Sightseeing in Massachusetts covers attractions on land and on water

The deep political and literary history and beautiful natural wonders of Massachusetts make it a natural for sightseeing by visitors and vacationers. Many sightseeing organizations offer tours of the cities, waterways and countryside of Massachusetts.

Boston Tours - From Boston & Suburbs

56 Williams Street Waltham, MA 02453 Phone: 781-899-1454

Make the most of your trip with a guided tour

Planning to visit the Boston area? See all the important sites and attractions that make Boston such a great city. Travel with us on a personalized tour with full historical and cultural commentary as we visit Boston, Charlestown, and Cambridge. Relive three centuries of history and learn of the Puritans, revolutionaries, immigrants, presidents, Pequots and, polititians. Avoid the notorious driving habits of Bostonians by riding in the relaxing comfort of a 20-passenger air-conditioned coach. The tour lasts for 6 ˝ to 7 hours and pickup locations are available from suburban and downtown Boston hotels.

Freedom Trail Foundation

99 Chauncy Street Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-357-8300 Fax: 617-357-8303

Explore the rich history of America's Revolution

Boston's Freedom Trail® is a 2.5 mile Trail through this sophisticated city connecting 16 of the country's most significant historic sites linked to the American Revolution. Take a 90 minute walking tour with a lively and informative 18th century costumed - Freedom Trail Player® - guide along the Trail daily between April and November. Great for all ages (5 to 75+) and groups large and small. Specialty tours of Pirates and Patriots, African American Patriots, Historic Pub Crawl, and the Historic Holiday Stroll are offered throughout the year and seasonally. Buy your ticket on line at our website. It's American history, but not the same old story.

Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Information Centers on Boston Common
and Prudential Towers (Center Court)
Boston, MA Toll-Free: 888–SEE-BOSTON Ext. 8

Find What You Love in Boston

Perhaps Boston can be best described as a welcome contradiction: Hip alongside historic. Skyscrapers surround parks. Gourmet meets pizza. Just as the city pays homage to every period of America’s timeline, it also serves as all things to all people. What do you want to see? Boston’s tour companies can show it to you with city trolley tours, fall foliage tours, brew pub tours, sports tours, harbor tours, ghost tours, and more. And how do you want to see it? There are tours by foot, boat, bike, bus and even tours in World War II amphibious vehicles called “ducks” that explore both the road and the river. There are multilingual tours, ethnic heritage tours and tours customized for individuals with disabilities. If it’s Christmastime, there are holiday light tours; if it’s summer, there are deep-sea fishing tours. And our trails, including our famed Freedom Trail, are some of the most traversed in the country.

Boston Tours - From Boston & Suburbs

56 Williams Street Waltham, MA 02453 Phone: 781-899-1454

Make the most of your trip with a guided tour

Planning to visit the Boston area? See all the important sites and attractions that make Boston such a great city. Travel with us on a personalized tour with full historical and cultural commentary as we visit Boston, Charlestown, and Cambridge. Relive three centuries of history and learn of the Puritans, revolutionaries, immigrants, presidents, Pequots and, polititians. Avoid the notorious driving habits of Bostonians by riding in the relaxing comfort of a 20-passenger air-conditioned coach. The tour lasts for 6 ˝ to 7 hours and pickup locations are available from suburban and downtown Boston hotels.