Top Boston Half-day Tours - page 4

See every site on the Freedom Trail! This walking tour includes all 16 stops on the Freedom Trail, covering historical sites such as the Paul Revere House, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Bunker Hill Monument and more! Listen to hilarious stories from Boston's past as you learn about the history of the area from a longtime resident, passionate historian, and former city employee. Tour includes a short walk through historic Little Italy.

If you’re looking to pack in as much as possible on your Boston tour, this driving experience is for you! We’ll hit up the most historic spots in the city, like iconic Faneuil Hall, the site of the Boston massacre, and the very place where overtaxed colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. Among other sites linked to America’s independence we’ll visit are Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument, and Old Ironsides herself, the U.S.S. Constitution. We’ll take our Boston sightseeing tour past venerable institutions like the nation’s first free public library and first public school. Beantown is a city of many unique neighborhoods, we’ll pass by the Back Bay’s beautiful Victorian-era houses, Beacon Hill’s most photographed street, and the bustling plaza of Harvard Square. For our foodies, we’ll be exploring neighborhoods known for their food scenes, including Italian eateries in the North End and Seaport District, where you’ll want to chow down on an authentic Boston lobster roll!

This half-day private tour is a perfect way to visit the Revolutionary War towns of Lexington and Concord and see the site where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. We'll take the same route as Paul Revere, stopping at the most significant sites along the way to give a detailed account of what and how things unfolded in April 1775. The travel time from Boston to these towns is 45 minutes each way and you'll be in one of our comfortable Honda Odyssey private vehicles with an experienced, knowledgeable, and licensed tour guide.

This tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. On this tour we'll take you into all the city neighborhoods and along the sites of the Freedom Trail. We'll share the history and legends of the city, keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.

This private day tour is the perfect way to get to know Boston & Cambridge at a leisurely pace. It's a combination of walking and driving (although can be driving only if you prefer). We start with a walking tour of parts of the Freedom Trail, stopping at some of the city's most significant sites. We'll then drive in and out of the other city neighborhoods, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Seaport and finish out the Freedom Trail with a stop at Bunker Hill. Then it's across the Charles River to Cambridge, where we drive around the MIT campus, and onto Harvard for a walking tour of the oldest college in the country. We'll share lots of history and legends but also keep it topical with current day fun facts and light hearted stories. After the walk you'll need some lunch and we know some great spots (not included in price of tour). All guides are fully licensed and approved Boston tour guides, driving luxury and livery insured vehicles.

Comfortable Roundtrip Tour from your hotel in Boston to Kittery Premium Outlets - plays host to luxury boutiques and stores selling everything from clothes and accessories to cosmetics and home essentials. Its world-class boutiques showcasing collections from prestigious local and international designers make for a truly memorable shopping experience. Add to all these a unbeatable prices, and a handful of trendy cafés and restaurants, and what you’ll get is one of the best shopping destinations in and around the Boston. After you finish your shopping you will be picked up and will be delivered directly to your hotel in Boston. All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. We are happy to provide child seats in our cars for all ages upon request. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage.

This full day private tours combines some of the best coastal views in the region with Pilgrim history. First stop focuses on the Presidential history of John Adams and then for something completely different we swing by the first Dunkin' Donuts (how's that for random). Then it's sit back and enjoy the views, through south of Boston towns Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and Duxbury. There's some great photo opps along the shoreline that you won't be able to resist. Next onto Plymouth and it's Pilgrim history as well as it's own lovely ocean views. This is a break from your city break. We pick up and drop back to downtown Boston, will stop for lunch along the way (not included in price of tour) and will make sure you have a calm and relaxed day.

We'll see sites on Boston's Freedom Trail, and get a closer look by leaving the car and walking inside some locations (depends on day and hours of operation for some sites). We'll board the USS Constitution (closed Mondays), go inside King's Chapel (seasonal open hours, excluding Sunday), with an option to enter Old South Meeting House. A close-up experience in the oldest neighborhoods of the North End, Beacon Hill, School Street, and Charlestown. Our tour is a look at places, events and people in different periods of the settlement of Boston, and the beginning of the American Revolution. The livery insured vehicle will get us to all the spots on our tour. Walking the sites gives a more detailed sense of the historic sites in Boston. If weather doesn't cooperate we can edit the walking portions according to your wishes. A favorite stop is going inside Faneuil Hall to the Great Hall Meeting Room and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Museum (hours vary).

Comfortable Roundtrip Tour from your hotel in Boston to Merrimack Premium Outlets - plays host to luxury boutiques and stores selling everything from clothes and accessories to cosmetics and home essentials. Its world-class boutiques showcasing collections from prestigious local and international designers make for a truly memorable shopping experience. Add to all these a unbeatable prices, and a handful of trendy cafés and restaurants, and what you’ll get is one of the best shopping destinations in and around the Boston. After you finish your shopping you will be picked up and will be delivered directly to your hotel in Boston. All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. We are happy to provide child seats in our cars for all ages upon request. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage.

