Best things to do in Essex County, MA
Recommended activities in Essex County
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Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
9.0 out of 10 with 770 reviews
9/10
770 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.0 out of 10 with 208 reviews
9/10
208 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.2 out of 10 with 1467 reviews
9.2/10
1,467 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
9.8 out of 10 with 4791 reviews
9.8/10
4,791 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
9.4 out of 10 with 2224 reviews
9.4/10
2,224 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 506 reviews
9.6/10
506 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Activity duration is 30 days
30d
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.4/10
20 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises: Boston Harbour New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.8 out of 10 with 315 reviews
8.8/10
315 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston Harbour Sunset Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 330 reviews
9.2/10
330 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
1h 10m
9.4 out of 10 with 1385 reviews
9.4/10
1,385 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
7.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
7.8/10
27 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jack Kerouac’s Lowell Self Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston Highlights: Self‑Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Activity duration is 7 days
7d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Boston Bundle Top 3 Self Guided Freedom Trail Tours
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
Activity duration is 55 minutes
55m
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 44 activitiesBoston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.0 out of 10 with 208 reviews
9/10
208 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises Boston: Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
7.2 out of 10 with 25 reviews
7.2/10
25 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Behind Boston’s Lobster Scene: Seaport Seafood Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.2 out of 10 with 55 reviews
9.2/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises Boston: Signature Lunch Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8/10
8 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
7.4 out of 10 with 27 reviews
7.4/10
27 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Lobster Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9.4/10
56 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.2 out of 10 with 125 reviews
8.2/10
125 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 24 activitiesBoston: Helicopter Skyline Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.2 out of 10 with 125 reviews
8.2/10
125 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Sunday Pastry & Prosecco Sail on Boston Harbour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem: Hocus Pocus Films & More Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
6.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
6.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem, MA: Witch City Broom Making Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.6/10
36 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 222 reviews
9.8/10
222 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem: Vampires and Ghosts Walking Tour with Haunted Objects
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Boston: Salem Witch Trials History Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem, MA: Mysteries & Murder Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 19 activitiesItalian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9.4/10
56 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Sunset Tall Ship Harbour Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9.4/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salem, MA: Witch City Broom Making Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Sushi Making Class at a Trendy Local Venue
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
French Steakhouse Dinner in Boston
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Floating Yin and Sound Bath Experience in Rye
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boston: Korean Speciality Tour and Chef-Led Tasting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Create Your Own Mosaic in a SoWa Boston Artist Studio
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
10/10
46 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Romantic Italian Date Night Cooking Class in Boston
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
