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

Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor. Wander through the iconic North End, tasting fresh bread, pastries, pizza,...
$91

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will...
$86

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

Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine...
$86

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between...
$85

Boston CityPASS — Save 45%
Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with Boston CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can relax...
$84

Join the captain and crew of Yacht Northern Lights for a relaxing Boston Harbor cruise featuring the colorful trees of Fall. New England has been...
$82

Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with...
$79

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

Enjoy the Boston skyline with Boston's Signature Lunch Cruise - perfect for family sightseeing, lunch dates, and more. Enjoy our delicious lunch buffet, cocktails, wine,...
$79

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

The Tour de Boston Bicycle Tour is the perfect family tour for those with young children or who would prefer to enjoy a more leisurely...
$78

Explore Boston’s seafood scene on a small-group, behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Fish Pier, tasting sustainably sourced local favorites while discovering the stories behind America’s...
$77

Recently voted as one of City Helicopter Tours's top food tours in the US. Explore Boston’s sweetest side on the Underground Donut Tour, a delicious...
$70

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

Discover the sweeter and spookier side of Boston on this haunted donut walking tour. Enjoy delicious donuts and sweet treats while exploring the city’s eerie...
$70

Your holiday tour begins in the Financial District at Kane’s Donuts where we’ll sample several of their daily flavors. After which, we’ll take a leisurely...
$70

Tour the Boston Common and Beacon Hill areas and visit more than 30 movie locations on this captivating private movie and TV walking tour! This...
$69

Boston and Cambridge City Tour
Forget the crowded hop-on, hop-off buses and rushed group tours where you're just another face in the crowd. Picture Boston is a completely different kind...
$68

This Boston food tour goes beyond the tourist trail—discover hidden gems, learn fascinating stories, and experience why the North End is the heart of Boston’s...
$66

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

