The best family-friendly activities in Boston for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Boston’s North End is the city’s oldest residential neighborhood and one of its most vibrant. Over time it transformed into Boston’s beloved “Little Italy,” thanks...
$35

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! The 250th Anniversary Celebration of America's Independence Birthday departs from Boston to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers America's...
$159

Public North End Neighborhood Food Tour
Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts' #1 food tour in 2025! Small, intimate tours. Why book Boston Foodie Tours' North End Neighborhood Tour? Just ask recent...
$120

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...
$55

Join us on a journey from the vibrant city of Boston to the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts. Our expert guides will take you on...
$190

Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an...
$25

1 If By Land Walking Tours
We will be walking all around the great city of Boston. Along the way, as you look at the city that stands today, I will...
$45

See Boston's history come back to life in a 5-part immersive tour along The Freedom Trail. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, we tell a chronological...
$30

Tours run at 9:30, 12:30 and 2:30 M-W, and 9:30, 12:30, 2:30, Boston’s Revolutionary War history explored on a 90-minute walking tour of the Freedom...
$30

Join Captain Pickles, as he takes you back in time, through the American Revolution in Boston. Take notes and ask questions on this easy stroll,...
$25

Guided Boston City Walking Tour
Discover the heart of Boston with us—Paul and Nick Bessa, a dedicated father-son duo passionate about our city's rich tapestry of history. We're not just...
$44

Small group tour limited to six guests where you will learn the amazing origins of everyday things. Enjoy the stories of the great places where...
$199

Guides in authentic colonial dress will immerse you in colonial Massachusetts, where events that occurred on the Lexington Green 250 years ago changed the course...
$15

Our tour begins at the Charles Hotel to make sure you get your morning fix before we quickly head over to our first stop, Union...
$70

Welcome to the North End Food Tour! One of Boston's oldest and most important neighborhoods, the North End is most known for its multi-generation Italian-American...
$100

Discover the dark history of Boston on this 90-minute Nightwalk Tour, where chilling tales of curses and ghosts come to life. Guided by knowledgeable storytellers,...
$33

Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour! Walk along the Freedom Trail sites that tell the story of events leading up...
$99

Back Bay is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods and a city-planning masterclass that illustrates American architecture's changing tastes and stylistic evolution from the mid-to-late...
$65

Dive into the historic grit and gourmet soul of the "Cradle of Liberty". We’ll bypass the typical tourist traps to explore the city’s oldest corridors,...
$86

On this tour, you’ll cross the Charles River and enter the City of Cambridge. Renowned as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities, you will experience...
$78

Private North End Neighborhood Tour
Yelp's 2025 pick for Massachusetts #1 food tour! Create food memories with one of Boston's original food tours. Our North End Neighborhood Tour offers a...
$135