Step into history and flavor on the “Boston’s Culinary & History Walk,” an experience designed to transport you to the heart of Boston’s revolutionary past and its culinary present. Begin your journey at Quincy Market, where the echoes of colonial merchants blend with the buzz of modern-day food vendors. As you follow the Freedom Trail, each step tells a story of bravery and historic upheaval, bringing to life the spirit of America’s fight for freedom. Delight your senses in the North End, where authentic Italian dishes await in the city’s oldest neighbourhood, offering a taste of cultural heritage. This tour isn’t just a walk through time; it’s a journey that makes you the hero of your own historical and culinary adventure. Discover Boston’s legendary tales and taste its traditions with us! Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Get to know the historical, cultural, and intellectual side of Cambridge on this private driving tour from Boston! Your tour includes a stop at the renowned MIT campus, where we can explore its innovative art and architecture. We’ll also visit the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S., Harvard University. With your guide, you’ll tour Harvard’s beautiful campus, passing historic buildings such as the impressive Widener Library – housing over 3.5 million books! – and the more demure but beautiful Memorial Church. During your tour, you might recognize areas that have been featured in films, including Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the University’s grounds, as well as Harvard Square. We’ll then head to Cambridge Common to explore this picturesque park’s American Revolutionary War monuments. Among the top things to do in Cambridge is beautiful Mount Auburn Cemetery, the perfect place to wrap up our tour before the drive back to any ending location of your choosing.

Comfortable Roundtrip Tour from your hotel in Boston to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - plays host to luxury boutiques and stores selling everything from clothes and accessories to cosmetics and home essentials. Its world-class boutiques showcasing collections from prestigious local and international designers make for a truly memorable shopping experience. Add to all these a unbeatable prices, and a handful of trendy cafés and restaurants, and what you’ll get is one of the best shopping destinations in and around the Boston. After you finish your shopping you will be picked up and will be delivered directly to your hotel in Boston. All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. We are happy to provide child seats in our cars for all ages upon request. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage.

If you've always wanted to visit this infamous town, then let's do it during your visit to Boston. This half day tour has a Downtown Boston pick up. It's a 45 minute drive to Salem, when we'll tell some of the quirky stories about the town. In Salem we do a walking tour around the sites connected to the Witch trials era. Stories of what happened before, during and after the trials and some of the lesser know sites and movie scenes of the town. There's time to go into one of the main attractions if you'd like. Admission can't be guaranteed. If you'd prefer to see more of Salem, skip the attraction and let us take you into the historic and architecturally famous Chestnut St area. And the bonus is we then have time for a more scenic drive through Marblehead and back to Boston. The return journey and tour is 4 hours, we'll customize it to the things you're most interested in. If you want to spend more time in Salem and see the coastline check out our full day option.

Join Captain Riccardo aboard the Trinacria for a Private tour of Boston Harbor & The Harbor Islands. Choices include Sightseeing, Fishing, Lobstering or just Cruising. This unique tour is one of the very few available that you & your guests have the boat to yourselves. Most Boston tours are shared. We also allow you to bring your own Food & Beverages on-board, making your trip ultra personalized. We are flexible on pick up locations & are happy to entertain special requests. Book with us & we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations. Tours can last up to 5 Hours depending on activities chosen. Inner Harbor Tours take 2-3 Hours, Fishing adds time. Plan on being on-board a minimum of 4 Hours for Fishing/Lobstering or Lighthouse tours. We also can preform an Ash Scattering in a burial at sea ceremony for loved ones remains. We attend to filing all required notifications with the US Government free of charge As a reminder Gratuities are not included in your fare.

If you've always wanted to see Plymouth Rock, this 4 hour tour lets you check it off the bucket list. It can fit snuggly into a Boston city break without using up too much of your time in the city. We pick up in downtown Boston and travel 50 minutes directly to Plymouth. There we'll do a walking tour around the town, explaining why the Pilgrims landed here and what they did to settle in the area. Stop at the rock itself and then give you time to board the Mayflower II to see for yourself how awful their journey must have been. Quick stop at an impressive monument, built to honor the Pilgrims and then it's back to Boston. Boston is 50 minutes drive from Plymouth, so you will be in the car a chunk of time on this tour. It gives us about 2 hours in Plymouth, so if you'd prefer longer or would like to see more of the area between Boston and Plymouth, check out our full day tour option.

Heard of Harvard, MIT, and many more historical landmarks on the East Coast? Time to experience history. You will take a sneak peek into the startup nature at MIT’s campus. Drop by Harvard to explore the high-end of the US education system. Driving along Tory Row, our local guide will tell you the secrets of the American Revolution. Now, what is so special about Lexington Battle Green It’s the site where the first bullets were fired that ignited the revolution. Hancock Clarke House and Paul Revere’s capture site has its own tale of heroes. The first men to take to arms are talked about at the Minutemen National Park. We’ll end the tour by passing by Concord’s Old North Bridge, which spans the 26km historic Concord River.

Step into a journey that makes you the hero of a historical adventure with our tour. This tour isn’t just a trip; it’s a time-travel experience back to the roots of American history. Imagine walking the paths where revolutionaries changed the world, feeling the academic spirit of Harvard and MIT, and reliving literary history at Orchard House and Walden Pond. As you explore historic Boston, Lexington, and Concord, each site tells a story where you’re not just a visitor but a part of the narrative. Whether it’s standing on the battlegrounds of the American Revolution or walking through prestigious university campuses, this tour promises not only to educate but to inspire. You are not just exploring history; you’re living it. Join us and be the hero in your own historical adventure!