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Boston City Center: America's Firsts - City Exploration Game

Boston City Center: America's Firsts - City Exploration Game
Are you ready for a 3km adventure in Boston?

Highlights
See the first and architecturally beautiful Boston Public Library
Learn about the first state constitution in the United States
Discover where Alexander Graham Bell first used the telephone

You’re a professional record-setter who aims to be the first in everything you do, but how do you become the first at everything? Simple.
You race to be the first person to visit every first in a country, a feat you can only accomplish in one place—Boston.
But time is of the essence because others want the record too! So now you must race to solve clues and be the fastest to find Boston’s firsts and explore its history in order to get the World Record win. And you start…now. Ready, set, race!

Learn about Boston’s rich history and its standing in the U.S history of being “first in the nation” to build and enact many things. You’ll see the architecturally beautiful Public Library, historic State House, lush Boston Common, and many more iconic firsts.

Languages
Audioguide available in English.

How does it work?
This quest has 12 challenges. After booking, follow the instructions you receive by e-mail for playing this city game and walking tour. Make sure you download the Questo mobile app from GooglePlay or the Apple App Store. Create a new account inside the Questo app with your email address to begin the game. Please note, in order to play the game, you will need an internet connection. This is a self-guided game type tour. You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start.

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Location
Start point:
Boston Public Library

End point: city centre.

Schedule
Duration: 80 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included
Group type: Private

Requirements
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process and ensure that you have provided your correct email address.
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The Freedom Trail and Boston's North End

The Freedom Trail and Boston's North End
Boston is a city rich with dichotomies - from the elite families of early America with surnames like Coolidge and Adams to the immigrant communities of the Irish, Italian, and Jewish foreigners who defined all the beloved spaces we cherish about this city today. But it's the promises of the past tucked into the city's historic spaces and floating along the surface of each cobbled street that capture the fascination of visitors from across the globe. On this two-hour walking tour along Boston's Freedom Trail, discover the historical events and revolutionary actions at the sites where they were enacted.

Highlights:
  • Visit the majority of the sites along Boston's famed Freedom Trail
  • Discover the local culture in the North End, Boston's Little Italy
  • Spend time with a local guide who uses storytelling to captivate their audience - adults and children alike
  • Pause at sites like the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, and the site of the Boston Massacre
  • Pass by graveyards with crooked tombstones and unassuming corners where American history changed course
  • Gather excellent eating recommendations from the best spots in the North End (Little Italy) where your tour concludes
Begin your walk in Boston Common, making your way along the historic path of the Freedom Trail - hit up early churches such as the Park Street Church and King's Chapel where Patriots were impassioned and meeting halls like Faneuil Hall where the public outcry for independence rang across a soon-to-be country. Wander into quaint burial grounds like Granary Burying Ground with its encroached tombs of early Americans - visiting the interred spaces of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and other notable figures.

Take in the festival marketplaces of Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market while detouring past lush greenspace and small pubs. Stand upon the very spot where the Boston Massacre emboldened a new vision of America's future, and hear a snapshot of the American Revolution's key events.

Make your way into the North End, one of Boston's most beloved neighbourhoods. While passing through the streets, your guide will recall engrossing stories of battles, British soldiers, and brave Patriots. They will also point out sites where clues remain about the rise, fall, and rise again of this incredible area of Boston settled by the many immigrant communities that built Boston into the incredible city it is today. For your final two stops, see the Paul Revere House and then make your way to the Paul Revere Mall, looking across the landscape at the steeple of the Old North Church where "One if by land, two if by sea" forever changed America's destiny.

By the conclusion of this tour, you will have visited 13 of the 16 sites in downtown Boston. Once done, your guide will point you in the direction towards a collection of local eateries in the North End, a neighborhood famed for the flavors of its Italian and Irish heritage.


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Location
Start point:
Boston Common
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.


End point: Paul Revere Mall

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.

