Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Boston, MA

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between France and America. For example… What are the links and controversies between the history of Quebec and New England? Why was a young man of the French nobility, the Chevalier de Saint-Sauveur, assassinated by rebellious inhabitants? How did the “Yankees” overcome their intolerance towards the French to beat the English on their side? How did the Souvenir of the Marquis de La Fayette encourage Americans to fight and fall on the field of honor alongside the Poilus in 1917? How did the 1775 Revolution spread from America to France in 1789, and from France to Haiti, Vietnam, and other struggles for Freedom and Human Rights, and what their consequences today?

Learn about Boston’s deep history in the abolitionist movement while exploring the cobblestoned, winding streets of Beacon Hill – one of the most photogenic neighborhoods in America. You will see 50 important Underground Railroad sites that made historic Boston the “cradle of equality.” Experience what life was like for historic Black Americans, many of whom shaped the future of the city and the nation. Tour guide is a local Beacon Hill resident who has been working as a photographer/videographer in downtown Boston for 10+ years. Wear your walking shoes and be prepared to take some beautiful pictures!

Traverse your own 'Mini Boston Marathon' - warm up from the Common to Kenmore and then run the last mile of the marathon route across the finish line, all while learning the race’s rich history with a local Boston Marathoner. Learn how the Boston Marathon's revered path and elite status developed and the rich history of those who have graced these hallowed streets since the late 1800s. Discover the Boston Marathon's many historical 'firsts,' why Marathon Monday is the best day of the year (every year!), and how the strength of Boston held the community together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Run through the Boston Common & Garden, down tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, to the iconic CITGO Sign - then turn around to follow the last mile of the Boston Marathon route home to the finish line! End in historic Copley Square at the Boston Marathon monument, all while uncovering famous, hidden, and iconic marathon stories along the way.

This romantic cooking class is more than just a lesson; it's an unforgettable date night experience. You'll gain the skills to recreate elegant Italian dishes at home, perfect for impressing your special someone with your culinary talents.

This is a one of a kind opportunity to visit Boston's Living Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Explore the featured exhibit that changes quarterly (Fall 2025 - This Wheel's Still on Fire). Watch interviews with music legends. See personal artifacts from private collections.

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour guide and the company quickly expanded with over 8 tour guides. The concept behind the ghost tours is to tell guests the "darker side of Boston's history" through good, old-fashioned storytelling. The guides do not dress up in costumes, use fake accents, nor rely on theatrics to entertain guests. "Theatrics are not needed when your stories are good, and we tell the entire gamut of creepy stories - ghost stories, haunted locations, murder, the macabre, books bound in human skin; as I like to say, we tell the 'other side' of Boston's history." Haunted Boston Ghost Tours owner, Hillary Kidd

Long before the infamous 1692 Salem witchcraft trials, the shadows of witchcraft loomed over Boston. Join the Boston Witchcraft Walk, a premier historical walking tour, that explores the chilling reality of colonial life, superstition, and the witch executions that gripped the city. Boston was the site of the 2nd witchcraft execution in New England in 1648. Over the next 40 years, four more women would face the gallows. Learn the tragic story of Goody Glover, the last woman executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts four years before the Salem hysteria. Discover the pivotal roles played by Reverends Increase and Cotton Mather and how Boston’s religious elite influenced the accusations that would eventually impact Salem. Walk the streets of downtown Boston to see where victims lived, the location of the former jail & the final resting places of those involved in the trials. Understand the 17th-century mindset where pacts with the devil were considered a tangible threat to the community.

Relax-- and enjoy the 35 minute train ride to Salem. Your walking tour begins the moment you step off the train! Explore the rich history and culture of Salem on a thoughtfully curated day trip from Boston. Engage with local stories and historical narratives shared by knowledgeable guides who have deep roots in the community. This tour offers a unique glimpse into Salem's past, including the infamous witch trials and prominent maritime history. Enjoy hassle-free logistics with options tailored for both private and group tours, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. - Learn about Salem's witch trials and maritime history from local experts - Benefit from direct support and logistics assistance for a seamless experience - Enjoy free cancellation for peace of mind before your adventure begins

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a vibrant 75-minute guided history tour in Boston. Follow the footsteps of the founding fathers as you walk the forgotten front lines from the 1776 Siege of Boston. Engaging visual artifacts and a lively soundtrack amplify every step of this walk from downtown to the waterfront. This is an ideal experience for history buffs and those interested in America's revolutionary past. With a maximum of 24 guests, enjoy personalized storytelling that brings history to life. - 75-minute guided tour exploring Boston's revolutionary history - Interactive storytelling with the unique Scroll of Sights™ - Celebrate with a ceremonial cake lighting for America's birthday - Perfect for ages 12 and up, with a maximum group size of 24 guests

Explore Beacon Hill on a small-group walking tour led by a longtime Boston guide. Walk along brick sidewalks while listening to insightful commentary with insider perspective on the area’s history, architecture, and famous residents—past and present. The tour also includes simple, creative photo tips to help you capture Beacon Hill’s scenic charm in ways you might not have considered before. This experience is designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers. It is a guided walking tour with historical commentary and creative photo tips, not a technical photography class. Discover why Acorn Street is the most photographed street in Boston, what makes Louisburg Square one of the city’s most exclusive addresses, and where Beacon Hill’s hidden gems are located—places that are hard to find on your own. A PhotoWalks Beacon Hill tour offers a memorable way to experience one of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods. *Space is limited.*

Walk the Boston Freedom Trail, America’s most historic 1.2 mile walk, with our experienced, local guides. We offer the most exciting, detailed tour of this incredible trail, and we can answer all of your questions along the way. See historic sites, points-of-interest, architecture, and Boston's famous North End with over 75 restaurants and pizzerias. Follow in the footsteps of America’s revolutionary heroes. See the graves of Paul Revere, Sam Adams and John Hancock; see King’s Chapel, Benjamin Franklin’s statue, the Boston Massacre site, Faneuil Hall (“Cradle of Liberty”), Paul Revere's home, Little Italy, and end at the steps to the Old North Church.

