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

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life...
$36

Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester
You are guaranteed whale sightings on this whale watching tour out to Stellwagen Bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of...
$48

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student? Join us for an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University,...
$23

Visit the most historic and oldest ballpark in MLB. Fenway Park, also known as "America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is uniquely nestled in the city of...
$45

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

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
Visit New England’s best museum and reenact the 1773 Boston Tea Party protest that was such a significant event in the prelude to the American...
$36

Guaranteed Sightings! 7 Seas Whale Watch is located in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester, MA and in one of the busiest parts of Gloucester...
$45

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
2024 City Helicopter Tours Experiences Rising Star Award Winner! Often referred to as the "Best tour in Salem!" The most in-depth look at the Witch...
$35

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

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

Satanic Salem Walking Tour
Salem history from The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery! The most unique walking tour in Salem, free of supernatural or superstitious elements. No ghost stories....
$30

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

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

Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part...
$29

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

The Salem Witch Walk
Welcome to the Salem Witch Walk! You will enter the Enchanted Garden where the magic begins! With a: -Musical Light Show -Dragons -Cauldrons -Fog and...
$35

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

Book the Salem historical tour with a five star rated guide and masterful storyteller, Kenneth Glover. He has guided Salemwalkingtours.com for ten years and presents...
$38

***Please read the entire description before purchasing. 3 mile Walk and doesn’t end near start location *** Come celebrate Disney's blockbuster, Hocus Pocus! Starring Better...
$50

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into...
$25

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

