What You Will Do
Enjoy the best of
Boston, at a relaxed pace on
a full-day tour, where you can soak in the local atmosphere in each of the four
historic districts you’ll visit.
On your full-day
driving highlights tour of Boston and Cambridge, you will:
- Drive along Boston’s Freedom Trail, and see many of its 16 highlights, including the Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, and Faneuil Hall;
- Enjoy stops along the route, including Paul Revere’s House and the USS Constitution;
- Explore Bunker Hill, where your guide will unpack the events which led up to the Revolutionary War and the battles that took place in and around the city;
- Visit Boston's four historic districts, including the Italian North End and Back Bay;
- See where the city’s beloved Red Sox play at Fenway Park;
- Spend your afternoon in idyllic, intellectual Cambridge – home to both MIT and Harvard;
- See the MIT campus, Harvard Square, the banks of the Charles River, and Mount Auburn Cemetery;
- Drive down 'Tory Row' and learn about the storied history of the town which dates back several centuries;
- Enjoy an easy drop-off somewhere central in the city of your choosing or back at your hotel.
If you are arriving in Boston and looking for a relaxed but thorough orientation to the city, then this is the perfect tour – full of the historic spots in the city, along with an overview of the city itself. You’ll get the feel of the city, and your guide will help you plan out a list of places you should return to and spend time at your own pace – helping you choose the best from the city’s eclectic food scene to its famous beer brewing industry.
If you have been to Boston before, but have never taken the time to really dig into its rich history, then your guide will happily tailor the tour on the day with you to slow down the pace, skip sites you’ve already seen, and to further explore places which pique your interest. Whether it’s the summer heat, the winter chill, or simply wanting a day to give your feet a rest, this driving tour is the perfect way to explore Boston.
In the morning, explore the best of Boston’s four historic districts, seeing both its highlights and the spots often missed by tourists. In the afternoon, you’ll find yourself amongst charming red-brick walls, bloom-filled terraces, and sprawling green quadrangles in Cambridge.
A day spent exploring these two cities by car is the perfect introduction to becoming a local, even if just for a day.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you at the Flour Bakery and Cafe, 12 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210
1
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Though Cambridge is an independent city from Boston, the two cities have grown synonymous with one another. Cambridge is home to two of the world's leading academic institutions.
2
Beacon HIll
Steep cobblestone streets lined with red-brick Federal-style homes and picturesque old lanterns are only some of Beacon Hill's treasures.
3
Freedom Trail
Consisting of two and a half miles of brick-lined paths from Bunker Hill to Boston Common, the Freedom Trail marks 16 locations significant in American history.
4
USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution - also known as 'Old Ironsides' - was a US Navy frigate launched in 1797 and has since been converted to a museum at the end of the Freedom Trail.
5
Paul Revere House
Home of the man who was a staunch constitutionalist and participant in the Boston Tea Party - along with having alerted towns of the arrival of British troops, his house is now a museum.
6
Fenway Park
Boston’s legendary ballpark has been home to the Red Sox since 1912, and is the oldest ballpark in the whole of the Major League Franchise.
7
Boston Public Garden
Located next to Boston Common, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in the country.
8
Boston Common
Purchased by Puritans from Anglican minister Blackstone, Boston Common was established in 1634 as a public park and is the oldest public one in America.
9
Old State House
The Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston and the point of origin for vital debates which led to the Revolution.
10
Old South Meeting House
A Congregational church built in 1729 became the largest gathering place for popular politics in Revolutionary Boston and witness of 1773 Boston's Tea Party orchestrated by Samuel Adams.
11
Faneuil Hall
Witness of America's first Town Meeting and many other events which help built the Nation's History.
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