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Boston delivers a rich tapestry of history, innovation, and flavor. Walk the Freedom Trail to uncover the city's revolutionary past, sip on local brews at Harpoon Brewery, and take a stroll through the picturesque Boston Public Garden. Book popular tours well in advance, especially during peak seasons, as they often sell out quickly.

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Boston Private 3-Hour Tour by Car

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This private car 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.

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We will be walking all around the great city of Boston. Along the way, as you look at the city that stands today, I will show you historical photos of the exact spots you are standing on. Be prepared to experience Boston the way you never could imagine.

Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

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Back Bay is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods and a city-planning masterclass that illustrates American architecture's changing tastes and stylistic evolution from the mid-to-late 19th to the early 20th centuries. It's also home to excellent chocolate vendors and gorgeous art galleries. The group will have chocolate tastings at four locations while visiting two art galleries to see why Back Bay is an essential Boston neighborhood. During this tour, we'll taste the following: -Hot chocolate from one of the pioneers of America's artisanal chocolate industry -Cookies from a legendary New York City bakery that's expanded into Boston -Cupcakes from a delightful Newbury St dessert shop -Chocolate hazelnut cake bites from a three-story Italian goods market We'll also visit two art galleries: -An art gallery representing Old Masters, Impressionists & Modern Masters from the 16th to 21st centuries -A gallery featuring 56 artists, including ceramics, paintings, and mobiles

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Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

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Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common into historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and iconic Copley Square. Our walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades culminating in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of prolific activists and financiers, visiting the political battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in the advancement of women’s rights. As we travel past key landmarks and historic homes, your guide shares captivating stories of the Bostonians who assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

Walkin' Bout a Rock "N" Roll Revolution by Soundscape Tours

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Guided by a local musician, explore Boston’s rock and roll past, present (and future), on a walking tour through Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Visit the sites of legendary venues like the Rat, Storyville, and the Boston Tea Party- The Velvet Underground’s favorite place to play in the whole country! Learn how pioneering DJs, producers, and educators sparked a revolution in how music was transmitted, recorded and taught. And trace Boston’s impact on the careers of iconic artists like B.B King, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, New Edition, Nirvana, Aimee Mann, Pixies, Radiohead, Peter Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Jonathan Richman and more. Scroll below to learn more….

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A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food History Tour

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Taste Boston’s history with every bite on this flavorful journey through Downtown Boston. Savor Boston classics like creamy New England clam chowder that once fueled sailors and city workers, a classic New England lobster roll from the region’s coastal waters, slow-cooked Boston baked beans with colonial roots, and Boston’s most iconic dessert—the decadent Boston cream pie—enjoyed at the very place it was first created in the 1850s. As you explore historic landmarks along the Freedom Trail, you’ll uncover fascinating food origins that span centuries—from Native American influences and colonial traditions to the beloved local flavors we enjoy today. It’s a fresh (and flavorful!) twist on the city’s most famous walk—experience the Freedom Trail through Boston’s legendary dishes. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind “Feed ’Em Trail” adventure—where every stop reveals a delicious piece of Boston’s culinary history.

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Private 4-Hour Walking and Driving City Tour

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Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM

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Insider Tips for Boston

Skip the usual Fenway Park tour and try a Sox game; the atmosphere is electric and the experience is unmatched.

Head to the North End for cannoli, but visit Mike's Pastry early in the day to avoid long lines.

Use the subway instead of rideshares to navigate the city quickly—it's reliable and gives you a taste of local life.

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MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park

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Royale Boston

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Huntington Avenue Theatre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Boston?

Take a guided tour of the historic North End, visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for its unique art collection, or check out the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum for an interactive experience.

When is the best time to visit Boston for outdoor activities?

Late spring through early fall is ideal for outdoor activities, particularly from May to October when the weather is pleasant and events like the Boston Calling Music Festival take place.