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Top 15 Walking Tours in Boston

90 tours  ·  from $5

Good walking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - The Bewitched statue and Salem’s modern image
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem with a local historian through the Witch Trials Memorial, Essex Street, McIntire District, Ropes Mansion, and Witch House. Choose daytime or lantern-lit evening departures. Expect lively storytelling, modern witchcraft, ghost lore, and outdoor stops only.

“Lisa was amazing!! We had a great time. The hand warmers were a great touch for our cold day. It was a good mix of witches, architecture and spooky ghost lore.”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Granary Burying Ground puts famous names in one place
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Spend about 2.5 hours tracing Boston’s Revolutionary story with a historian guide such as Jon, Maura, Mark, or Alejandro. Groups are capped at 16, and the route covers all 16 official Freedom Trail landmarks, from Boston Common and the Boston Massacre Site to Paul Revere’s home and Copp’s Hill Terrace.

“Excellent tour, our guide made it very interactive and fun. She was very informative and answered all our questions in detail.”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - Harvard Yard: the heart of the visit
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

3.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Walk Harvard with a current student guide, hearing campus traditions, personal stories, and a little humor along the way. This 70-minute route covers Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and nearby sights, then ends at the student-run Harvard Shop.

“Our tour guide, Natalie is a senior concentrating on neuroscience. I went on this tour with my son, who has been accepted to Harvard's neuroscience program, so this was a perfect match for us! Natalie was very knowledgeable about all of the ins and outs and the traditions for Harvard students and was able to share some trade secrets for my son to help him be successful. She was also willing to share her contact info with him in case he had any other questions. It was definitely cold, a but she did a great job of answering questions and taking extra time as needed in different spots along the…”

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - Starting beneath the State House dome
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

4.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow a 1.2-mile stretch of Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide playing figures such as Ben, Katherine, or John Hancock. Expect colonial stories, humor, Granary Burying Ground, the Boston Massacre site, and a finish near Faneuil Hall or Paul Revere Mall. The $26 tour lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes.

“It was very informative about our History and lots of fun at the same time! Our guide was so funny and witty!”

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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour - Starting at City Hall Plaza
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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

5.The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,356 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk Boston’s Revolution in chronological order with guides such as Tyler, Mike, Chris, and Tom. This three-hour small-group tour links 14 Freedom Trail landmarks with burying grounds, modern Boston, the North End, and Boston Harbor. Expect visual aids, lively storytelling, and plenty of walking.

“Tyler was an excellent guide! He was a knowledgeable historian and learned so much about the Revolution and the history of Boston. Highly recommend!!!”

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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Starting at New Liberty Street
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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

6.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Salem’s historic center with guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, or Vin, learning the facts behind the 1692 witch trials alongside tales of voodoo, vampires, and ghosts. You’ll visit old cemeteries, trial sites, filming locations, and haunted buildings, with time to examine your own photos for paranormal clues.

“Great tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. My husband and I had a wonderful time learning about the history of Salem.”

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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem - The middle of the route adds Salem beyond the witch trials
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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

7.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk Salem with a City-licensed guide, often Sarah, for nearly two hours of witch-trial history, local lore, and pop-culture context. Starting at the Halloween Museum, the route visits more than 12 downtown sites and returns to the meeting point. Dogs and service animals are welcome.

“Highly recommend. We had a great time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining!”

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour - Park Street Church and the Granary Burying Ground
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

8.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,748 reviews · from $31

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with guides such as Rob, Kenneth, Charlie R, Matthew, and Alissa. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see all 16 official sites, hear stories about revolutionaries, women, immigrants, and abolitionists, and return to Boston Common. Entry tickets are not included.

“Great tour around Boston and the Freedom Trail. Alissa was our tour guide. She was great fun and kept everyone interested throughout the 2.5 hours!”

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Satanic Salem Walking Tour - Starting at Derby Square
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Satanic Salem Walking Tour

9.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk downtown Salem with Thomas, a lively guide who connects the witch trials, occultism, spiritualism, religion, tourism, and modern Salem. The 90-minute route begins and ends at Derby Square. Expect real history, sharp humor, no ghost tales, and possibly a visit from the tour’s canine sidekick, Satan.

“Amazing tour! I’ve taken other tours and didn’t stay till the end lol i definitely stayed for this one!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Granary Burying Ground puts famous names in one place
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

10.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,590 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill Terrace with an English-speaking guide and no more than 15 people. Expect stories about Paul Revere, the Boston Massacre, and the road to rebellion, plus a short break at Quincy Market and views of the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument.

“Nick delivered a fantastic Freedom Trail tour—clear, engaging, and full of great historical insights. He made the walk fun and easy to follow. Highly recommend joining his tour!”

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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour - Walking the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

11.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Salem after dark with guides such as Samantha, Danielle, William, and Violet, hearing murder and ghost stories beyond the witch trials. The outdoor route starts at Old Town Hall, passes haunted sites and the Bewitched Statue, and ends at Burying Point Cemetery. Ages 13 and up.

“Danielle was fantastic! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and knows how to tell a story! She kept it very interesting!”

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Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour - Park Street Church and the Granary Burying Ground
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

12.Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,343 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail from The Embrace to Copp’s Hill Terrace in a 25-person walking tour led by guides such as Kenny, Alissa, Jim, and Julia. Expect stories of Paul Revere, abolition, the Boston Massacre, the Tea Party, and the Revolution, with several miles of city walking.

“We did the Freedom Trail walking tour with Alissa, and it was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, funny, and really easy to get along with. You could tell she enjoys what she does and knows so much about Boston’s history. The pacing was perfect — it never felt rushed or slow, and the 2.5 hours went by so fast. I’d definitely recommend this tour, especially if you get Alissa as your guide!”

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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk - Bread first, then the North End’s working food culture
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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

13.Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Walk about 2 km from the Greenway Carousel through Boston’s North End, stopping for warm bread, salumi, pizza, pastry, and coffee. Your English-speaking guide also covers Paul Revere and leads you into Old North Church. Groups max out at 12, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.

“Lexie Gross is an exceptional tour guide. She has so much knowledge and has a passion for imparting her knowledge of Boston and its history. She makes sure everyone is included in the tour and makes learning about Boston fun. The food stops were great.”

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The Salem Witch Walk - Casting the opening magic circle
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The Salem Witch Walk

14.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet a practicing witch at Crow Haven Corner for a one-hour walk through Salem. You’ll cast a magic circle, join three spells, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, learn about modern witchcraft, and receive a discount at the historic witch shop.

“Our experience was the best I would definitely do it again. Our witch was amazing very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor, we loved him!! 😁🧹🌕”

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Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250 - Starting near the Massachusetts State House
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Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

15.Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,118 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow about 1.2 miles through historic Boston with a costumed guide such as Ben, Elizabeth, Catherine, or Elaina. Hear stories at Granary Burying Ground, the Boston Massacre site, Old South Meeting House, and Faneuil Hall in a 1-hour-45-minute tour.

“Our tour guide was excellent . She was dressed like a middle class woman from that time and had a lot of good history and stories we learned about the people in those times. Recommended this tour .”

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