Boston Food and History Private Tour in Boston booking from $528.50

Boston Food and History Private Tour

Overview

Start the day in Little Italy, with traditional cannoli and espresso at the oldest Italian café in Boston. Proceed through the historic "Little Italy" neighborhood to learn about Boston's history! Listen to stories about the neighborhood's ties to the American Revolution such as the ride of Paul Revere. Try traditional sandwiches from an Italian Salumeria. Drive through Boston's historical downtown while learning about the city's colorful past. Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Visit Boston Common, the oldest public park in America. Stop at a local seafood chain for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. Take a drive through Back Bay, Boston's man-made neighborhood lined with 19th century Victorian houses. Take a quick drive through Cambridge for stunning views of Boston and MIT. End the tour with seeing the stunning Copley Library! Be sure to come hungry! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area (up to 6 people).

City: Boston

Sat 24 May

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What's Included

Traditional Italian sandwiches from a salumeria

Private transportation

Lobster Roll & Cup of Chowdah

Bottled water

Coffee/Tea & Cannoli

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.

What To Expect

North Square Park

See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston. Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork installed in the square.

Paul Revere Mall

Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!

Old North Church & Historic Site

See the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung up two lanterns on the eve of the American Revolution.

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent citizens.

Beacon Hill

Walk through Boston's most prestigious and wealthiest neighborhood, learning about the history of some of Boston's most famous families. Admire the brownstone mansions lining the brick paved streets with gas lamps lighting the area.

Boston Public Garden

Take a walk through America's first botanical garden, learning about Boston's history through statues around the park. Hear stories about the invention of anesthesia, Boston's most corrupt yet beloved politician, and more.

Back Bay

Drive through the historic Back Bay neighborhood. Back Bay is built entirely on land reclaimed from the sea using dirt from hills of Boston to landfill the bay. The neighborhood has been home to the wealthy since its inception in the late 1800s, today it has some of the best preserved examples of 19th century Victorian architecture in the world!

Copley Square

Have a seafood picnic on the steps of the Boston Copley Library, while listening to stories about Boston's rich cultural and academic past. Feast on the chowder and lobster rolls from Luke's Lobster while learning how Boston's maritime past made the construction of the magnificent buildings surrounding Copley Square possible during Boston's "gilded age".

Boston Common

Walk through America's oldest public park, listen to the story of how Boston was originally founded right on this spot. Drive on the road that was previously water's edge in historic Boston to appreciate the magnitude of the man-made land the city has created! See the location of the very first football club in America!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (6)

azstones

Oct 2024

We had an awesome day with Mark touring Boston and Cambridge! We were able to get a great taste of the history, culture, and food.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for reviewing, we're glad you had an awesome tour with Mark!

jamesrW7263JD

Mar 2024

What a fantastic day! Took my 14 year old son on a tour with Maria. She did a great job of tailoring the tour to our curiosities and interest level. Super fun day. Perfect way to see and learn about Boston!

Response from Host

Mar 2024

We're glad you had a great day on your Boston Food Tour with Maria! Our goal is to make every tour a wonderful individualized experience, and it sounds like she nailed it. Please book us again for your next trip to Boston!

Shelly_G

Feb 2024

My family of 5 had the delightful opportunity to partake in the Boston Food and History Private Tour guided by Maria. As someone who frequently embarks on such tours due to my weekly work-related travels, I can confidently affirm that this experience ranks among the top 3 tours I've ever encountered. Maria's profound knowledge and the tour's diverse appeal catered to everyone, including my ten-year-old son, who can be quite challenging to engage at times. We are unequivocally inclined to revisit this tour in the future and would readily entrust this tour company with any of our future endeavors. You will not regret booking this tour!! It was fantastic. If we had stayed even one day longer, we would have booked an additional tour with Maria.

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Thank you so much for your review! I had a blast showing your group around! Would love to show you more of Boston if you ever visit us again!

Boston Food and History Private Tour

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