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

Go City's All-Inclusive Pass is the best Boston pass if you're looking for an easy-to-use, flexible way to explore the city whilst also saving money....
$79

Cruising year-round from Rowes Wharf, the sleek and modern Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey is the perfect setting for celebrating with friends, connecting with colleagues,...
$138

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

Experience Niagara Falls at its most dramatic on this two-day journey from Boston, featuring a rare nighttime exploration and an optional up-close daytime adventure. Arrive...
$307

Leave Boston behind and set out on a full-day journey to Martha's Vineyard, one of New England's most beloved islands. This experience blends a scenic...
$108

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...
$42

Discover thousands of marine animals at the New England Aquarium! Meet green sea turtles and penguins, and watch seals and sea lions at play. See...
$40

After your cruise ship docks in Boston, spend your time seeing the city's top attractions on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour! Explore Boston at your...
$51

Redcoats, Riots, Smugglers, Gangs, Midnight Riders, and some 92,000 pounds of tea all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will get to...
$31

Dive into an incredible adventure with a giant screen film! Explore the deepest reaches of the blue planet at The Simons Theatre with one of...
$10

Enjoy discounts up to 50%* off regular admission prices with the Boston Explorer Pass. This multi-attraction pass, valid for 30 days after your first use,...
$54

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

Exclusively available during the Halloween season! Discover the spooky, historic city of Salem on this full-day tour from Boston, where the infamous witch trials of...
$385

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

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

Discover the vibrant colors of autumn on a Fall Foliage Day Trip from Boston through Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Your journey begins in Western...
$149

Explore Beacon Hill on a small-group walking tour led by a longtime Boston guide. Walk along brick sidewalks while listening to insightful commentary with insider...
$45

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

This romantic cooking class is more than just a lesson; it's an unforgettable date night experience. You'll gain the skills to recreate elegant Italian dishes...
$120

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

Ghosts of Boston Night-Time Walking Tour
Ready to meet the spirits that shaped a nation? The Ghosts of Boston Tour is your ticket to a thrilling journey through haunted history—where Patriots...
$30

