Join us now as we highlight and discover the abundance of delights that New England and beyond has in store this Christmas. Rest assured, we will be continually updating this feature throughout the season.
Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem
“Ghosts of Christmas Past”: a Haunted Holiday Stroll. Uncover Salem’s fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten “the Christmas Witch”, and Mary Lwyd! Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience you’ll never forget.
Boston Harbor Holiday Brunch Cruise
Combine an indulgent brunch with a sightseeing boat tour on this two-in-one festive outing. Meet at Rowes Wharf, and hop aboard the Northern Lights: a 1920s-style yacht. Over the course of several hours, you’ll see landmarks ranging from the Seaport District and USS Constitution to Castle Island and beyond. You’ll also enjoy a 3-course holiday brunch menu.
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Celebrate the holidays with a festive brunch sightseeing cruise
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Enjoy a new perspective on the Boston Harbor when you explore by boat
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Indulge in a 3-course holiday brunch menu
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Travel in the comfort of a 1920s-style yacht
A Bostonian Christmas Tour
We invite you to join us on this festive tour of Boston, where we’ll be visiting some of the city’s most beautiful holiday attractions and experiencing all the joy and cheer of the season. Begin your tour at the Old South Meeting House, a historic building that played a significant role in the American Revolution. Learn about the city’s history as you explore the building. Next, head to Readers’ Park, a charming spot to take a winter walk and see holiday light displays. Then, visit the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center to learn about the famous market and browse through its shops. After that, stop at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park to admire the views of the harbor and the city skyline. Take a break and enjoy a hot drink to warm up. Finally, end your tour at Long Wharf, a lively waterfront area with restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Grab a bite to eat, do some last-minute holiday shopping, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere.
*For reference only. Itineraries subject to change.
Boston Holiday Lights Pizza Walking Tour
Treat yourself to some of the best pizza in Boston on this walking tour. Enjoy a stroll amid Boston's festive Holiday Lights during this 2 hour pizza tour! Each walking tour includes TWO different pizza stops, enjoying one slice at each pizzeria - some of Boston's very best. This fun tour also includes a Hot Chocolate or Coffee, plus cannoli from a famous North End pastry shop. Walk through the North End, Blackstone Block, Government Center and Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market areas, while taking in the sights of a Boston Winter Wonderland!
Plimoth Patuxet Admission with Mayflower II & Plimoth Grist Mill - Plymouth, MA
Journey into American history at the Plimoth Plantation, a living museum located near Boston in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Three outdoor exhibits bring colonial America to life and show daily life in the New England of the 1600s. Plimoth Plantation, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill make up the museum’s holdings and are located close to one another. You can visit one, two, or all three to learn about the Pilgrims and Native American Wampanoag in the colonial era. Admission to Plimoth Plantation or Plimoth Grist Mill, in Plymouth, Massachusetts Experience daily life in the colonial New England of the 1600s at Plimoth Plantation Visit Plimoth Grist Mill to see how the colonists made a crucial part of their diet Choose to visit some or all of the exhibits, located one hour south of Boston
Christmas on Benefit Street History Tour
Join us to learn how Christmas has been celebrated over the centuries in Providence, Rhode Island! Our tour will stroll along one of the most beautiful streets in the city and will enchant you (as well as educate you)!
Get into the spirit of the holidays with this ninety minute walking tour.
Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions
Visit Newport, Rhode Island and its historic mansions on a private full-day tour from Boston. Relax in a deluxe vehicle with your own private driver who takes you to the elegant mansions that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. You can tour the mansions (own expense), stroll around the grounds and the Cliff Walk, and have lunch in Newport, where many restaurants serve up fresh seafood and more.
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Private full-day tour to Newport, from Boston
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Relax in a private vehicle while the professional driver handles the roads, parking and traffic
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Visit the Newport Mansions (own expense)
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Take a seaside stroll along the Cliff Walk
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Check out the shopping, restaurants, and beaches in Newport
Holiday Sunset Cruise in Boston Harbor - Boston, MA - Month of December
Grab a drink and settle into the heated, main observation cabin to enjoy a seasonal experience on this beautiful 1920s-style yacht. During the cruise, grab a hot cocoa or festive libation from the bar and take in the sights as the boat cruises around Boston's waterfront neighborhoods, such as North End. Enjoy cruising under the Tobin Bridge for a unique perspective of this iconic landmark. Watch the sky as it changes from blues to oranges behind the outline of Boston's city skyline while listening to classic Holiday hits.
Boston Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour - Month of December - Boston, MA
Come enjoy the festive New England holiday vibes in one of America's historic cities. Your 90 minute tour on our unique heated Trolley will give you the wonderful holiday feeling that only Boston in the winter can give you. Included are decadent treats, hot chocolate and a souvenir gift of the Boston Holiday Tour. Experience the fun and merriment on this one of a kind holiday tour that you will be sure to make an annual tradition with family and friends!
