Best of Boston Tour
Overview
See the best of Boston in a day on our most popular tour! This tour combines the highlights of three Boston tours in one afternoon, making sure you don't miss a thing. The experience is designed to cover all the "must-see'' historical Boston locations, while tasting delicious local cuisine and hearing lesser-known stories about Boston's checkered past.
The afternoon starts in Boston's North End neighborhood, aka "Little Italy,'' with a light European-style breakfast and stories about the early immigrants that led to Boston's heritage today. Proceed through Boston's historic center while learning about the city's part in the American Revolution. Free time to grab a cup of chowdah and souvenirs at a historical downtown food and shopping area. The tour concludes with a stroll through Boston's most prestigious historical brownstone neighborhood and the adjacent public parks, while listening to tales about the colorful characters making up the city's past.
Learn about the series of unusual events surrounding the construction of the oldest subway in America.
What were the "King's Pines" and why did the pine tree end up symbolizing the American revolution?
Learn about the "first city hall" of Boston and the sermons, hangings, and acts of rebellion that surround it.
Listen to the story of William Blackstone, Boston's and Rhode Island's first settler and his quest to get as far away as possible from everyone to read his books in peace.
Many more unique and unknown stories await on the tour!
Itinerary
Caffe Vittoria
Start the day with a European style breakfast in Little Italy. A traditional Italian cannoli and a coffee beverage (or tea) of choice.
North End
Learn about the role immigrants have in shaping Boston’s dynamic past and present as you tour the North End! Listen to stories about the maritime past of the neighborhood, and how the area eventually rose to prominence due to famous residents such as Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, mother of JFK.
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground & Old North Church
Stroll through Boston’s second oldest burying ground, taking in view of the harbor and Charlestown. Learn all about Boston’s part in the events of the American Revolution. Visit the Old North Church and learn all about the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the historical inaccuracies of the famous poem!
Boston Public Market
Break for lunch at a local artisanal market with dozens of local vendors!
Copley Square
Previously known as Art Square, this area is home to all famous cultural institutions of Boston. Visit the Boston Copley Library, known for hosting the “Sistine Chapel of America” and marvel at the famous Trinity Church across the square.
Boston Common & Public Garden
Learn about all the hidden plaques and monuments around the country’s oldest park! Stroll through America’s oldest public park and oldest botanic garden! Each statue holds long forgotten stories about Boston’s past, listen as history comes alive!
Beacon Hill
Stroll through Boston’s most prestigious brownstone-lined neighborhood. Home to some of the most prominent Bostonians, past and present, the neighborhood is breathtaking and full of history!
Details
Exceptions to availability, group size, or start window may be available. Contact us!
Duration
5h30m - includes 1h free time for lunch
Start Time Window
8:30 am - 12 pm
Group Size
Up to 6
Start Location
We’ll pick you up anywhere within 3 miles from Downtown Boston!
Pricing includes per-person costs for things like entry tickets, which are purchased on your behalf.
Want to skip the online booking service fee? Call us!
Peak
$550 + $26/person
$450 + $26/person
Off-peak
$500 + $26/person
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