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Ashley_W, Aug 2026
Big Al is amazing!
This is hands down the best tour we’ve ever had! Big Al was not only informative but extremely funny and personable. The small group size allowed us to ask questions and genuinely have a personalized experience. We were able to bond/connect with Al and the other participants. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Not only did we learn about Boston, the North End and historical figures but we laughed, enjoyed good food and drinks and left feeling like we spent the afternoon with friends. This tour is an absolute must!
Jim_D, Jun 2026
Great Office outing full of information and FOOD!!
I took my dental office team here for an outing and Paula was FANTASTIC!! There were a total of 36 of us in our group (we were 9), and Paula did a great job navigating the group, making sure everyone was well attended to. Her information about Italian culture was insightful, especially since my relatives are from Southern Italy. I would highly recommend this tour!!
Marlyn_B, Jun 2026
Very nice tour! We...
Very nice tour! We traveled backroads from Boston through smaller communities and countryside to Plymouth. Learning interesting things about each community along the way. In Plymouth we toured the Mayflower II and saw Plymouth Rock. Had time in Plymouth for lunch and shopping. Last we had a lovely and informative tour of Pilgrim and Wampanoag settlements. Our tour guide was excellent!
Christine_D, Jun 2026
Fun to explore South End
Great way to explore the South End neighborhood. Tried 5 different spots and learn about the history of the area. Our guide Katie was very enthusiastic and fun! I went by myself and met some other great people on the tour. Good idea for an afternoon if you've already done all the "Freedom Trail" and North End sites.
Clinton_E, Mar 2026
Outstanding overview of Boston!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-hour Boston overview with an amazing guide, Neal! The tour was a well-balanced mix of walking and riding. We saw so much in 4 hours! Neal clearly has a passion for his city, and this made for a fun, interesting, and educational experience. Even though I have been on a few tours of Boston in the past, he still introduced us to several new sites and many new facts! He recommend several great restaurants that we would have never have explored if not for him. Ask him for some “cash only” recs!
Clinton_E, Mar 2026
A highly recommended, brilliant tour!
We absolutely loved our tour of Lexington and Concord with Martin, the best tour guide in New England! He picked us up from our hotel right on time in a clean, new minivan. He gave us a brief photo review of the land-filling that created the Back Bay (as our hotel was there). He then gave us a drive-through bonus tour of a bit of MIT and Harvard on the way to Lexington. We were able to briefly walk the long corridor of MIT and see the unbelievable freshman dining hall at Harvard. Both on the road and when out of the van in Lexington and Corcord, Martin demonstrated a captivating style of history telling that really intrigued the listener. He is clearly passionate about the details of the events of April 19, 1775. I was easily able to visualize the incredible drama that unfolded in these towns on that day. Because of this, standing on Lexington green was very moving for me. Near the end of our tour, he gave us a bonus drive-by of Bunker Hill and provided us with some additional history. He then walked us in to the Warren Tavern, so to insure that we found a great seat. This was my fifth or sixth trip to Boston, and can say without hesitation that this or any of Martin’s company’s tours will stand above the rest (we also took the full-day private tour of Salem and the coast with Martin)!
Stefanie_D, Dec 2025
Best food, best tour guide
What a fun tour! Delicious food and more than enough to eat. Audrey is an amazing tour guide and really knows the neighborhood and people well. Great way to start our Boston trip and immerse ourselves with the locals. Thank you, Audrey for a truly memorable experience!
Robert_C, Oct 2025
Peter was an excellent...
Peter was an excellent source of information. You can really tell he loves what he is doing. He answered all questions in depth and with lots of facts to back it up. He is very patient and a funny guy! 8 stars out of 5. Do not hesitate to book his service.
robertcacrook, Sep 2025
Recommended
Loved this ride. It’s supervised by three very friendly retired guys. They keep you safe when cycling and provide interesting background and history about Boston at frequent stopping points. The bikes are very good quality. This is a great way to see the city.
Alfred_J, Sep 2025
Great history tour by land and water
Although there is a good bit of walking it is manageable since they do not walk very fast and there are numerous stops along the way. Our guide was very informative however it was difficult to hear him at times due to surrounding city noise. A microphone would have been helpful. We tried to stay close to guide so we could hear better. We loved getting to tour the Old North Church and seeing the role it played in the war. We also very much enjoyed the boat tour around the bay,
Terry_B, Sep 2025
Best Way to tour Salem
Our private tour with Martin was great! Martin is very personable & knowledgable of the history & sites in Salem. The tour accommodated our needs & we saw everything we were hoping to see. This was our first time in Salem and we opted to go into the witch museum; Martin was waiting for us as we exited. Pick up & drop off at the cruise port went smoothly. We would definitely book with Martin again!
Marie_T, Sep 2025
Wonderful Birthday Experience!
Christian was a wonderful guide! Knowledge and engaging- he made it fun and customized for my father-in-law who went to school at MIT in the 60s. This was part of his birthday present and was a hit! Thank you Christian for making this an extra special treat!
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