Private Boston Tour: Family-Friendly Historical Exploration
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Enjoy an exciting day in Boston as you discover its rich history and visit all the key sites! This tour is crafted with family fun in mind - it includes trivia games, treasure hunts, rewards, and interactive activities where the children can expend their energy!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old North Church & Historic Site - Pick up at your hotel and drive to the North End. Walk through the neighborhood, to see North Square, Paul Revere Mall, and more. Visit the historic Old North Church, where you will hear stories of the Revolution while seated in a pew where one of the Founders may have sat himself! Then send the kids on a scavenger hunt to find hidden clues around the Church!
- Bunker Hill Monument - Listen to the story of the battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston! Learn how George Washington and Henry Knox kicked the British out of Boston! Then make sure the kids are exhausted by hiking up the 294 steps to the top (weather and time permitting)
- USS Constitution - View the USS Constitution in Charlestown! Explore the oldest wooden ship in the world still in service.
- Massachusetts State House - Ride in a minivan around Boston, seeing major sites including the State House, King’s Chapel, Old State House, and more!
- Boston Public Garden - 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. Get photos of the kids on the duck statues!
- Castle Island - Visit Fort Independence, the oldest fortified military site in America! Walk around the park surrounding it, and time permitting, explore inside the fort!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Fuel surcharges included
- All parking fees covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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.
Location
Hull Street & Snow Hill Street
Go to the corner of Hull & Snow Hill St. Your guide will meet you at the table (next to the gate on the eastern corner)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Laura_p
Dec 22, 2023
So Much to Learn and Love About Boston - From the 6 year old to the 76 year old, we all had an amazing tour and learned so much. The tour guide provided context and content to all of the sites and made the trip interactive for everyone. We can’t wait to come book and book another tour!
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