Boston Tours, Sightseeing and Attractions
Get a taste of New England - past and present - when you venture to Boston. Let Expedia help you to find the top places and hot spots in good ol’ Beantown. With so many attractions in Boston, you'll find yourself wanting to kick back and stay a while. …Expedia.com is the place to find the best things to do in Boston. Take a look, start planning your itinerary, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.
Whether you are planning a weekend trip or a longer visit, there are a host of must see, tourist attractions awaiting you on the map. Plan Boston excursions of your own or join Boston tours to find all of the local favorites. Pop into Cheers, the inspiration for the famous television show, when you need a drink or a bite to eat. Then it's time to really get to know this old city that dates back to Colonial days. Faneuil Hall is a favorite, as well as Quincy Market to scope out a variety of wares from various vendors. If you are appreciative of the arts, head to the Museum of Fine Arts. The New England Aquarium will take you to the sea to view a wide range of amazing creatures. If you are a history buff, walk the Freedom Trail that runs from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution for a glimpse of numerous, historical sites. Visit the USS Constitution, otherwise known as Old Ironsides, a ship christened by George Washington, the oldest commissioned ship in the nation to remain afloat.
With so many Boston activities, you'll find yourself hard-pressed to squeeze everything into one visit. Let Expedia help you to book a room and enjoy your visit, bearing in mind there can always be return trips in the future to experience all that Boston has to offer. Don't forget Fenway Park if you come at the right time of year to catch the Red Sox playing a game. Stop at Stephanie's on Newbury for a fine meal or Henrietta's Table for some New England dishes. Eat, drink and be merry!
Whether you are planning a weekend trip or a longer visit, there are a host of must see, tourist attractions awaiting you on the map. Plan Boston excursions of your own or join Boston tours to find all of the local favorites. Pop into Cheers, the inspiration for the famous television show, when you need a drink or a bite to eat. Then it's time to really get to know this old city that dates back to Colonial days. Faneuil Hall is a favorite, as well as Quincy Market to scope out a variety of wares from various vendors. If you are appreciative of the arts, head to the Museum of Fine Arts. The New England Aquarium will take you to the sea to view a wide range of amazing creatures. If you are a history buff, walk the Freedom Trail that runs from the Boston Common to the USS Constitution for a glimpse of numerous, historical sites. Visit the USS Constitution, otherwise known as Old Ironsides, a ship christened by George Washington, the oldest commissioned ship in the nation to remain afloat.
With so many Boston activities, you'll find yourself hard-pressed to squeeze everything into one visit. Let Expedia help you to book a room and enjoy your visit, bearing in mind there can always be return trips in the future to experience all that Boston has to offer. Don't forget Fenway Park if you come at the right time of year to catch the Red Sox playing a game. Stop at Stephanie's on Newbury for a fine meal or Henrietta's Table for some New England dishes. Eat, drink and be merry!
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Beantown Hop-On/Hop-Off Trolley
- Duration: Tour: 2 hours Hop-on/hop-off privileges: 1 day
- Available: Daily; trolley does not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Boston Duck Tour
- Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Available: MarchNovember: Daily
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise
- Duration: Monday, WednesdaySaturday: Approximately 3 hours Sunday and Tuesday: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
New England Aquarium
- Duration: New England Aquarium: Please allow approximately 2 hoursSimons IMAX® Theatre: Shows are approximately 45 minutes longNew England Aquarium and Simons IMAX® Theatre Combo: Please allow approximately 3 hours
- Available: Daily; Aquarium and IMAX® Theatre are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Category: Attractions
Full-Day Tour of Cape Cod
- Duration: Approximately 9 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Discover Salem Passport
- Duration: The Discover Salem Passport is valid for 3 days from first date of use.
- Category: Attractions
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of Boston
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours (there are two twenty minute walking portions)
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Witch City Tour
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
New England Seacoast Full-Day Tour
- Duration: Approximately 9 1/2 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Six Flags New England
- Duration: Please allow at least 6 hours to visit the park
- Category: Theme Parks
Fall Foliage Day Tour
- Duration: 8 1/2 hours, plus approximately 1 hour for transportation
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe
- Category: Restaurants and Nightlife
The Battle Trail
- Duration: Approximately 3 1/2 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Available: Daily, March 22 through the Sunday following Thanksgiving
- Category: Attractions
Fabulous Newport Day Tour
- Duration: 8 hours, plus approximately 2 hours for transportation
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Plimoth Plantation
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Big Dig Boston Group Tour
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
City View Boston Bicycle Tour
- Duration: Approx. 2 1/2 to 3 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Footsteps to Freedom Photo Tour
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Available: Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Boston Gliders: Boston Segway Tour
- Duration: 12 hours, depending on tour booked
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Autumn on Old Cape Cod
- Duration: 8 hours, plus approximately 1 1/2 hours for transportation
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Twenty-Four-Hour Bike Rental
- Duration: 24 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Beacon Hill Masterpieces Photo Tour
- Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
- Available: Tues. and Sat.
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Photo Tour of Boston’s Back Bay
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Available: Thurs. at 10 AM Sun. at 10 AM
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
On Location Tours: Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Available: April-May: Saturday and Sunday June–August: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September-October: Saturday
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
SpaFinder Gift Certificate
- Category: Spa and Beauty
The Boston Waterfront Photo Tour
- Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
- Available: Friday
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Total Boston Experience: Full-Day Tour
- Duration: Approximately 7 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Postcards of Boston Photo Tour
- Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
- Available: Fri
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
JFK Library Tour
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Connecticut Art Pass
- Category: Arts and Culture
Boston Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and Vespa Scooter Rentals
- Duration: 24-hour rental
- Available: Daily
- Category: Air and Land Tours
Big Dig Boston Private Tour
- Duration: 3 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
































