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Boston Private City Tour

66 Reviews 4.74 out of 5 stars Based on 66 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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On average, this is booked 32 (0) days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Boston and Cambridge on a private six-hour sightseeing experience designed around your group’s interests. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle while your knowledgeable driver-guide shares local insight and introduces highlights such as Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, Harvard, MIT, the North End, and Boston’s waterfront.

Depending on traffic, parking, and your preferences, the tour can include scenic driving along with several short photo or walking stops. Meal, coffee, snack, and restroom stops can also be included upon request and will be planned within the six-hour tour duration. Because the experience is private, you can spend more time in the areas that interest you most while enjoying a relaxed pace, personalized service, and convenient pickup and drop-off within the confirmed service area. Food, beverages, attraction admission, and reservations are not included.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Attraction, museum, stadium, and performance tickets are not included.
  • Food, beverages, and restaurant purchases are not included.
  • Additional time beyond six hours is available for an extra fee based on group size
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Meeting and Pickup

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Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from locations included in the listed pickup zones, as well as Boston Logan International Airport and Flynn Cruiseport. The six-hour tour begins at the scheduled pickup time, so passenger loading, traffic, and travel from the pickup location are included in the total tour duration. Please be ready 15 minutes before departure. Exact pickup instructions will be confirmed before the tour. Pickup outside the listed zones requires advance approval. Drop-off may be at a different approved location within the listed service area, including a hotel, restaurant, Boston Logan International Airport, or Flynn Cruiseport. The six-hour tour ends at the confirmed drop-off location.

What To Expect

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Boston (pass by)

This private six-hour tour is tailored to your group’s interests and preferred pace. Guests may choose a broad panoramic overview from the vehicle, select a few longer walking or photo stops, or make frequent brief stops throughout the day. The more time spent outside the vehicle, including meal or shopping stops, the fewer neighborhoods and landmarks can be covered. Your driver-guide will help you prioritize the route at the beginning of the tour.
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Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail connects many of the historic neighborhoods and landmarks included throughout this customizable tour. Possible downtown highlights include Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel and its historic burying ground, the Boston Latin School site and Benjamin Franklin statue, the Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, and the Boston Massacre site. Your driver-guide can help you choose which sections and landmarks to prioritize based on your interests, preferred pace, traffic, parking, and available tour time. A complete visit to all 16 Freedom Trail sites is not guaranteed.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boston Common

oston Common, Public Garden & Beacon Hill Highlights. Explore Boston Common, the Public Garden, the Massachusetts State House, and the historic streets of Beacon Hill. Possible highlights include Charles Street, Mount Vernon Street, Louisburg Square, and Acorn Street, one of Boston’s most photographed locations. Depending on your interests, traffic, curb access, parking, and available tour time, the area may be enjoyed from the vehicle or with a brief photo or walking stop. Time spent outside the vehicle reduces the number of other areas that can be covered during the six-hour tour.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Copley Square

Back Bay & Copley Square Highlights. Explore Boston’s Back Bay, including Copley Square, Commonwealth Avenue, Newbury Street, Boylston Street, the Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, Old South Church, 200 Clarendon—formerly known as the John Hancock Tower—and the Prudential Center. Depending on opening hours and your group’s interests, you may view these landmarks from outside or spend time visiting selected buildings. The Prudential Tower is home to View Boston, its observation experience overlooking the city. Admission to View Boston and any other ticketed attraction is not included. Any admission fee or requested donation charged by an individual site is paid separately. Time spent inside buildings or attractions counts toward the six-hour tour duration.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fenway Park

Explore the cultural, educational, and medical districts surrounding Back Bay, Fenway, and Longwood. Possible highlights include the Christian Science Plaza, Symphony Hall, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Harvard Medical School, the Longwood Medical Area, and Fenway Park.The area may be experienced primarily from the vehicle or with selected photo and walking stops, depending on your group’s interests, traffic, parking, and available tour time. Entry to museums, Fenway Park, performance venues, university buildings, and other ticketed locations is not included. Time spent visiting a building or attraction counts toward the six-hour tour duration.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Harvard Square

Harvard, Cambridge, Charles River & MIT Highlights. Travel past Boston University and cross the Charles River into Cambridge for a customizable visit to Harvard, MIT, and nearby historic sites. Possible highlights include Harvard Square, Cambridge Common, Longfellow House–Washington’s Headquarters, Harvard Yard, the John Harvard statue, Harvard Law School, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, and the Harvard Art Museums. Depending on your interests and available time, you may stop for photos, a short walk, coffee, ice cream, snacks, or lunch. Food, drinks, museum admission, and campus tours are not included. The route may continue along the Charles River, where rowing crews are sometimes visible, with scenic views of Boston’s Back Bay skyline, before passing through the MIT area. The exact route and number of stops depend on traffic, parking, campus access, and the remaining tour time. Depending on the selected route, the tour may also pass the Museum of Science at Science Park .
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

