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Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge

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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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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We will pick you up at your door (within 3 miles of the North End)

What To Expect

Old North Church & Historic Site

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paul Revere House

See Paul Revere's house, one of the oldest wooden houses in historical Boston.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Molasses Flood Plaque

Learn about Boston's deadliest disaster, the Molasses Flood.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North End (Pass By)

Drive through Boston's "Little Italy" and learn about the neighborhood's immigrant past.
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USS Constitution

Drive by the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat and learn why the ship has the nickname "The Old Ironsides".
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bunker Hill Monument

See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first battle of the American Revolution.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Freedom Trail (Pass By)

Drive through the sites located on the Freedom Trail.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Learn why Faneuil Hall earned the nicknamed the "Cradle of Liberty" during the American Revolution.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King's Chapel Burying Ground

Drive by the oldest cemetery in Boston and the first Anglican Church in North America.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Corner Bookstore

See the place where Boston's famous authors published works such as Walden, Little Women, Civil Disobedience, Nature, and more.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Granary Burying Ground (Pass By)

See the historical cemetery where Paul Revere, Sam Adams, and John Hancock are buried.
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Boston Common

Drive by the first public park in America and learn about Boston's founders - the Puritans.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House

See the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House and learn the story of the Pine Tree Riots.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cheers

Drive by the iconic Cheers Bar.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Public Garden

Drive by the Public Garden, the first botanical garden of the United States.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beacon Hill

Drive through Boston's most prestigious historical neighborhood to see cobblestone streets and brownstone houses.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acorn Street

Take a picture of the "most photographed street in North America".
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Dome

See the Great Dome of MIT Great Dome and learn the history of how the school was founded.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stata Center

See MIT's most iconic quirky building.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Harvard University

Drive by Harvard Yard, the historic part of America's oldest university.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lowell House

See where Harvard University students live.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Back Bay

Drive through Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and learn about how Boston created much of its land.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copley Square

See the "jewel of the Back Bay", where Boston placed its most iconic educational, religious, and cultural institutions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Public Library

See Boston's famous Copley Library, one of the most beautiful buildings of Boston.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge?

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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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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 - 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.

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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).

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