Embark on a sweeping, visually-striking journey through the heart of Boston to uncover the story of the most ambitious, controversial, and transformative mega-project in American history. You will walk the very path where a roaring, elevated green monster of a highway once choked the city, and discover how engineers froze the earth, moved mountains of dirt, and spent 22 billion dollars to bury it. This is a story of staggering engineering triumphs, heartbreaking community displacement, and the ongoing battle for the soul of Boston's neighborhoods. A 4.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 123 min Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

More than a cooking class, this is an opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture through food, storytelling, and personal connection. Join Liem in his Boston home as he shares family traditions, culinary techniques, and the fascinating history behind beloved Vietnamese dishes such as phở, crispy eggrolls, and banana blossom salad. As you cook together, you'll learn not only how to recreate authentic recipes but also the cultural significance of the ingredients and flavors that define Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy the meal you've prepared in a welcoming home setting, creating memories and connections that extend far beyond the kitchen. Choose the optional market trip and discover Vietnamese ingredients and pantry staples at a local supermarket while learning about Vietnamese food culture.

Yelp's 2025 pick for Massachusetts #1 food tour! Create food memories with one of Boston's original food tours. Our North End Neighborhood Tour offers a view of Boston's Little Italy from the perspective of our founder, a native Bostonian, with topics ranging from best eats to history to crime to movies, and personal stories that you can't Google! We've included some surprises, too, including FOUR sites that aren't what they appear to be, and two hidden gems in a very unexpected place. And, if you're lucky, you might meet a neighbor or two!

Discover the sweeter and spookier side of Boston on this haunted donut walking tour. Enjoy delicious donuts and sweet treats while exploring the city’s eerie history, ghost stories, and local legends. Visit historic Granary Burying Ground, where famous Bostonians including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock are buried. Continue past iconic landmarks like Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market before enjoying more treats at Boston Public Market. From there, venture into the historic North End, where narrow streets and old brick buildings provide the perfect setting for mysterious tales. Pass Old North Church and hear stories from Boston’s darker past before finishing at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. Come hungry and ready for a fun mix of sweets, history, and spooky stories.

Explore the Boston waterfront with a lifelong local, born in Salem and raised in the Boston area. A history graduate of Northeastern University with nearly 30 years of tour-guiding and waterfront experience, your guide brings both historical knowledge and a personal connection to the city. Discover Boston's maritime history, Revolutionary past, architecture, and remarkable waterfront transformation while hearing the stories behind the landmarks and the city you see today.

This cooking class is not just a meal; but a culinary adventure that enchants your mornings. Join us to transform your brunch into a celebration of flavors that will impress your friends and family for years to come.

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will lead you through cobblestone streets as you explore the city’s rich 400-year history while tasting its most iconic dishes. Enjoy a comforting cup of New England Clam Chowder, a pastrami sandwich, authentic Italian Brick Oven Pizza, a sweet Mini Cannoli, a refreshing Lemon Slush, and more. In total, you’ll experience 6+ tastings, including Our Delicious Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour. Along the way, we’ll share stories of Boston’s past, from Puritan settlers to the modern-day city, making each stop both flavorful and unforgettable. Whether you’re a foodie, history lover, or simply craving the best bites in Boston, this tour blends culture, flavor, and local charm into one memorable experience.

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House. Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.

Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise in Boston Harbor which heads out to Fort Independence located on Castle Island and named after George Washington. Then take in views along Boston's waterfront such as the Mystic Tobin Bridge, Leonard Zakim Bridge, Custom House Tower, Old North church steeple, USS Cassin Young, and the USS Constitution.  An extra special feature on this cruise is the cannon fire at Sunset, which is presented off the USS Constitution every night to announce the setting of the sun. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time to check-in at the ticket booth, obtain boarding passes and pre-board. Please note this is not a private experience. A maximum of 12 guests are permitted per booking. There may be up to 140 guests onboard

Welcome to the Boston Seafood Tour! I created a guided culinary experience featuring New England seafood classics, many of which date back hundreds of years. We'll explore the waterfront, one of the city's best indoor markets, and the North End, known for its multi-generational Italian American culture and abundance of seafood, markets, bakeries, and cafes. During this tour, we'll taste the following: -Clam chowder from one of the essential Boston Waterfront restaurants -Clams casino from an over 50-year-old family-run institution -Lobster rolls inside a year-round marketplace featuring over 30 New England artisans and food producers -Fried scallops from a Sicilian-inspired grab-and-go seafood vendor on Hanover St -Mini cannoli from one of the Big 3 bakeries in the North End As a parting gift for joining the tour, you will receive a post-tour email highlighting my favorite places to visit, activities to enjoy, and local food & drink options.