Guided Tour of Crane Estate All-Inclusive Day Trip from Boston
Step into the grandeur of New England’s past with a visit to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, a breathtaking National Historic Landmark overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This immersive day trip from Boston includes round-trip rail transportation and a private shuttle, making it an effortless way to explore one of Massachusetts’ most stunning estates.
What to Expect:
Round-Trip Commuter Rail Ticket from Boston- we provide detailed, step by step instructions on how to get to North Statin in Boston an what train to take.
Private Shuttle to the Crane Estate – We will pick you up from the Ipswich MBTA station and take you to the estate and back
Enjoy the Guest of the Cranes Guided Tour – Step inside this magnificent 1920s mansion, where expert guides will transport you back to the era of lavish parties, grand architecture, and breathtaking seaside views.
Free Time to Explore the Estate Grounds
Return Shuttle & Train to Boston
From Boston Day Trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Mayflower II
Explore the rich history of Plymouth, Massachusetts, on this immersive day trip.
Starting with a scenic ride on the MBTA Commuter Rail, visit the renowned Plimoth Patuxet Museums, where 17th-century life comes alive through engaging historical interpreters. Afterward, discover the Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the original ship. With three hours of free time at the picturesque waterfront, you can enjoy local shops, dining, or simply relax by the ocean. This car-free adventure offers a perfect blend of education and leisure.
- Convenient travel via the MBTA Commuter Rail and van transport in Plymouth
- Admission to both Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Mayflower II included
- Three hours of leisure time to explore Plymouth’s scenic waterfront
- Total duration of approximately 8 hours for a full-day experience
Flavor Walk Boston Food Tour Haymarket through North End
Explore Boston's culinary scene on The Flavor Walk Food Tour, an immersive guided experience through historic Haymarket and the beloved North End. Enjoy six iconic tastings, including the best lobster roll in the US and authentic cannoli from one of Boston's beloved Italian bakeries. This 2 to 2.5-hour tour celebrates Boston’s rich food heritage, offering a diverse sampling of local favorites like clam chowder and homemade pasta in a cozy grotto. Perfect for foodies and culinary adventurers, this tour provides insider knowledge and a chance to engage with the city’s vibrant food culture. Great for folks visiting our great city and for locals who want a great visit in Boston.
- Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
- Visit 6 unique stops featuring Boston's best flavors
- Suitable for all ages; no alcohol focus
- Minimum of 4 participants required for the tour to run
Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and uncover the birthplace of the American Revolution. Step back in time as you visit all 16 historic sites, including Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, Paul Revere House, and the Bunker Hill Monument.
Along the way, hear tales of Paul Revere’s midnight ride, colonial unrest, and the battles that shaped a nation play automatically as you follow the red-brick path through Boston’s historic heart.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
✅ Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
✅ No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.
Boston to Woods Hole One Way Private Car Service
Travel seamlessly from Boston Airport to the town of Wood Hole with our exclusive chauffeured car service. Why settle for less when you can experience the best of comfort and convenience? Our service stands out by prioritizing your needs first, ensuring that every journey is tailored for relaxation and efficiency. From the moment you land, our professional chauffeurs are there to welcome you—never the other way around. We pride ourselves on impeccable punctuality; our drivers are ready well before your landing, so the moment you're ready, your journey begins.
Our fleet combines luxury with the latest in travel technology, ensuring a smooth ride to Woods Hole. Business or leisure, our service will turn your transportation needs into an enjoyable experience. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from over 25 years of professional driving expertise in the Greater Boston Area.
Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Audio Tour
Walk in the footsteps of America’s revolutionaries with our immersive Boston Freedom Trail audio tour! Unlike crowded tours, this guide brings history to life at your pace, letting you explore iconic sites like Paul Revere’s House, the Old North Church, and Boston Common while uncovering hidden stories and bold personalities that shaped the nation. Hear expert insights, stop and start anytime, and skip the pricey tour guides—just download, plug in, and let history unfold in your ears. Join thousands of travelers who’ve rediscovered Boston’s past like never before—start your journey today!
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*
Chinese Dumpling Class in Boston (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Master Chinese dumpling craft from folding to frying in this intimate cooking class in Boston, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. Held at your local chef's home venue, this small-group experience – limited to just five guests – covers char siu buns, guotie, wonton soup and boba ice cream from start to finish.
Your hands-on cooking experience features:
- Char Siu Pork in Lotus Leaf Bun with barbecue-style pork and steamed lotus leaf buns
- Guotie with beef, carrots and shiitake mushrooms
- Wonton Soup with hand-folded wontons and seasonal vegetables
- Boba Ice Cream
You will leave knowing how to fold dumplings in multiple shapes and pan-sear them to a perfect crispy bottom at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Brighton, MA
Unleash your creativity where you can craft your own stunning mosaic lamp. Guided by skilled instructors, explore the rich history of Turkish mosaic art as you design and assemble your masterpiece using colorful glass tiles and beads. This hands-on workshop accommodates all skill levels, making it perfect for families, friends, and team-building events. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with Turkish tea and treats as you admire your finished artwork, ready to light up your home.
