Experience the best of Boston and Cambridge on this private full-day tour. Explore historic landmarks, iconic sites, and learn about the city’s rich history and culture. Don’t miss out on the delicious food options and free time for souvenirs!
- Caffe Vittoria - Begin your day with a traditional Italian coffee and cannoli. Pick-up available for up to 6 people anywhere in Boston, including the airport, hotels, or cruise terminals.
- North Square Park - Visit Paul Revere’s House, one of Boston’s oldest wooden houses. Discover the immigrant history of the North End through artwork displayed in the square.
- Old North Church & Historic Site - Our guide will share stories of the early Revolutionary events while you sit in a historic pew in the Old North Church, one of the key locations where it all began.
- Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - Explore Boston’s second-oldest cemetery. Used by British troops during the Revolution, you’ll find bullet holes where gravestones were used for target practice.
- Paul Revere Mall - Explore the historic Paul Revere Mall park, featuring one of the city’s most iconic statues of Paul Revere with the Old North Church in the background. View plaques around the park honoring other Revolutionary figures and learn the true story of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride!
- Boston Public Market - Enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir shopping at Boston Public Market, an artisanal farm-to-table market with over 20 local vendors. Choose from chowder, bagels, sandwiches, popovers, smoothies, and more! Or enjoy a pint at America’s oldest continuously operated tavern or a meal at the oldest restaurant in the country!
- USS Constitution - See the USS Constitution in Charlestown, the world’s oldest wooden ship still in service.
- Bunker Hill Monument - Hear the tale of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston! Learn how George Washington and Henry Knox drove the British out of Boston!
- Boston Common - Stroll through America’s oldest public park and listen to stories about Boston’s founding.
- Beacon Hill - Wander through Boston’s most prestigious and affluent neighborhood, learning about the history of some of the city’s most notable families. Admire the brownstone mansions along the brick-paved streets illuminated by gas lamps.
- Boston Public Garden - Take a walk through America’s first botanical garden and learn about Boston’s history through the statues scattered around the park. Hear tales about the invention of anesthesia, Boston’s most corrupt yet beloved politician, and more.
- Kendall Square - Visit Kendall Square in Cambridge, known as “the most innovative square mile on the planet.” This dense urban area is famous for start-ups and innovation and is home to the Boston offices of Google, Apple, Moderna, and Amazon. The area also hosts projects like CRISPR, the Human Genome Project, and the development of the guidance computers that enabled Apollo spacecraft to reach the moon.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university’s “theory and practice” motto, emphasizing the dual approach of learning and doing. Hear about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which are still visible today! See the main MIT building, the Great Dome.
- Harvard University - Walk through the historic Harvard Yard to see the heart of America’s first college. Learn about the Puritan origins of Harvard and its evolution into a world-renowned institution.
- Harvard Square - Explore the vibrant heart of Cambridge, adjacent to Harvard University’s famous Harvard Yard. The area is filled with shops and restaurants, with time for souvenir shopping at Harvard’s three-story co-op shop.
- Copley Square - A historical and cultural gem of Boston! Copley Square was designed to impress visitors with everything Boston has to offer. Renowned institutions like MIT, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, and Northeastern University all began here. Today, Copley Square is home to the 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.
- Back Bay - Drive through the historic Back Bay neighborhood. Built entirely on land reclaimed from the sea using dirt from Boston’s hills, Back Bay has been home to the wealthy since the late 1800s. Today, it boasts some of the best-preserved examples of 19th-century Victorian architecture in the world!
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Old North Church entrance fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.