This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and will be conducted in a comfortable heated minivan, no matter the weather. I'll take you past the most interesting places in Boston including the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Copley Square and Fenway Park. Along the way you’ll see the historic homes and churches of the Back Bay, the South End, and Beacon Hill. You’ll hear the stories behind Paul Revere’s ride, the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. You’ll see Boston’s most prominent buildings and neighborhoods as well as some lesser-known points of interest. This is the best way to see as much of Boston as possible in a brief time, comfortably, and at a pace you will enjoy.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
Pickup Locations
1. Hilton Boston Logan Airport
2. Colonial Traveler Inn
3. The Midtown Hotel
4. The Inn At Longwood Medical
5. Avalon Motel
6. Hotel AKA Boston Common
7. Chisholm's Motel
8. Red Roof PLUS+ Boston - Logan
9. The Westin Copley Place, Boston
10. Boston - Saugus, an IHG Hotel
11. The Newbury Boston
12. Comfort Inn Boston
13. Four Points by Sheraton Boston Logan Airport Revere
14. Hotel Boston
15. Copley House
16. Quality Inn Revere
17. Best Western Adams Inn Quincy-Boston
18. Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston
19. Marriott Boston Quincy
20. Holiday Inn Express Boston - Quincy
Itinerary
1
The Paul Revere House
We'll discuss Revere's role in colonial and early American history as we view the home where he raised his sixteen children.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Old North Church & Historic Site
We'll discuss Paul Revere's famous ride to Lexington and Concord and you'll be surprised to learn it didn't happen exactly as Longfellow described.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
USS Constitution
She's known as Old ironsides. Find out why and learn about her unique history.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Bunker Hill Monument
We'll discuss the way the Battle of Bunker Hill happened and why it changes the course of American history
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
We'll discuss the Hall's role as the "cradle of liberty" where organizers of the Revolution planned the insurgency.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Boston Common
It's the oldest public park in America, established by the Puritans in 1634. We'll discuss how it's been used over time and has come, in some ways, to define our city.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Back Bay
Hundreds of acres were filled in over fifty years in the 19th century upon which spectacular architecture was created. We'll discuss the development of the neighborhood and its present significance.
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Copley Square
Who was Copley and why was the square named for him? Learn about the centerpiece of the Back Bay, it's architechture and current use.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Christian Science Plaza
Christian Science was founded in 1879 and grew rapidly throughout the nation and the world. Hear some of the history of this important religious and social movement.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Fenway Park
See America's most beloved ballpark and hear about our beloved Boston Red Sox.
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
We'll discuss the history and culture of one of the world's greatest academic institutions as we tour the campus.
Duration: 10 minutes
12
Harvard University
We'll visit the campus as we discuss the founding, significance, history and architecture of the august university.
Duration: 20 minutes
13
Beacon Hill
Boston wouldn't be Boston without Beacon Hill, one of our original neighborhoods dating from the Puritan era. We'll see its homes, stores and streets, and discuss how neighborhoods effect our ways of life.
Duration: 15 minutes
14
Old South Meeting House
The meetings leading up to the Boston Tea Party happened here. We'll discuss what happened, how and why.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
