Discover Boston on Guided Tours

Enjoy one of our daily walking tours of Boston from May through October or reserve a private tour anytime throughout the year.

Discover this vibrant and diverse city by taking one of our many acclaimed guided Boston tours. Boston By Foot walking tours showcase Boston's rich architectural and historical heritage.

Take a break from the tourist attractions, guide books, and large crowds. Explore the city in a relaxed atmosphere and make a personal connection with your guide.

photograph of fireworks on the Boston Harbor on New Years
First Night first occurred in the city of Boston in 1976, the same year the Boston By Foot organization was established.
First Night on the Boston Harbor. Photo by Tom Coppeto. 2007.

Join us on a walk led by one of our many passionate volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge of the city with you. Our docents are volunteers who lead tours because they want to, not because they have to.

We have 8 tours on our regular schedule including Boston's only walking tour for children. Refer to our complete calendar in the menu above to find the scheduled tours during your visit.

Kick back on the banks of the Charles River after Footloose on the Freedom Trail.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
Kick back on the banks of the Charles River after Footloose on the Freedom Trail.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
Kick back on the banks of the Charles River after Footloose on the Freedom Trail.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
The July 4th fireworks show on the Charles River following the Pops concert.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
The July 4th fireworks show on the Charles River following the Pops concert.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
The July 4th fireworks show on the Charles River following the Pops concert.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
The fireworks display tops off a week-long Independence Day celebration.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
The fireworks display tops off a week-long Independence Day celebration.
On July 4, 1929, the first free Boston Pops Esplanade concert was conducted by Arthur Fielder and it has become a Boston tradition. The fireworks show was added to the concert in 1974 along with a performance of the 1812 Overture.
Photo by Tom Coppeto 2009.
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