Best of Boston: Full-Day Private Tour
ID: GYG519399-907088
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
See the best of Boston in a day: history, culture, and food! This tour combines the highlights of three popular Boston tours in one afternoon, making sure you don't miss a thing!
The afternoon starts in Boston's North End neighborhood, aka "Little Italy", with a cannoli and a coffee/tea and stories about the early immigrants that led to Boston's heritage today. Proceed to stroll through the historical neighborhood, and listen to history come to live through hilarious stories about Boston's past. See Paul Revere's house, Bunker Hill monument, and more! Visit the Old North church, famous for Paul Revere's lanterns!
Free time for lunch to either grab a cup of chowdah and cool off with a tall pint at the oldest restaurant in America or have lunch at a local farm-to-table market with 20+ different vendors.
After lunch, follow the Freedom Trail through Boston's historic center while learning about the city's part in the American Revolution. See famous sights such as Faneuil Hall, Old Corner Book Store, Old Granary Burial Ground, Old State House, King's Chapel, and more!
Proceed to stroll through the picturesque Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious historical neighborhood. Take a picture on Acorn Street, widely believed to be "North America's most photographed street"! Finish the tour exploring Boston Common and the Public Garden, while listening to tales about the colorful characters making up the city's past. Hear the lesser known stories behind Boston's beloved Make Way for Ducklings statue! Learn about the tumultuous story behind the first surgery performed with anesthesia!
End the day at Copley Square, home to some of Boston's most spectacular architecture! Where no expense was spared during Boston's "Gilded Age" to build famous cultural, religious, and educational marvels! See Copley Library, Trinity Church, Old South Church, and more!
Highlights
- Learn of the Pine Tree Riot, which led to the Boston Tea Party!
- Be transported to colonial times in the historic North End's streets!
- Experience authentic Italian culture and food right here in Boston!
- See Boston's "Gilded Age" architecture!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is rain or shine.
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop-off at hotel, airport, cruise port, or other downtown Boston location of your choice for up to 6 guests.
- Breakfast consisting of a cannoli or other pastry and a coffee/tea at a traditional Italian caffé.
- Air conditioned & heated hybrid minivan with blankets, charging cords, and unlimited water. Minivan is a 2021 Toyota Sienna, seating up to 6 tour guests.
- Gas & Tolls
- Entry tickets to the Old North Church.
- Free time for lunch.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.