Boston
With a dignified history as one of America’s oldest and most prominent cities, noble Boston is more than worthy as a destination for music aficionados. Containing a number of world-famous conservatories and colleges of music as well as one of the country’s preeminent symphony orchestras, Boston abounds with appealing concerts presented in venues from the reverent to the stylish. Inspiring Faneuil Hall, Harvard’s Agassiz House (whose theater stage hosted the young Eugene O’Neill), and illustrious Old South Church suggest the boundlessness of Boston’s musical prospects; the breadth of fine classical performances suggested each evening itself typifies the profundity of Boston’s character and the sweep of its unrivaled New England charisma.
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Boston Revolutionary History Group Walking Tour
You’ll begin your tour at City Hall Plaza, where you’ll greet your guide and snap a photo beside the statue of basketball player, Bill Russel, which is next to a large Boston sign. Your first stop is King’s Chapel Burying Ground, where you’ll learn about the first people to settle in Massachusetts Bay. After passing the first Anglican church in Boston, you’ll visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams at the Granary Burying Ground. The following stops include the Old City Hall and Old State House, both significant historical sites; the Statue of Benjamin Franklin; charming squares and pretty gardens such as the Rose Kennedy Greenway, North Square Park, and the Paul Revere House. Your tour approaches its conclusion in North End, one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in America, before ending with a stroll along Boston Harbor and around Christopher Columbus Park, a buzzing area filled with bars and restaurants.
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Public Authentic Revolutionary Boston Walking Tour
Simply the most accurate tour of Boston's revolutionary history. Book this tour if you're looking for; History that is relevant in the 21st century. Brand new research on iconic figures and places. A story of the Revolution that is diverse and inclusive of modern audiences. Information that builds active citizenship and critical thinking. Affable, charismatic guides that can customize to your needs. An experience you won't get in any textbook or any other city.
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Boston: Freedom Trail Highlights Walking Tour
Explore Boston's renowned history along the Freedom Trail. Walk through iconic landmarks like the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Old Corner Bookstore with a knowledgeable local guide sharing interesting stories at each stop. Learn about Boston's journey from its founding in 1630 to today, changing from a hub of American independence to a blend of modernity and tradition.
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Boston History and Highlights Walking Tour
Few cities can rival Boston's intertwined history with the formation of the United States. On this walking tour, your guide will bring the past to life as he takes you on the Freedom Trail alongside modern-day icons of the city, including the city's first skyscraper, Custom House Tower. You'll pass by the site of the Boston Massacre, the Rose Kennedy Greenway. A short trek through Downtown Crossing will bring you to Old City Hall. This beautiful building, built in the French Revivalist style, was the seat of city government for years in Boston. It also happens to be the site of the birth of public education in America. Alongside plenty of learning, make sure to treat yourself at Quincy Market!
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PRIVATE Authentic Revolutionary Boston Walking Tour
Simply the most accurate private tour of Boston's revolutionary history. Book this tour for a private group if you're looking for: A real focus on your interests and needs in visiting historic Boston. History that is relevant in the 21st century, tailored to your specific interests. Brand new research on iconic figures and places. A story of the Revolution that is diverse and inclusive of modern audiences. Information that builds active citizenship and critical thinking, young or old. Affable, charismatic guides that can customize tour details to your needs. An experience you won't get in any textbook or any other city.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
This live-guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum ushers visitors through authentically restored tea ships and traditional Boston museum exhibits. This floating museum provides the opportunity to explore and learn about the people, events, and consequences that led up to the American Revolution—all in the order in which they occurred back in 1773. Get a sense of what life was like in 18th-century Boston. At the Meeting House, hear the story of the night of December 16, 1773, and get ready to dump tea alongside the patriots. Explore two authentically restored tea ships—the Eleanor and the Beaver. Inside the museum, see the Robinson Half Chest, one of only two original tea chests that was dumped into the Boston Harbor that night.
