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Boston and Cambridge Private Day Tour

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6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We'll pick up anywhere in the immediate Downtown Boston area.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Freedom Trail

Here's an idea of the sites and neighborhoods we'll drive around:The Freedom Trail sites of: - Boston Common - State House - Granary Burial Ground - Kings Chapel - Old South Meeting house - Old State house - Faneuil Hall - Old North Church (time to go in if you'd like) - Paul Revere house - USS Constitution - Bunker Hill (there's a 294 stair monument to climb if you're feeling energetic)Historic neighborhoods of: - North End (a cannoli stop is a must) - Charlestown - Beacon Hill (a charm offensive) - Back Bay - Copley SquareOther places of interest: - Boston Harbor & Greenway - Seaport area - Fenway Park
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Common

The history of this original part of Boston.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House

Stop to see the famous architecture and story of the gold dome.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King's Chapel (Pass By)

The first Anglican Church in Boston.
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Granary Burying Ground

Where some of Boston's Revolutionary War legends are buried.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old State House

One of the oldest buildings in the city and site of some major historic events.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

We'll explain the significance of this area now and over the past several hundred years.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North End

Drive through this historic, and still vibrant neighborhood, even stop for a signature cannoli.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old North Church & Historic Site

Where the lanterns were hung the night of Paul Revere's midnight ride.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paul Revere House

Home of the famous Son of Liberty.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

USS Constitution (Pass By)

You might know it as Old Ironsides.
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Bunker Hill Monument

Walk on to the hill where this famous Revolutionary War battle took place.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beacon Hill

The charming cobblestone and red brick neighborhood.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Public Garden

The backdrop to several Boston based movies.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Back Bay

With plenty of grand architecture to appreciate.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fenway Park

Home to our beloved Red Sox.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copley Square (Pass By)

Famous for it's architecture .
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Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront (Pass By)

The cities most contemporary neighborhood.
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Downtown

Experience our unorthodox city layout, and how some of the newest buildings sit neatly right beside some of the oldest.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Pass By)

Drive past the campus
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Harvard University

Walk through the public areas of the campus
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charles River Esplanade

Skyline views of Boston
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston and Cambridge Private Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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