Boston Travel AgencyEst. 1969 · Bespoke Private Travel

Family-run since 1969 · Bespoke private travel

The best of Boston,
picked by people who live here.

We've sorted through hundreds of Boston tours so you don't have to. Every experience here is highly rated, easy to book, and something we'd send our own family on.

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Curated, memorable Boston experiences

Boston Travel was founded in 1969 in the heart of Boston's North End. What began as a neighborhood agency helping local families discover the world has grown into a deeply rooted, family-run company focused on crafting highly personalized travel experiences. With decades of experience and generations of local insight, our passion for travel is matched only by our love of this incredible city.

Today we're a private travel consultancy, planning personalized trips around the world with a special love for Italy. This site is a labor of love: our favorite tours, tips, events and places to eat in the city we call home, shared so you can come visit, learn, and love Boston as much as we do.

Plan your visit

Sample itineraries for 2, 3 and 5 days

Day-by-day plans with the best tours, where to eat and how to pace it, built by locals.

2 DaysBoston essentialsThe Freedom Trail, the North End, Beacon Hill, the Back Bay and the harbor. The perfect long weekend.See the plan →3 DaysCity, Cambridge & FenwayEverything in the 2-day plan, plus Harvard Yard and a behind-the-scenes look at Fenway Park.See the plan →5 DaysThe complete BostonAdd a food-focused day across the city's neighborhoods and a day trip to Salem, Concord or Plymouth.See the plan →

Coming up in Boston

Oct·Salem Haunted HappeningsAll of OctoberDec3Boston Common Tree LightingLikely Thu, Dec 3, 2026Dec16Boston Tea Party ReenactmentLikely Wed, Dec 16, 2026Dec31First Night BostonThu, Dec 31, 2026

See the full events calendar

What to eat in Boston. Cannoli, lobster rolls, the North Shore roast beef three-way and what's hot right now → No tour, just a fun day? Try the Boston Selfie Hunt and collect the city's 20 most iconic photos → Museums and the aquarium. Save up to 45% on the MFA, Museum of Science, New England Aquarium and more with Boston CityPASS® →

Find your Boston

Walk the 2.5 miles where America beganFreedom Trail & History ToursExplore →Boston is best seen from the waterHarbor Cruises & Whale WatchingExplore →Chowder, cannoli and the neighborhoods that made themBoston Food, Neighborhoods & Food ToursExplore →Salem, Lexington & Concord, Plymouth, the Cape and beyondDay Trips from BostonExplore →Swan Boats, ducklings, Harvard Yard and Boston after darkFamily Favorites & Evening ToursExplore →Welcome to Title TownBoston Sports: Fenway, the Garden & MoreExplore →

Our top picks right now

Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Our top pick. Small groups and guides who know the material cold. One of the highest-rated tours in the city.

  • ★ 4.9 (8,300+ reviews)
  • 2.5 hours
  • From about $39
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Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

The classic trip to Stellwagen Bank with naturalist narration. The fast boat means more time with the whales.

  • ★ 4.5 (3,400+ reviews)
  • 3.5 hours
  • From about $86
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North End Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta and Pastries

Nearly perfect reviews. A small-group crawl through the neighborhood's best-loved spots.

  • ★ 5.0 (700+ reviews)
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • From about $98
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park

Go behind the scenes at America's oldest ballpark, including a stop atop the Green Monster.

  • ★ 4.7 (3,400+ reviews)
  • 1 hour
  • From about $45
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Salem High-Speed Ferry from Boston

The easiest way to Salem. About 50 minutes each way, with harbor views and no traffic.

  • ★ 4.5 (790+ reviews)
  • 50 min each way
  • From about $42
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Interactive history with costumed actors. Kids get to toss tea overboard.

  • ★ 4.7 (3,000+ reviews)
  • 1 hour
  • From about $36
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Local since 1969

We're a family-run, IATA-accredited agency founded in Boston in 1969. These are the tours and places we recommend to our own family and friends.