Boston North End vs Boston Old State House: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Boston North End first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 88 for Boston Old State House, and it has 124 ranked ways to see it versus 87. Boston Old State House is the cheaper entry at $25, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Boston, pair them: plan Boston Old State House in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Ranked experiences at Boston North End start from $31 and at Boston Old State House from $25 per person. Boston North End can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

Experiences at Boston North End run 2.8 hours on average and at Boston Old State House 2.4 hours, so both fit in one day in Boston with a break in between.

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Boston North End options and 100% of Boston Old State House options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

For Boston North End: The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 98, from $55). For Boston Old State House: The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 98, from $55).