Boston Old State House vs Faneuil Hall Marketplace: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Boston Old State House first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 86 for Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and it has 88 ranked ways to see it versus 88. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the cheaper entry at $22, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Boston, pair them: plan Faneuil Hall Marketplace in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Ranked experiences at Boston Old State House start from $25 and at Faneuil Hall Marketplace from $22 per person. Faneuil Hall Marketplace can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

Experiences at Boston Old State House run 2.4 hours on average and at Faneuil Hall Marketplace 2.2 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 Old State House options and 100% of Faneuil Hall Marketplace options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

For Boston Old State House: The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 97, from $59). For Faneuil Hall Marketplace: The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 97, from $59).