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Half-Day Boston & Cambridge Driving Private Tour
paid Price: From $
hiking Walking Time: None
language Languages: English
airport_shuttle Transportation: Luxury Van
Tour Description
This half-day driving tour takes you through the highlights 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.
Tour Itinerary
20 min
Pick Up
The tour stars with your guide picking you up at your door in a comfortable minivan!
5 min
Paul Revere House
See Paul Revere's house, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.10 min
Old North Church
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.
5 min
Great Molasses Flood
Learn about Boston's deadliest disaster, the Great Molasses Flood.10 min
USS Constitution
Stop by the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat
and learn why the ship has the nickname "The Old Ironsides".
10 min
Bunker Hill Monument
See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first battle of the American Revolution.
30 min
Freedom Trail
Drive the Freedom Trail, seeing Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel & Burying Ground,
the Old Corner Bookstore, Granary Burying Ground, and more!
10 min
Boston Common
Drive by the first public park in America and learn about Boston's Puritanical founders.
15 min
Massachusetts State House
See the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House and learn the story of the Pine Tree Riots.
5 min
Cheers Boston
Drive by the iconic Cheers Bar.
10 min
Boston Public Garden
Drive by the Boston Public Garden, the first botanical garden of the United States.
20 min
Acorn St/Beacon Hill
Take a photo on "America's Most Photographed Street", and stroll
through the cobblestones of Beacon Hill, frequently rated one
of America's most beautiful neighborhoods.
20 min
MIT
Drive through MIT's campus and see the Great Dome and quirky Stata Center!
25 min
Harvard
Drive by famous Harvard Yard and the university housing, including
iconic Lowell House!
25 min
Copley Square
Stop by Copley Square, the "Jewel of Back Bay," and see the famous
Copley Library and the beautiful Trinity Church!
20 min
Drop Off
Your guide will drop you off back at your hotel, cruise ship, or airport!
Details
- Start Times: Your choice, anytime between 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Included:
- Air-conditioned Private Vehicle
- Bottled Water
- All transportation surcharges
- Not Included:
- Gratuity (industry standard is $10-20/hr)
- If bringing luggage on the tour, the vehicle can generally only handle 4 passengers unless traveling light.
- Massachusetts law requires proper car seats until children are 8 years old or 57 inches tall. We do not provide car seats, and refunds will not be available day of for lack of proper seating.
- Our booking platform imposes a 6% service fee for online bookings. Call us to get this waived!
- Prices vary seasonally. See dates.
| Guests | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | $515 | $540 |
| 7-9 | $615 | $640 |
Pickup
Pickup is included within this range. We may be able to pick up at locations beyond this range for an extra fee. Contact us for details!
Reviews
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