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Boston combines historic streets, waterfront views and museum visits in a relatively compact centre. A walking route can connect several areas, but leave time to enjoy the neighbourhoods rather than treating each landmark as a quick stop.

Compare a guided history walk with a harbour trip according to the part of the city you want to understand. For excursions beyond Boston, check how much of the day is spent travelling and where the tour returns.

Check whether the route includes steps or uneven paving. For a boat experience, use the named wharf and arrival time, not simply the general waterfront area.

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Boston Explorer Pass By Go City: Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Boston Explorer Pass By Go City: Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City San Antonio: Explorer Pass

About this experience and booking advice

Go City Dublin Explorer Pass Tickets The Go City Dublin Explorer Pass gives you flexible access to Dublin's top attractions with significant savings of up to 30%. Choose 3, 4, 5, or 7 experiences from 34 popular Dublin venues, paying far less than individual admission prices. Your digital pass activates automatically when you visit your first attraction and remains valid for 30 days. Your pass includes admission to major attractions like the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin Zoo, and Dublin Castle. Mix and match museums, historic landmarks, and guided tours to create your perfect Dublin itinerary. The pass also covers hop-on hop-off bus tours and access to both Christ Church Cathedral and Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Whether you're interested in Irish heritage at MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland) or family fun at Dublin Zoo, this pass offers excellent value for exploring Dublin's attractions. Highlights Access to 34 top Dublin attractions including Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle Save up to 30% compared to buying individual attraction tickets Flexible 30-day validity period after first use, with one year before activation Digital pass with mobile app providing maps, guides, and booking tools Includes Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off tours as one attraction choice No need to select specific venues when booking - choose as you go Plan Your Visit with Go City Dublin Explorer Pass Your pass remains valid for one year before first use, then expires 30 days after activation at your first attraction. Each venue can only be visited once per pass, with the pass scanning as used after each visit. Some popular attractions require advance reservations, so check the Go City app or contact venues directly to secure your preferred time slots. The included mobile app provides digital city guides, maps, and essential booking tools for attractions requiring reservations. You can purchase your pass up to one year in advance, making it perfect for planning ahead. If you're looking to explore specific historic sites, consider visiting Dublin Castle guided tour or the magnificent Christ Church Cathedral Dublin as part of your pass selection. For families planning multiple Dublin experiences, the pass works excellently alongside other city activities. Consider pairing your attractions with a Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tour to maximise your sightseeing efficiency across the city.

Planning your visit to Boston Explorer Pass By Go City: Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Choose your date and participant options for Boston Explorer Pass By Go City: Choose 2 to 5 Attractions before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Can I cancel Boston Explorer Pass By Go City: Choose 2 to 5 Attractions?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Boston Explorer Pass By Go City: Choose 2 to 5 Attractions option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

The Full Revolutionary Story:  A Masterclass Boston Walking Tour

The Full Revolutionary Story: A Masterclass Boston Walking Tour

Follow Boston’s landmarks and experience the story of America

Boston Walking Tours

Listed duration: 210 minutes

About this experience and booking advice

Explore Boston's key historical neighborhoods and landmarks with a walking tour that covers the American Revolution. Visit 14 important landmarks in the order historical events happened, offering a detailed view of Boston's role in America's history. Enjoy a mix of expert commentary and humor while discovering both the historic areas and the lively modern city.

Planning your visit to Boston Walking Tours

Choose your date and participant options for The Full Revolutionary Story: A Masterclass Boston Walking Tour before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 210 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Can I cancel The Full Revolutionary Story: A Masterclass Boston Walking Tour?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact The Full Revolutionary Story: A Masterclass Boston Walking Tour option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Boston: Guided Freedom Trail History & Food Tour

Boston: Guided Freedom Trail History & Food Tour

Walk historic streets, visit landmarks, and get food tips

Boston Walking Tours

Listed duration: 120 minutes

About this experience and booking advice

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a local guide to learn about the city’s history and food scene. This tour pairs famous sites with optional tastings of classic bites like clam chowder, baked beans, and cannoli. Visit places like the Boston Public Market, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, and Old North Church. On Fridays and Saturdays, you’ll also see the 300-year-old Haymarket tradition. Walk historic streets, hear local stories, and get views of the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the Holocaust Memorial Park. Your guide will suggest dishes at each stop. Try them if you wish with an additional cost, or simply enjoy the surroundings.

Planning your visit to Boston Walking Tours

Choose your date and participant options for Boston: Guided Freedom Trail History & Food Tour before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 120 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Can I cancel Boston: Guided Freedom Trail History & Food Tour?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Boston: Guided Freedom Trail History & Food Tour option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Museum of Illusions Boston: Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Boston: Entry Ticket

Explore 60+ exhibits with optical illusions and holograms

Museum of Illusions Boston

Listed duration: 50 minutes

About this experience and booking advice

Visit the Museum of Illusions Boston. See over 60 exhibits, including optical illusions, holograms, hands-on displays, and special rooms. Learn about vision and perception as you explore. Challenge your eyes and brain with unique visual tricks. Bring a camera to capture moments that look like you're defying gravity and walking on walls.