Wellfleet Harbor Seal Cruise Small Group Boat Tour on Cape Cod
A private crossing focused on observing gray and harbor seals at a relaxed pace, with only your group aboard.
With time to linger where conditions allow, this trip is guided by tide, weather, and respectful distance from wildlife. Ideal for families, photographers, and anyone who wants a quieter, more personal seal-viewing experience. Up to 6 passengers total.
One Hour Walking Tour: Hidden History and Innovation
Boston already has plenty of tours that focus on the American Revolution. So we created one that focuses on inventions, entrepreneurship, and social change — ways Boston changed the world, both before and after the Revolution. We’ll talk about the importance of the schools and colleges created here in the 1600s; one of the first “clinical trials” conducted in North America, which saved countless Bostonians from smallpox; one of the country’s most impressive Black inventors; the connection between an MIT startup and “The Wizard of Oz”; and women who protested and went to jail to gain voting rights. We’ll also talk about one of America’s first millionaires, whose fortune was built on ice cream and cocktails.
If you want to understand what makes Boston unique, and you’re interested in STEM, entrepreneurship, or social change movements, this tour is especially for you!
Next tours on: July 24 + Aug 21 (available on Viator.) Other tours may be listed on our site - theinnovationtrail.org.
Cocktails & Cannoli: Boston's North End Dessert Tour
BUT FIRST, DESSERT!
Do dessert before dinner when you join us for Cocktails & Cannoli, an all inclusive walking food tour of Boston’s North End.
Skip the infamous lines to taste delicious drinks and classic cannoli, and sample the best sweets the North End has to offer. Not to mention the Paul Revere House and Old North Church along the way!
To top it all off, our local tour guides will sprinkle in fascinating historic knowledge, fun cultural facts, and culinary tidbits.
Satanic Salem Walking Tour
Salem history from The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery!
The most unique walking tour in Salem, free of supernatural or superstitious elements. No ghost stories.
Your tour guide is an expert in occultism, witchcraft, an ordained satanic minister.
Surprisingly very family friendly, but for weird families.
Who the hell is The Satanic Temple? Watch the documentary "Hail Satan?" before booking to learn more.
2 Hour Boston Segway Tour
Get the true Boston experience with your 2-hour Segway tour! Starting with the same route as your 1-hour tour before gliding your way through the Longfellow Bridge and into Cambridge where the magnificent Boston skyline can be seen in all its beauty. From the sparkling river to the tall buildings stretching into the sky, the view is breathtaking and a memory that will last a lifetime! You will then loop back through Beacon Hill and back through Downtown Boston. Sites of the Freedom Trail that you see in the 2-hour tour include all of those in the 1-hour in addition to the Boston Common, King's Chapel, Boston Latin & Benjamin Franklin Statue, Old South Meeting House, New State House, and the Corner Bookstore. You will also get to see the most photographed street in America - Acorn Street and so much more! The 2-hour tour is truly a very comprehensive and exciting tour of the city and it's most important landmarks from both past and present.
Beacon Hill + Back Bay Walking Tour: History + Fun Photo Tips
Explore three of Boston’s most scenic attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary and fun photo tips to help you capture memorable pictures along the way.
Discover the history behind Back Bay’s iconic architectural landmarks in Copley Square. Take a scenic stroll through the Boston Public Garden to see colorful flowerbeds and the famous Swan Boats. For the grand finale, we'll visit Beacon Hill’s Acorn Street, known as known the most photographed street in Boston.
This guided tour is designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers and blends engaging historical commentary with creative photo tips. It is not a technical photography class.
The Escape Game Dedham: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Legacy Place
The Escape Game Dedham offers five immersive games including Timeliner: Train Through Time, one of our newest escape rooms. Every family-friendly option features multiple rooms and can accommodate 8 players.
Our store in Dedham is conveniently located at Legacy Place next to countless amazing dining options and just 25 minutes outside of Boston. This is perfect for pairing an escape room with a meal or a day out as a group, whether you're a Boston native or just visiting Dedham for the weekend!
These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.
North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, and Pastries
As a lifelong resident of the North End of Boston this isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about where you are and who you’re with.
As someone who grew up in Boston’s North End, I’ll take you through the neighborhood the way locals experience it. You’ll visit a mix of historic institutions and under-the-radar spots, meeting the people and traditions behind the food.
Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories of growing up Italian in Boston—stories that bring the neighborhood to life in a way no guidebook can.
Expect a variety of tastings such as pizza, pasta, arancini, meats, cheeses, and pastries from some of the North End’s most beloved spots.
Boston Architecture + History Walking Tour + Fun Photo Tips
Explore Boston’s top 3 attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary of the famous sites along the way as well as fun photo tips to help you capture memorable photos of your tour experience.
