History walks in Boston
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £30 to £69 per person. 4 of 5 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour | 2.5 hours | Up to 16 | £30 | 4.9 (8,391) |
| Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill | 5 hours | Up to 12 | £69 | 4.9 (1,928) |
| Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk | 2 hours | Up to 12 | £54 | 4.9 (1,699) |
| Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier | 2.5 hours | Up to 12 | £62 | 4.9 (673) |
| Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour | 2.5 hours | Up to 12 | £45 | 4.7 (1,125) |
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk along the Freedom Trail, linking the sites of Boston's role in the American Revolution. Tour details: Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £30Free cancellation
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Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill (opens Viator in a new tab)
A five-hour walk combining food in the North End with the Freedom Trail and Beacon Hill. Tour details: Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill
Guided in English
From £69Free cancellation
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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through the North End, tasting Italian specialities and hearing the neighbourhood's history. Tour details: Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk
Guided in English
From £54Free cancellation
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Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group tour behind the scenes at Boston's historic Fish Pier, with seafood tastings. Tour details: Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier
Guided in English
From £62Free cancellation
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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the North End's history, tasting Boston's pizza. Tour details: Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £45Free cancellation
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