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Go City | Boston Explorer Pass
If you want to explore a select few attractions with the flexibility to choose from a wide range, the Go City's Explorer Pass is the best choice for you. Save up to 50% compared to regular admission prices, choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 top Boston attractions from a list of over 30 and explore for 30 days from your first visit!Your pass is fully digital and comes with a guide to help pick between the many attractions available. Beautiful historic buildings, cobbled alleys, old churches and tree-lined avenues, blend harmoniously with modern skyscrapers and give Boston a special and unique charm. Visit the city on bike, have a day full of fun at the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center or spend the day in one of the city's many museums. The choice is yours! Your choice of attractions includes:Historic Sightseeing CruiseCityView Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley: 1-Day TicketView Boston Observation DeckMuseum of ScienceFranklin Park ZooBoston Bike RentalIsabella Stewart Gardner MuseumBoston Children's MuseumLEGOLAND® Discovery Center BostonSalem Witch MuseumPeabody Essex MuseumFreedom Trail Foundation® Walk Into History TourMuseum of Fine Arts, BostonHarvard Museum of Natural HistoryPeabody Museum of Archaeology & EthnologySunset CruiseFor the most up-to-date line-up please check out the guide.
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Boston Underground Historical Downtown Donut Tour
Start your day of indulgence by meeting your guide at your preferred time. Set off on a walking tour to discover the underground donut scene of Boston, starting with a stop for breakfast. Sip on some coffee and tea before making a trip to Kanes Donuts. Sample their delectable creations and take the opportunity to learn about Boston's donut culture. After savoring your first sampling, take a walk to the Boston Public Market, where you can browse as you explore local food vendors. Before you go, take a moment to try the apple cider donuts and fresh apple cider beverages from another local donut maker. When your day of exploring the donuts of Boston comes to an end, leave with a full stomach and insight into the art of donuts.
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City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise
This dinner cruise is one of the best places in Boston to combine dining, dancing, and sightseeing in one evening. Get a view of the city from the historic waterfront. Three climate-controlled interior decks with panoramic windows allow for a perfect view of the Boston skyline. As the ship departs from the Seaport World Trade Center at Commonwealth Pier, head to the elegant dinner buffet, complete with salads, entrees, and desserts, prepared fresh on the ship. Great food and entertainment go hand-in-hand on this cruise, so take in the live performances and festive atmosphere during dinner. Then grab a refreshing cocktail at the floating rooftop lounge, head to the spacious observation deck for a moonlit stroll under the stars or hit the dance floor with one of the hottest DJs in the city, spinning top hits from a variety of genres. Notable attractions to see along the route include Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, the historic USS Constitution, and Boston’s thriving Seaport District.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: Entry Ticket
Relive a slice of American history at the fully interactive Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. See holographic displays and films, meet the courageous souls who fought in the lead up to the Revolution, and even recreate the teas being thrown overboard at the Boston Tea Party! Join your 18th-century host and witness some real historical fun. Walk through an important colonial town meeting and onto one of the two huge ships, where you'll 'dump the tea' overboard yourself! It's the exact same place the Boston Tea Party occurred over 240 years ago. Take the helm, visit the crew’s quarters, and see the cargo hold and the Captain’s cabin! You'll also be able to wander around interactive exhibits, and meet the brave men and women behind this world-famous act of defiance.
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Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Smartphone Tour
Take in 16 historic landmarks along Boston’s Freedom Trail on a self-guided tour that offers the flexibility to explore at your own pace. You can access turn-by-turn directions whenever you want, so you can start, pause, and restart the tour on your own schedule. As you follow the Freedom Trail, you’ll hear stories about local history, legendary Americans, and founding fathers and from a Boston insider.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston: Entry Ticket
Step into a world of wonder at the spectacular LEGO® Discovery Center! This enchanting LEGO haven transforms dreams into tangible realities, all crafted from a whopping two million bricks. Picture constructing a magnificent space rocket, then watch it ascend into the digital universe with the LEGO Spaceship Build & Scan experience. It's not just about assembling; it's about weaving tales, embarking on adventures, and crafting unforgettable memories. Wander into the fantastical realm of MINILAND, a fusion of imagination and LEGO that births awe-striking creations. But don't stop there! The LEGO Discovery Center also offers interactive workshops, honing building skills and kindling the creative flame. Afterwards, put those newly minted skills to the test in the Build Adventures area, a dedicated playground for LEGO enthusiasts. So, what's holding you back? Snag a ticket to this LEGO paradise and kickstart the adventure of a lifetime!
