Tours in Boston

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Tour-in-Four -- A Private four hour walking & driving city tour

Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM

7 hours

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$495.00

Boston Private City Tour and Harvard University with Hotel Pick Up

Enjoy this private half day tour with your own private driver and official tour guide and explore the vibrant city of Boston. Get ready to explore the most emblematic and nicest spots in this wonderful city. We will pick you up from your hotel or place of choice (hotel or apartment) in Boston and take you on this private tour, with your own chauffeur and guide to The Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall Market place, Quincy Market and many more fantastic sites in the home of the first subway system of the United States. At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Boston.

4 hours

Free Cancellation

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$806.58

Lexington and Concord Private Driving Tour

Experience the top things to do in Massachusetts on this private driving tour from Boston with a knowledgeable local guide! Visit the site of the battle of Lexington and Concord and hear the events leading up to the American Revolution and the “shot heard round the world”. You’ll also get to see an American independence icon, The Minute Man statue. On Battle Road, we’ll track the movements of the colonial militia, passing taverns where the Revolutionary War's first battles broke out. Within Minute Man National Historical Park, we’ll also see the very site where Paul Revere was captured during his famous midnight ride! For more American history, we’ll head to Concord to visit Old North Bridge as well as Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, where the author penned her classic Little Women, and peaceful Walden Pond and the natural beauty that so inspired Henry David Thoreau. We’ll pay our respects to renowned authors at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery before a scenic drive back to the city.

5 hours

Free Cancellation

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$610.00

Boston's Historic Freedom Trail Guided Walking Tour (SMALL GROUP)

Step back in time on a small-group Boston Freedom Trail walking tour. Listen to captivating commentary that reveals the true stories behind the myths surrounding the events leading up to the American Revolution in 1775! Discover interesting facts about the Founding Fathers who shaped the nation, what really happened on Paul Revere’s ride, what caused the Boston Massacre, what prompted the Boston Tea Party and much more. Capture fun photos with your smartphone as you walk through history and explore 11 of the Freedom Trail’s iconic landmarks. Ideal for history buffs, families, urban explorers, smartphone photographers, and anyone eager to learn about American history. Find out what makes a PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour an eye-opening experience you can’t get anywhere else in Boston! NOTE: Paul Revere's House + Old North Church are NOT included on this tour. They're on the Boston's North End-Little Italy History + Photo Walking Tour (Small Group).

1 hour 30 minutes

Free Cancellation

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$45.00

Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

From its revolutionary history to its literary history, Concord is a must-see for any history or literary buff and a perfect day trip idea from Boston. Immerse yourself in the birthplace of renowned literary figures inspired by nature, and explore important landmarks of American history, including the American Revolution. On your tour, you will have the chance to visit Orchard House, with tickets included for you to explore the house. Delve into the fascinating literary history of the area by visiting Author’s Ridge and the home of Louisa May Alcott. For the true literary enthusiast, we suggest visiting The Concord Bookshop, where you can even acquire works from all the authors who famously lived in the town!

5 hours

Free Cancellation

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$615.00

Salem and North Shore Full Day Private Tour

Take a break from your Boston city break with this scenic private tour. There's lots of ocean views, rocky coastline, a bit of shopping and even some witch history. We keep this full day itinerary flexible to let you customize the tour but here's a feel for what we'll see. Pick up in Downtown Boston, taking the 60 minute highway drive to Manchester-by-the-Sea, where we pick up the scenic back roads. We'll take a picturesque country road to Gloucester, where we stop to walk along the waters edge to the Fisherman's memorial statue. We'll continue the scenic drive to Rockport, where there's a great collection of cute stores to browse and views to admire. Then drive to Salem, where we have time for a short walking tour around the main sites and historic spots. To finish out the day we'll squeeze in a few more ocean views on our drive back to Boston. We'll stop along the way for lunch (not included in price of tour). Sit back, relax and enjoy the views.

6 hours

Free Cancellation

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$950.00

Cambridge, Lexington, & Concord: Private Revolutionary War Tour

Immerse yourself in this Revolutionary War full-day driving tour which will take you on a journey to explore the significant sites of the American Revolution. You will explore the historic towns of Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord, where the American Revolution began. This tour will bring to life the places you learned about in your history classes, and give you the chance to remember the famed moments, while also challenging the nostalgic, hackneyed stories that don’t quite capture the full reality of the revolutionary period. Whether you’re a history aficionado or someone who is curious about the war but also curious to explore the towns aside from their history, your driver guide will be perfectly able to tailor the itinerary for you, giving you plenty of time to ask questions or to walk through the towns and browse as well.

