Boston History Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks

Step away from the Freedom Trail and delve into Boston’s fascinating history in a new way. From the signature Boston Harbor and celebrated Freedom Trail, to the charming heart of Beacon Hill, join your local guide on a journey that seeks to link you with the Boston of the past and the present.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles - Please gather outside the main public entrance of the Boston RMV Service Center at 156 Blackstone Street. The RMV shares a building with the Boston Public Market and is directly opposite the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Look for the glass-and-metal awning extending over the sidewalk, next to the Surface Rd &…
What's Included
  • Insider tips on where to eat, explore, and relax in Boston
  • Stops at Rose Kennedy Greenway, Custom House Tower, Quincy Market, Old State House, Old City Hall
  • Expert English-speaking guide with local insights and storytelling
  • Small group experience for a more personal and interactive tour
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drink
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free. Please let us know when booking if you’re bringing a child under 6. Children aged 6 to 11 can join at the adult rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’re bringing a child between 6 and 11, using the special requirements box on the checkout page.
  • We reserve the right to…
Location
156 Blackstone St
Blackstone Street
Meet outside the main public entrance of the Boston RMV Service Center, located in the same building as the Boston Public Market, directly across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Y2561iqmaryc
Mar 11, 2026
Boston History Tour & Beacon Hill neighborhood - This tour consisted of a nice mix of historical sites and anecdotes, as well as tidbits about life in contemporary Boston. I’d say it’s a wonderful opportunity for anyone visiting Boston to learn more about this “Birthplace of the American Revolution”. I especially liked seeing the oldest tavern in the US, various monuments and statues, as well as other places I can go visit a bit later on to step back into American history in more depth. Our guide was Claire, and she did a fabulous job. She was warm and inviting to each person in our little group. This experience was like a friendly visit through town with a knowledgeable friend.
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Connector690902
Jan 16, 2026
Fun! - I loved the tour! We did it on our first day in Boston. Nabil was our guide and I am so happy with everything we saw and learned about. It was truly memorable and great!!!
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736derricks
Jan 5, 2026
Best in Boston! - For the $ - this is easily the best in Boston. Bob is very knowledgeable and makes it fun and engaging. I learned a lot! Highly recommend.
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Seth_u
Jan 4, 2026
Bob rocks - Bob is a friendly, knowledgeable Bostonian with an inspired wit and a love of history. It was a pleasure learning more about the past with him.
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Kristinesam92
Dec 31, 2025
Nabil gave us a great tour, even on a very very cold day! - I had a great time on this tour! Nabil was our guide, and he was equal parts entertaining, knowledgeable, and skilled at helping our group navigate the city on a very, very cold, windy day. It was a great value for the money. I'm glad I joined this tour!
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Patrickkd9225sx
Nov 15, 2025
Boston Tour with Bob - Our guide Bob was really informative and entertaining, we had so much fun with him! Best Regards, couple Patrick and Verena
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Alyssahw7069vd
Nov 11, 2025
This is the tour you want to take - Had a great Boston history tour with Conner! There are so many hidden gems and secret stories to discover on this tour that you’d never find on your own. It’s a small group tour and there was plenty of time for questions. Conner even provided some personal recommendations for the rest of my time here. Very professional, knowledgeable, and fun!
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838bretl
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Worth every penny. Great history lesson. The stops on the trail were great, with lots of historical background. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to know the history of boston.
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Lynetteg635
Oct 29, 2025
Great fun had by all!!! - Nabil made our tour so much fun. Would highly recommend this and would do it again next time we come to Boston. Thank you so much, Nabil
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Nataliela7277ya
Jan 12, 2026
Informative overall , but would not recommend the guide - The guide was very informative and I learned a lot of new information. She made the history interesting. However, it was only me and one other fellow tourist, and the guide clearly did not appreciate it when I tried to say something, she even snapped once, but I simply added a comment about Civil war... She was like a Harvard professor - talking not permitted, UNLESS you are spoken to. It was not my fault her tour ran late.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).