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36 Tours Reviewed
A playful ice cream world in Boston? That’s the idea. Museum of Ice Cream Boston turns dessert into an activity, with interactive rooms built for moving around, taking pics, and sharing sweet moments. If you want something lighter than a…
A grand synagogue holds a lot of secrets. This $7, 1-hour docent tour at the Museum at Eldridge Street lets you see the building up close and connect it to the Jewish immigrant story of the Lower East Side. I…
Old Ironsides is easy to love. The USS Constitution Museum turns Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard into a hands-on history stop, right beside the famous ship that has been afloat for centuries. I especially like the museum’s interactive exhibits that make…
New York tells its story best indoors, with good shoes. This ticket takes you into the Museum of the City of New York, set in a neo-Georgian landmark on Fifth Avenue near Central Park, with exhibits that connect immigrants, politics,…
Salem in one guided, train-backed afternoon. This Salem Witch Tour from Boston by train pairs a smooth commuter ride with a focused walking circuit of landmarks tied to 1692 fears, Puritan community life, and even modern pop culture. You’ll finish…
If you love fun with zero seriousness, go. The Museum of Ice Cream in Boston is basically a sweet-themed playground disguised as a museum—interactive rooms, big visual moments, and unlimited ice cream so you don’t just look, you snack. Two…
Your eyes will argue with you here. Museum of Illusions New York is a fun crash course in how your brain builds reality. In the Chelsea area of Manhattan (at 77 8th Ave, on the corner of W 14th St…
Art lovers, this day is for you. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the kind of place where you start with a plan and then wander because the collection keeps surprising you. Add the Rodin Museum right nearby, and you…
Forget the museum maze. This private Metropolitan Museum of Art tour is built for people who want big-name works and real context without spending your whole day figuring out where to go. It’s 2 hours with skip-the-line access, and you…
This route hits the important places fast. It’s a short, guided walk through Ground Zero symbolism that stays human, not just architectural. I really like the way the experience is led by passionate guides such as Phil, Kevin, Nicola, and…
Lower Manhattan hits different when someone explains it. This 9/11 Memorial tour is built around a local guide and the human stories behind Ground Zero, starting right near City Hall and moving you stop-by-stop through the area. I especially like…
Broadway history, but you can touch it. The Museum of Broadway ticket leads you through a timeline of theater from Broadway’s early days to today, using immersive videos plus hands-on stops. I also love the behind-the-scenes feel—this museum doesn’t just…
You can’t see the Met the usual way. This exclusive, small-group tour is built for speed with meaning. You start in the Great Hall, then your guide leads you through the Met’s most important galleries—Ancient to modern, with the building’s…
The Met can swallow your day. This skip-the-line tour keeps you moving through the museum’s big hits, and an expert guide turns famous works into stories you can actually remember. The trade-off is that it’s quick and you’ll do a…
The Museum of Illusions in Philadelphia is a fast, friendly way to trick your eyes and keep moving. I love the photo-ops that look weird in the best way, and I love having the Smart Playroom option if you want…
