Outdoors things to do in Boston

We rank 145 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 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
145
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 Tour94$593h5/5 (2,811)
Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II80$15911h4.8/5 (424)
2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour80$352h4.9/5 (242)
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour80$592.8h4.7/5 (1,115)
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark79$451h4.7/5 (3,302)
Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks78$782.5h4.8/5 (653)
City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat77$863.5h4.5/5 (3,368)
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor77$401.5h4.7/5 (787)
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor77$541.5h4.8/5 (632)
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise76$621.3h4.6/5 (9,975)

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 94 out of 100 from 2,811 traveler reviews. Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II, 2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour, Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour follow close behind. We rank 145 outdoors experiences in Boston in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Boston cost?
Expect around $94 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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