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Explore Things to Do in Massachusetts

Welcome to Massachusetts - a state where rich history, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty come together to create unforgettable experiences. Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston, explore charming coastal towns like Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, or enjoy the fall foliage in the Berkshires. Discover world-class museums, lively arts and music scenes, and sample fresh seafood and local specialties throughout the state. From historic landmarks and picturesque beaches to outdoor adventures and bustling city life, Massachusetts offers something for every traveler looking to explore New England at its finest.

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Planning the perfect vacation in Massachusetts is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Massachusetts. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.

Why wait until you arrive in Massachusetts to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!

Today's Featured Tours Explore All

South End Food Tour

For all ages! • 3 hours • 1.5 miles of walking

Boston
3 Hours
Food Tour
617 Food Tours
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2-Hour Day/Sunset/Night Sail

For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 6 People

Boston
Boston Sailing Tours
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Used Rental Equipment - Natick (Boats, Paddles, Lifejackets, and more!)

Natick
Kayak
Natick Boathouse
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
Downtown to Back Bay via Beacon Hill Walking Tour

Most Popular! • 2 Hours

2 hours
Kid Friendly, Walking Tour
Boston City Walks
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4.8
Boston Chocolate Tour

$65 Includes All Chocolate | A sophisticated chocolate adventure through the heart of Boston!

Boston
2 hours
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 7+
Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour

Ages 7+ • 3 Hours • Can Accomodate up to 14 People!

Oak Bluffs
3 Hours
Kid Friendly, Winery
Martha's Vineyard Tours & Excursions
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4.8
Private
North End & Market District Tour - Private Tour

3 1/2 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Taste Boston's Iconic and Award Winning Favorites

Boston
Private Tours
Boston Foodie Tours
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1775 tour: North Bridge and Beyond

1775 Tour: North Bridge and Beyond

Concord
Town of Concord
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2025-2026 BERKSHIRE WRITERS SERIES

3 Hours • 2pm - 5pm • One Saturday a month for 6 sessions • 12 people

Pittsfield
3 hours for each of the 6 monthly sessions
Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead
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Experience Cambridge Explore All

4.8
"Stories of Harvard Square" Food Tour

$90 Includes All Food | A foodie adventure through historical Cambridge!

Cambridge
2 hours
Food Tour, University Tour
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
4.9
Daily Scooter Rentals - Cambridge

Cambridge
1 Day - 7 Days
Kid Friendly
Central Scoot
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4.8
Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Tour [Weeknight]

$65 Includes All Food/Drinks | A weeknight version of our popular Sunday tour!

Cambridge
2 hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Private
Dumpling Party

Ages 8+ • 2.5 hours • Up to 16 guests • Private option

Cambridge
2.5 hours
Cooking Class, Kid Friendly, Private Tours
Patty Chen's Dumpling School
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Private
Dumpling Party - Private Event

Ages 8+ • 2.5 hours • Up to 16 guests

Cambridge
2.5 hours
Cooking Class, Kid Friendly, Private Tours
Patty Chen's Dumpling School
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4.8
Harvard Square Chocolate Tour

$50 Includes All Chocolate | A unique, chocolate adventure!

Cambridge
1.5 hours
Chocolate Tour, Food Tour
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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4.8
Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Tour [Weekend]

$90 Includes All Food | An exciting tour of street art murals and the best eats!

Cambridge
2 hours, 30 minutes
Food Tour, History Tour
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT & Harvard

Walking tour of MIT and Harvard University, two of the most famous colleges in the Boston area!

