Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge
Overview
See all of Boston and Cambridge from the comfort of a heated and air-conditioned modern minivan. This is a half-day driving tour that takes you through every highlight of Boston and Cambridge. The drive will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, Copley Square, Boston Public Library and so much more! The tour is mainly driving, however we will (optionally) stop a few times to briefly (5-10 minutes) get out of the car for photo opportunities and a closer look at some sights! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- English-speaking Private Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Old North Church & Historic Site
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Paul Revere House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Molasses Flood Plaque
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North End (pass by)
USS Constitution
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bunker Hill Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's Chapel Burying Ground
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Corner Bookstore
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Granary Burying Ground (pass by)
Boston Common
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Garden
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Beacon Hill
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acorn Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Dome
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Harvard University
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Back Bay
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Copley Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 require them. We will not be able to continue with 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fuel surcharge.
- English-speaking Private Tour Guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- English-speaking Private Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 require them. We will not be able to continue with 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.