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Boston Harborwalk Self-Guided Audio Tour
Learn about the Boston Tea Party and Boston’s revolutionary history at your own pace with this self-guided audio walking tour. Download the app to your phone and use it whenever you like, even when your phone is offline. Follow the route and hear stories about Boston’s history and the sites along the way.
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Downtown Boston & Freedom Trail walking tour
Get to know and love Boston in just one morning with this history and archecture walking tour! Explore the cobblestone streets, admire the architecture, and discover the history of downtown. Hear stories that highlight Boston’s history and culture as you walk the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. This tour puts it all in context for you, from the time Boston was first settled to today’s quirky streets and mixed architecture!Highlights of this 70-minute guided tour include:The Old & New State HouseFaneuil HallBoston Massacre SitePark Street ChurchKing’s ChapelOld South Meeting HouseOld Granary CemeteryOld City Hall and First Schoolhouse SiteThe Old Corner BookstoreBoston CommonThe Irish Famine Memorial
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Literary Concord Private Tour from Boston
Discover the Concord of writers including Thoreau, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Alcott on a private tour focused on literary history. From Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House to Walden Pond, you’ll find the real-world places behind stories you love. Offering the option to meet your guide in Concord or at a central location in Boston, this tour can adapt to your schedule and preferences, without the fixed itinerary of a group excursion.
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Boston Boch Center Wang Theatre Private Tour
Experience the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre with ease on this private backstage tour. In the company of a guide, explore the backstage of the theater and learn about its history and significance in Boston. Go to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and customize the itinerary to suit your interests.
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Boston: North End Italian Food Tour
It can be tough for visitors to know the best venues to experience Boston’s rich Italian culinary culture. On this guided food tour, head to the North End of Boston and learn about the region’s Italian immigrant history, which is kept alive today through the eateries serving pizza, pasta, cannoli, espresso, and much more.
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Boston North End Walking Food Tour
BUT FIRST, DESSERT! Do dessert before dinner when you join us for Cocktails & Cannoli, an all inclusive walking food tour of Boston’s North End. Skip the infamous lines to taste delicious drinks and classic cannoli, and sample the best sweets the North End has to offer. Not to mention the Paul Revere House and Old North Church along the way! To top it all off, our local tour guides will sprinkle in fascinating historic knowledge, fun cultural facts, and culinary tidbits.
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Boston New England Aquarium Admission Ticket
The New England Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston with over 22,000 members and 1.3 million visitors each year. Start on the front plaza, where a slice of New England rocky coast and 42,000 gallons of water are home to resident harbor seals. Look for a massive globe, featuring the oceans, continents, and animals that call this blue planet home. Step inside that New England Aquarium with priority admission, where informative and entertaining live animal presentations happen every day, allowing visitors to see their favorite aquatic animals. Watch seals interact with their trainers. See turtles eat right from the hands of divers, including Myrtle, a 550-pound green sea turtle, who has been living at the Aquarium for more than 40 years. “Sea” it all: sea turtles, sea stars, sea urchins, sea lions, and sea dragons, not to mention snails, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, shorebirds, lobsters, goosefish, octopus, piranhas, anacondas, salmon, and many more. Like penguins? The New England Aquarium’s penguin exhibit is home to more than 50 of them — African penguins, Northern and Southern rockhopper penguins, even little blue penguins. Then there are tanks. The largest “tank” on the East Coast features more than 100 animals, including cownose rays, Atlantic Rays, and sharks, and the centerpiece exhibit, a cylindrical 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank featuring turtles, sharks, eels, stingrays, tarpon and many more, including colorful tropical fishes.
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Boston Harbor Historic Sightseeing Cruise
On this fully-narrated 90-minute tour, you'll learn about the hero tales from the Revolutionary War as you sail along Boston's inner and outer harbors. Hear of the local sea legends, and how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest in the nation. Other highlights include the country's oldest lighthouse, Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston's working port and examples of luxurious waterfront living.
