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 across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Look for the glass-and-metal awning extending over the sidewalk, located next to the…
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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V430bmalinab
May 18, 2026
Olivia was the Best! - Olivia was the best! She was so friendly and funny. I would recommend it!
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Martincn8285cv
May 18, 2026
Olivia was great! - Olivia was a great tour guide, she showed us around the city and told us everything about the city in a very friendly armosphere! 10/10!!
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Fhfjf
May 17, 2026
A brilliant way to learn about Boston. - Brilliant history tour with Nabil yesterday. He was extremely knowlegable & had a pleasant, charming manner. The tour was fascinating & we learnt a lot. Would definitely recommend the tour & the guide.
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H4869nerandyr
May 15, 2026
Food and Freedom Tour - Was an excellent tour. Nabil (our tour guide) was gear! Can't recommend this enough!
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Janetgottsacker
May 6, 2026
The GOAT of tour guides! - Ilan was our tour guide and he did an exceptional job. He was knowledgeable, a great listener, and had so many unique historical facts & stories that we were engaged for the entire tour. Our brains hurt trying to absorb and remember all of it! Thank you Ilan!
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468katrinab
Apr 27, 2026
Freedom Trail walk with Nabil ***** - Excellent tour with Nabil. He was both fun and knowledgable. Very caring and considerate guide and brough the group together well. Would recommend highly - a great touriest attraction - we learnt loads.
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Wander57272700226
Apr 23, 2026
Excellent Freedom Trail tour and guide (Nabil). - We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston. Nabil, our guide, was fantastic. His knowledge of Boston and the history of everything we saw along the freedom trail made it a memorable tour. If you’re lucky enough to have Nabil as your guide I guarantee you’ll have a wonderful Freedom Trail tour.
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Mlooney80
Apr 1, 2026
Friendly and Knowledgeable - An enjoyable tour with lots of interesting historical facts about Boston. Nabil was friendly and funny too and the two hours flew by. One of our highlights of our trip to Boston
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Adventurer295410
Mar 30, 2026
Walking tour Boston - We were very lucky to get a private tour with Olivia, she was excellent wealth of knowledge about Boston, and its history I would put her in my top five of guides in fact all the guides have been great on this trip. Olivia was very thoughtful to us both as my Wife has a bad ankle, so she kept the pace a bit slower for her, which I appreciated. Thank you for that. Overall, the tour was well laid out and set at a nice pace
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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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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).