Planning your visit to Museum of Illusions Boston

Choose your date and participant options for Museum of Illusions Boston: Entry Ticket before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 50 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: 200 State Street. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Museum of Illusions Boston: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Museum of Illusions Boston: Entry Ticket option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones

Old Town Trolley stop #1

Listed duration: 90 minutes

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Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour Explore Boston's darkest secrets on this spine-chilling trolley tour through the city's most haunted locations. Led by costumed guides, this 1.5-hour evening experience takes you to historic burial grounds nearly 400 years old, where true tales of crime, restless spirits and local legends come to life in the shadows. Your journey through Boston's haunted past includes visits to King's Chapel Burying Ground and Copp's Hill Burying Ground, two of the city's three oldest cemeteries. At King's Chapel, you'll discover the mysterious Strangers Tomb and learn about the souls said to haunt these ancient grounds. Copp's Hill holds the grave of Cotton Mather from the Salem Witch Trials, whilst you'll also pass Granary Burying Ground, final resting place of Paul Revere and members of Benjamin Franklin's family. The tour stops at the notorious Omni Parker House hotel, where unexplained lights, ghostly sounds and tales of guests who never checked out have earned it a place in Boston's supernatural folklore. Your guide shares authentic accounts of the Boston Strangler and other crimes that left permanent marks on the city's history. What is Included Guided trolley ride through key locations and cemeteries Costumed storytellers and access to historic burial sites 1.5 hours of true crime stories and ghost tales Visits to two of Boston's three oldest burial grounds Good to Know Tours run Thursday to Sunday at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. This experience is recommended for ages 13 and above due to the content and late evening hours. Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking on uneven ground in cemeteries and historic areas. Dress warmly for chilly evenings spent outdoors. Service animals are permitted with 24 hours advance notice. If you're fascinated by Boston's supernatural side, consider exploring more of the city's mysterious past with a Salem witch trials tour or discover the broader history on a comprehensive Boston historical walking tour during daylight hours.

Planning your visit to Old Town Trolley stop #1

Choose your date and participant options for Boston Ghosts & Gravestones before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 90 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: Marriott Long Wharf Hotel,200 Atlantic Avenue. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Boston Ghosts & Gravestones?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Boston Ghosts & Gravestones option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

The Freedom Trail: Guided Tour

The Freedom Trail: Guided Tour

Learn historical events and walk a notable historic trail

Boston Walking Tours

Listed duration: 105 minutes

About this experience and booking advice

Walk along a significant historical trail in Boston, learning about colonial history and the events of the American Revolution. Knowledgeable guides provide insights, suitable for all ages and interests.

Planning your visit to Boston Walking Tours

Choose your date and participant options for The Freedom Trail: Guided Tour before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 105 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Can I cancel The Freedom Trail: Guided Tour?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact The Freedom Trail: Guided Tour option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Simons Theatre: Shark Kingdom Film

Simons Theatre: Shark Kingdom Film

Watch a 3D film with amazing cinematography on a giant screen

New England Aquarium

Listed duration: 45 minutes

About this experience and booking advice

Join shark heroes Jess Cramp, Liv Rose, and Cristina Zenato on an epic family adventure into the kingdom of sharks. Come face-to-face with these magnificent animals and learn how our future is intertwined with theirs.

Planning your visit to New England Aquarium

Choose your date and participant options for Simons Theatre: Shark Kingdom Film before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 45 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Listed venue address: 1 Central Wharf. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Simons Theatre: Shark Kingdom Film?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Simons Theatre: Shark Kingdom Film option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

New England Aquarium Tickets

New England Aquarium Tickets

Cairns Aquarium: Entry Ticket

New England Aquarium

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Key West Aquarium Tickets Discover the underwater world of the Florida Keys at Key West Aquarium, one of the oldest aquariums in the United States. Your entry ticket grants access to this historic marine attraction where you can observe local Florida Keys species and learn about the delicate coral reef ecosystem that surrounds the island. The aquarium showcases the diverse marine life that calls the crystal-clear waters around Key West home. Walk through exhibits featuring native species including nurse sharks, sea turtles, tarpon, and colourful tropical fish. Touch tanks allow you to interact with stingrays, horseshoe crabs, and sea anemones under the guidance of knowledgeable staff who share fascinating facts about each creature's behaviour and habitat. Highlights Touch tank experiences with stingrays and marine invertebrates Shark feeding demonstrations with nurse sharks and other local species Sea turtle rehabilitation area showcasing conservation efforts Interactive exhibits about coral reef ecosystems Historic architecture dating back to the 1930s Educational talks by marine biologists throughout the day Plan Your Visit to Key West Aquarium The aquarium opens daily with extended hours during peak season. Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring the exhibits and attending feeding demonstrations. The best time to visit is mid-morning when the marine animals are most active and before the afternoon heat peaks. Located in the heart of Key West's historic district, the aquarium sits just steps from Mallory Square. You can easily walk there from most downtown hotels or take the free shuttle that runs along Duval Street. After your visit, explore other Key West attractions or take a Key West sunset cruise to see dolphins and other marine life in their natural habitat. The area also offers excellent opportunities for Key West snorkelling tours where you can experience the coral reefs firsthand.