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Tea Party Ships and Museum

Tea Party Ships and Museum
Travel right back in time to the beginning of the American revolution. The date is December 16, 1773. Prepare to relive one of the most monumental events in the history of the USA. It was on this night that a group of colonists organised what is now known as the Boston Tea Party. In fact the group were so enraged by what they considered to be unfair taxation laws that they reacted by hurling more than 300 crates of tea into the harb

Travel right back in time with us. The date is December 16, 1773. Prepare to relive one of the most monumental events in the history of the USA. It was on this night that a group of colonists organised what is now known as the Boston Tea Party. In fact the group were so enraged by what they considered to be unfair taxation laws that they reacted by hurling more than 300 crates of tea into the harbour in protest. This emblematic moment in history has been said to represent one of the first events which led to the American Revolutionary War. Discover the floating Boston Tea Party Ships and museum where you will see authentically restored replicas of the original tea ships and an array of fascinating exhibits that are fully interactive. Re-enact the momentous occasion as our museum guides take on their roles as indignant colonists. See an original tea chest that has been passed down over the generations for some 230 years. Watch an informative film which enlightens you about all the action before you pop in for a nice cup of tea at Abigail's Tea Room. Your tour gives you and an educational and entertaining insight into these remarkable moments in American History, enabling you to get a feel for how the patriots felt when they began their opposition which eventually won them the freedom of the U.S.A.

Meeting/ Pick up point: Congress Street Bridge
Opening times: Monday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Museum tours begin every 30 minutes. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Languages: English

Meeting/ Pick-up point: Congress Street Bridge.
Start or opening time: Monday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Museum tours begin every 30 minutes. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Languages: English.
Others: The Museum is accessible for wheelchair confined persons.

Location
Starting point:
306 Congress Street - 02210 - Boston - US
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Boston Old Town Trolley

Boston Old Town Trolley
Relive historic Boston on this fully narrated Old Town Trolley Tour. Guests can create their own, personalized tour, moving at their own pace as you are at liberty to get off the bus at any point of interest you wish to further explore, then re-board and continue the tour.

Massachusetts’ largest city is also one of the United States’ oldest, and was the scene of many key events in the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party. The city is steeped in American history and this tour allows you to learn all about its illustrious past from your informative driver-guide.

Some of the stops include Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which is a festival indoor and outdoor mall and food eatery, Boston Garden, which hosts rock concerts and amateur sports, as well as once being the site for a speech by John F. Kennedy. Another significant stop includes the USS Constitution, famous for her actions in the War of 1812 against Great Britain, where she defeated five enemy warships and captured numerous merchant boats. She is now is berthed at Pier 1 at one end of Boston’s Freedom Trail and has sailed as recently as August 2012, making her the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat.

Tour users can eat at many of the stops and shop at the Prudential Center. There are countless other stops worth noting including Boston Common, Beacon Hall, Antique Row and Boston Harbour, all of which are fully accessible with our tour which allows you maximum flexibility on your trip.

Includes unlimited hop on & off at 18 trolley stops for 1 or 2 days (depending on selected option), $7.50 off admission to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museums

Languages
English

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You can Hop-On and Hop-Off at any of the stops..

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
01/11 - 31/03, 09:00 - 16:00
01/05 - 31/10, 09:00 - 16:00

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Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
When the sun goes down in Boston, the ghosts and ghouls come out! The Ghosts and Gravestones Boston Tour ensures that you meet every one of them and learn each of their warped and wailing histories. Step aboard the Trolley of the Doomed and join your host, a seventeenth century grave digger, cursed with a sentence of eternal damnation. This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he has encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his purgatory.

Walk amongst the dead inside two of the oldest local burying grounds. Learn about the occupants of the gravestones and hear about the biggest grave-looting scandal in New England’s history. Hear about Boston's most sinister characters, including a cursed privateer, a homicidal opera singer and the infamous Boston Strangler.
The city is almost four hundred years old and in that time, it has seen more than its fair share of murders, wars and trouble, earning it the reputation of one of America’s most haunted cities. Your ghoulish guides will captivate you with stories of Jolly Jane, the ‘Nightmare Nurse’ who killed over thirty of her patients and Cotton Mather, often credited with laying the groundwork that inspired the Salem witch trials through his influential writings.
This tour is suitable and entertaining for adults and teenagers who are interested in learning a less conventional history of the city of Boston, complete with a little fake blood and a few theatrics.


Languages
English.

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Location
Starting point:
Atlantic Ave,200 - 02110 - Boston - US
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
19:00 - 20:00

Duration: 1 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
Minimum Age: 4 years old. Under 10 must be accompained by an adult.