6 hours

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$480.00

The North Shore: Salem & Cape Ann Private Day Trip from Boston

Spend a day immersing yourself along Massachusetts’s stunning, rugged coastline marked with idyllic seaside towns. Dotted with lighthouses and old wooden, shiplap homes, Cape Ann is one of the most picture-perfect experiences of the Northeast. On your private day trip, you will have the chance to explore several of the historic fishing towns and learn about the way the fishing industry shaped the history of the nation. Visit Gloucester –known for its commercial fishing industry, and visit Manchester-by-the-Sea for a quieter pace, made famous by the eponymous film. Hear about the formation of the US Navy in Marblehead, and visit Salem, where you’ll have the chance to explore one of the town’s many museums devoted to the Salem Witch Trials. At the end of the day, your guide will drive you back to Boston, where you can arrange to be dropped back off at your hotel or at somewhere central in the city.

6 hours

From

$615.00

Private Walking tour of Boston's Freedom Trail and more!

There are many Freedom Trail tour options in Boston, but why be shuttled on a trolley tour or be limited by the route of a duck tour when you can see it all on a customized, tour with your own private guide. Our options are limitless as we can arrange a custom tour to fit your group's wishes. Our guides are the best in the business with many years of experience. Our tours are fun, factual and entertaining. Never boring!

3 hours

Free Cancellation

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$395.00

Private Boston Airport Transportation - One Way

Your Boston Preferred Car Service. More than 25 years of experience driving professionally in the Greater Boston Area. Service is our focus! Being on time is everything. We wait for you and not the other way around.

30 minutes to 1 hour

Free Cancellation

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$126.94

Cocktails & Cannoli: Boston's North End Dessert Tour

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BUT FIRST, DESSERT! Do dessert before dinner when you join us for Cocktails & Cannoli, an all inclusive walking food tour of Boston’s North End. Skip the infamous lines to taste delicious drinks and classic cannoli, and sample the best sweets the North End has to offer. Not to mention the Paul Revere House and Old North Church along the way! To top it all off, our local tour guides will sprinkle in fascinating historic knowledge, fun cultural facts, and culinary tidbits.

2 hours

Free Cancellation

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$999.99

Boston Lexington and Concord Revolutionary War full day tour

This full day private tour is comprehensive enough for any history buff, but as interesting in other ways for non history nerds. It's a unique combination of the Revolutionary War sites in Boston and Cambridge that you won't have seen. Then onto Lexington and Concord to see the towns where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. We'll take the same route as Paul Revere, stopping at the most significant, and lesser known sites along the way giving a detailed account of events in April 1775. For those less interested in the details of the battles, there's the option to visit the home of Louisa May Alcott or just take some time to enjoy the pretty main street of Concord. The itinerary gives the list of sites we'll visit, but timings are flexible to let us spend time at the places you're most interested in. We'll also stop for lunch (not included in price of tour) and there's plenty of photo opportunities.

6 hours

Free Cancellation

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$950.00

Boston Harvard, MIT and Cambridge Private Tour

Get to know the historical, cultural, and intellectual side of Cambridge on this private driving tour from Boston! Your tour includes a stop at the renowned MIT campus, where we can explore its innovative art and architecture. We’ll also visit the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S., Harvard University. With your guide, you’ll tour Harvard’s beautiful campus, passing historic buildings such as the impressive Widener Library – housing over 3.5 million books! – and the more demure but beautiful Memorial Church. During your tour, you might recognize areas that have been featured in films, including Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the University’s grounds, as well as Harvard Square. We’ll then head to Cambridge Common to explore this picturesque park’s American Revolutionary War monuments. Among the top things to do in Cambridge is beautiful Mount Auburn Cemetery, the perfect place to wrap up our tour before the drive back to any ending location of your choosing.

4 hours

Free Cancellation

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$595.00

Boston Food and History Private Tour

Start the day in Little Italy, with traditional cannoli and espresso at the oldest Italian café in Boston. Proceed through the historic "Little Italy" neighborhood to learn about Boston's history! Listen to stories about the neighborhood's ties to the American Revolution such as the ride of Paul Revere. Try traditional sandwiches from an Italian Salumeria. Drive through Boston's historical downtown while learning about the city's colorful past. Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Visit Boston Common, the oldest public park in America. Stop at a local seafood chain for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. Take a drive through Back Bay, Boston's man-made neighborhood lined with 19th century Victorian houses. Take a quick drive through Cambridge for stunning views of Boston and MIT. End the tour with seeing the stunning Copley Library! Be sure to come hungry! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area (up to 6 people).