Planning your visit to New England Aquarium

Choose your date and participant options for New England Aquarium Tickets before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Listed venue address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel New England Aquarium Tickets?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact New England Aquarium Tickets option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Museum of Ice Cream Boston: Entry Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream Boston: Entry Ticket

Step into a world of imagination and enjoy unlimited ice cream treats

Museum of Ice Cream Boston

About this experience and booking advice

This ticket grants entry to the Museum of Ice Cream in Boston, where guests explore interactive installations designed for friends and family of all ages.Wander through themed rooms including Fun Way Park and the Cookie Living Room, and visit Scoop's Bar and Diner, where the hosts serve cocktails and milkshakes as part of the experience. Ice cream tastings are served throughout the visit, letting guests sample a variety of flavours at each stop.Take a leap into the famous sprinkle pool, one of the most popular features of the museum. The Museum of Ice Cream Boston offers a range of hands-on activities, creating a playful and memorable outing for every visitor. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Planning your visit to Museum of Ice Cream Boston

Choose your date and participant options for Museum of Ice Cream Boston: Entry Ticket before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Listed venue address: 115 Seaport Boulevard. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Museum of Ice Cream Boston: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Museum of Ice Cream Boston: Entry Ticket option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Museum of Ice Cream Boston: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream Boston: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket

Swing for the fences and explore the Cookie Living Room

Museum of Ice Cream Boston

About this experience and booking advice

This ticket grants entry to the Museum of Ice Cream in Boston, where a guide leads visitors through interactive exhibits designed for friends, families, and celebrations of all ages.Throughout the visit, guests are invited to taste ice cream at various points across the museum. Activities include batting at Fun Way Park, unwinding in the Cookie Living Room, and stopping at Scoop's Bar and Diner, where the host serves milkshakes and cocktails as part of the on-site experience.A highlight of the museum is the sprinkle pool, a firm Boston favourite. The Museum of Ice Cream offers an engaging, hands-on experience suitable for all ages. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Planning your visit to Museum of Ice Cream Boston

Choose your date and participant options for Museum of Ice Cream Boston: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Listed venue address: 115 Seaport Boulevard. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Museum of Ice Cream Boston: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Museum of Ice Cream Boston: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Walking Tour

Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Walking Tour

Learn about music history and visit historical music locations

Boston Walking Tours

Listed duration: 90 minutes

About this experience and booking advice

Take a walking tour of Boston's Fenway neighborhood guided by a musician to learn about the city's rock and roll history. Visit historical locations such as the Rat, Storyville, and the site of the Boston Tea Party music venue. Hear about the innovations of DJs, producers, and educators who changed the way music was shared and taught. Follow the impact Boston had on the careers of artists like B.B. King, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, New Edition, Nirvana, Aimee Mann, Pixies, Radiohead, Peter Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, and Jonathan Richman. Understand Boston's cultural and musical influence through these historical stories and locations.

Planning your visit to Boston Walking Tours

Choose your date and participant options for Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Walking Tour before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 90 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.

Can I cancel Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Walking Tour?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Walking Tour option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

Franklin Park Zoo: Entry Ticket

Franklin Park Zoo: Entry Ticket

Tap into your wild side in Boston

Franklin Park Zoo

About this experience and booking advice

Visit Franklin Park Zoo and see animals from around the world. At Gorilla Grove (seasonal), watch Western lowland gorillas up close. In the Kalahari Kingdom, see African lions, and in the Giraffe Savannah, observe Masai giraffes. With a variety of species to explore, Franklin Park Zoo offers something for all ages.

Planning your visit to Franklin Park Zoo

Choose your date and participant options for Franklin Park Zoo: Entry Ticket before comparing the final price. Check the selected option for its duration and arrival instructions before planning your next activity.

Listed venue address: 1 Franklin Park Rd. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

Can I cancel Franklin Park Zoo: Entry Ticket?

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is included in my ticket?

Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Franklin Park Zoo: Entry Ticket option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.

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How do I choose tickets for children?

Use the age bands on the booking page and check height restrictions, adult-accompaniment rules and whether infants need a ticket. Requirements vary by activity.

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How should I plan my day in Boston?

Check whether the route includes steps or uneven paving. For a boat experience, use the named wharf and arrival time, not simply the general waterfront area.

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