Home to two of America's most prestigious universities, Cambridge exudes a certain intellectual quirkiness. A mix of historical haunts, student hang-outs, alternative art and culture venues, vintage clothing shops, bookstores and ethnic restaurants, the city is, well, really cool. Although it is located just across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge has a distinct vibe that is noticeable immediately. Start at Harvard Square, a hub of activity and mishmash of trendy stores, outdoor cafes and colorful local characters. Pick up a walking tour map at the visitors information booth in the center of the Square. The route will take you past many important landmarks including the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Tory Row and the Longfellow National Historic Site. Harvard University offers student-led tours through the illustrious buildings and monuments of its sprawling campus. Art and architecture buffs should meander around the M.I.T campus, which includes outdoor sculptures by masters such as Picasso and 20th-century buildings designed by modern greats like Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei. Along the way, browse through bookstores, stop to watch street performers and grab a coffee at an outdoor café to take in all this captivating city has to offer.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come discover beautiful Boston. Let us take care of your transportation and itinerary. Your only job is to sit back and enjoy Boston. We even offer convenient pick-up locations. We will explore the best Boston has to offer: • Fenway Park stadium home to the Boston Red Sox • Harvard University Main campus: Harvard Yard, Old Yard, John Harvard Statue, Johnston Gate, Harvard souvenir store. • Copley Square: Trinity church, Fairmont Copley Hotel, Boston Public Library, John Hancock Tower, “End line” to Boston Marathon. • Boston Common and the public gardens • Freedom trail: Massachusetts State house, Old state House, Granary Burying ground, Kings chapel, Faneuil hall. • Quincy Market Boston has so much to offer and we will show you the best of it.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenirs (available to purchase)
Great tour with excellent views of the Manhattan skyline. Our guide Daniel was great and well informed. Highly recommend!
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy this 90-minute, private tour of Harvard University for you and your guests! The tour is completely customizable to fit your group’s needs. Throughout this tour, your informative guide – a current university student – will offer a unique perspective of college life at the famed institution. As you tour the grounds, be entertained by your guide’s stories and Harvard lore – partly scripted and partly shared from personal experience. Learn about the most famous people that attended Harvard, hear historical anecdotes and get an insider’s view on current college life. After a stop at the Plaza, Winthrop Park and Mt Auburn Street in Harvard Square, complete your tour at the Harvard Cooperative Society (COOP), the University’s official bookstore.
Inclusions: Personal guide for your group, 90 minute private tour of Harvard University
Exclusions: Gratuities
Just what we needed after being isolated for a year! The tour was one of our first forays into the world as we ease off pandemic restrictions. It was a perfect outdoor activity--combining safe interactions with other humans with an entertaining, educational experience. The pace was perfect... a leisurely walk without lingering anywhere too long. The guide told engaging stories and insights about campus life and history.
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water
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Neal, Richard and everyone at Boston Sightseeing Tours are wonderful to work with. Their knowledge of the city is unparalleled and they always keep things fun for my students.
5.0 based on 13 reviews
See all Boston's most important sights in a four hour, private, guided city tour, in a comfortable luxury vehicle. If you value, time, privacy, comfort and would like to have a good overview of the city of Boston at your own convenience and pace, we are the right choice for you. We will drive by or stop and wait at the sights you are most interested in. Our tour is totally customizable and our priority is to please you, not keep a schedule.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Tickets to Attractions
From the ease of making a reservation to the professionalism and timely and polite service would highly recommend using this service. David the driver arrive a few minutes early for a very early flight which provided security for my significant other who was raveling
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Boston, Cambridge, Cape Ann, and more! This package covers Boston's iconic Freedom Trail (Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, & more), Harvard University, the Harborwalk, and a scenic waterfront drive around nearby Cape Ann. This is the ultimate "must-do" package for a trip to Boston and New England. This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 mins we'll send you a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download tours. Head over to the first stop. Launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This tour does not include entrance to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
Inclusions: Freedom Trail Tour (Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese), Harborwalk and Tea Party Tour, Scenic Cape Ann Tour, Harvard Yard Tour, Cape Cod and Provincetown Tour, GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support
Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions
Loved that the tourguide started the topic before we arrived at the destination and was occasionally comical. Didnt love that the map feature didnt let us know when we detoured. Would like to see "places to park" especially if you have an oversized vehicle.
