Best Tours & Experiences in Boston for Kids & Families

12 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Park Swings, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk, Southwick's Zoo. 4 listings are free. 2 listings are indoor. 4 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Boston page currently has 12 qualified listings in tours & experiences that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Franklin Park Zoo, Southwick's Zoo, Stone Zoo, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

4 options are free. 8 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 9 options have confirmed stroller access. 11 picks fit toddlers and 11 picks fit big kids.

Check total duration, bathroom access and how much of the experience requires sitting still. Ask about minimum ages before booking a nonrefundable family slot.

Top Picks

Park Swings

4.9 stars

The Park Swings on the Rose Kennedy Greenway are giant adult and child swings set right in the middle of downtown Boston, the kind of playful public a

Best for all ages , genuinely fun for everyoneFreeOutdoor$0 (free; combine with North End restaurants or Faneuil Hall nearby)

Childrens Wharf Harborwalk

4.8 stars

Kids love spotting boats and ferries on the harbor, the open waterfront views, and the sense of adventure walking along the working waterfront. The pa

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 for the walk itself

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 stars

New England's largest zoo packs in over 500 animals and 100 species, from African lions and giraffes to rare Aldabra tortoises and white rhinos. The d

Best for ages 2-14Indoor & Outdoor$100-$140 (adult ~$27, child ~$22; parking $10; food ~$25-40; paid ride/encounter add-ons extra)

Robbins Farm Park

4.7 stars

Robbins Farm Park sits atop one of Arlington's highest hills with panoramic views stretching from the Blue Hills to the Boston skyline to the New Hamp

Best for ages 2-12FreeOutdoor$0 (free; Arlington Center has cafes and casual dining nearby)

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

4.7 stars

The outdoor Children's Garden has a fairy-tale quality that pulls kids in immediately, winding paths, hidden nooks, and seasonal plantings that change

Best for ages 3 and upIndoor & Outdoor$70-$90 (admission ~$18 adults, ~$10 kids; light cafe snacks ~$20-30; free parking on site)

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