Recommendations
Not suitable for children under 13 years old.
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Go City - Boston Explorer Pass - Access to up to 5 Attractions

Go City - Boston Explorer Pass - Access to up to 5 Attractions
SAVE UP TO 40% ON ADMISSION TO 3, 4, OR 5 TOP BOSTON ATTRACTIONS, TOURS, MUSEUMS, AND MORE FOR ONE LOW PRICE WITH A GO CITY - BOSTON EXPLORER PASS.

Pay nothing at the gate and choose as you go from 20+ included attractions, including the New England Aquarium, CityView Hop-On Hop-Off 2-Day Trolley Pass, the Museum of Science, and more. Get your Pass instantly via email and print it out or use it right on your phone.

Highlights
- Save money and see more of the Walking City
- Display the digital pass on your phone or print at home - no redemption necessary!
- Take your time - Use for 60 days from first attraction visit
- Freedom to choose - Create your own itinerary with a choice of 3, 4 or 5 attractions
- Includes the New England Aquarium, a Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour, and other popular activities

See Boston your way! Whether you want to explore the wonders of the deep blue sea at The New England Aquarium, discover the city with a ride on the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley, come face-to-face with cheeky monkeys and big cats at the Franklin Park Zoo, or quench your thirst for knowledge with a visit to the Museum of Science, the choice is yours! Plus, the Boston Explorer Pass is easy to use. All you need to do is show your pass at designated ticketing areas and enjoy. No need to rush as the pass is valid for 60 days after your first attraction visit!

Attractions and Tours include:
• The New England Aquarium
• CityView Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley
• The Museum of Science
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Boston Sunset Cruise (seasonally)
• Historic Sightseeing Cruise (seasonally)
• Fenway Park Tour
• Boston’s Children Museum
• LEGOLAND Discovery Center
• Salem Witch Museum
• JFK Presidential Library and Museum
• Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
• Franklin Park Zoo
• Peabody Essex Museum
… plus many more!

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Attractions and tours are subject to change.

Important information - There may be restrictions
Please note: Most of the attractions listed don’t require any pre-booking, you can simply turn up, scan your pass and head straight inside. However, some of the timed tours do require pre-booking and all information can be found in the digital guide.
To download your digital guide please click here.

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Location
Start point:
- - 02215 - Boston - US
You can go along to any of the attractions listed in the activity description.

End point: You can go along to any of the attractions listed in the activity description.

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New England Aquarium Whale Watching Cruise

New England Aquarium Whale Watching Cruise
A whale watch that requires less travel time, offers the most comfortable ride available and gives you more time viewing some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent creatures. This whale watch cruise on high-speed catamarans will get you to and from the whales in less time, which allows you more time to watch the whales.

You'll visit the East Coast's most famous whale watching destination: Stellwagen Bank. Humpback, finback, and minke whales concentrate at these coordinates and offer the opportunity to view and learn about whales as they enjoy their natural habitat.

All trips are narrated by professional researchers from the Whale Center of New England, the regions foremost authority on the whale population and recognized worldwide. Each cruise collects new data for the research.

Catamarans feature 3 outside decks for optimum viewing capability. Inside you will find climate controlled cabin space with cushioned seating, tables, state-of-the-art audio-visual and a galley offering snacks and beverages for purchase.

The humpback of the Northern hemisphere reaches an average length of 16 metres, and a weight of about 36 tons! Their population has decreased dramatically and they are considered an endangered species. Whale sightings are guaranteed, otherwise you will receive a free ticket for a future whale watching cruise.

Language
English.

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1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA - 02110 - Boston - US
Boarding is 30 minutes prior to the start time.

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Boston CityPASS® - Access to 4 Attractions

Boston CityPASS® - Access to 4 Attractions
Planning a trip to Boston? Visit four famous Boston attractions for one incredible low price with the Boston CityPASS®

Highlights
- Pre-paid admission
- Four of Boston’s top attractions included
- Generous 9 day validity

Enjoy Boston’s sea life, fascinating science, a scenic cruise, and a look back at history or a visit to a 72-acre wildlife habitat. With convenient mobile tickets and prepaid admission. CityPASS tickets are valid for 9 consecutive days, giving you the time to experience each attraction.

