Things to Do in Massachusetts

Most visitors spend their first days in and around Boston, where walking tours of the Freedom Trail and food tours of the North End are among the most-booked experiences in New England. From there, the state spreads out in three directions: north to Salem and Cape Ann, south to Plymouth and Cape Cod, and west to the Berkshires.

Below, each region shows a few of the top-rated tours and tickets you can book online, followed by a link to its own page with local highlights. Guided history tours dominate around Boston, ghost and witch-trial walks in Salem, whale watches out of Gloucester and island sightseeing tours on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Things to Do in Boston

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★ 4.9 (8,391 reviews) · 2.5 hr

From$39

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

★ 4.7 (3,474 reviews) · 1 hr

From$45

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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

★ 5 (3,043 reviews) · 3 hr

From$59

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New England Aquarium: Entry Ticket

★ 4.5 (541 reviews)

From$37

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Things to Do in Cambridge, Lexington and Concord

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.7 (3,915 reviews) · 1.2 hr

From$23

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MIT Campus Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.5 (196 reviews) · 1.2 hr

From$22

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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard

★ 4.9 (155 reviews) · 3.5 hr

From$57

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Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry

★ 4.7 (141 reviews) · 7 hr

From$159

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Things to Do in Cape Cod and the Islands

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Experience Martha's Vineyard #1 3hr shared Tour from Oak Bluffs

★ 4.6 (1,645 reviews) · 3 hr

From$70

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Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour

★ 4.6 (728 reviews) · 3 hr

From$65

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The Lucinda Lipol Tour of Provincetown

★ 4.9 (405 reviews) · 45 min

From$35

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Historical Tour of Nantucket

★ 4.8 (236 reviews) · 1.5 hr

From$57

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Things to Do in Salem and the North Shore

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.9 (16,519 reviews) · 2 hr

From$36

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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

★ 4.8 (4,764 reviews) · 4 hr

From$48

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Salem Ghost Tour

★ 4.6 (4,654 reviews) · 1.3 hr

From$24

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Real Pirates Salem: Entry Ticket

★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

From$18

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Things to Do in Plymouth and the South Shore

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Plymouth Night /Ghost Tour

★ 4.6 (133 reviews) · 2 hr

From$30

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Wine and Wine Jelly-Sauce Tasting on Plymouth Bay

★ 4.8 (39 reviews)

From$13

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Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

★ 4 (31 reviews) · 2 hr

From$15

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Plimoth Patuxet Museums: Entry Ticket

★ 4.4 (20 reviews)

From$11

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Things to Do in The Berkshires and Western Massachusetts

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Private Guided Berkshire Mountains Hike with Scenic Views

★ 5 (5 reviews) · 2 hr

From$150

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Six Flags New England: One Day Ticket

★ 3.7 (46 reviews)

From$49

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Tours, tickets, prices and reviews from Viator (a Tripadvisor company) and Tiqets — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Best in Mass may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you.