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The Best of Boston: Private Half-Day Highlights Driving Tour

About this experience

See the best of Boston from one end of the city to the other on this private, half-day driving highlights tour.

If you are arriving in Boston with no idea where to start or how to orient yourself, then this is the perfect tour – full of the historic spots in the city, along with a thorough overview of the city itself.

You’ll get the feel of the city, and your guide will help you plan out a list of places you should return to and spend time at your own pace – helping you choose the best from the city’s eclectic food scene to its famous beer brewing industry.

If you have been to Boston before, but still want to be refreshed on the city, then your guide will happily tailor the tour on the day with you to slow down the pace, skip sites you’ve already seen, and to further explore places which pique your interest.

Whether it’s the summer heat, the winter chill, or simply wanting a day to give your feet a rest, this driving tour is the perfect way to explore Boston.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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The Best of Boston: Private Half-Day Highlights Driving Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation including hotel pick up and drop off
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets to attractions

Itinerary and highlights

Drive along Boston’s Freedom Trail, and see its highlights including the Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, and Faneuil Hall.

Enjoy stops along the route, which include Paul Revere’s House and the USS Constitution.

Explore Bunker Hill, where your guide will unpack the events which led up to the Revolutionary War and the battles which took place in and around the city.

Visit four historic districts in the city, including the Italian North End and Back Bay.

See where the city’s beloved Red Sox play at Fenway Park.

Enjoy an easy drop-off somewhere central in the city of your choosing or back at your hotel. Simply talk it over with your guide on the day of your tour.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you at Flour Bakery and Cafe, 12 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210.
  • Please meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel, 10 minutes prior to your tour start time.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Travel Curious

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel, 10 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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