Save 45% on admission to 4 must-see attractions:
• New England Aquarium – General Admission
• Museum of Science – Exhibit Halls Admission

Plus your choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions:
• Boston Harbor Cruises – Historic Sightseeing Cruise
• Harvard Museum of Natural History – General Admission
• Franklin Park Zoo – General Admission

New England Aquarium - Let your imagination swim wild! Explore the bustling penguin colony and investigate tanks filled with more than 1,000 aquatic animals including sharks, seals, eels stingrays and green sea turtles.

Museum of Science - Create, experiment and have fun in 700 interactive exhibits featuring dinosaur fossils, an indoor lightning storm, and the Charles Hayden Planetarium.

Boston Harbor Cruises – Enjoy the sea breeze, spectacular skyline, and ocean views! Discover the historic and contemporary sites and nuances of Boston Harbor during this fun, informative and fully-narrated 90-minute boat cruise.

Harvard Museum of Natural History - Spark your curiosity in the natural world at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, located on the campus of the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S., steps from the picturesque Harvard Yard. See dinosaurs, whales, and hundreds of wildlife specimens from around the world.

Franklin Park Zoo – Explore 72 acres of wildlife habitat in Boston’s historic Franklin Park. See wild faces and from wild places – from fuzzy forest dwellers to winged wonders. Be inspired by the Zoo’s mission to protect and sustain the natural world and learn how you can contribute to wildlife conservation.

Important Information - There may be restrictions
Attraction hours may vary, please visit the CityPASS Travel Guide (link to the guide will be provided within your ticket) for current hours of operation.

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Location
Start point:
New England Aquarium
Museum of Science
Boston Harbor Cruises
The Harvard Museum of Natural History

End point: Same as the starting point

Requirements
Please note that excursions may be subject to change and some attractions require reservations or have limited operating hours and days. To make reservations and view attraction information visit the CityPASS Travel Guide link provided on your ticket.
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Go City - Boston All-Inclusive Pass - Access to 40+ Attractions

Go City - Boston All-Inclusive Pass - Access to 40+ Attractions
SAVE UP TO 50%. See all of Boston’s main attractions with Go City’s All-Inclusive Pass, the perfect way to save on your next Boston vacation. The pass includes free general admission to over 40 attractions and tours, all in one easy-to-use digital pass. There is no need to pre-select attractions, simply decide where to go on the day.

Highlights
- Take your pick from over 40 top spots in town and make the most out of the city
- See Boston in all its glory as you leave no stone unturned with a 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 day pass
- Save time and money compared to buying separate attraction tickets
- Enjoy the convenience of a fully digital pass and guide to use on your phone (or print at home) - no redemption necessary

The All-Inclusive Pass gives admission to the following attractions:
· New England Aquarium (with the Simons IMAX Theatre)
· CityView Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Ticket
· Fenway Park Tour (baseball)
· Boston Bike Rental
· Samuel Adams Brewery Tour
· Historic Sightseeing Cruise (seasonal)
· Museum of Fine Arts (Free general admission)
· Museum of Science (Free general admission)
· Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (the official repository for original papers and correspondence of the Kennedy Administration)
· Peabody Essex Museum
· Harvard Museum of Natural History
· Paul Revere House
· Old South Meeting House Museum & Old State House Museum combo ticket
· Plimouth Patuxet (the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims of the Mayflower) plus Mayflower II or Grist Mill Combo
· The Harvard Tour, and many more.

Save up to 50% compared to buying separate attraction tickets and get a digital guide packed with useful information to help you plan your stay. Simply choose the pass duration (1, 3, 4, 5 or 7-days) to best suit your trip, download your pass to your mobile phone (or print at home) and show it at the gate or ticket office to get in.

Duration
Valid for the number of days that you choose at the time of purchase (1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days). These days are consecutive.

Important information - There may be restrictions
Please note: Most of the attractions listed don’t require any pre-booking, you can simply turn up, scan your pass and head straight inside. However, some of the timed tours do require pre-booking and all information can be found in the digital guide.
For the full list of attractions and to download your digital guide please click here.

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Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Digital redemption, get your pass and digital guidebook straight on your phone or print at home. Simply display your mobile pass (or printed pass) to be scanned at each attraction and you’re in. No redemption necessary.

Location
Start point:
- - Boston - US
You can go along to any of the attractions listed in the activity description.