Boston Holiday Cocoa Cruise - Month of December - Boston, MA
Make this holiday season one to remember with this cocoa and carols holiday cruise on Boston Harbor. With dates offered throughout December, you can add a magical touch to your holiday, and easily find a date that works for you. Plus, you’ll cruise the harbor aboard a classic yacht with live music as you take in beautiful views of Boston. Celebrate the holiday season during this cruise on Boston Harbor Listen to live holiday hits from our jazz band Choose from several departure times to fit your schedule Get great views of Boston from the water aboard a classic yacht.
Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - Stonington, CT
Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to Dickensian spirit, the tales will make you think of Christmas and Mystic in a whole new way. It's not just Saint Nicholas flying through the sky but plenty of other beings and spirits as well -- some are good and some perhaps more nefarious....
Holiday Spectacular at Mystic Dark Room - Mystic, Connecticut
Plan a unique night to celebrate the holiday season with a ticket to the Mystic Dark Room Holiday Spectacular. Attend this cabaret-influenced night of entertainment, complete with a speakeasy atmosphere. Bring your own drinks and mingle with other guests and dancers after the show. A VIP option with premium seating arrangements is also available.
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Celebrate the holidays with a night out
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See a cabaret-influenced show
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Get holiday value with this BYOB experience
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Upgrade to VIP premium seating if desired
Holiday Tea Tasting - Portsmouth, NH - December through February
The top rated activity in Portsmouth, you will enjoy tea in a historic Portsmouth building and celebrate the holidays with this tea tasting.
Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour - Boston, MA
Skip the crowded holiday tours during the Christmas season, and instead choose this Boston Self-Guided Christmas Tour that shows you all the best spots in Boston without the hassle of going at a group’s pace. See the Boston Christmas Tree, as well as parts of Beacon Hill and other areas all decorated for the holidays at your own pace using an easy-to-download app. See Boston’s impressive holiday light displays around the city A great choice for travelers on a budget—one tour works on up to four phones Explore the city at your own pace during a self-guided experience Get in the Christmas spirit—this tour is narrated by “Santa”
2 Hour Forest Immersion Retreat in Woodland Sanctuary in Dummerston, Vermont
Experience Vermont nature in a meaningful and memorable way with a guided approach inspired by the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku (literally translated as “forest bathing”). You'll be offered guided prompts, or “invitations”, that tap into all your senses. Not just your 5 senses, but also your intuition, imagination, and more. This experience is a combination of stationary time and walking on easy to moderate terrain. We can adapt to your mobility needs. The guided invitations encourage mindfulness and range from contemplative to playful interaction with nature. We begin with a sensory-awakening meditation to get grounded and connect with your world in new ways. This immersive experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to quiet your mind, relax your body, let your curiosity wander and be inspired by nature. For your safety, proper clothing and footwear is required (including non-cotton base layers in winter). Recommended attire for current conditions will be communicated at the time of booking.
New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour
There are few places that feel more festive than New York during Christmastime. Soak up its holiday spirit on this New York sightseeing tour, including stops at the Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Snap photos in front of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, admire the festive window displays of Fifth Avenue stores, and browse stalls in the magical Bryant Park holiday market.
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See New York's Christmas sights with a guide to avoid the hassle of a map
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Hear about holiday traditions at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Pose for photos in front of the Rockefeller Christmas tree
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Savor the festive spirit on Fifth Avenue and the Bryant Park market
Niagara Falls Night Illumination Tour: Holiday Edition
Niagara Falls is an impressive sight no matter the day, but during the wintertime it’s especially astounding. Join this guided tour of Niagara Falls at night and see it as a winter wonderland. When the sun goes down, the Falls are illuminated by artificial light, turning the waters into cascades of color. This tour takes you to multiple vantage points on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls, giving you plenty of chances to appreciate and photograph its beauty.
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Marvel at the Horseshoe, Bridal Veil, and American Falls
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See the colorful falls from Niagara Falls State Park
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Bring hot cocoa or another beverage to stay cozy in the snow
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Visit Luna Island and Terrapin Point
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Christmas in Baltimore tour
Avoid the large group tours this Christmastime and book this Baltimore Private Christmas Tour. This tour takes just you and your own group around the city to see some of the best Christmas displays and lights. Stops include a holiday train garden and the Miracle on 34th Street light display. Plus, your guide knows the best ways around Baltimore to see more in less time.
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See Baltimore’s main Christmas highlights in just a few hours
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A private experience is limited to just your group of up to nine
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Perfect for those who love the holidays and want to do something special
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Bottled water is provided to your group as an added convenience
LGBTQ True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans
True Crime fan? Join this tour in New Orleans. We'll take an in depth look at horrific crimes that have taken place in the city, and hear the stories of murderers and their victims. We'll have a drink in bars tied to some of these cases, including the murder suicide of Zack and Addy, a case in a Storyville brothel, and the site of a horrendous hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community.
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Visit the bars frequented by notorious New Orleans murderers
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Hear about French Quarter residents alleged involvement in the JFK assassination
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Drink at an iconic brothel from the Storyville era
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Learn about the Ax Man's reign of terror