Private: Half Day Driving Tour of Boston & Cambridge
What your day looks like
This half-day driving tour takes you through the highlights of Boston and Cambridge. The drive will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, Copley Square, Boston Public Library, and so much more! The tour is mainly driving; however, we will (optionally) stop a few times to briefly (5-10 minutes) get out of the car for photo opportunities and a closer look at some sights! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption.
The experience, in brief
- See famous landmarks such as the Old North Church
- Drive through and see iconic areas like Beacon Hill, Boston Common, and the Boston Public Garden.
- You'll get a photo stop at the famous Acorn Street.
- Drive through the campuses of Harvard and MIT to see their famous buildings
- Make a stop in Copley Square to see the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church.
The journey, in full
1. 20 min - Pick Up The tour starts with your guide picking you up at your door in a comfortable minivan! 2. 5 min - Paul Revere House See Paul Revere's house, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston. 3. 10 min - Old North Church See the Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's "one if by land, two if by sea" lantern signal that started the American Revolution. 4. 5 min - Great Molasses Flood Learn about Boston's deadliest disaster, the Great Molasses Flood. 5. 10 min - USS Constitution Stop by the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat and learn why the ship has the nickname "The Old Ironsides". 6. 10 min - Bunker Hill Monument See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first battle of the American Revolution. 7. 30 min - Freedom Trail Drive the Freedom Trail, seeing Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel & Burying Ground, the Old Corner Bookstore, Granary Burying Ground, and more! 8. 10 min - Boston Common Drive by the first public park in America and learn about Boston's Puritanical founders. 9. 15 min - Massachusetts State House See the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House and learn the story of the Pine Tree Riots. 10. 5 min - Cheer, Boston Drive by the iconic Cheers Bar. 11. 10 min - Boston Public Garden Drive by the Boston Public Garden, the first botanical garden in the United States. 12. 20 min - Acorn St/Beacon Hill Take a photo on "America's Most Photographed Street" and stroll through the cobblestones of Beacon Hill, frequently rated one of America's most beautiful neighborhoods. 13. 20 min - MIT Drive through MIT's campus and see the Great Dome and quirky Stata Center! 14. 25 min - Harvard Drive by famous Harvard Yard and the university housing, including iconic Lowell House! 15. 25 min - Copley Square Stop by Copley Square, the "Jewel of Back Bay," and see the famous Copley Library and the beautiful Trinity Church! 16. 20 min - Drop Off Your guide will drop you off at your hotel, cruise ship, or airport!
Your day, step by step
Boston
Sightseeing at Old North Church.
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Sightseeing at Paul Revere House.
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Sightseeing at Bunker Hill Monument, Boston.
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Sightseeing at Beacon Hill, Boston.
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Sightseeing at Boston Public Garden.
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Sightseeing at Freedom Trail.
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Sightseeing at Massachusetts State House.
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Sightseeing at Copley Square.
Cambridge
Sightseeing at Harvard Yard.
What to know before booking
Not Included
Gratuity not included
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing/shoes Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Includes pickup within 3 miles of the North End of Boston. Cruiseport is extra. Pickup at airport terminals not available (drop-off is available).
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Cruiseport Pickup - 63.00 Group
Before Booking
Pickup location
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic