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12-Hour Layover in Boston
With a 12-hour layover at Boston's airport (BOS), plan on reserving at least 3 hours combined for immigration, security, and getting back with margin — leaving up to roughly 9.0 hours for something outside the airport. Boston is in United States.
Activities that fit a 12-hour layover in Boston
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2 Hour Boston Segway Tour
★ 5.0(133 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €88
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour
★ 5.0(2,691 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €53
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
★ 4.9(7,385 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €35
Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour
★ 4.9(1,037 reviews)· 2h 15m
From €54
Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour
★ 4.9(1,604 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €28
Guided Boston City Walking Tour
★ 4.9(76 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €31
Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks
★ 4.8(647 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €70
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
★ 4.8(591 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €59
Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide
★ 4.8(352 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €27
2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour
★ 4.6(80 reviews)· 2h 15m
From €4
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
★ 4.6(2,691 reviews)· 1h 45m
From €23
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
★ 4.6(9,779 reviews)· 1h 20m
From €55
Haunted Boston Ghost Tours
★ 4.6(159 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €22
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
★ 4.5(245 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €41
City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise
★ 4.5(1,466 reviews)· 1 hr
From €41
Boston Summer Nights Trolley Tour plus River Cruise
★ 4.5(162 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €44
Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
★ 4.4(2,553 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €41
1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston
★ 4.4(2,945 reviews)· 1h 20m
From €43
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops
★ 4.3(5,815 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €46
Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
★ 4.0(201 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €46
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FAQs — 12-Hour Layover in Boston
Generally yes, if you clear immigration quickly — still reserve at least 3 hours combined for the airport process either side.