Top 10 Historical Tours in Boston

Destination: Boston.
This tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. On this tour we'll take you into all the city neighborhoods and along the sites of the Freedom Trail. We'll share the history and legends of the city, keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles. Please message for pricing if your group is larger than 4.
Known For: Boston Bus Tours, Boston Luxury Car Tours, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Shore Excursions, Boston Port Pickup, Boston Ports of Call Tours, Boston Worry-Free Shore Excursion, Boston Half-day Tours, Boston City Tours, Boston Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Boston.
Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common into historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and iconic Copley Square. Our walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades culminating in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of prolific activists and financiers, visiting the political battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in the advancement of women’s rights. As we travel past key landmarks and historic homes, your guide shares captivating stories of the Bostonians who assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement.
Known For: Boston Excellent Quality, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Private and Luxury, Boston Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Boston.
Boston's principal role in launching the American Revolution is linked by the brick-lined Freedom Trail. This world-famous pedestrian path is best experienced on foot with an expert historian! Tour & Taste combines Boston history and flavors, traveling past iconic landmarks before delicious beer tasting and all-inclusive lunch at a favorite local brewery, Democracy Brewing. Travel through the heart of Downtown Boston, visiting 11 of 16 official landmarks on the Freedom Trail. Along the way, your expert guide delves deeply into the years 1768 to 1775, the tumultuous years leading into the American Revolution. Walk in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the difficult—yet essential—question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country. Tour & Taste concludes in the private dining room of Democracy Brewing, where guests enjoy local craft beers and all-inclusive lunch featuring New England favorites such as lobster rolls, clam chowder, and Boston baked beans.
Known For: Boston Historical Tours, Boston Beer & Brewery Tours, Boston Food & Drink, Boston Likely to Sell Out, Boston Excellent Quality, Boston Spring Break, Boston Walking Tours, Boston Likely To Sell Out, Boston Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Boston.
We are so excited to show you all that the city has to offer in such a short amount of time! From historical landmarks to modern attractions, Boston is sure to amaze you with its beauty. We start at our location at 199 State Street and as we make our way along the Freedom Trail, we will explore some of the most famous locations that have played an integral role in the history and development of the city. See iconic landmarks like Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, Zakim Bridge, and TD Garden to truly appreciate Boston's history and unique architecture. Learn about the Big Dig. Feel the cool breeze on your face and take in stunning views of the waterfront as we glide along Compass Point – all in an hour! So what are you waiting for? Come join us on this tour and discover the story behind this awe-inspiring city!
Known For: Boston Segway Tours, Boston Adventure Tours, Boston Small Group, Boston Likely To Sell Out, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Best Conversion, Boston Likely to Sell Out, Boston Cultural Tours, Boston New Product.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Boston.
Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. ​Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM
Known For: Boston City Tours, Boston Walking Tours, Boston Ports of Call Tours, Boston Shore Excursions, Boston Cultural Tours, Boston Private Sightseeing Tours, Boston Port Pickup, Boston Private and Luxury, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Bus Tours, Boston Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Boston.
Sample Boston’s Most Iconic Dishes on a Delicious Journey Through History! Taste Boston’s history with every bite! From a creamy chowder that long fueled sailors and city workers, to a buttery seafood favorite straight from New England’s coasts, a hearty, slow-cooked traditional dish with colonial roots, and a decadent famed dessert beloved since the 1800s — this Downtown food tour serves up flavors as rich as the stories behind them. As we explore historic sites along The Freedom Trail, you'll uncover fascinating food origins that span centuries — from Native American beginnings and colonial influences to the beloved local flavors we savor today. It’s a fresh (and flavorful!) twist on the city’s most famous walk — experience The Freedom Trail through the lens of Boston’s legendary local foods. Don’t miss this unique “Feed’em Trail” adventure — where every stop reveals a delicious secret of Boston’s culinary soul.
Known For: Boston Likely to Sell Out, Boston Likely To Sell Out, Boston Walking Tours, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Excellent Quality, Boston Food & Drink, Boston Culinary Tours, Boston Small Group, Boston Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Boston.
Back Bay is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods and a city planning masterclass that illustrates American architecture's changing tastes and stylistic evolution throughout the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's also home to excellent chocolate vendors and gorgeous art galleries. The group will have chocolate tastings at four locations while visiting two art galleries to see why Back Bay is an essential Boston neighborhood. During this tour, we'll taste the following: -Hot chocolate from one of the pioneers of America's artisanal chocolate industry -Cookies from a legendary New York City bakery that's expanded into Boston -Cupcakes from a delightful Newbury St dessert shop -Chocolate hazelnut cake bites from a three-story Italian goods market We'll also visit two art galleries: -An art gallery representing Old Masters, Impressionists & Modern Masters from the 16th to 21st centuries -A gallery featuring 50 artists, including ceramics, paintings, and mobiles
Known For: Boston Food & Drink, Boston Art Tours, Boston Likely to Sell Out, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Walking Tours, Boston Likely To Sell Out, Boston New Product, Boston Small Group, Boston Chocolate Tours , Boston Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Boston.
Guided by a local musician, explore Boston’s rock and roll past, present (and future), on a walking tour through Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Visit the sites of legendary venues like the Rat, Storyville, and the Boston Tea Party- The Velvet Underground’s favorite place to play in the whole country! Learn how pioneering DJs, producers, and educators sparked a revolution in how music was transmitted, recorded and taught. And trace Boston’s impact on the careers of iconic artists like B.B King, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, New Edition, Nirvana, Aimee Mann, Pixies, Radiohead, Peter Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Jonathan Richman and more. Scroll below to learn more….
Known For: Boston Cultural Tours, Boston Art Tours, Boston Historical Tours, Boston Excellent Quality, Boston Music Tours, Boston Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Boston.
Immerse yourself in our colonial history! On this six-hour driving tour, you will see the sights and hear the stories of Boston's colonial past narrated by a professional historian and experienced guide with ample opportunities for taking pictures. This is an excellent tour for seasoned historians and students alike. A meal break will be taken in Concord or elsewhere as directed.
Known For: Boston Shore Excursions, Boston Port Pickup, Boston Private Sightseeing Tours, Boston City Tours, Boston Bus Tours, Boston Day Trips, Boston Half-day Tours, Boston Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Boston.
Chinatown’s Culture & Cuisine Tour Join us for a walking culinary and cultural adventure in Boston’s Chinatown!  Never been to Chinatown? Curious about how to navigate this neighborhood and find the best of both traditional and modern day eats? Join us for a culinary and cultural stroll and we’ll show you! During this tasty stroll, you can expect to: • Stroll the neighborhood streets, visit sites and learn about Chinatown’s past and present • Visit beloved local restaurants and enjoy both traditional Chinese and Chinese-American tastings • Discover how Chinese-American cuisine evolved and led to Boston-specific dishes
Known For: Boston Historical Tours, Boston Likely To Sell Out, Boston Culinary Tours, Boston Walking Tours, Boston Likely to Sell Out, Boston Small Group, Boston Cultural Tours, Boston Excellent Quality, Boston Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.