USS Constitution

Charlestown, Bunker Hill & USS Constitution. Visit historic Charlestown, with possible stops at the Bunker Hill Monument and the Charlestown Navy Yard, home of USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum. Depending on operating hours, security procedures, parking, and your group’s interests, you may explore the sites outside or spend time aboard the ship or inside the museum. Admission to the monument and ship is free; any suggested museum contribution is not included. The number of sites visited depends on the available tour time.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

North End

Historic North End, Italian Heritage & Revolutionary Sites. Explore Boston’s historic North End, often described as the city’s Little Italy. This lively neighborhood is known for Italian restaurants, cafés, bakeries, pastry shops, and traditional summer feasts. Possible highlights include Old North Church, Paul Revere Mall, the Paul Revere House, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, and Hanover Street favorites such as Mike’s Pastry and Modern Pastry. Depending on your interests and available time, you may enjoy a short walk, photo stop, coffee, pastry, snack, or meal. Food, beverages, and admission to ticketed historic sites are not included. The exact route and number of stops depend on traffic, parking, crowds, local events, and remaining tour time.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Quincy Market

Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market & Boston Waterfront. Explore the area around Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, where Boston’s history, shopping, dining, civic landmarks, and waterfront come together. Possible highlights include Boston City Hall and City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the New England Aquarium exterior, and sections of the Boston Harborwalk. Depending on your interests and available time, you may stop for photos, browse the market, enjoy a short waterfront walk, or purchase coffee, snacks, or lunch. Food, beverages, shopping, aquarium admission, and other ticketed attractions are not included. The exact route and time spent in the area depend on traffic, parking, crowds, events, and the remaining tour time.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront

Seaport District, Fan Pier & Cruise Port. Drive through Boston’s modern Seaport District, with possible views of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston Children's Museum, Fan Pier, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Fish Pier, Seaport Boulevard, the cruise port, and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Depending on traffic, parking, and your group’s interests, a brief waterfront photo stop may be possible at Fan Pier or another accessible location. Museum admission, attraction tickets, food, and beverages are not included. Cruise-port access and the exact route may vary because of security restrictions, ship activity, road closures, and local events.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown (pass by)

Boston Theater District & Chinatown. Explore Boston’s Chinatown and neighboring Theater District, known for Asian restaurants, historic architecture, performing arts, and illuminated theater marquees. Possible highlights include the Paramount Center, Citizens Opera House, Emerson College, Emerson Colonial Theatre, Cutler Majestic Theatre, Wang Theatre, and Shubert Theatre. Depending on your interests and available time, the area may be enjoyed from the vehicle or with a short walk, photo stop, or meal break in Chinatown. Food, beverages, performance tickets, and theater admission are not included. The exact route depends on traffic, events, parking, and remaining tour time.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Folding wheelchairs and walkers may be accommodated with advance notice, subject to vehicle space. Travelers must be able to transfer from the mobility device into a vehicle seat. The vehicles do not have wheelchair lifts. Some historic locations may have uneven surfaces, curbs, or stairs

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Private City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Private City Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off in listed areas, including Logan Airport and Flynn Cruiseport.
  • Fuel, tolls, and standard parking fees are included in the tour price.
  • Professional driver-guide providing live sightseeing commentary.
The following is NOT included:
  • Attraction, museum, stadium, and performance tickets are not included.
  • Food, beverages, and restaurant purchases are not included.
  • Additional time beyond six hours is available for an extra fee based on group size.
  • Child seats are available for $30 per seat and are not included in the tour price.
  • Optional driver-guide gratuities are not included.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Boston Private City Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston Private City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off in listed areas, including Logan Airport and Flynn Cruiseport.
  • Fuel, tolls, and standard parking fees are included in the tour price.
  • Professional driver-guide providing live sightseeing commentary.
  • Attraction, museum, stadium, and performance tickets are not included.
  • Food, beverages, and restaurant purchases are not included.
  • Additional time beyond six hours is available for an extra fee based on group size
  • Child seats are available for $30 per seat and are not included in the tour price.
  • Optional driver-guide gratuities are not included

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Folding wheelchairs and walkers may be accommodated with advance notice, subject to vehicle space. Travelers must be able to transfer from the mobility device into a vehicle seat. The vehicles do not have wheelchair lifts. Some historic locations may have uneven surfaces, curbs, or stairs
  • Rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing child seats, and booster seats are available for $30 per seat. Advance request is required and availability must be confirmed.

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