This post covers the best things to do in Boston in September, updated for 2024 and including free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly activities. Let's dive in! TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER This section will feature our top 10 September activities to enjoy in Boston. Check out events and activities that we've also […]
This post lists the top Boston attractions, including historic sites, museums, neighborhoods, parks, bus tours, boat tours, and our pay-what-you-like guided walking tours. For more places to visit, see our post about the Best Things to Do in Boston. We are local tour guides who lead hundreds of visitors and locals each week through the […]
The Freedom Trail at the center of historic Boston is a red brick path through the city leading visitors to many of the city's historic sites. This self-guided tour and map will cover the entire 2.5 miles (4 km) and 16 Freedom Trail stops. Where Does the Freedom Trail Start? The Freedom Trail starts at Boston Common, […]
During the warmer months of spring and summer, guests on our free Boston walking tours will often ask about how to take a cruise around the city. To make the process easier to understand, we created this article which provides details about how to get tickets for Boston boat tours and similar services, including sightseeing […]
Looking for the best lobster, lobster roll, or seafood places in Boston? Well, you are in the right place. This post will provide suggestions for the best locations in Beantown that serve Lobster and Lobster rolls. Let's take a bite! As a local tour guide, I'm asked this question on almost every tour, and the […]
This post covers things to do at night in Boston, including a top 10 list, free, as well as family-friendly activities. We also cover restaurants, museums, and sites that are open late. Let's get started! TOP 10 ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT NIGHT The following section will cover our top ten things to do in Boston after […]
This post covers a visit to the Harvard Natural History Museum, including details on tickets, discounts, exhibits, and more.
This post covers how to tour Harvard University and the surrounding Cambridge area, including our pay-what-you-wish tour and our audio tour which you can take any time. There is also a tour guided by students, as well as a self-guided option. Harvard University is the oldest college in the United States (1636). Eight U.S. presidents […]
This post introduces you to our four self-guided walking tours of Boston, three of which are also available as audio tours. All our self-guided tours are written by our local tour guides who know the city inside out. These self-guided tours take you to most if not all, the significant locations in the neighborhoods in […]
As a tour guide and resident of the Boston area, I’ve had the pleasure of going on a few whale-watching excursions over the years. It’s a pretty popular activity which is why I wrote this post about whale-watching season in Boston and tours you can take from both Boston and nearby Gloucester. Included are a […]
Nothing is more special than Holiday time in New England. Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, stars shine brighter in the sky, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, bell ringers herald the season and nothing tastes better than hot chocolate. And as local tour guides, we know a thing or two about seeing the […]
This post is about Boston's historic Granary Burying Ground. We include a short history, who's buried here, how to get here, and a short self-guided tour. WHAT IS THE GRANARY BURYING GROUND? For history buffs and visitors, Boston has several historic cemeteries. The most centrally located historic cemetery near Boston Common is the Granary Burying […]
This post provides the best ways to reach downtown Boston from Logan International Airport, including public transportation, and taxis. TRAVELING BETWEEN LOGAN AIRPORT AND BOSTON Logan International Airport is located on the east side of Boston and it is the busiest airport in New England. If you’re traveling to this city by plane, chances are […]
Boston’s Little Italy neighborhood is famous for its delicious food as well as its colorful history. We have put together a quick, self-guided walking tour of Little Italy and the North End and some of its most interesting sites and bites. When writing this post, we tapped into our local tour guides' knowledge who, as […]
There are a lot of great things to see and do in Boston that won’t cost you a dime. This post covers some of the most interesting and fun activities you can enjoy for free and also a few cheap things to do. We've been offering walking tours of Boston since 2010 and have led […]
This post lists and describes the various free museums in Boston, including pay-what-you-wish museums and locations that offer free days. We also note those that are either family-friendly or open late or included in tourist passes. ALWAYS FREE MUSEUMS This section will list all of the museums that offer free admission whenever they are open. […]