5 hours

Free Cancellation

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$416.00

Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Boston on this guided, 2-hour walking tour. Includes the History, Architecture and Culture of Boston. See the Victorian brownstone homes in Back Bay. Explore the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood where the Boston aristocracy live. Then travel through Downtown Boston on the popular Freedom Trail, featuring many locations of significance to the history of the United States. Visit places like the Park Street Church, the Granary Burying Ground, and Faneuil Hall. This tour will be limited in size to 10 participants through 2020 in order to facilitate Covid-19 spacing requirements. Masks are required during this period. Masks will be available from the tour guide if necessary.

2 hours

Free Cancellation

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$45.00

Salem and North Shore Private Driving Tour

This tour from Boston to the North Shore is the perfect day trip, customized for your group! As we journey up the Atlantic Coast, we can stop at any location for exploration on foot. We’ll start with a Salem tour, delving into this town’s complex past, passing by the Salem Witch Museum and House of Seven Gables. Among the top things to do in Salem: visit a cemetery with notable burials and connections to the Salem Witch Trials. Other fascinating places in Massachusetts include Rockport and Gloucester, known for picturesque lighthouses, and Marblehead, boasting charming houses along a rocky coastline. Discover the beauty and art scene of a hidden gem, Bearskin Neck, and see the most-painted building in the U.S., the Motif No. 1 fishing shack! In Manchester-by-the-Sea, you’ll find serene beaches and upscale boutiques, and in Beverly, beautifully preserved colonial architecture. From haunting history to coastal splendor, this tour promises to capture the essence of the North Shore.

6 hours

Free Cancellation

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$833.00

The Best of Boston: Private Half-Day Highlights Driving Tour

See the best of Boston from one end of the city to the other on this private, half-day driving highlights tour. If you are arriving in Boston with no idea where to start or how to orient yourself, then this is the perfect tour – full of the historic spots in the city, along with a thorough overview of the city itself. You’ll get the feel of the city, and your guide will help you plan out a list of places you should return to and spend time at your own pace – helping you choose the best from the city’s eclectic food scene to its famous beer brewing industry. If you have been to Boston before, but still want to be refreshed on the city, then your guide will happily tailor the tour on the day with you to slow down the pace, skip sites you’ve already seen, and to further explore places which pique your interest. Whether it’s the summer heat, the winter chill, or simply wanting a day to give your feet a rest, this driving tour is the perfect way to explore Boston.

3 hours

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$420.00

Boston Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

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On our Secret Food Tour: Boston, you'll savor the freshest seafood and the famous Italian dishes that have been a staple in the North End for the past 100 years. As you explore the vibrant culinary scene, you will learn about the city's 400-year history, one bite at a time. On this tour, you'll sample famous clam chowder, a fresh lobster roll, delightful Arancini, a classic Chicken Parmesan sandwich, and a mouth-watering dessert. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish! As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

3 hours

Free Cancellation

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$395.00

Homemade Dumplings 101 in Boston

Everyone loves dumplings, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and your friends the ins and outs of dumplings than Chef Gary, who has over 15 years of restaurant experience in Boston! Your event includes a reception with light snacks, a hands-on cooking class, and a sit-down lunch.

3 hours

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$120.00

Full-Day Private Tour of Boston with Pick Up

For this private tour of Boston, let us take you to all the emblematic sites of the city. Also, enjoy a view of the famous Universities that Boston holds. This full-day private tour is perfect for you if you have a short time in Boston and want to take advantage of it as much as possible. Pick-up will be set from your hotel in Boston. Your official tour guide and your driver in a private vehicle will be waiting for you to start this 8-hour tour. There will also be some time destined to visit the Universities from the outside. The exact duration of each stop will depend on each tour. Being private, the tour can be customised and the itinerary is just a suggested itinerary.

