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3-Hour Private "Cold Weather- Warm Van" Driving Tour of Boston

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Boston, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See Boston’s historic sites without worrying about inclement weather on this private van tour. Depart from your Boston accommodation in a heated van with a driver-guide and head into the historic center of the city. Visit the Paul Revere House, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Fenway Park, and more, and hear stories about each place.
  • Hassle-free hotel or port pickup
  • Travel in the company of a driver-guide
  • Stay warm in a climate-controlled van
  • Explore Boston’s major sites

What's Included

  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 01/12/2023 - 04/16/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    The Paul Revere House

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Old North Church & Historic Site

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    USS Constitution

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Bunker Hill Monument

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Faneuil Hall Marketplace

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Boston Common

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Back Bay

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Copley Square

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Christian Science Plaza

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Fenway Park

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    11

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    Harvard University

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    13

    Beacon Hill

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    14

    Old South Meeting House

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 22 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Peter was a great guide....

    MaryLou_A, Dec 2025
    Peter was a great guide. The tour really gives you a lot of information about Boston and the history of Boston. Peter is a safe driver who keeps the tour engaging. On a cold winter day it was wonderful to be in a warm car.

    The absolute best way to see Boston—Peter is a legend!

    Giulio_M, Dec 2025
    If you are looking for the perfect way to see Boston without battling the freezing temperatures, this is it. Our group of four booked this tour on a whim, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. The 'warm van' promise was fully kept, but the real star of the show was our guide, Peter. I cannot speak highly enough of him. Often, a three-hour drive can feel long, but Peter kept our attention the entire time. He has an endless supply of fascinating stories and local history that you simply wouldn't get from a guide book. He managed to make the city come alive while we stayed perfectly comfortable. If you want a tour that feels personal, engaging, and incredibly comfortable, ask for Peter. Worth every cent!

    Best option for personalized and private tour of Boston.

    Darcy_S, Dec 2025
    This was the PERFECT way to get an interesting, funny and warm tour of Boston Highlights. Peter was accommodating and kind and all of us (aged 4 to adult) had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Thank you, Peter!

    Peter was so...

    Susan_G, Oct 2025
    Peter was so knowledgeable about American history and just Boston and surrounding areas. He spoke clearly and was very jovial. We throughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend this tour and tour guide!

    Perfect Option for Those Who Can’t Manage Lots of Walking!!

    Danielle_M, Mar 2025
    Great navigator and host for the beautiful city of Boston! Impressive knowledge. Peter drove and managed traffic while never missing a beat in his narrative. Great option when family members are unable to walk around the city.

    Best travel experience...

    RickyHanz_T, Mar 2025
    Best travel experience ever. Thank you hand shsnsmehxbehsbsbsjx nsueizbshe jehshebsbsbshshduxbelnsu jdususb

    This was a very enjoyable...

    Renee_D, Mar 2025
    This was a very enjoyable way to get a feel for Boston’s history and all it has to offer while staying warm on a blustery March day. Peter was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and the ride was clean and comfortable.

    Warm tour on a cold rainy day

    Monique_v, Feb 2025
    Peter was great - perfect start to a weekend in Boston. Saw all the important spots and gave us a good history experience

    Great Local Guide

    John_K, Dec 2024
    We really enjoyed meeting Peter. He gave us insider insights to Boston and was extremely knowledgeable about historical topics. Also very funny!

    Amazing tour of Boston

    Beth_J, Oct 2024
    Peter’s knowledge. He provided history of Boston that was very interesting. We had an overview of all the sites all around the City. He stopped to allow us to take photos when we asked. Great tour for a first time visitor to Boston. Thank you Peter for a wonderful day!

    WORTH THE TIME AND EXPENSE

    THOMAS_W, Mar 2024
    Peter B was our inestimable tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, thorough and gracious. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Our tour ran long due to traffic but, after we assured him that we had no other pressing appointments, Peter spent the time needed on all the sites along the way. Highly recommend.

    Informational from a local perspective.

    Maria_P, Nov 2023
    The tour was a great way to see the town if your pressed for time. We learned so much. Tour guide was very knowledgeable sharing fun facts. Really enjoyed the experience.

    Excellent Historical Tour of Boston

    Al_W, Aug 2023
    Peter was on time and met us in our hotel lobby, loaded our luggage for us! Friendly and outgoing, he knew Boston very well and was a wealth of information. An excellent way to cover a lot of ground and see a great deal of Boston. We finished the tour a little early and so Peter took us to another area of Boston (instead of just dropping us off early), which proves he cares about providing a top-notch service. He even generously dropped us off at the cruise ship terminal per our request (versus back at our hotel). We would have preferred a few more opportunities to quickly get out and take pictures, but overall a great tour!

    Peter is great!

    vpgenie, May 2023
    Peter was so accommodating with picking us up at the cruise terminal and dropping us off at our hotel at the end. He is very knowledgeable about Boston and the history. It was so nice to have our own private tour. Peter is the best.

    Great Tour of Boston

    Sharon_C, Apr 2023
    We went to Boston to watch the Maple Leafs take on the Bruins. Since we were only in Boston for 2 days this was a great way to see all of the interesting and historical parts of Boston in a short period of time. Peter was a fabulous guide and extremely knowledgable about the history of Boston. He made the tour both interesting and fun. He even adjusted the order of the tour for us so he could drop us off at Fenway Park when it was over as we were doing a tour of Fenway in the afternoon. Thanks Peter for showing us so much of Boston and answering all our questions. We would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.

    Great custom tour!

    Beth_S, Mar 2023
    Peter was a great guide! Customized the tour for our family and interests! On time and great communication even before the tour! Perfect way to see all the sights and we learned so much!

    Cool tour! Highly recommend. Lots of history and information.

    Maria_T, Dec 2022
    Peter, our tour guide took us everywhere and was friendly and very insightful. He took us all over Boston and gave us much history.

    Excellent Experience

    Karissa_O, Jun 2022
    Mr. Peter provided a comprehensive and culturally diverse experience. The fun facts added excitement! He was also willing to customize the experience to the customer.

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Thanks Karissa, I enjoyed spending time with you and your lovely family!

    Peter is very...

    Steven_A, Jun 2022
    Peter is very knowledgable of the city and it’s history. It would be great if you would be able to get out and see some of the sights for a few minutes but parking would be an issue. The Boston streets and traffic do not help with the ride itself. Overall the experience shows many sections of Boston and gives you a of information.

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Hi Steven, I'm sorry you were disappointed in the tour. I thought that the tour description was very specific about what would be a "drive-by" and where we could stop. I try to cram as much into three hours as possible and, as you mentioned, the traffic is not always on our side. Come back again sometime, we'll try and do better!

    Easiest way to get a full tour of the city

    judysyring, May 2022
    Peter was great, pleasant personality and very knowledgeable. His vehicle was nice & clean. The 3 hours went by quickly! We booked this thinking it might be cool or rainy, but it ended up being 90 degrees that day so the A/C was appreciated!

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Thanks Judy, I enjoyed meeting you!

    Perfect Introduction to Boston

    Erika_O, Feb 2022
    Peter was very knowledgeable and gave us the perfect introduction to Boston. Appreciated his sense of humor and commitment to our enjoyment.

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