Boston Private Food and History Tour With Revolutionary Sites

Stroll through North End a.k.a. "Little Italy"

Lobster roll and New England clam chowdah from a local favorite

Get fresh baked bread from a local Italian bakery

Boston Copley Library - historic building tour

USS Constitution - oldest wooden ship in the world still in service

Duration5h 30m

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

Boston's best food and history are scattered across its neighborhoods, so we bring them together in one relaxed, private tour. Start in the North End with cannoli and espresso at the city's oldest Italian café, then wander through Little Italy, hearing stories of Paul Revere's midnight ride and the neighborhood's Revolutionary roots, with a view of Old North Church, where the famous lanterns hung. Sample an Italian sandwich from a traditional salumeria, then stroll Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood, and Boston Common, America's oldest public park. Stop for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder, then take in Back Bay's Victorian streets and the views of Boston and MIT from Cambridge. Finish at Copley Square by the stunning central branch of the Boston Public Library and a view of the famous Trinity Church. Come hungry! Pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area are included (up to 6 guests).

Options

Standard Pickup

Private Tour w/Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport
Pickup included

Cruiseport Pickup

Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport
Pickup included

What's included

Traditional Italian sandwiches from a salumeria
Private transportation
Lobster Roll & Cup of Chowdah
Bottled water
Coffee/Tea & Cannoli
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

Gratuities

What to expect

50m · Admission ticket included

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.
North Square Park
20m

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.
Paul Revere Mall
20m

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!
Old North Church & Historic Site
25m

See the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung up two lanterns on the eve of the American Revolution.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
15m

Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent citizens.
30m · Admission ticket included

Classic Italian sandwiches for lunch!
Beacon Hill
20m

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.
Boston Public Garden
20m

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.
25m

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. See a stunning view of Boston's skyline from "north of the river" in Cambridge.
Back Bay
10m

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!
20m · Admission ticket included

Pick-up a cup of howdah and a delicious lobster roll from a local lobster shack.
Copley Square
30m

Have a seafood picnic on the steps of the Boston Copley Library, while listening to stories about Boston's rich cultural and academic past. Feast on the chowder and lobster rolls from Luke's Lobster while learning how Boston's maritime past made the construction of the magnificent buildings surrounding Copley Square possible during Boston's "gilded age".
Boston Common
35m

Walk through America's oldest public park, listen to the story of how Boston was originally founded right on this spot. Drive on the road that was previously water's edge in historic Boston to appreciate the magnitude of the man-made land the city has created! See the location of the very first football club in America!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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.

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

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 - 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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