End point: Same as the starting point
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North End Food Tour

North End Food Tour
Your North End experience begins at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor.

Walk through a scenic waterfront park, with views of the harbor, East Boston and the historic wharfs lining Atlantic Ave. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites and properties in the neighborhood, some dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s. Delicious food is never far away in the North End. Your guide will introduce you to a small, hidden Italian bakery serving up fresh bread daily. Break bread with your fellow travelers and let the carbs give you the energy to continue your adventure! A proper Italian salumeria is next, and you’ll have a chance to enjoy Italian meats and cheeses at their finest and freshest.

Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street. It’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café. Here, you will have a chance to enjoy your choice of a classic cappuccino, espresso, or tea. Let the caffeine kick in as we go back in time into North End history. You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that have happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s midnight ride.

We will make our way to the Old North Church and step inside the hallowed walls. To this day, North Enders still attend this church, which is famous for its role in the Revolution. After church, we’ll dive deeper into the local side of the North End. A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and the stories are endless.

We cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best of the best Italian pastries along the backstreets of this delicious neighborhood. Hopefully there will be a chance to meet and chat with the area’s top bakers, if we catch them at a quiet moment.

After the tour, you’ll surely be ready to make a dinner reservation. Consult with your guide for the best recommendations and we’ll set you up for an amazing time in Boston.

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Location
Start point:
State St,222 - 02109 - Boston - US

End point: A central location or near Boston's North End.

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

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From Food to Freedom Trail

From Food to Freedom Trail
Your North End to the Freedom Trail combines our North End Food Tour and our History and Highlights Tour to make up a brilliant half day tour that will give you a comprehensive introduction to our fair city. We will begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor, with a walk through a scenic waterfront park, with views of the harbor, East Boston and historic wharfs lining Atlantic Ave. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites and properties in the neighborhood, some dating back to the late 1600s and 1700s.

Tasty food is never far away in the North End. Your guide will introduce you to a small, hidden Italian bakery serving up fresh bread daily. A proper Italian salumeria is next, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy some Italian meats and cheeses at their finest and freshest. Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street, where it’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café. Here, you will have a chance to enjoy your choice of a classic cappuccino, espresso or tea. As you let the caffeine kick in, your guide will go back in time into North End history. You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. We will make our way to the Old North Church and step inside the hallowed walls. After church, we’ll dive deeper into the local side of the North End. A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and then we’ll cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best Italian pastries along the back streets of this delicious neighborhood. Hopefully there will be a chance to meet and chat with the area’s best bakers, if we catch them at a quiet moment.

Continue on with your guide beyond the North End neighborhood for a leisurely stroll through some of Boston’s best markets and green spaces. You’ll begin the second part of your journey back at the Aquarium “T” Station where we’ll meet more members of the group. From the Harbor, we’ll continue past the Rose Kennedy Greenway, State Street and the historic Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper. Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, which both boast stunning views. Moving into the heart of Downtown Boston, we will stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. Was it really a massacre or maybe just great propaganda for the Revolution? Ask your expert guide about that one!

A short trek through Downtown Crossing brings you to Old City Hall. This beautiful building, done in French Revivalist architecture, was the seat of city government for years in Boston. It also happens to be the site of the birth of public education in America. You'll definitely want to have your guide snap your picture with the bronze donkey outside the entrance.

Somewhere along the way during this tour, you’ll have a chance to rest your legs and enjoy a refreshing local beer or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Your guide will choose among some of the most historic, quirky and hidden local bars and taverns in the area.

On most weekdays, you’ll have a chance to see the government at work (or not) inside the inspiring, historic and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. Outside the State House, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: the John Hancock Tower.

We continue our journey through Beacon Hill, where you’ll have a chance to take in the quintessential architecture of Boston’s red brick row houses. Get out your cameras — this neighborhood is one of the most photogenic in the city. Finally, we’ll arrive at the beautiful Boston Public Garden, one of Boston’s favorite green spaces, where you’ll see locals walking the dogs, playing with the kids and enjoying lunch in the shade. Your guide will point you in the right direction, and will help with any and all recommendations for great things to do in Boston that evening and beyond.


