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Free things to do in Boston
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Boston. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Boston, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Boston
Boston All-Inclusive Pass By Go City: 45+ Attractions
Fenway Park: Guided Tour
Frá$40.8
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets
Boston Whale Watching Cruise by New England Aquarium
Boston Harbor Whale Watch Cruise
Frá$85.56
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: Entry Ticket
Frá$36
Old Town Trolley Tours: Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Museum of Ice Cream Boston: Entry Ticket
Frá$41
Hop-on Hop-off Boston Old Town Trolley
Frá$52.45
Boston CityPASS®
Frá$84
Boston Harbor: 1-Hour Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Frá$46
View Boston Observation Deck: Entry Ticket
Frá$34
Go City Boston: Explorer Pass
Frá$54
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston: Entry Ticket
Frá$24.99
Museum of Illusions Boston: Entry Ticket
Frá$42
Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Frá$9.99
Franklin Park Zoo: Entry Ticket
Frá$24.45
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Frá$44
Museum of Ice Cream Boston: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket
Frá$64
Simons Theatre: Shark Kingdom Film
Frá$10
Historic Boston Harbor Cruise
Boston: Sunday Pastry & Prosecco Sail on Boston Harbor
Boston: Tall Ship Harbor Cruise Tickets
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.