Private City Tour of Boston and Cambridge
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Boston, USA
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
It can be tough to take in all of Boston’s historic sights on your one in just one day, so this private combination car and walking tour of Boston and Cambridge is here to help. Follow in the footsteps of famous academics exploring Harvard and MIT, learn about Boston’s storied history and the American Revolution at Beacon Hill and the Bunker Hill Monument, and explore the artisanal food options available at the US’s oldest tavern and restaurant.
- Private tour of Boston and Cambridge by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- No matter your mobility, this tour can accommodate you with prior notice
- Explore as many of Boston’s famous landmarks as possible in this full-day tour
- Time for lunch and souvenir shopping included to break up the day
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- BreakfastCoffee/Tea & Cannoli
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Caffe Vittoria
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
North Square Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Old North Church & Historic Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Paul Revere Mall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Boston Public Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
USS Constitution
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Bunker Hill Monument
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Boston Common
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Beacon Hill
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Boston Public Garden
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Kendall Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Harvard University
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Harvard Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Copley Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Back Bay
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
- Please contact us if you are intending to bring luggage on the tour, so we can ensure that there is enough space for all bags and people on the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Thomas_R
Jenny did a wonderful job of explaining the history of Boston and showing us many wonderful sights. Had a truly magical day and would highly recommend! Was far superior to the large crowded tours we saw along the way.
Reviews
4.9
based on 36 reviews
Susan_K, Sep 2025
Great tour! Perfect itinerary & very knowledgeable guide. Appreciated the pick up/drop off and available water in the vehicle (especially on that hot day).
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Glad to hear you had a great tour of Boston & Cambridge with Alex! Thanks for leaving a review!
Bridget_D, Mar 2025
The day started at our hotel. Jen was great. We did a little walking at each location. She was knowledgeable and really helpful. Our entire family loved the day.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We appreciate your review, thanks so much! We're glad you had a 5-star tour of Boston & Cambridge with Jenny!
scott_w, Jan 2025
Mark was great would highly recommend him. He customized the tour to our needs. We had snow and was cold but blankets in the car to warm up.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks so much for your review - we're glad that Mark was a great tour guide! Wonderful to hear that the blankets were well used on our cold winter days!
YuenKwanEliza_C, Aug 2024
We like the tour very much! Our tour guide, Mark, was very pleasant all the way. He was knowledgeable about the history of Boston and was very flexible to adjust the schedule on the fly based on our preferences and needs at times. He helped took beautiful group pictures and provided good suggestions on restaurants and places to explore. It was an enjoyable well-planned tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
We truly appreciate your thorough review, thank you so much! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your tour and that Mark was so hospitable!
Thomas_R, Jul 2024
Jenny did a wonderful job of explaining the history of Boston and showing us many wonderful sights. Had a truly magical day and would highly recommend! Was far superior to the large crowded tours we saw along the way.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad Jenny gave you a great tour, and we agree - private tours are far superior (and they're more fun for many guides, too)!
Bhargab_B, Jun 2024
We were a party of five with a 2 year old and Maria was our tour guide. We covered several key parts of Boston and Maria was terrific in sharing all the relevant history alongside each site we visited. We truly felt like we were on a ride filled with rich American history and equally enjoyed the various sightseeing spots. Maria even customized the tour for us to accommodate our toddler needs and our need to take pictures by managing the stops and time spent at each stop accordingly. Simply put, it was one of our best viator trips we experienced and I highly recommend everyone to start here first.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Bhargab,
Thank you so much for your great review! We strive to create a wonderful experience by customizing to each person's needs, and it sounds like Maria did a great job at that! We're glad you recommend us, please book us again next time!
Patricia_D, Jun 2024
Maria was a fantastic guide. She grew up in Boston and the love for her hometown shines through. She was a wealth of information. She was very flexible when we requested to shorten the tour and figured out what we could fit into the tour. She answered questions, had a great sense of humor and did an amazing job of driving in Boston.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We're thrilled you had a great tour with Maria, and that she customized it to your needs. Thank you so much for your five-star review, and please recommend us to any friends you have visiting the area!
Amanda_G, Mar 2024
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable even when my teenage boys , she kept their attention through the history part. We did the 7hr private Boston/ Cambridge tour. We even customized it a bit which was perfect for us. Couldn’t recommend it more . My 17 yr old and 20 yr loved it just as much as my husband and I
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for the great review! I'm so glad your family enjoyed the Boston & Cambridge tour!
Jonathan_Y, Mar 2024
Maria - extraordinary, brilliant, personable, amazing , so great !!!!
She communicated every possible detail in an engaging manner!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your awesome review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the Boston & Cambridge tour!
lilibethjuan, Dec 2023
This private tour is a 7 hour historical tour of Boston and Cambridge. Maria is an amazing guide, she took my niece, nephew and myself back to the facts and fun facts about the early years of the American revolution, started off in the North End’s Little Italy, had a taste of the famous Canoli, then followed the Freedom Trail that ended at Bunker Hil, passed by the rich neighborhood of Beacon Hill, had lunch of lobster roll and clam chowder at Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. The rest of the afternoon was a visit to the prestigious Harvard Square/University and Kendall Square and MIT. And a last stop at Copley Square. My niece and nephew were in Boston for only a few days, this is the best tour that allowed them to see the BEST of Boston has to offer!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for your excellent review! We're so happy you had a great tour of Boston & Cambridge with Maria. Please book us again for your next trip to Boston!
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