Boston is a cultural city known for fine Atlantic foods, craft beer, iconic sports teams and a plethora of sightseeing tours. And because we can travel to Boston through Kelowna International Airport (YLW), we decided to show you some exciting things to do in Boston. 

When you travel to this city, there’s a good chance you might see a championship parade or witness a group of people taking a themed tour. Some of these tours will take you to Fenway or Harvard. Some are known to show you “secret eateries” known for lobster rolls. Others are just too cool to be missed. 

We’ve compiled a list of tours you must visit Boston to see.

Walk the Boston movie mile

You can walk where actors have graced your screen. 

Because Boston has been the backdrop to many films and television shows, there are plenty of sets you can step into. The Boston Movie Mile Walking Tours start around the State House and then follow Beacon and Charles Streets.

You’ll be able to take a picture in these iconic attractions, playfully recite your lines or act out your favourite scenes while learning the backstories of popular productions you know and love.

On almost every tour, you’ll be able to have a drink where the TV show “Cheers” was made famous and see over 30 TV and film locations that include Good Will Hunting, The Thomas Crown Affair, Ted, Legally Blonde and The Departed all within a short distance within the area of Boston Common and Beacon Hill.

Led by a local actor, walking tours are an interactive way to hear behind-the-scenes stories and see why Boston is such a popular film location. And who knows, maybe you will cross paths with the next great Boston movie set. 

See whales in their natural environment

After your exciting walk with the stars, you can be in the presence of giants. 

On a Boston Harbour Cruise, you can see the best of New England’s marine wildlife on a guided whale-watching cruise around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. 

On a high-speed catamaran, you’ll quickly be in the presence of humpbacks, finbacks, and the endangered right whales in their natural environment along with some Atlantic white-sided dolphins too.

In this comforting, family-friendly and educational environment, you’ll see some of the ocean's most fascinating and magnificent creatures.

Get spooked by Boston’s ghosts

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours will give you the chills and thrills around Beacon Hill. 

Near the area of the Boston Movie Mile, you’ll follow a lantern-carrying guide to sites like Boston Common and Boston Athenaeum, hearing the groaning tales about the city’s famous ghosts, haunted hotels and stories about founding Boston. 

Don’t worry! It’s not too scary. Actually, it’s a really cool way to learn about the history of Boston. 

Barhop the Boston ale trail 

When you’re done getting chills, crawl through Beantown at four historic breweries on Boston Crawling’s Independence Pub Crawl. 

You’ll sip your way through pubs that served as meeting spots for some of the country’s founding fathers. Try some local ales and hear about Boston's "secret" history while you barhop along the popular Freedom Trail.

Along with these tours, there’s a world-famous duck tour along the Charles River and a tour through time at the Boston Tea Party. With countless sightseeing and educational tours, Boston is a great family vacation destination.

Once you’ve booked your Boston vacation, sign up for the tour of your interest, pack your bags and let the Kelowna International Airport take care of the rest. With multiple departures to Boston, you can book in advance or last-minute. The choice is yours. 

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