Outdoors things to do in Boston

We rank 151 outdoor things to do in Boston, United States. The highest scoring is The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
151
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$6

Outdoors in Boston compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Boston by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour97$593h5/5 (3,007)
2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour84$352h4.9/5 (264)
Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II83$15911h4.8/5 (434)
Boston City View Bicycle Tour: Historical E-bike/City Bike Tour83$552.5h4.8/5 (658)
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark83$451h4.7/5 (3,445)
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour83$592.5h4.7/5 (1,121)
City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat80$863.5h4.5/5 (3,422)
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor80$541.5h4.8/5 (659)
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor80$401.5h4.7/5 (817)
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise77$621.3h4.6/5 (10,136)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Boston

Outdoors in Boston: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Boston?
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100 from 3,007 traveler reviews. 2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour, Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II, Boston City View Bicycle Tour: Historical E-bike/City Bike Tour follow close behind. We rank 151 outdoors experiences in Boston in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Boston cost?
Expect around $107 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour from $6, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Boston for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Boston currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Boston?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Boston, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
May to October. Whale watching runs roughly April through October only.

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