Overview
Spend a great day in Boston learning about history and exploring all the top attractions! The tour is designed to be fun for the whole family - we have quizzes, we have scavenger hunts, we have prizes, and we have interactive stops so kids can work off some energy!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Quiz Prizes for Kids
Bottled water
Old North Church entrance fee
In-vehicle air conditioning
Surcharges on fuel
Parking fees
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Old North Church & Historic Site
1 hour
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!
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USS Constitution
40 min
View the USS Constitution in Charlestown! Explore the oldest wooden ship in the world still in service.
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Bunker Hill Monument
40 min
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)
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The Freedom Trail
40 min
Ride in a minivan around Boston, seeing major sites on the Freedom Trail including the Old State House, Paul Revere House, Granary Burial Ground, Massachusetts State House, Boston Common and more!
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Boston Public Garden
30 min
Take a short walk through America's first botanical garden. Take a photo sitting on the famous Make Way for Ducklings statue!
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
30 min
Drive by the Boston Tea Party Museum & Ships. Learn about the Tea Party!
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Castle Island
30 min
Visit Fort Independence, the oldest fortified military site in America! Walk around the park surrounding it, and time/opening times permitting, explore inside the fort!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Tour of Boston for Families & Kids
Can I cancel Private Tour of Boston for Families & Kids for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
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) Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Quiz Prizes for Kids
- Bottled water
- Old North Church entrance fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Old North Church & Historic Site, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, The Freedom Trail, Boston Public Garden, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Castle Island.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Boston Hidden Gems
