Guided Tours

Boston: Private City Tour of Boston & Cambridge

Duration

7 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Savor breakfast at a classic Italian café before setting off in a private, air-conditioned luxury van with your expert local guide.

Step inside the historic Old North Church, where the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lanterns signaled revolution.

Marvel at the undefeated USS Constitution, stroll Beacon Hill’s cobblestone streets, and capture Acorn Street’s charm.

Explore Harvard Yard and MIT’s quirky architecture, uncovering campus legends and student traditions along the way.

Enjoy seamless door-to-door pickup and drop-off, plus bottled water and all transport surcharges included for a hassle-free day.

Professional local tour guide

Air-conditioned private luxury van

Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off

Breakfast (coffee/tea and pastry)

Entry to Old North Church

Bottled water

All transportation surcharges

Lunch (1-hour break provided)

Gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover Boston and Cambridge’s most iconic sites on a private 7-hour guided tour with hotel pickup, breakfast, and expert insights.

Getting started

Your guide greets you at your hotel, cruise port, or airport for a seamless start in a private luxury van. After a brief introduction, enjoy coffee or tea and a classic pastry at a North End Italian café as your guide outlines the day’s highlights.

What to expect

Boston & Cambridge guided tour

This experience explores the heart of Boston’s Revolutionary War history and the academic legacy of Cambridge, blending landmark visits with engaging stories from a local expert.

Features

USS Constitution: Visit the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat, famed for its undefeated 33-0 battle record and daily sunset cannon fire.

Old North Church: Step inside Boston’s oldest church (built in 1723), where the “one if by land, two if by sea” lanterns signaled the start of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride.

Harvard Yard: Walk through America’s oldest university campus, see the “Statue of Three Lies,” and hear about unique student traditions and Widener Library’s Titanic connection.

MIT campus: Drive by the Great Dome and the Stata Center’s striking architecture, and learn about legendary student pranks and the quirky “Smoot” measurement.

Beacon Hill & Acorn Street: Stroll cobblestone lanes and snap a photo on the country’s most photographed street in one of Boston’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

Boston Common & Public Garden: Pass through America’s oldest public park and spot the Make Way for Ducklings statues in the nation’s first botanical garden.

Innovation Mile: See Kendall Square, home to global tech giants and cutting-edge science, set against the backdrop of MIT.

Door-to-door service: Enjoy private transportation, bottled water, and all surcharges included for a comfortable, hassle-free day.

What to bring

Bring weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes, as the tour includes both walking and driving portions.

Bring an umbrella or raincoat, as tours run rain or shine.

If traveling with children under 8 years old or under 57 inches tall, bring a proper car seat as required by Massachusetts law (car seats are not provided).

Bring any personal items you may need for a full-day tour, such as medications or snacks.

What’s not allowed

Large suitcases or oversized luggage are not permitted in the vehicle; if bringing luggage, the vehicle can generally only accommodate 4 passengers unless traveling light.

Smoking, alcohol, and illegal substances are strictly prohibited in the vehicle and during the tour.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

Wheelchair or stroller accessibility inside buildings is not guaranteed; this experience is not recommended if such access is required.

Additional information

Door-to-door pickup and drop-off are included within a certain range of Boston, Cambridge, Logan Airport, and the cruise port; contact in advance if your location is outside the standard range.

Start times are flexible between 8:30am and 11am; please confirm your preferred time when booking.

Lunch is not included, but a 1-hour break is provided at a local market with various dining options.

Gratuities are not included; the industry standard is $10–20 per hour.

Children of all ages are welcome, but proper car seats must be provided by guests for young children as required by law.

The tour operates in English and is a private experience for your group only.

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