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This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and will be conducted in a comfortable heated minivan, no matter the weather. I'll take you past the most interesting places in Boston including the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Copley Square and Fenway Park. Along the way you’ll see the historic homes and churches of the Back Bay, the South End, and Beacon Hill. You’ll hear the stories behind Paul Revere’s ride, the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. You’ll see Boston’s most prominent buildings and neighborhoods as well as some lesser-known points of interest. This is the best way to see as much of Boston as possible in a brief time, comfortably, and at a pace you will enjoy.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1The Paul Revere House
We'll discuss Revere's role in colonial and early American history as we view the home where he raised his sixteen children.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Old North Church & Historic Site
We'll discuss Paul Revere's famous ride to Lexington and Concord and you'll be surprised to learn it didn't happen exactly as Longfellow described.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
She's known as Old ironsides. Find out why and learn about her unique history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We'll discuss the way the Battle of Bunker Hill happened and why it changes the course of American history
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Faneuil Hall Marketplace
We'll discuss the Hall's role as the "cradle of liberty" where organizers of the Revolution planned the insurgency.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Boston Common
It's the oldest public park in America, established by the Puritans in 1634. We'll discuss how it's been used over time and has come, in some ways, to define our city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Hundreds of acres were filled in over fifty years in the 19th century upon which spectacular architecture was created. We'll discuss the development of the neighborhood and its present significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Who was Copley and why was the square named for him? Learn about the centerpiece of the Back Bay, it's architechture and current use.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Christian Science was founded in 1879 and grew rapidly throughout the nation and the world. Hear some of the history of this important religious and social movement.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
See America's most beloved ballpark and hear about our beloved Boston Red Sox.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
We'll discuss the history and culture of one of the world's greatest academic institutions as we tour the campus.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Harvard University
We'll visit the campus as we discuss the founding, significance, history and architecture of the august university.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Boston wouldn't be Boston without Beacon Hill, one of our original neighborhoods dating from the Puritan era. We'll see its homes, stores and streets, and discuss how neighborhoods effect our ways of life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Old South Meeting House
The meetings leading up to the Boston Tea Party happened here. We'll discuss what happened, how and why.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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