Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge

5.0 (7 reviews) Boston, USA
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See all of Boston and Cambridge from the comfort of a heated and air-conditioned modern minivan. This is a half-day driving tour that takes you through every highlight of Boston and Cambridge. The drive 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 mainly driving, however we will (optionally) stop a few times to briefly (5-10 minutes) get out of the car for photo opportunities and a closer look at some sights! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption.

Options

Standard Pickup

Standard Pickup: Pickup anywhere within 3 miles of the North End, Boston; EXCEPT from Boston Logan Airport or Boston Flynn Cruiseport
Pickup included

Cruiseport Pickup

Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport
Pickup included

What's included

  • English-speaking Private Tour Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Old North Church & Historic Site
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See the Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's "one if by land, two if by sea" lantern signal that started the American Revolution.
  2. The Paul Revere House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See Paul Revere's house, one of the oldest wooden houses in historical Boston.
  3. Great Molasses Flood Plaque
    10m
    Learn about Boston's deadliest disaster, the Molasses Flood.
  4. North End
    Pass by
    Drive through Boston's "Little Italy" and learn about the neighborhood's immigrant past.
  5. USS Constitution
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Drive by the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat and learn why the ship has the nickname "The Old Ironsides".
  6. Bunker Hill Monument
    10m
    See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first battle of the American Revolution.
  7. Freedom Trail
    Pass by
    Drive through the sites located on the Freedom Trail.
  8. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn why Faneuil Hall earned the nicknamed the "Cradle of Liberty" during the American Revolution.
  9. King's Chapel Burying Ground
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Drive by the oldest cemetery in Boston and the first Anglican Church in North America.
  10. Old Corner Bookstore
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See the place where Boston's famous authors published works such as Walden, Little Women, Civil Disobedience, Nature, and more.
  11. Granary Burying Ground
    Pass by
    See the historical cemetery where Paul Revere, Sam Adams, and John Hancock are buried.
  12. Boston Common
    10m
    Drive by the first public park in America and learn about Boston's founders - the Puritans.
  13. Massachusetts State House
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    See the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House and learn the story of the Pine Tree Riots.
  14. 5m
    Drive by the iconic Cheers Bar.
  15. Boston Public Garden
    10m
    Drive by the Public Garden, the first botanical garden of the United States.
  16. Beacon Hill
    10m
    Drive through Boston's most prestigious historical neighborhood to see cobblestone streets and brownstone houses.
  17. Acorn Street
    10m
    Take a picture of the "most photographed street in North America".
  18. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    See the Great Dome of MIT Great Dome and learn the history of how the school was founded.
  19. Stata Center
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See MIT's most iconic quirky building.
  20. Harvard University
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Drive by Harvard Yard, the historic part of America's oldest university.
  21. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    See where Harvard University students live.
  22. Back Bay
    15m
    Drive through Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and learn about how Boston created much of its land.
  23. Copley Square
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See the "jewel of the Back Bay", where Boston placed its most iconic educational, religious, and cultural institutions.
  24. Boston Public Library
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See Boston's famous Copley Library, one of the most beautiful buildings of Boston.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport.

You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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 require them. We will not be able to continue with 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 - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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