Explore Boston Public Library: Historic Tours & Hidden Gems

Discover Boston’s famous sites and hidden treasures on this 2.5 to 3-hour guided bike tour – a perfect way to explore the city! Start in Boston’s North End and pass sites like Copley Square, Fenway Park and the Faneuil Hall marketplace. Cruise through Beacon Hill and admire the diverse neighborhoods...

• Urban AdvenTours - Boston Bike Tours
• North End
• USS Constitution Museum
• Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
• TD Garden
• Beacon Hill
• Louisburg Square
• Charles River Esplanade
• Fenway Park
• Back Bay
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• Christian Science Plaza
• South End
• Copley Square
• Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
• Boston Public Library
• John Hancock Tower
• Boston Common
• Freedom Trail
• Downtown Crossing
• Old South Meeting House
• Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, You may participate on this tour on one of our comfort hybrid bikes OR one of our pedal-assist electric bikes! (option available at checkout), Guests MUST be comfortable riding in the street: Recommended for those 12 years and older, If you are looking for a family friendly tour, please book our Tour de Boston bike tour, Tour company reserves the right to omit any guests from tour if they are intoxicated, under the influence of any substance, a danger / liability to the rest of the group, MUST be 16 years or older and at least 5 feet tall to tour on E-Bike., Re-booked tours are subject to a $20 rebooking fee (per person), Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you? A Boston Duck Tour is a wonderful way to get a great look at Boston on land and water. See all the major landmarks and hear the history of the city as you tour Boston in a renovated World War II amphibious vehicle.

• Boston Duck Tours
• Boston Public Garden
• Boston Common
• Boston Public Library
• Old State House
• Museum Of Science
• TD Garden
• Newbury Street
• Massachusetts State House
• Boylston Street
• Charles River Esplanade
• Copley Place
• Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
• Old South Church in Boston
• Prudential Center
• Arlington Street Church
• Boston Public Market
• Charles River

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Boston Duck Tours has invested in a GPS activated foreign language app that Guests must download to their own mobile device to use on tour. The app provides imagery as well as narration in languages including Spanish, German, Mandarin, French, Japanese, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean and Cantonese on all tours. Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection and you must bring your own headphones., Accessibility: We have wheelchair accessible DUCKS from all 3 of our departure locations. If you are booking online you MUST call us and tell us you have a guest that needs to stay in their wheelchair as we need to pull 3 extra seats to fit the wheelchair in the DUCK. If booking in person ensure you tell our Guest Service Representative that you have someone in a wheelchair so we can also pull the 3 extra seats., The Duck Boats depart from 3 locations throughout Boston: Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. Travelers must select their departure location during checkout. On the day of travel, please meet at the departure location you have selected during checkout. The meeting location and address will be available in your confirmation after purchase.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common in...

• Make Way for Ducklings Statues
• George Washington Statue
• Boston Public Garden
• Commonwealth Avenue Mall
• Copley Square
• Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
• Boston Public Library
• Newbury Street

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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 Ba...

• Boston Public Library
• Old South Church in Boston
• Copley Square
• Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
• Commonwealth Avenue Mall
• Boston Public Garden
• Beacon Hill
• Acorn Street

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date by sending an email to: [email protected] OR a text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You., The MEETING POINT is the bronze statue with a ball in hand outside the front entrance of the Boston Public Library on Dartmouth St. , NOT Boylston St.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Journey from the Boston Marathon finish line to the Red Sox home at Fenway Park and walk in the footsteps of sports legends! Come discover how Boston sports make Boston Strong! Back Bay is home to the iconic Boston Marathon and Red Sox. Learn how the hallowed grounds of the Boston Marathon and Fenwa...

• Copley Square
• Boston Public Library
• Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial
• Kenmore Square
• Fenway Park

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Not recommended for guests with difficulty standing

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Glide through over 400 years of Boston history on Wander Boston's award-winning immersive historic e-bike tour. Lead by an expert guide who will provide live narration throughout the experience- your tour will cover over 200 points of interest over 8 uniquely-Boston neighborhoods. You'll never miss ...

