Most Popular things to do in Boston

We rank 86 most popular 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 $15 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
86
In the 90+ Club
5
Available today
60
From
$15

Most Popular in Boston compared

Top 10 most popular 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)
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour95$392.5h4.9/5 (8,300)
Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour92$312.5h4.9/5 (1,821)
Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution92$794h5/5 (898)
Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill91$915h4.9/5 (1,924)
Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour88$602.3h4.9/5 (1,078)
Boston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Fresh Donuts, Cider & Much More87$702h4.9/5 (1,425)
Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour86$252h4.9/5 (685)
Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk85$702h4.9/5 (1,692)
Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour84$261.8h4.7/5 (1,280)

Every most popular experience we rank in Boston

Most Popular in Boston: common questions

What are the best most popular 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. Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour, Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour, Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution follow close behind. We rank 86 most popular experiences in Boston in total.
How much do most popular activities in Boston cost?
Expect around $187 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Boston 250 Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book most popular activities in Boston for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular 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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