Boston Private Food and History Tour With Revolutionary Sites

5.0 (10 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Stroll through North End a.k.a. "Little Italy" — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lobster roll and New England clam chowdah from a local favorite — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Boston's best food and history are scattered across its neighborhoods, so we bring them together in one relaxed, private tour. Start in the North End with cannoli and espresso at the city's oldest Italian café, then wander through Little Italy, hearing stories of Paul Revere's midnight ride and the neighborhood's Revolutionary roots, with a view of Old North Church, where the famous lanterns hung. Sample an Italian sandwich from a traditional salumeria, then stroll Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood, and Boston Common, America's oldest public park. Stop for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder, then take in Back Bay's Victorian streets and the views of Boston and MIT from Cambridge. Finish at Copley Square by the stunning central branch of the Boston Public Library and a view of the famous Trinity Church. Come hungry! Pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area are included (up to 6 guests).

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Boston Hidden Gems

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: Traditional Italian sandwiches from a salumeria
Included: Private transportation
Included: Dinner: Lobster Roll & Cup of Chowdah
Included: Bottled water
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee/Tea & Cannoli
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

50 min Admission included

Start the day with a classic Italian coffee and cannoli. Pick-up for up 6 people anywhere in Boston, including airport, hotels, or cruise terminals.
North Square Park

20 min

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

20 min

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

25 min

See the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung up two lanterns on the eve of the American Revolution.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground

15 min

Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent citizens.
Stop 6

30 min Admission included

Classic Italian sandwiches for lunch!
Beacon Hill

20 min

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

20 min

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.
Stop 9

25 min

Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's "theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See the main MIT building, the Great Dome. See a stunning view of Boston's skyline from "north of the river" in Cambridge.
Back Bay

10 min

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!
Stop 11

20 min Admission included

Pick-up a cup of howdah and a delicious lobster roll from a local lobster shack.
Copley Square

30 min

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

35 min

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!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Head to Hanover Street in the North End. If going by car, the address to set is 191 Hanover Street. Look for a statue of a boxer facing away from the Mother Anna's restaurant behind him. If coming by the MBTA, take the Green Line to Haymarket Station and walk across the park to the statue.

End point

Head to Hanover Street in the North End. If going by car, the address to set is 191 Hanover Street. Look for a statue of a boxer facing away from the Mother Anna's restaurant behind him. If coming by the MBTA, take the Green Line to Haymarket Station and walk across the park to the statue.

Pickup points

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection By Sonesta
Hotel AKA Boston Common
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
The Newbury Boston
Copley House
Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End Boston
The Westin Boston Seaport District
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
AC Hotel Boston Downtown

and 104 more pickup points

Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport.

You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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 - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.

Options

Cruiseport Pickup

Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport

Pickup included
Standard Pickup

Private Tour w/Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport

Pickup included