Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to Boston. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in Boston. If you just don’t know where to start, visit our main post. But if you want to explore specifics, you can find all our travel […]
This post lists some of the best ice skating rinks in and around Boston, updated for 2023-2024. We provide details such as hours, prices, directions, as well as suggestions for things to do nearby. Most of Boston's ice-skating rinks are open in the winter months (November - March). Here are links to our posts on […]
Our local tour guides are often asked by our guests about whree they can store their luggage in Boston, so they make sure to stay up-to-date with the answers. In this post, we explain luggage storage options in Boston, featuring a popular trend in luggage storage sharing as well as storage in South Station and […]
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 […]
This map shows the stops on our Boston Harvard and Cambridge audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use […]
This map shows the stops on our Boston Beacon Hill audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
This map shows the stops on our Boston Freedom Trail audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
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 compares the various Boston tourist discount passes including Boston CityPass, Go Boston Pass and other discount opportunities.
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 […]
