Boston Food and History Private Tour
Start the day in Little Italy, with traditional cannoli and espresso at the oldest Italian café in Boston. Proceed through the historic "Little Italy" neighborhood to learn about Boston's history! Listen to stories about the neighborhood's ties to the American Revolution such as the ride of Paul Revere. Try traditional sandwiches from an Italian Salumeria. Drive through Boston's historical downtown while learning about the city's colorful past. Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Visit Boston Common, the oldest public park in America. Stop at a local seafood chain for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. Take a drive through Back Bay, Boston's man-made neighborhood lined with 19th century Victorian houses. Take a quick drive through Cambridge for stunning views of Boston and MIT. End the tour with seeing the stunning Copley Library! Be sure to come hungry! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area (up to 6 people).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Caffe Vittoria, 290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
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.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: North Square Park, North Square &, Moon St, Boston, MA 02113
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Paul Revere Mall, Bordered by Tileston Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, MA
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!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113-1123
See the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung up two lanterns on the eve of the American Revolution.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, Boston, MA 02118
Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent citizens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bricco, 241 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Classic Italian sandwiches for lunch!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Back Bay, Boston, MA
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Luke's Lobster Back Bay, 75 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Pick-up a cup of howdah and a delicious lobster roll from a local lobster shack.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Copley Square, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-3603
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".
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318
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!
Duration: 35 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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 - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Tony DeMarco Statue, 191 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
We will communicate with you after booking to arrange exact pickup location and time. A complimentary minivan is provided for groups of 6 or less. Drop-off can be at a different location, including hotels, airport, or cruise ship port in Boston.
Airports- Boston Logan International Airport, 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128
Ports- FLYNN cruiseport boston Black Falcon Terminal, 1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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