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Highlights of Boston Private Tour

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United States, Massachusetts, Boston
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Boston
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A full-day tour of Boston's history, culture, and food! Visit the historic North End and walk in the steps of Paul Revere. Stroll amongst the brownstones on streets lit by gas lamps in Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Hear stories of corruption, rebellion, and treason. Visit America's oldest public park, and learn how Boston was first settled. Grab some chowdah at the oldest restaurant in the US!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Caffe Vittoria, 290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Start the day with a classic Italian coffee and cannoli. Pick-up for up 6 people anywhere in Boston, including airport, hotels, or cruise terminals.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: North Square Park, North Square &, Moon St, Boston, MA 02113

See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston. Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork installed in the square.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113-1123

Our guide will tell you stories of the events at the beginning of the Revolution while you are seated in a historical pew in the Old North Church, one of the locations where it all started.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, Boston, MA 02118

Visit the second-oldest cemetery in Boston. Occupied by British troops during the Revolution, you'll see bullet holes where troops used gravestones for target practice.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paul Revere Mall, Bordered by Tileston Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, MA

Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: USS Constitution, Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129

View the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument from the Copp's Hill Terrace across the water. Listen to the story of the battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston! Learn how George Washington and Henry Knox kicked the British out of Boston!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108-2407

Free time for lunch and souvineer shopping in Boston Public Market, a artisanal farm-to-table market with 20+ local vendors. Options range from chowdah, to bagels, sandwiches, popovers, smoothies, and more! Or have a pint in America's oldest continuously operated tavern or a bite in the oldest restaurant in America!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318

Walk through the oldest public park in America, listening to stories of how Boston was founded.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02133-1099

See the Massachusetts State House, the current seat of the state government. Famous for it's gold plated dome, this historical building was built over 200 years ago and holds many interesting stories!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts

Walk through Boston's most prestigious and wealthiest neighborhood, learning about the history of some of Boston's richest families.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602

Take a walk through America's first botanical garden, learning about Boston's history through statues around the park. Hear stories about the invention of anesthesia, Boston's most corrupt yet beloved politician, and more.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Visit Kendall Square in Cambridge, known as "the most innovative square mile on the planet." A dense urban area famous for start-ups and innovation - currently the location of the Boston offices for Google, Apple, Novartis, Pfizer, and Akamai, as well as the world Headquarters for Moderna. The area is also home to projects such as CRISPR, Human Genome Project, and the creation of the guidance computers that enabled Apollo spacecraft to successfully travel to the moon.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's "theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See the main MIT building, the Great Dome.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Copley Square, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-3603

See Boston's most cultured square, home to many historical institutions including first buildings for MIT, Museum of Fine Arts, Northeaster, Museum of Science, and more. Today it is home to the historical Copley Library, Trinity Church, Old South Church, and John Hancock tower. No expense was spared by the city of Boston when building this square! The Copley Library contains "America's Sistine Chapel", painted over the course of 30 years by John Singer Sargent.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast - Coffee/tea & Cannoli
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Old North Church entrance fee
  • Entry/Admission - Caffe Vittoria
  • Entry/Admission - Old North Church & Historic Site

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
  • Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Tony DeMarco Statue, 191 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
We will communicate with you after booking to arrange exact pickup location and time. A complimentary minivan is provided for groups of 6 or less. Drop-off can be at a different location, including hotels, airport, or cruise ship port in Boston.

The minivan is a grey Toyota Sienna that seats 6 passengers plus a driver. Please note that at full capacity of 6 people, the second row of seats has a middle seat which does not have a dedicated window.

Ports

  • FLYNN cruiseport boston Black Falcon Terminal, 1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA


Return Details

Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Tiffany_T

29 Jan, 2024

This was absolutely one of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had. Maria arrived on time and was so upbeat and friendly. She had an extensive knowledge of the city and gave such great stories about everywhere we visited. Maria even had flowers for my mom to celebrate her 73rd birthday. I would highly recommend this tour or any that Maria offers to everyone visiting Boston!

Michelle_M

15 Jan, 2024

Maria was fantastic! Our tour was a lot of fun and Maria knows so many fun facts about Boston! She balances just the right amount of walking and driving. We skipped lunch and drove out to Boston University and Northeastern so my daughter who’s a Junior in High School could see the areas. If you want to get the real Boston tour this is one you don’t want to miss!!

Lori_B

08 Nov, 2023

Maria was our tour guide and she was fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable, fun and energetic!!

K673TVnatalies

20 Sep, 2023

Our family loved visiting Boston! Maria was an amazing tour guide, we would highly recommend her to any other travellers - we'll definitely book her again next time we're in Boston!

Debbie_K

12 Sep, 2023

Best for 2 or 3 people, seating not comfortable for 4th adult. The viewing for extra adult was very limited, would be better on a bus. Guide was lovely and very informative on history, but maybe could slow speech down a little.

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