8 hours

Free Cancellation

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$1,373.33

Boston Cambridge Lexington and Concord Private Day Tour

This is an action packed private day tour of the sites, history and events of the Revolutionary War era in Boston, Cambridge Lexington & Concord. We drive the Freedom Trail with stories of the city's 400 year history, the events, people and sites which led up to the war. In the oldest neighborhoods of the city, we'll give context to historic events like the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre and Battle of Bunker Hill. We'll take a quick walking tour of Harvard, explain the role it played in the start of the war and where George Washington himself spent time. A 10 mile drive gets us to Lexington Green where we take in the significance of the site and the story of what happened that night in April 1775. Next the picturesque town of Concord, to the Old North Bridge and how the second battle of the war took the British by surprise. Pick up and drop off in Downtown Boston, a stop for lunch along the way (not included in price of tour) and as light or heavy on history as you'd like.

6 hours

Free Cancellation

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$950.00

Boston and Cambridge Private Day Tour

This private day tour is the perfect way to get to know Boston & Cambridge at a leisurely pace. It's a combination of walking and driving (although can be driving only if you prefer). We start with a walking tour of parts of the Freedom Trail, stopping at some of the city's most significant sites. We'll then drive in and out of the other city neighborhoods, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Seaport and finish out the Freedom Trail with a stop at Bunker Hill. Then it's across the Charles River to Cambridge, where we drive around the MIT campus, and onto Harvard for a walking tour of the oldest college in the country. We'll share lots of history and legends but also keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. After the walk you'll need some lunch and we know some great spots (not included in price of tour). All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.

6 hours

Free Cancellation

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$950.00

Boston City Private Tour

Why Choose Boston Pro's Private Historic Tour? Luxury Experience: Our luxury SUV ensures a comfortable and stylish exploration of Boston's best attractions, including a scenic drive along the picturesque Waterfront. Customized Itinerary: Enjoy the flexibility to customize your tour. Whether it's spending more time at Harvard, MIT, or lingering in the charming streets of Beacon Hill, the itinerary is tailored to your preferences. Photo Opportunities: Our tour is designed for avid photographers. From the iconic Acorn Street to the scenic views along the Waterfront, every moment is a photo opportunity that captures the essence of your Boston experience.

2 hours to 3 hours

Free Cancellation

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$578.00

Boston Seafood to Freedom Trail Highlights Private Tour

Get the best of both worlds on this Boston history and seafood tour! Your local guide will meet you in the heart of historic Boston, where you’ll follow the Freedom Trail and enjoy the city’s freshest seafood. Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in American history, with a chance to visit the city’s oldest burial ground and the site of the Boston Massacre. Architecture fans will have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring Massachusetts State House and the iconic Faneuil Hall and bustling Quincy Market. The rest of your tour is all about seafood. Your guide will lead you to a local spot for some delicious, creamy “chowdah,” followed up by favorite New England fare, the lobster roll. Discover the origins of Boston’s seafood scene as you enjoy fried clams at a neighborhood joint or let us surprise you with an alternative seasonal option nearby – either way, you support our businesses that source locally- and responsibly-sourced seafood,and noone leaves hungry!

5 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$287.00

Boston is rightly called a global city, the cultural center of New England, and a museum and historic site. But the locals, of course, call it something else. The capital of Massachusetts owes its amusing nickname – Bintown, «Bean Town» – to a traditional dish, beans in molasses.

The main historic route is the Freedom Trail. Four miles of this trail connect the iconic landmarks of the Old City. It begins at Boston Common, the first public park in the United States, and passes the old and new capitols, old cemeteries, and churches of all denominations. It also passes monuments to famous citizens and the sites of important events – the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre. The tour ends at the Constitution, the world's oldest sailing ship still in operation.

History is an important part of the city's atmosphere. Tours with local guides take guests through the entire vibrant, fascinating chronicle of the city: its founding, its struggles with the English colonial authorities, the establishment of independence, and the abolition of slavery. You'll learn why tea was drowned in the harbor and why old houses smell like molasses on warm days.

Modernity, however, has no intention of leaving the city trapped in its memories. The metropolis (along with the surrounding agglomeration) is growing inexorably higher and wider. The skyscrapers of the business center seem to form a local mountain range among the low historical buildings. Glass and concrete inlays are almost ubiquitous in the old part of the city, giving it an eclectic, unconventional look.

Next door to Boston is Cambridge, from which the English university town takes its name. It's no coincidence that the world-famous Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are located here. Harvard is America's oldest and one of the world's strongest centers of science, as evidenced by the number of Nobel laureates among its alumni and faculty. In addition to its bastions of scientific knowledge, the city is known for its theaters, monuments, and fascinating facts about famous and little-known people.