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On your private, guided tour of Cambridge with a local: - Enjoy meaningful insights from a local - Hear how locals describe Cambridge and Boston - the experiences that have made the two cities inextricable and those that have let them drift apart - Spend a few hours walking around the town’s two universities, and strolling the Charles River with a private, local guide - Pick up invaluable recommendations, advice, tips and reassurance as you explore highlights and off-the-beaten-track side streets - Grab a drink - a coffee or beer - in your local guide’s favourite watering hole - Learn first-hand what locals love about Cambridge from someone who knows the place inside-out
Inclusions: A craft beer or coffee at a local institution, A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Exclusions: Food and additional drink, although your guide will be happy to help, Cost of transportation on the day (if required), Gratuities (optional)
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our Boston Walk Through History Tour will take you to the most historic spots in Boston in one day. If you are looking for a bit of delicious food, some great photos, and a ton of American History, then this is the tour for you. The morning will start with meeting with your friendly local guide. From there your tour will begin as you start your day walking through Boston and exploring the most historic landmarks in Boston. ==== Full schedule 9:00 AM- Meet your guide Park Street Station 9:15 AM- Arrive at Boston Common 9:30 AM- Arrive at Massachusetts State House 10:00 AM- Granary Burying Ground 10:20 AM- Mesmerizing Kings Chapel 10:45 AM- Learn about the Old South Meeting House 12:00 PM- Boston Massacre Site 12:15 PM- Lunch! 1:00 PM- Faneuil Hall Marketplace 1:30 PM- Go to Paul Revere's House 1:50 PM- The Old North Church 2:30 PM- Walk along Griffin’s Wharf 3:00 PM- Get dropped off by your guide at the Boston South Station
Inclusions: An Uber ride, English Speaking Tour Guide, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch
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Took this tour in early December as our last stop in the US. What a great tour and great food in Boston. Ask for Robin as your guide. She was so nice and answered all of our questions about Boston. Loved how this tour was private so we could go at our own pace. Highly recommend!
4.9 based on 10 reviews
On this tour, you’ll cross the Charles River and enter the City of Cambridge. Renowned as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities, you will experience the atmosphere and appeal of Cambridge as only possible on two wheels. Touted as “Boston’s Left Bank,” Cambridge is a hotspot of arts, technology, and academia. This extensive tour, specifically designed to provide you with the overall experience of Cambridge, includes: • Harvard Square, the heart of America’s oldest university • Central Square, a vibrant center of music and culture • The beautiful Charles River • The Stata Center, Frank Gehry’s only building in Massachusetts • MIT, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology The tour is 2.5-3 hours long and covers 11-13 miles. From the cycling paths on the Charles River to the booming industry of Kendall Square, this tour will show you the most exciting and vibrant parts of Cambridge! If you are 16 years or older, you may chose to tour on E-bike (select E-bike in checkout).
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Gratuities
I rented a bike for the day. Great bike - helmet, bike pump, flat kit, and lights included. Had a nice conversation about places to bike, and was given a map with several bike trails and places of interest. Friendly, professional, convenient and quick, and the bike was a sweet ride.
4.9 based on 165 reviews
As we pick you up in downtown Boston in our comfortable, Air Conditioned Brew Van get prepared for the the ultimate all-inclusive Boston craft beer experience! Over 5 hours you will explore historic Boston's best breweries, cider houses, and distilleries while also discovering the wonders of the new, most innovative craft breweries to join the Boston beer scene. Revel in beer knowledge, great food, comfortable transportation, and lots of delicious beer! You drink, We drive!
Inclusions: Beer tasting, Local guide, Round-trip transportation by bus, Lunch or Dinner depending on time
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
If I could this company a negative I WOULD! Stay away from this company. By far the worst customer service ever. I am an event planner who gave them a lot of business and not one tasting went smoothly. Missed packages, beer kits never had all the correct items one paid for. No tracking is given to track the kits sent to your group. The host has no idea what's even in the kit and tasting he/she is doing. Just stay away and give your business to a company that actually cares instead of this joke of a company!
4.7 based on 369 reviews
What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student! This tour is a 70-minute student-led walking tour of America's oldest university, designed to be a funny and educational journey through Harvard's campus. After meeting your tour guide, an enthusiastic Harvard student, in the heart of Harvard Square, you'll be led into historic Harvard Yard. Enjoy the sights while your guide entertains and inspires with tales of Harvard history and personal experience at the university they call home. You'll get an up-close look at major Harvard landmarks including Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library. You'll even become privy to a few Harvard secrets along the way! Whether you're a student visiting colleges or a family on vacation, the Hahvahd Tour is undoubtedly the top way to see Harvard.
Inclusions: 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard, Harvard Student-Led Tours for more Insightful Narrative, Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square, Written translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin, See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall, Conclude at The Harvard Shop for Souvenirs - run by Harvard students!
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Booked this tour to entertain a guest on her first trip to Boston. Both tours were informative and just the right length. Guides were so personable that we forgot the 30-degree weather. As a local I learned a lot myself! A perfect activity for a day with visitors or just to learn more about your own town.
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