Boston Old State House vs Granary Burying Ground: 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 87 for Granary Burying Ground, and it has 88 ranked ways to see it versus 91. Granary Burying Ground is the cheaper entry at $23, 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.

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Boston Old State House compared with Granary Burying Ground in Boston
Boston Old State HouseGranary Burying Ground
Ranked experiences8891
Top Outty Ranking9797
Average ranking (top 10)8887
Cheapest experience$25$23
Average time needed2.4h2.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoYes

Best ways to see Boston Old State House

  1. 1. The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 97 · from $59 · 3h

  2. 2. Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from $39 · 2.5h

  3. 3. Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $31 · 2.5h

  4. 4. Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $79 · 4h

  5. 5. Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $61 · 5h

All 88 Boston Old State House experiences

Best ways to see Granary Burying Ground

  1. 1. The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 97 · from $59 · 3h

  2. 2. Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from $39 · 2.5h

  3. 3. Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $31 · 2.5h

  4. 4. Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $79 · 4h

  5. 5. Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $61 · 5h

All 91 Granary Burying Ground experiences

Frequently asked questions

Boston Old State House or Granary Burying Ground: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Boston Old State House first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 87 for Granary Burying Ground, and it has 88 ranked ways to see it versus 91. Granary Burying Ground is the cheaper entry at $23, 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.

Which is cheaper, Boston Old State House or Granary Burying Ground?

Ranked experiences at Boston Old State House start from $25 and at Granary Burying Ground from $23 per person. Granary Burying Ground can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Boston Old State House and Granary Burying Ground?

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

Can you do Boston Old State House and Granary Burying Ground on the same day?

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 Granary Burying Ground options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

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