Newport's summer residences. Visit the Ocean Drive Historic District, St. Mary's Church complex, and the United States Naval War College, among other places. There is a snack, a guidebook, and a discount offer card, and the driver will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel.

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  37. Boston Guided Brewery Tour with Tastings & Lunch or Dinner

    On this morning or evening brewery tour, you'll learn about Boston's growing craft beer culture and enjoy a range of libations. Visit breweries, cider houses, and distilleries to get an intimate look at how beer is manufactured and to learn about their operations. Visit brewpubs such as the well-known Samuel Adams or the gastropub Meadhall. Round-trip air-conditioned van transportation in downtown Boston is included.

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What are guided tours?

As a general rule, guided tours are all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local expert in the area and follow a predetermined travel agenda. There are several guided tours, skip-the-line tickets, group day/night trips, culinary tastings, wine tastings, and even airport shuttles available.

Should I use guided tours on my vacations?

Explore and experience your destination like a local.

Discover what your vacation spot has to offer from the perspective of a local. Find hidden Gems!

Avoid scams and pay better prices

Book your guided excursions in advance from the comfort of your own home, then simply relax and enjoy your vacation when you’re abroad.

I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?

Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.

Save time, Get the most out of your trip.

Trying to find local guided tours during your holiday is a waste of your valuable holiday time.

With scheduled guided tours, you save time as you can pack your schedule with lots of fun activities.

Check reviews before buying a guided tour

Spoilt for choices and not sure which guided tour to choose? Check out past reviews and decide on which activities suit you better.

No risk to you. Free cancellation

For many of the guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your booking without penalty up to 24 hours before the date of the activity. This is very helpful in the event your travel plans changes last minute

Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation

Your guided tours are a great way to meet new people from all over the world.

Types of guided tours available for your vacation

Depending on the city you are taking a trip to, there are practically any guide trips and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature tracks, Music festivals, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or white wine drinking and tasting trips, special TV & Movies tours, romantic couple tours, children’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration tours, visit popular landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter rides, ferryboat tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, private yacht services and sailboat leasing.