Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Boston
See all of Boston and Cambridge from the comfort of a heated and air-conditioned modern minivan. This is a half-day driving tour that takes you through every highlight of Boston and Cambridge. The drive will include sights such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, Copley Square, Boston Public Library and so much more! The tour is mainly driving, however we will (optionally) stop a few times to briefly (5-10 minutes) get out of the car for photo opportunities and a closer look at some sights! Listen to stories about Boston's past, learning about the American Revolution and the city's duality of religious morals and corruption.
See the Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's "one if by land, two if by sea" lantern signal that started the American Revolution.
See Paul Revere's house, one of the oldest wooden houses in historical Boston.
Learn about Boston's deadliest disaster, the Molasses Flood.
Drive through Boston's "Little Italy" and learn about the neighborhood's immigrant past.
Drive by the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat and learn why the ship has the nickname "The Old Ironsides".
See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first battle of the American Revolution.
Drive through the sites located on the Freedom Trail.
Learn why Faneuil Hall earned the nicknamed the "Cradle of Liberty" during the American Revolution.
Drive by the oldest cemetery in Boston and the first Anglican Church in North America.
See the place where Boston's famous authors published works such as Walden, Little Women, Civil Disobedience, Nature, and more.
See the historical cemetery where Paul Revere, Sam Adams, and John Hancock are buried.
Drive by the first public park in America and learn about Boston's founders - the Puritans.
See the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House and learn the story of the Pine Tree Riots.
Drive by the iconic Cheers Bar.
Drive by the Public Garden, the first botanical garden of the United States.
Drive through Boston's most prestigious historical neighborhood to see cobblestone streets and brownstone houses.
Take a picture of the "most photographed street in North America".
See the Great Dome of MIT Great Dome and learn the history of how the school was founded.
See MIT's most iconic quirky building.
Drive by Harvard Yard, the historic part of America's oldest university.
See where Harvard University students live.
Drive through Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and learn about how Boston created much of its land.
See the "jewel of the Back Bay", where Boston placed its most iconic educational, religious, and cultural institutions.
See Boston's famous Copley Library, one of the most beautiful buildings of Boston.
Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.
Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 24 stops.
Prices start at $311 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNfrCNmv5oKFr4tGutKf+ao=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyDW2sW2q66SfC8r8SGvBXvU=.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap 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 require them. We will not be able to continue with 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.
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Incredible tour, Jenny was so accommodating and knowledgeable of Boston and the area! It was perfect for our family if 6.
We're so glad you enjoyed our half-day tour of Boston & Cambridge with Jenny! We're happy it was perfect for your family's trip!
We had an amazing city tour around Boston with Rocky! He was extremely kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and iconic places of the city. His passion for Boston truly made the experience special and engaging from beginning to end. One of the highlights of the tour was visiting both Harvard University and MIT, which was absolutely fascinating. Rocky shared so many interesting facts and stories that made each place come alive. We truly enjoyed every moment of the tour and highly recommend Rocky to anyone visiting Boston who wants an informative, fun, and memorable experience!
Thank you for your kind words about Rocky! She will be thrilled to hear you had a great time visiting Harvard, MIT, and Boston together!
We had a wonderful tour with Jenny. She was fun, knowledgeable, and shared a ton of history with us on our tour. It was perfect for our three generations of family members and she showed us a wide variety of sites and scenes around the city.
We’re thrilled Jenny made your tour memorable for all three generations! We're glad her expertise shone and you enjoyed the diverse experiences!
Boston Hidden Gems was very well organized and Alex, our guide, was amazing. Very, very knowledgeable and fun. We had a very special day and saw everything. And the cannoli’s and lobster tail are not to be missed. They customized the tour exactly to our requests.
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great tour of Boston with Alex!
Lovely time with Alex! We had a chance to see mit and Harvard campuses with a lot of fun stories!she took really good care of us
We're glad you had a wonderful time with Alex on your tour of MIT & Harvard!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge | 4 hours | 5.0 (5) | $311 | |
 Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour | 2h 30min | 4.9 (7,835) | $39 | View |
 Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission | 1 hour | 4.7 (2,908) | $36 | View |
 Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark | 1 hour | 4.7 (3,311) | $45 | View |
 Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise | 1h 20min | 4.6 (10,003) | $62 | View |
 City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat | 3h 30min | 4.5 (3,376) | $86 | View |
 City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise | 1 hour | 4.5 (1,516) | $46 | View |