• North End
• Old North Church & Historic Site
• Bunker Hill
• TD Garden
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Old State House
• Boston Common
• Boston Public Garden
• Copley Square
• Boston Public Library
• Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
• Berklee College of Music
• Symphony Hall
• Fenway Park
• Charles River
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Charles Street
• Quincy Market

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Guests with physical limitations are always welcome to notify us and we will make every accomodation we can, We do not restrict age, height, weight, or physical ability- however, all guests must be able to mount, dismount, pedal, and power themselves, unaided, throughout the duration of the tour., Per Massachusetts State Law- all guests are required to wear the provided helmet., We are unable to accommodate guests who, upon arrival, appear injured, intoxicated, or under the influence

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The Emerald Necklace bike tour is an amazing way to see Boston’s most famous green spaces in a ‘green’ way - you may forget you are in the heart of the city! Discover Frederick Law Olmsted’s famous system of parks on this bicycle tour of the historic Emerald Necklace. From the shaded boulevard on Co...

• Urban AdvenTours - Boston Bike Tours
• North End
• Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
• TD Garden
• Beacon Hill
• Louisburg Square
• Charles River Esplanade
• Back Bay
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• Emerald Necklace
• Jamaica Pond Park
• Arnold Arboretum
• South End
• Copley Square
• Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
• John Hancock Tower
• Boston Public Library
• Commonwealth Avenue Mall
• Boston Common
• Downtown Crossing
• Freedom Trail
• Old South Meeting House
• Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
• Boston Harbor Cruises

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, This tour is up to 4 hours long and covers at least 15 miles, with several hills. Riders must be comfortable spending that much time on a bike and covering that distance., There is street riding on this ride, Tours rebooked within 48 hours of your tour time are subject to a $20 rebooking fee (per person), You MUST be at least 16 years old and at least 5 feet tall to ride an E-bike.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Learn about Boston’s rich history and its standing in the U.S history of being “first in the nation” to build and enact many things. You’ll see the architecturally beautiful Public Library, historic State House, lush Boston Common, and many more iconic firsts. See the first and architecturally beau...

• Boston Public Library
• Copley Square
• Arlington Street Church
• Ether Monument
• Massachusetts State House
• Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
• Tremont Temple Baptist Church
• Bell In Hand Tavern

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

See all of Boston and Cambridge from the comfort of a heated and air-conditioned modern minivan. This is a half-day driving tour that takes you through every highlight of Boston and Cambridge. The drive will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Commo...

• Old North Church & Historic Site
• The Paul Revere House
• Great Molasses Flood Plaque
• North End
• USS Constitution
• Bunker Hill Monument
• Freedom Trail
• King's Chapel Burying Ground
• Old Corner Bookstore
• Granary Burying Ground
• Boston Common
• Massachusetts State House
• Boston Public Garden
• Beacon Hill
• Acorn Street
• Stata Center
• Harvard University
• Back Bay
• Copley Square
• Boston Public Library

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats; please bring age-appropriate car seats for kids who require them. We will not be able to continue with the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests., Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Boston's revolutionary spirit and rich heritage through an immersive audio experience that puts you in complete control of your journey. Unlike crowded group tours that rush you through attractions, this self-guided adventure allows you to pause at monuments that captivate you, delve deeper...

• Cathedral of the Holy Cross
• The First Church of Christ, Scientist - The Mother Church
• Boston Public Library
• Old South Church in Boston
• Copley Square
• Church Of The Covenant
• Boston Public Garden
• Beacon Hill
• Boston Common
• Park Street Church
• Boston Irish Famine Memorial
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• New England Holocaust Memorial
• Boston Public Market
• Paul Revere Statue
• Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
• Bunker Hill Monument

• Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, 1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed., 2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive your private access links through your booking platform's messaging system. Link 1 provides your complete audio guide playlist featuring all attractions, and Link 2 gives you your interactive itinerary map with individual guides for each location. Simply click each link and select "Proceed to external site" to access your materials—your links lead directly to trusted platforms (SoundCloud and Google Maps) where your private tour content is hosted. Your private access links remain valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days), giving you complete flexibility to explore at your own pace. If you experience any difficulty accessing your audio guides or itinerary map, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you., 3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour., 4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide., 5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.