What we do

See and learn the history and beauty of Boston, Cambridge and beyond!

Boston Sightseeing Tours provides a complete range of professional sightseeing services including custom tours, private tours, walking tours, school, and corporate group tours, and more. Our staff is well-versed in Boston area history, architecture, events, hospitality venues, restaurants, etc., and the importance of offering high-quality custom tour experiences for everyone.

Experience the vibe, passion & innovation of modern day Boston.

Customize Your Adventure!

Your tour can be customized to your liking. If there are things that you wish to skip, add, spend more time at, or change altogether, that is never a problem. Do you want to go into any of the more than 30 museums? How about "throwing" tea overboard on the Boston Tea Party ship? Whatever you are in the mood to do we can accommodate your wishes. Pricing depends on the length of the tour and your tour selection. Please call us to discuss your options.

Why choose us?

See More With Our Knowledgeable Local Guides!

Our guides are well-versed in Boston's fascinating history, architecture, culture, and food. They'll show you local favorites like Fenway Park, the Boston Marathon finish line, and the bar from Cheers. You'll get the local perspective on Boston's arts, culture, food, education, and sports legacies. There is something here for everyone, and our guides can't wait to share it all with you!

Custom Tours

Custom Tours are our specialty. Let us design one for you!

We specialize in setting up just the right tour for you. We can arrange visits to museums, add stops along the way, coordinate to a...

Custom Tours are our specialty. Let us design one for you!

We specialize in setting up just the right tour for you. We can arrange visits to museums, add stops along the way, coordinate to areas further out of town and anything else that you wish to see.

Step-On Services

Step-On Services for schools & larger groups.

Got a bus? No problem! Need a bus? Again, no problem! We work with area charter bus companies to bring you many different options for small ...

Step-On Services for schools & larger groups.

Got a bus? No problem! Need a bus? Again, no problem! We work with area charter bus companies to bring you many different options for small or large groups that are needing transportation services

Top Rated

Top Rated on Trip Advisor & other travel review sites!

Tour with confidence knowing that we are highly rated on many travel review sites. We are often recommended by concierges from Bost...

Top Rated on Trip Advisor & other travel review sites!

Tour with confidence knowing that we are highly rated on many travel review sites. We are often recommended by concierges from Boston area hotels and travel professionals as well as visitors from around the world.

Location

America's Walking City Boston, USA

Boston is known as "America's Walking City" and as such most of the sites and attractions are within a short walking distance away. Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. It has a rich and varied cultural life, and the love of music attracts many Bostonians throughout the year. Boston’s reputation as a cultural center is built in large part on the prominent museums that are its patrimony.

Frequently asked questions

Most frequent questions and answers

Private tours include just you and your family and friends. That’s all. To ensure you have a personal experience, your group will consist of you and your family/friends/colleagues, only. We never mix groups, or put you with strangers. There is no minimum: if it’s just you, we look forward to becoming your travel companion for the day.

Yes! Larger groups include tour group on a bus, school groups, corporate groups, etc. Tours for larger groups range in size from 10 to upwards of 60 or more people. For information and pricing on group tours for other organizations, please contact us.

We will work with you to the best of our ability to ensure you’re able to enjoy our city at a comfortable pace and within a reasonably safe, respectful environment.

Starting points can vary depending upon the tour that you choose. Private tours can often begin at the Boston location of your choice including hotels, B&B’s private homes, etc. or a designated meeting place will be determined prior to tour day. The Freedom Trail tours begin at the corner of Hanover Street and Cross Street at the Tony DeMarco boxing statue or the corner of Park Street & Tremont Street between the Park St. subway stations.

No! Prices are per group, in US dollars. The price of your tour is guaranteed the moment we receive your deposit.

Optional admission to the Old North Church - $5.00 and Paul Revere House - Adults - $5.00 Seniors and College Students - $4.50
Children (ages 5-17) - $1.00 Cash only for admission. Old State House Museum optional visit admission: Adults - $10.00 , Seniors (62+) - $8.50, Students - $8.50, Youth (6-18), Members, US Military, and Veterans - FREE

A booking fee is added to bookings made online through the reservation service. Call us with questions or for additional details.

We accept all major credit cards, Venmo or company check in advance of your tour.

Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 72 hours prior to tour to qualify for a full refund.

50% refund between 48-72 hours. No refunds will be issued within 48 hours of a tour. For tours requiring use of a third party vehicle, no refunds are available if the notice given conflicts with the third party cancellation policy.

Tipping is by no means a requirement or expectation for anyone on our team. If you had a great tour and enjoyed the service that your guide provided then leaving a tip is always greatly appreciated. This can be done with cash, Venmo or added to your invoice.

Tours run year round. Select the date on our reservations calendar and a tour representative will respond to confirm the date and time you prefer is available.

This is New England. We are a hearty bunch and will go out in all kinds of weather. If it rains, we can spend more time inside of attractions and dodge the puddles while using an umbrella. Flexibility is the name of the game! We reserve the right to cancel any tour if the weather conditions are determined to be unsafe.

To book a private tour for up to 6 people you can book online or call us at 866-817-TOUR. To book a tour for a larger group contact us by email or telephone. Please note that as we are often out giving tours, phone calls are returned in the late afternoons or evenings.

Yes! We offer virtual gift cards for any amount which can be sent to you or directly to the recipient. Simply click here.

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