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Sail into the Sunset in Salem

Step into the gilded age of yachting for a 2 hr sunset sail aboard our historic schooner

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 1365 reviews

Bostons Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

Spend three hours exploring Boston’s North End, enjoying Italian cuisine with Anthony your born and raised politically incorrect funny tour guide. Not for prim and proper types. Fun adults-ages 13+

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 959 reviews

Boston's Grand Tour: The Full Revolutionary Story

A curated, chronological journey that delivers real understanding — not just random sightseeing. Explore the Freedom Trail and trace the full story of America from Boston’s founding to Independence.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 869 reviews

Explore Freedom Trail sites

Learn stories about Paul Revere, John Hancock, and more.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 876 reviews

North End Little Italy Food Tour

Hey Boston friends and tourist, I’m a North End native—born and raised in the neighborhood

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 294 reviews

Boston’s North End Food, History & Italian Bites

Sample local foods and explore the North End of Boston's rich history and culture.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 513 reviews

Shucking on the Harbor

Let's gather on a secret dock overlooking the Boston Harbor and shuck some oysters! You will walk away from this experience knowing how to confidently shuck an oyster :)

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 866 reviews

Mobsters, mayhem and murder in Boston

Stroll around Boston, learning about Whitey Bulger, the Boston mob, murders and more!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1032 reviews

Explore the freedom trail and historic Boston

Walk through Boston’s rich history, learning about the American Revolution and landmarks Tour must have a 2 person minimum

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Explore Salem history with a comedian

Dive into Salem’s past with a museum professional turned comedian who mixes historical facts with hilarious storytelling.

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Explore Boston on a trolley day tour

Discover Boston’s landmarks at your own pace with a flexible trolley tour and daylong hop-on hop-off access.

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Explore rare artifacts at Concord Museum

Explore fascinating artifacts and rare pieces of American history at the Concord Museum.

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Tour Boston’s sports legacy at The Sports Museum

Explore Boston’s sporting legacy with a guided tour of The Sports Museum, where Bruins and Celtics history comes alive. Enjoy interactive fun at Bruins Heritage Hall and delve into unique artifacts.

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Explore Boston’s Paul Revere House

Discover the history behind revolutionary Paul Revere, on a self guided tour of the Paul Revere House. Learn about the man who was once a silversmith, engraver, and dentist.

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Explore Boston’s USS Constitution Museum

Step aboard historic ships and relive sea life from over 200 years ago. Learn to furl sails, fire cannons, and scrub decks through interactive exhibits inside the museum

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Explore Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum wonders

Step into the Peabody Essex Museum to admire curiosities from the 18th-century sea adventures, showcasing natural wonders and artifacts from around the world.

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Explore MIT with student guides in Boston

Explore MIT’s history and innovation on a tour led by current students

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Visit Boston’s Old State & Old South Meeting House

Step into Boston’s history at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House with one ticket.

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Introduction to Flameworked Glass

Create unique and colorful glass creations in this introductory class. Each student will have their own workstation, table top torch , tools and all the supplies provided for them.

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Ghosts & Consequences

Walk Marblehead by lantern light as history meets legend—witch trials, pirates, gravestone symbols and sea legends. Discover a darker side of Marblehead you won’t soon forget.