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Boston Food and History Private Tour
Boston,
United States
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Overview
Duration
5h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Start the day in Little Italy, with traditional cannoli and espresso at the oldest Italian café in Boston. Proceed through the historic "Little Italy" neighborhood to learn about Boston's history! Listen to stories about the neighborhood's ties to the American Revolution such as the ride of Paul Revere. Try traditional sandwiches from an Italian Salumeria. Drive through Boston's historical downtown while learning about the city's colorful past. Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Visit Boston Common, the oldest public park in America. Stop at a local seafood chain for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. Take a drive through Back Bay, Boston's man-made neighborhood lined with 19th century Victorian houses. Take a quick drive through Cambridge for stunning views of Boston and MIT. End the tour with seeing the stunning Copley Library! Be sure to come hungry! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area (up to 6 people).
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Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. 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.
What's included
Traditional Italian sandwiches from a salumeria. Private transportation. Lobster Roll & Cup of Chowdah. Bottled water. Coffee/Tea & Cannoli. Air-conditioned vehicle. Breakfast. Fuel surcharge. Parking Fees
What's not included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Boston Hidden Gems
Meeting Point
Head to Hanover Street in the North End. If going by car, the address to set is 191 Hanover Street. Look for a statue of a boxer facing away from the Mother Anna's restaurant behind him. If coming by the MBTA, take the Green Line to Haymarket Station and walk across the park to the statue.
We will communicate with you after booking to arrange exact pickup location and time. A complimentary minivan is provided for groups of 6 or less. Drop-off can be at a different location, including hotels, airport, or cruise ship port in Boston.