Cambridge
3.5h
Guided Tour, History Tour, Kid Friendly, Walking Tour
Boston Hidden Gems
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
4.9
Hourly Scooter Rentals - Cambridge

Cambridge
1 Hour - Full Day
Kid Friendly
Central Scoot
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History Tours Explore All

4.8
Quincy MA Presidential Food Tour

$80 Includes All Food | Delicious Eats in the City of Presidents

Quincy
2 hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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Ages 21+
5
Liberty Pub Crawl of Philadelphia

2 Hr and 15 Min • Ages 21+

Philadelphia
2 hours & 15 minutes
Beer Tour, Food Tour, Happy Hour Tour, History Tour, Private Wine Tour, Pub Crawl, Wine
Philly Crawling
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Salem Through a New Lens: Anniversary of Joseph White Murder

2 Hours | History and Photography Tour | All Ages

History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
4.9
Bruins / Celtics PRE-GAME Axe Throwing, Food & Drink Tour

All ages! • 2.5 Hours • Wheelchair & stroller accessible

Boston
2.5 Hours
Axe Throwing, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Kid Friendly, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Binge on Boston
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Hocus Pocus Movie Locations Tour

2.5 Hours | All Ages | Visit the 5 locations used in the filming of Disney's hit movie, Hocus Pocus!

History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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4.8
Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Tour [Weekend]

$90 Includes All Food | An exciting tour of street art murals and the best eats!

Cambridge
2 hours, 30 minutes
Food Tour, History Tour
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
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Mysteries & Murders of Salem

1.75 hours | Experience the darker side of Salem | Ages 13+ only

Salem
History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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Merchants and Mansions

2 Hours | Architecture Tour of Salem - 400 years of Early American Architecture

Salem
History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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Private
Private North Shore and Salem Tour

$733 | Salem and coastal gems: Beyond Boston's history, scenic beauty awaits on this driving tour

City Tour, Day Sail, Driving Tour, Ferry, History Tour, Museum, Private Tours, Sailing, TV and Movie Sites Tour
WeVenture Boston
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Boat Tours Explore All

4.7
St. Patrick's Day Brunch Cruise with Live Irish Music!

$93.28 | 2 Hour Cruise

Boston
2 hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Brunch Cruise, Castle, Cruise / Large Boat, Ferry, Fishing, Sailing
Classic Harbor Line - Boston
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Private
Custom Private Charter

All ages • Custom Itinerary Options • BYOB • Up to Six Passengers • Starting at $800

2 - 8 Hours
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Northeast Yacht Charters
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4.7
Harborfest Fireworks Cruise aboard Northern Lights

$103.88 | 2 Hour Cruise

Boston
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
Classic Harbor Line - Boston
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Private
Atlas (25 Passenger) Private Yacht Charter

25 Passenger Private Charter • 2 to 4 Hours

Quincy
2 to 4 hours
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Boston Boat Charters
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Private
Private Sunset Cruise

All ages • Two Hours • BYOB • Up to Six Passengers

2 Hours
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Northeast Yacht Charters
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4.7
Harborfest Fireworks Cruise aboard Adirondack

$167.48 | 2 Hour Sail

Boston
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sailing
Classic Harbor Line - Boston
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Public Trip

For all ages! • 1.5 hours • Unwind with Breathtaking Harbor Views!

Gloucester
1.5 Hours
Boat Tour
The Friki Tiki of Gloucester
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4.7
Adirondack Sunset Sail

$72.08 to $101.76 | 2 hour Sail

Boston
2 hours
Boat Tour, Sunset Sail
Classic Harbor Line - Boston
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4.7
Boston Harbor Cruise on Northern Lights

$33.92 to $44.52 | 1 or 1.5 hour Cruise

Boston
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Classic Harbor Line - Boston
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Walking Tours Explore All

Amazing Commonwealth Avenue Walking Tour

90 Minutes • Fun for All Ages • Small Groups

Boston
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
JM Walking Tours
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Salem Through a New Lens: Anniversary of Joseph White Murder

2 Hours | History and Photography Tour | All Ages

History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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Spirits and Superstitions - a Friday the 13th Tour

2 Hours | An exclusive tour on Friday the 13th | All Ages

Salem
History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour

For all ages! • Great for families!

