Private City Tour of Boston and Cambridge | 7 hours

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Private City Tour of Boston and Cambridge
2 Adults x $685.00
$1,370.00
Approx Total
$1,370.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Old North Church entrance fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Coffee/Tea & Cannoli
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Overview

This private full-day tour will take you through every highlight Boston and Cambridge! The tour will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, Copley Square, Boston Public Library and so much more! The tour is a combination of walking and driving, and we are happy to make adjustments to any mobility level of our guests! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption. View a packet of historical maps, photos, and dates during the tour to further immerse yourself in the stories you learn about! The tour takes a break in the middle for free time for lunch and souvenirs, with options including the oldest tavern in America, the oldest restaurant in America, an artisanal food & goods market with 20+ vendor options (chowder, lobster rolls, doughnuts, coffee, ice cream, etc), and more.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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. ... Read more ā–¼

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Meeting points

Head to Hanover Street in the North End. If going by car, the address to set is 191 Hanover Street. Look for a statue of a boxer facing away from the Mother Anna's restaurant behind him. If coming by the MBTA, take the Green Line to Haymarket Station and walk across the park to the statue.

End point

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The tour ends in front of the Copley Public Library at Copley Square. Drop-off at a hotel, airport, or cruise terminal for up to 6 people is included in the tour.

Itinerary

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    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.

    50 minutes

  • North Square Park

    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.

    20 minutes

  • Old North Church & Historic Site

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Copp's Hill Burying Ground

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Paul Revere Mall

    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!

    10 minutes

  • Boston Public Market

    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!

    1 hour

  • USS Constitution

    View the USS Constitution in Charlestown! The oldest wooden ship in the world still in service.

    20 minutes

  • Bunker Hill Monument

    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!

    20 minutes

  • Boston Common

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

    20 minutes

  • Beacon Hill

    Walk through Boston's most prestigious and wealthiest neighborhood, learning about the history of some of Boston's most famous families. Admire the brownstone mansions lining the brick paved streets with gas lamps lighting the area.

    20 minutes

  • Boston Public Garden

    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.

    20 minutes

  • Kendall Square

    Visit Kendall Square in Cambridge, known as "the most innovative square mile on the planet". A dense urban area packed famous for start-ups and innovation. Currently the location of the Boston offices for Google, Apple, Moderna, and Amazon. 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.

    20 minutes

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Harvard University

    Walk through the historical Harvard Yard to see the heart of the first college in America. Learn about the history behind why Harvard was founded by Puritans and how it evolved into the world famous institution it is today.

    25 minutes

  • Harvard Square

    See the very heart of Cambridge, located right next to Harvard University's famous Harvard Yard, the area is full of shops and restaurants. Time for souvenir shopping in Harvard's three-story co-op shop.

    20 minutes

  • Copley Square

    A Boston historical and cultural gem! Copley Square was built to impress visitors with everything Boston has to offer! Famous institutions such as MIT, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and Northeastern University had their start at this very square. Today Copley Square is home to Copley Library, Trinity Church, Old South Church, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel (with a resident dog). Drop-off at hotel, airport, or cruise terminal in Boston.

    30 minutes

  • Back Bay

    Drive through the historic Back Bay neighborhood. Back Bay is built entirely on land reclaimed from the sea using dirt from hills of Boston to landfill the bay. The neighborhood has been home to the wealthy since its inception in the late 1800s, today it has some of the best preserved examples of 19th century Victorian architecture in the world!

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Mark was great would...

Published on Jan, 2025

Mark was great would highly recommend him. He customized the tour to our needs. We had snow and was cold but blankets in the car to warm up.

Great trip, great guide

Published on Nov, 2024

Very nice, lovely walk. Good guide. Interesting places. Can recommend to everyone. Suitable for old and young. Thanks

Hidden Gems of Boston

Published on Oct, 2024

My wife and I did the whole day Hidden Gems of Boston tour last week and were completely pleased. Maria was wonderful during the booking process and assigned Jenny as our host/ guide. If you have Jenny as your guide, you are in for a great experience. Don't be fooled by her delightful nature and personality. She is incredibly knowledgeable about Boston both currently and historically. And she obviously delights in sharing that knowledge with others. She was truly as much host as guide. TJ from Tennessee

Amazing overview of Boston

Published on Sep, 2024

Alexandra was a wonderful tour guide. She communicated well before the tour, told us exactly where to meet, and tailored the day to best meets our needs and preferences. I highly recommend this tour.

A Great Boston Tour!

Published on Aug, 2024

We like the tour very much! Our tour guide, Mark, was very pleasant all the way. He was knowledgeable about the history of Boston and was very flexible to adjust the schedule on the fly based on our preferences and needs at times. He helped took beautiful group pictures and provided good suggestions on restaurants and places to explore. It was an enjoyable well-planned tour!

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