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Location
Start point:
State St,222 - 02109 - Boston - US

End point: Boston Public Garden

Schedule
Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
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Group type: Shared
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Rail Trip from Boston

Rail Trip from Boston
Enjoy a day in New York by taking the railroad...leave the tolls, gas and traffic problems at home while you relax aboard an Amtrak Regional train. Take a nap on the comfortable roomy seats or stop in at the Café Car and before you know it you'll be in Pennsylvania Station, New York.

With a mid morning arrival for this self-guided adventure, its just a few blocks to pick up your included tickets for a memorable double decker hop on hop off tour of New York. Stay on the bus or hop off at the stop of your choice. There is something to do at nearly every stop. Our museums, observatories, theaters, zoos, boat rides all are everlasting fun even if you've experienced them before. Children and adults will enjoy the famed WWII aircraft carrier, INTREPID, and its new space shuttle exhibits or experience the new One World Trade Center Observatory with a stop at the 9/11 Memorial Pool. A short walk from there is the American Indian Museum and Fraunces Tavern - which served as George Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Stop in front of the Stock Exchange and across the street at the historic Federal Hall built as a Customs House in 1842 but was the earlier site of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States.

With all this touring you'll be ready for a hearty meal. Enjoy a delicious meal and lots of fun at the Hard Rock Cafe. With tired feet walk just 3 blocks to Pennsylvania Station for the return trip to Boston
Guests MUST provide their email address in order to receive their tickets!

Highlights
Round trip rail tickets
Hop on hop off sightseeing
Hard Rock luncheon

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Location
Starting point:
Please confirm the time and location for pick-up with 24 hours’ notice prior to the activity by calling the following telephone numbers

End point: Red Loop - Union Station (Stop 1)

Schedule
Opening dates
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 06:00 - 18:00

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Harvard and MIT - Private Walking Tour

Harvard and MIT - Private Walking Tour
Cobblestoned pathways hemmed by charming colour-washed houses, red-brick walls, and bloom-filled terraces make Cambridge one of the most genial spots to spend a day. To really let the sounds, flavours, and history of the town become part of your own travel story, enjoy a private walking tour of the town that is home to two of the world’s most notable universities. On your private, guided tour of Cambridge:

Highlights:

-Begin your privately guided tour at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and learn about its many notable alumni, scientific breakthroughs, and contributions to the arts.
-Visit the MIT Public Art Collection and see works by notable artists, including Picasso and Gehry. -Travel like a local with your private guide over to Harvard.
-Enjoy an easy walking tour of one of America’s most famous campuses, whose notable alumni include 8 US presidents, and whose notable dropouts include Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.
-Grab a drink - a coffee or beer - in your local guide’s favourite watering hole. Spend a few hours walking around the town’s two universities, and strolling the Charles River with a private guide. The city is bursting at the seams with beautiful buildings steeped in history, from war monuments, battlefields, and universities with more than 135 Nobel laureates split between the city’s two schools. Today Cambridge is a byword for forward-thinking, liberalist, arts, intellectuals, literature, academics, innovation and entrepreneurs.

Wander the hidden side streets, check out the offbeat street art not associated with the town, and hear the neighbourhood gossip which brings Cambridge to life. Your tour of Harvard and MIT is immersive - bringing meaningful and like-minded interesting people together that would never meet if you stuck to the main tourist drag.

Don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself an intellectual or history buff, Cambridge has plenty to offer foodies and beer-elitists. Hear about the city’s culinary scene over a craft brew or a light-roast coffee with your local guide before parting ways.

Please note: Due to Covid 19, some campus areas such as Harvard Yard may be closed to visitors. If an area is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend the visit in other areas of interest.

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MIT
At the front entrance
Please ensure you arrive at the pick-up location at least 15 minutes in advance.

End point: Close to public transport and taxi links.

Schedule
Duration: 2,5 Hours

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Guide type: Guide
Group type: Private

Requirements
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Recommendations
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All-Inclusive Beyond the Freedom Trail - Half-Day Private Tour

All-Inclusive Beyond the Freedom Trail - Half-Day Private Tour
For such an iconic and historical city, Boston is relatively small and easily walkable – chock full of incredible stories to tell, with a unique blend of colonial, French, and Georgian architecture. Enjoy our all-inclusive highlights tour as you wander not only the Freedom Trail but also several other notable sights.