Boston
Beer Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Tye Dyed Tour Guide
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America's Hometown Heroes Tour

For all ages! • 1 Hour

Plymouth
1 Hour
Walking Tour
Spirit of Plymouth
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Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour

For all ages! • 10 Hours

Boston
Walking Tour
Luxury New England Tours
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Hocus Pocus Movie Locations Tour

2.5 Hours | All Ages | Visit the 5 locations used in the filming of Disney's hit movie, Hocus Pocus!

History Tour, Walking Tour
Witch City Walking Tours
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Highlights of Boston and Cambridge

For all ages! • 3 & 7 hour options • Starting at $600

Boston
Walking Tour
Luxury New England Tours
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Private Tours Explore All

Private
Family Fish Acadamy - Beth Ann

Starting at $650 - 4 Hours • Up to 6 People

Private Tours
Beth Ann Fishing Charters
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 4+
4.5
Private
1 Hour Private Tour

From $54.59 / Per Person • Ages 4+ • 1 Hour • 2 Person Minimum

Bolton
1 Hour
Kid Friendly, Private Tours
Animal Adventures
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Private
Dumpling Party

Ages 8+ • 2.5 hours • Up to 16 guests • Private option

Cambridge
2.5 hours
Cooking Class, Kid Friendly, Private Tours
Patty Chen's Dumpling School
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
Private
A Revolution Begins Private Tour

For all ages! • 7.5 Hours • Private tour • Up to 9 people

7h 30m
Kid Friendly, Private Tours
Boston Hidden Gems
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Private
Winter in New England SNOWGA Retreat (February)

Activity Level 2-4 • Snowmobile, Hike, Yoga & More!

Private Tours
SUP YO
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Private
North Beerfield Tour

Starting at $80 • Ages 21+ • 3.5 hours • Northampton, MA • Private Tours Available • Sundays only

Northampton
Private Tours
Pioneer Valley Brews Cruise
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Private
Private Kombucha Brewery Tour

A Behind-the-Scenes Fermentation Experience

Worcester
1 Hours
Brewery, Private Tours
KrafTea Kombucha
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Private
Martha’s Vineyard Private 3-hour Island Tour

See the Whole Island! groups under 10 tip optional> groups of 10 -14: 15-20% tip to be added

Private Tours
Martha’s Vineyard Tours & Transport
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Private
Winter Season Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh or Wagon Ride

Enjoy your own private ride. For couples, families, & friends, up to 12 guests

Princeton
Approximately 1/2 Hour, stay afterward at the ca
Private Tours
Cornerstone Ranch
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Kayak Tours Explore All

2 Hour Paddling Season Pass

2026 Season Passes! • Redeemable at Boston Locations

Kayak
Boating in Boston Season Passes
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Used Rental Equipment - Natick (Boats, Paddles, Lifejackets, and more!)

Natick
Kayak
Natick Boathouse
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Kayak Rentals in Plymouth Harbor

All Ages! • 1-8 Hours • Single & Double Kayaks Available

Plymouth
1-8 Hours
Kayak
Plymouth Watersports
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Two Hour Rentals

Great for all ages! • Paddle Boards • Single Kayaks • Double Kayaks

New Bedford
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Pocasset River Tour

$70 per Person |Kayak or Board/ Child Rates Available | 2 - 2.5 Hours

Kayak
Cape Cod Kayak
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4.9
Sandwich Great Marsh All Day (8 Hours) Kayak and Paddleboard Rental

All equipment must be off the water by 5:30PM

East Sandwich
Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
RideAway Adventures
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5
Mashpee All Day (8 Hour) Kayak and Paddleboard Rental

All equipment must be off the water by 5:30PM

Mashpee
Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
RideAway Adventures
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Squeteague/Megansett Harbor Kayak Tour

$75 per Person | Child Rates Available | Beginner-Intermediate | 2 - 3 Hours

Kayak
Cape Cod Kayak
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