Things to do in Boston: Excursions – Tours – Activities

Boston - Tips for Visiting the City

How Many Days to visit Boston?

Boston can be visited in a relatively short time, it has a fairly contained historic city-center, and the most important places are all close by that you can walk to but it is also true that there is a lot to see. It is a city that will fascinate and entertain you, and where you can immerse yourself in history. We advise you to dedicate at least 4 days, so you will have the opportunity to enjoy the different corners and attractions of Boston.

How to Explore Boston - The Must-see Tours

We advise you to book a guided tour of the city that will allow you to acquaint yourself with the city and will allow you to continue exploring it on your own. Remember that when you say Boston, we also talk about Cambridge across the Charles River with the University of Harvard and the MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There is the popular Freedom Trail, a journey through the history of Boston and the birth of the United States. Take a Cruise in the Harbor and go Whale Watching. Sit at a bar to enjoy one of the best beers, perhaps cheering on the home team and then walk around admiring the architecture, you will find an incredible mix of historic buildings neck-to-neck with futuristic and modern skyscrapers.

How to Move around the City?

On foot, if the season and the weather permit it, it is undoubtedly the most pleasant way to get around the city of Boston while exploring it, but you also have the Metro Service will help you get around. The system called MBTA has 5 lines: silver, orange, red, green, blue. In addition, of course, you have taxis, Uber, and Lyft.

Boston and Surroundings: What to Visit

Cape Cod is the classic destination if you want to experience the surroundings of Boston. But the entire region offers a lot if you are on an "On the Road" Trip, we recommend you read our page dedicated to the Regions of the United States where you can find more details about the New England.