On your private tour, you will:

- Meet your guide in Copley Square, and see Trinity Church and Boston Public Library, built as a “palace for the people” and was the first large, free municipal library in America.
- Visit the historic 54th Regiment Memorial, where Robert Gould Shaw led the regiment out of Boston to fight the South in the Civil War.
- Enjoy Boston Commons Public Garden, and see the fun Make Way for Ducklings statues.
- Stroll through the picturesque Beacon Hill neighbourhood, lined with Federal-style and Victorian brick row houses lit by antique lanterns.
- Visit the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, and vibrant Boston Public Market.
- While learning about sustainable farming and fishing in the state, indulge in our absolute local favourites of a Bostonian cider and a succulent Lobster Roll (included in the tour price).
- Enjoy some of the key sites of the Freedom Trail, including the Granary Burying Ground, where Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams are buried.
- See Park Street Church, part of the Freedom Trail, from where the women’s march took place.
- Pay homage at the site of the Boston Massacre of 1770, and hear the turbulent history which led to the tragedy.
- Finish with an idyllic stroll along Boston Harbour, where the famous Boston Tea Party took place.

Whether this is your first time in Boston or your fiftieth, this tour is the insider’s tour, which will take you through the heart of the city’s highlights, while also hitting several of the spots often missed on whistle-stop tours. On your private tour, you will get to unpack this city’s rich history – from its pre-revolutionary roots through to the modern-day.

You’ll hear stories of locals whose names you’ve heard your entire life – like John Hancock and John Adams – and learn lesser-known stories of the minorities – immigrants, African-Americans, and women – who have been ever-present in the city’s history, making it the iconic city it is today.

A trip to Boston is incomplete without enjoying its spectacular local fare, and on this tour, your private guide will take you to their favourite spot for the classics: a lobster roll and fantastic cider, made from locally sourced apples. Enjoy the best of Boston on this all-inclusive, insider’s tour of Boston.

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Start point:
John Singleton Copley Statue
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Close to public transport and taxi links.

Schedule
Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Private

Requirements
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Recommendations
Dress according to the weather and bring camera & sunscreen. Hat
Please bring a bottle of water.
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Concord: A Private Classic Literary Tour

Concord: A Private Classic Literary Tour
From its revolutionary history to its literary history, Concord is a must-see for any history or literary buff. On your private excursion to Concord:

- Enjoy hotel pick up, and then be driven to the historic town of Concord.
- Stand at the site of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War, Old North Bridge.
- Visit the Old Manse grounds, famous for its American historical and literary associations.
- Step back in time at Walden Pond where 18th-century author Henry David Thoreau's Walden followed his yearning for the simple life.
- Enjoy lunch in the centre of town, at a place recommended by your private guide (not included in tour price).
- Stroll scenic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery - the final resting place for the Alcott family, Thoreau, and Emerson at Author’s Ridge.
- Visit author Louisa May Alcott’s charming Orchard House and enjoy their guided tour of the historic home.

Concord, a town to the northwest of Boston, has a key place in US history, as a town shaped by rebellion, militiamen and revolutionary spirit. It is here that around 2,000 militiamen - dubbed “minutemen” for their ability to be ready for action in a moment’s notice - gathered to pursue British troops. The town’s North Bridge has significant national importance, as the historical site of the Battle of Concord on the first day of the American War of Independence. When news of the battle reached London, it made a strong statement regarding the grit of patriot forces. Honoured in American history today, as the American Revolutionary War’s first military engagement, Concord paved the way for the Liberty and creation of the United States of America.

However, aside from its revolutionary history, the old town of Concord is known for being the home of several authors and the transcendentalist movement. The town was where Thoreau wrote On Walden Pond, where The Scarlet Letter author, Hawthorne, lived, and where Louisa May Alcott grew up in Orchard House, one of the stars of her novel, Little Women. On your tour, you will have the chance to visit Orchard House, with tickets included for you to explore the house. Delve into the fascinating literary history of the area by visiting Author’s Ridge and the home of Louisa May Alcott. For the true literary enthusiast, we suggest visiting The Concord Bookshop, where you can even acquire works by all the authors who famously lived in the town.

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Trinity Church
At the entrance of Trinity Church in front of Copley Square.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Close to public transport and taxi links.

Schedule
Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
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Group type: Private

Recommendations
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