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

Ride Boston's affordable trolley tour! CityView's silver trolleys take you through the streets of Boston and take in the highlights with a convenient and easy...
$48

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops
Sit back and relax as expert tour guides turn back the pages of history and highlight the modern wonders of Boston – one of America’s...
$51

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

Explore the ultimate highlights of one of America’s greatest cities with our comprehensive tour, blending history, culture, and heritage into one unforgettable experience. Delve into...
$51

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

Choose between either a 1.5 or 2-hour sail around Boston Harbor aboard one of our beautiful schooner Adirondack sailboats! These classic boats are reminiscent of...
$54

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise in Boston Harbor which heads out to Fort Independence located on Castle Island and named after George Washington. Then take...
$54

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

This tour goes beyond surface‑level sightseeing and weaves the sites, people, and turning points of Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail into one immersive, chronological journey. Rather...
$59

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...
$62

After a busy day sightseeing or working, what could be nicer than relaxing onboard one of Boston's finest boats for a cruise on the harbor?...
$62

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

