If you’re looking to buy for someone based in Boston, look no further than our Boston Gift Guide. We’ve handily separated our favorite gifts into personality type, so whether you’re looking to buy for an artist, a movie-lover, someone who’s always on the go, or someone who deserves a break, you’ll find something here. Browse our selection of Boston gifts, and tap into the many different stories this city has to tell!

Creative Type

Creative Boston Painting Class – $45

If you’re buying for a Boston-based creative type who wants to explore their artistic talents, look no further than this 2 hour Boston painting class. This fun and relaxing class, led by a friendly and experienced instructor, creates a low-pressure environment for beginners to explore their inner creativity and learn to paint their own personal masterpiece on canvas. The experience begins at a local bar, where your arty giftee will have the chance to purchase a drink. They’ll then settle down with their beverage of choice to get started crafting their masterpiece. Their friendly and experienced instructor will guide them through the painting of the day with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. They’ll be given all the materials they need to create their painting, including a 16” x 20” canvas, brushes, paints and an apron to keep their clothes clean. Once the group is ready, they’ll let their inner artist out and complete a painting as they sip and socialise with their fellow artists.

Foodie

South End Food Tour of Boston – $76

If you have a Boston-based foodie in your life who would love to explore the city with their taste-buds, this 3 hour South End Boston food tour is the perfect gift for them. During the delicious 3 hours, they’ll explore the vibrant, historic neighborhood which is home to some of the best eateries in Beantown. Your food-loving giftee will meet their guide in the heart of the South End. The guide will then escort the group through this unique neighborhood, known for its beautiful architecture and great food at every turn. Throughout their tour, your giftee will enjoy samples from six different South End eateries, savoring gourmet sandwiches, creative confections, New England fried clams, and more. This tour isn’t just for the taste-buds, and your giftee will also learn about the neighborhood’s history and culture as they take in the many sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this eclectic place.

Water Baby

Boston Paddleboard Lesson – $60

There’s nothing a water baby loves more than another new excuse to get out on the waves! If they haven’t already been introduced to the wonders of paddleboarding, show them what they’ve been missing out on with this 90-minute introductory SUP lesson. Stand Up Paddleboarding is widely recognised as one of the most accessible water sports, and is practised across the world by people of all ages and abilities. This makes it the perfect entry-level sport for those looking to spend more time on the water.
This lesson will begin at a location of the recipient’s choice, and includes instruction on the use of all SUP equipment. Upon arrival, your water-loving giftee will receive an overview of the sport on dry land from the instructor. After their warm up, they’ll be taught both water safety and SUP etiquette. Next, it’s time to get into the water! Your lucky giftee will learn how to get on and off their paddleboard, various standing techniques, proper paddling, board manoeuvring and more! After they’ve learned the basics of this incredible sport, they’ll test out what they’ve learned as they enjoy paddling across the waters.

Adrenaline junkie 

Tandem Skydive New England – $235

Know an adrenaline junkie? There’s no gift more perfect for them than a skydive. The ultimate experience for those looking to fly out of their comfort zone, this tandem skydive in New England will stay with your daring giftee for years to come!
They’ll begin by meeting their qualified instructors at the skydive center. Once they are briefed on training and safety, they’ll board the aircraft wearing a dual harness assembly with their jumpmaster. If that sounds super-futuristic and sci-fi, it’s because it is! This experience is literally out of this world. Once they reach jumping altitude, they’ll exit the aircraft securely harnessed to their instructor for a hair-raising freefall at 120MPH! After 60 seconds of freefall, they’ll disengage their parachute and enjoy a scenic 4 – 6 minute ride as they float back down to the ground. Their instructor will be with them at all times, so they won’t need to worry about anything during their experience apart from remembering to enjoy the ride.

Mixologist

Cambridge Mixology Cocktail Class – $150

Do you have a buddy who fancies themselves a mixologist? Don’t worry, you can say goodbye to the questionable concoctions they throw together at parties, and treat them to an informative lesson on their favorite topic: alcohol! (Is this a gift for them, or a gift for you? Let’s find out.)
This three-hour mixology class is perfect for any skill level, so even if they’ve never so much as glanced at a cocktail shaker, your lucky giftee will be in great hands. The class takes place in a fun and relaxed environment at a local pub, where a professional bartender will teach your giftee the essential skills they’ll need to craft the perfect drink from frozen beverages to cocktails, daiquiris to layered shots. They’ll basically be a Level 100 Mixologist, the perfect party guest, and maybe even worthy of James Bond’s custom. (hey, dream big, right?)

Active Type

Deerfield Valley Zipline Canopy Tour – $97

Treat the thrill-seeker in your life to this zipline canopy tour!
Your lucky giftee will begin their zip line experience with a short registration, followed by an orientation session, equipment fitting and a practice zip line. Once ready, the professional guides will lead the group to the first platform from which they will zip into the trees. The lead guide will cross first to the next platform where they will be waiting to catch your giftee as they zip across from one platform to the next. Throughout the Canopy Tour, they will traverse through the forest by means of zip lines, cables and sky bridges that sit up to 50 feet above the forest floor!

Music Lover

Your Own Song – $2000

The ‘Your Own Song’ experience is the perfect gift for your favorite music-lover, and makes a great romantic gesture for your other half.
Your musical giftee will connect with their expert songwriter over the phone or email, and they’ll discuss the topic of their song. They can be involved in as much of the process as they like, from choosing the musical style to framing the lyrics. The expert songwriter will then assemble the conversation into lyrics and write the song.
After receiving the song ‘demo’ and upon satisfaction, your giftee will have the opportunity to perform in a professional recording studio. Once the song has been completed, they’ll receive the CD master recording (voice accompanied by guitar or piano only) and printed lyrics.

Movie Lover

Boston Movie Mile Tour – $33

This Boston Movie Mile Tour is the ultimate gift for movie-lovers looking to explore their city through the stories that have been told there. They’ll be over the moon with this 90-minute tour, which showcases Boston’s best-loved movie and TV filming locations. The tour begins at Boston Common, where your movie-loving giftee will meet their guide – a local actor, Boston native and movie aficionado. The tour group will then walk through the park, admiring the many notable Boston landmarks that surround it including America’s first subway station, Brewer foundation and the Soldiers and Sailors monument. As they lead the group through this historic area, the knowledgeable guide will point out locations used in many films and TV shows including The Departed, Ted, Ally McBeal, Amistad, The Company of Men and Glory. Guests can even sit on the same park bench where Robin Williams and Matt Damon took part in their intellectual confrontation in Good Will Hunting! Next, the group will make their way to the beautiful Beacon Hill area, where they’ll visit one of the oldest libraries in the United States. This grand, historic building houses more than just knowledge, as it has also been the home of several shoots including Civil Action and With Honors.
Other notable stops include one of Jack Nicholson’s mob hangouts in The Departed and the Dunkin Donuts featured in The Town. The proverbial cherry on top comes in the form of Boston’s most famous location: The Cheers Bar! A must-visit for movie and TV fans.

Thanks for reading!

… thanks for reading! We hope you’ve found something here for the Bostonian in your life, whether they’re a movie-lover, music aficionado, or a total adrenaline junkie. If you’re still on the lookout, feel free to browse our full range of Boston activity gifts here. If you have any questions about our experiences, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!