Discover the history behind Back Bay’s diverse architectural landmarks in Copley Square. Enjoy a scenic stroll through the Boston Public Garden to see colorful flowerbeds and the famous Swan Boats. For the grand finale, we'll visit Beacon Hill’s Acorn Street, known as known the most photographed street in Boston.
Designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers, this guided walking tour blends engaging historical commentary with photo tips. It is not a technical photography class.
Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution
Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with a focus on the people and events that propelled peaceful Puritans into revolutionaries willing to give their lives to separate themselves from Great Britain. If you want the complete story, including visiting Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution, this is your tour!
FAQs!
How long is the tour? It takes about four hours.
Are there restrooms? Yes, of course. There are four, and we always stop when someone requests a break.
What should I carry? A large water! Camera and hat, and be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. Adults bring your ID. You may also want to bring a snack to enjoy as you walk.
How do we get back to downtown? There are two main ways: walk or take a ferry to Long Wharf.
Is this a good tour for children? Kids who are at least 12 years old usually enjoy the tour. The tour is not recommended for younger children.
Salem On Foot Walking Tours
Take an easy, 90-minute guided tour through the city's streets and stories to explore the events that shaped Salem, and still cast long shadows today. You'll hear about witches and Puritans, of course, but also about Nathaniel Hawthorne, the exotic spice trade, a Revolutionary War standoff, and the Great Fire that nearly wiped Salem off the map. We'll even visit one of the oldest graveyards in the nation!
Boston's Revolutionary and Drunken Past with Beer Included
When visiting Boston, the Freedom Trail is a must-do activity, but why not see historic sites while drinking beer? Join Ye Olde Tavern Tours to see 10 sites on the Freedom Trail-including the site of the Boston Massacre and the Old State House-and grab a drink at 3 historic taverns. Beer and/or hard cider is included in the ticket price, so all you need to do is show up ready for fun.
Our guests want a unique and memorable way to learn about Boston's revolutionary (and drunken) history and for the past ten years, we have delivered. Our guides are expertly-trained historians who are also incredibly personable. Our founder, owner, and frequent tour guide has a PhD in American history and is a two-time author. We know our stuff and are passionate about sharing the most interesting stories.
We cap each tour at 12 people to provide an intimate experience. Ye Olde Tavern Tours is the most fun and social way to experience Boston!
We are a small, local business and appreciate your support!
Salem Kids History & Mystery Tour
Salem’s “must do” for visiting families, Salem kids tours have captivated and inspired guests for over ten years. All of our guides are teachers who have a passion for history and a love for sharing stories with kids, Salem Kids Tours will inspire young learners, spark imagination, and invite kids to extend and share their knowledge after the tour is over. Our guides are committed to opening young minds and hearts to the fascinating history that surrounds us. Parents looking for a high-quality outdoor experience that the kids will love, enjoy, and remember choose Salem kids tours when planning family travel. Come on the tour that parents have described as “the best thing we did in Salem”. Designed for ages 6+.
Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours
Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Our Walks gives a great overview of Salem's history, including our illustrious spice trade history, as well as information on Salem's thriving cultural and culinary scene. When we are done you'll have great tips for dining, shopping and exploring while in Salem. Highly recommend taking our Walk as early in your Salem trip as possible!
Our Morning Walks begin in the downtown area. We start with a fresh baked locally made breakfast treat. You'll also be provided in advance a 10% off code for coffee or tea prior to tour. We'll then walk and learn about key points of interest in our downtown and waterfront areas. We end in the waterfront area with a spice tasting. If you have any questions or dietary issues, or if you have a large private group - please email us prior to tour date. More info on all our tours or for group tours please visit our website.
Lexington and Concord 3 hour private car tour from Boston
This half day private car tour is a perfect way to visit the Revolutionary War towns of Lexington and Concord and see the site where the "shot heard round the world" was fired.
We'll take the same route as Paul Revere, stopping at the most significant sites along the way to give a detailed account of what and how things unfolded in April 1775.
The travel time from Boston to these towns is 45 minutes each way and you'll be in one of our comfortable private vehicles with an experienced, knowledgeable and licensed tour guide.
North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage
Welcome to the North End Food Tour! One of Boston's oldest and most important neighborhoods, the North End is most known for its multi-generation Italian-American culture, as well as its abundance of seafood, markets, and cafes. The group will have tastings at 5 different locations while learning about the North End's rich history and its contribution to the growth of Boston.
During this tour, we'll taste the following:
-Clams casino from an over 50-year-old family-run waterfront restaurant
-An Italian sub from one of Boston's most acclaimed sandwich shops
-Meatballs from a salumeria in a tucked-away alley off of Hanover St
-Florentine cannoli from a 24/7 bakery that's been a North End institution since 1926
-Tiramisu from the oldest Italian cafe in Boston
As a parting gift for joining the tour, you will receive a post-tour email highlighting my favorite places to visit, activities to enjoy, and hundreds of local food & drink options while you're in the Boston area.