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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT and Harvard

Visit two iconic universities on this Boston Hidden Gems exclusive tour! Explore MIT's architecture and Harvard Yard while learning about quirky student customs and notable historical sites.

3.5 hours | From $45 per adult

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One if by Land, Two if by Sea: North End Walking & Boat Group Tour

Discover Boston's Revolutionary history on this unique land and sea tour! Walk the Freedom Trail to iconic sites, then hop on a private boat to follow Paul Revere's Midnight Ride.

3 hours | From $75 per adult

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Boston & Cambridge Private Tour

See Harvard, MIT, and the best of Cambridge and Boston on our most popular tour! Explore Harvard Yard, see the Stata Center and Great Dome at MIT, and discover hidden gems.

7 hours | From $704 per group

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“We arrived by cruise ship. Our guide was Mark. He did an excellent job communicating before and after we arrived. Meeting him was easy which is not always the case in a cruise ship port. We opted for a private tour as we usually do. I had been in Boston before buy my wife had not so I wanted her to get a good overview of the city and surround areas. The tour Boston Hidden Gems and Mark put together was perfect. We visited Caffe Vittoria, the North End's oldest continually cafe to enjoy a beverage and a pastry and see this amazing old cafe. We then did a walking tour of tne North End that included learning a lot of the history and importance of the neighborhood. We received a history lesson while seeing the places that made history. We visited the Old North Church which has a special place in our nation's history. We also visited the USS Constitution (Old Ironside), the Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Common, the fascinating neighborhoods of Acorn St/Beacon Hill. There was more but you get the idea. Boston Hidden Gems will put together an amazing tour and you will leave Boston knowing far more than you did when you arrived. That wasn't all but what was important to us is the Mark put what we were seeing into perspective. Thank you, Mark.”

“This day trip was a delightful, worry-free experience. It was a packed itinerary, but if you only have one day to visit Lexington and Concord, this is the way to do it. We thought of trying to put together a similar itinerary on our own, and are so glad we didn’t try that! Our wonderful guide Ryan picked us up at our hotel and drove us with great skill and care to all the sights we hoped to see, from Lexington Green to various stops along the battle road, to the Concord bridge, then into Concord for lunch at the Colonial Inn, on from there to the lovely Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, then Orchard House for a tour, then Walden Pond. The Boston Hidden Gems minivan was equipped with complementary water as well as umbrellas and ponchos if needed. Fortunately, the weather cleared up and we had a rain-free but very brisk day to enjoy Lexington and Concord. Throughout the day Ryan provided excellent commentary and narration about the different locations and the historic events / people associated with them. Highlights: everything. Seriously, every stop was important and worth taking time to visit. Standing on the green at Lexington and getting a feel for the distances involved, the direction of the movement of the King’s troops, the Patriot militia, the Midnight Riders, and so forth was really helpful and deeply moving. It was the same at Concord Bridge — stirring and stunning to be there and see the landscape and have the details of the various military actions explained and sort of sketched out in front of us. Lunch at the Colonial Inn was great — if you want an appetizer, do not miss the flatbread with figs, cheese and honey! The grilled salmon was perfect, and apparently the clam chowder is good as well.Sleepy Hollow cemetery is lovely — and hilly! A very serene place to visit and not to be missed. The tour at Orchard House was incredible—about 80% of the contents of the home are the actual belongings of the Alcott family (rather than period-accurate pieces reconstructing their daily life). You can stand right next to the desk where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women; you can look out the windows as she must have. On various walls of the house are some of the original drawings of May Alcott, Louisa’s artistic younger sister, including charming doodles and early sketches. As our the Orchard House guide, Hannah, pointed out, you can trace May’s progression as an artist by looking at how the owls she drew / painted on the walls changed in style and sophistication over time.I think Walden would have been a more pleasant stop on a warmer day, when I would have been glad to venture all the way down to the beach, but I was simply happy to see it.I’m not sure if the visitors centers at Minuteman National Park and at Walden were open for the season, since they weren’t on the itinerary, but one hopes this itinerary would be expanded in season to include some time in those locations. I think if you added about an hour or 90 minutes to the day you could do everything we did here, and go to those visitors’ centers, and maybe snag a few souvenirs. This tour as it stands is much more geared toward learning than shopping, which is fine with me, but people who are used to more “shopping time” at various locations while they are waiting for the tour bus to take them to the next stop might feel a little rushed. We were really pleased with this experience and can’t say enough good things about our thoughtful and considerate guide Ryan. He noticed when I got in the van that I was using a cane and so made sure to discuss with me before every stop what kind of walking / path might be involved so that we could adjust the route if/as needed. He not only knew the history of the area, but he conveyed his enthusiasm for this precious past.My biggest takeaway from this tour — other than the absolute thrill of visiting in person these places I have learned about and loved from afar all my life — is that we need to come back and spend more time in these places. more”

“Best shore excursion of a bucket list item to visit Salem! Maria was exceptional and very knowledgeable at guiding us via a walking tour of Salem and of all of the planned places we wanted to visit and more. (Bewitched, Salem witch trials /memorials, cemetery , Hocus-pocus sites) Also time for a little shopping, pick up and drop off at cruise port was perfect and on time! We also had time to drive by sites in Boston for quick pictures. hey, another booking with Boston Hidden Gems Maria in the future! Highly recommended and appreciated how fun , friendly and on time Maria was with our tour.”

“I had an amazing experience on the MIT & Harvard walking tour with Boston Hidden Gems! Our guide MaryBeth was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history come alive with great stories and fun insights. The tour was well-paced, informative, and full of fascinating details I would have never discovered on my own. Highly recommend this tour and our wonderful guide to anyone visiting Boston!”

“Our cruise changed our destination at the last minute and added Boston as one of the stops. We had visited Boston many times before and wanted to do something different. Our Travel Agent suggested a Boston Hidden Gems tour. Alex gave us an amazing tour of Hammond Castle and Salem MA. He made it fun and interesting. He made sure give us the time we wanted to shop while still showing us all of the important historical places. Five stars!⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Our group of four took this wonderful tour this morning, and had a terrific time! Our tour guide, Jenny, was excellent! She was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with! I highly recommend Boston Hidden Gems - you will have a memorable experience!”

“We wanted a general tour of Boston without alot of walking as we are older with aches and pains! Ryan was a fantastic guide with a love of history. He was friendly and very informative. I think we learned many of Boston's "Hidden Gems" and thoroughly enjoyed the private tour ! Well worth it!”

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Boston Hidden Gems was born out of my love for this city and all it has to offer. I always enjoyed showing visiting friends and family around, and realized I wanted to share the city I love with everyone! The first Boston tour I designed was a short jaunt around the Boston Common, where I showed off my most-loved spot in the city and shared my favorite stories about Boston’s early days. After several customers asked if we had other options, I realized we needed to offer full-day Boston tours. We now have more than a dozen tours and day trips to choose from! I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city, and sincerely hope you enjoy your tour with us! I love this city, and I know you will too!

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Maria Stephens
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