Everything you need to know about booking free tours, tipping guides, and the PRO plan for guides.
Yes — there's no upfront cost to reserve or join a tour. Guides work on a tip-based model. At the end of the walk, you tip what you feel the experience was worth. Most travelers tip $10–20 per person.
Browse tours, pick a date and time, and fill out the reservation form. You'll receive an instant confirmation code via email. No credit card required.
Popular tours fill quickly. You can purchase tour credits for priority booking with guaranteed spots on high-demand walks.
Yes — please cancel as early as possible through My Bookings so another traveler can take your spot.
Most tours are in English, but many guides offer Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more. Filter by language on the tours page.
Generally yes — Bostonians walk in all weather! If a guide cancels due to severe conditions, you'll be notified by email.
PRO is our premium tier for established guides. PRO guides get featured placement on the homepage and tour listings, a PRO badge on their profile, priority in search results, and access to advanced analytics.
PRO is a monthly subscription. Contact us for current pricing. There's no commission on your tips — PRO is a flat fee for enhanced visibility and tools.
Guides with at least 10 completed tours, a 4.5+ average rating, and a complete profile are eligible. Apply through your guide dashboard after meeting the requirements.
All approved guides get unlimited tour listings, schedule management, booking notifications, guest lists, and review collection — everything you need to run tours in Boston.
Most applications are reviewed within 2–3 business days. Complete your profile with a photo, bio, and at least one tour draft to speed up the process.