3-Hour Private "Cold Weather- Warm Van" Driving Tour of Boston

This tour will begin at your home, hotel or cruise ship and will be conducted in a comfortable heated minivan, no matter the weather. I'll take you past the most interesting places in Boston including the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Battle Monument, Copley Square and Fenway Park. Along the way you’ll see the historic homes and churches of the Back Bay, the South End, and Beacon Hill. You’ll hear the stories behind Paul Revere’s ride, the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. You’ll see Boston’s most prominent buildings and neighborhoods as well as some lesser-known points of interest. This is the best way to see as much of Boston as possible in a brief time, comfortably, and at a pace you will enjoy.

1. 1

   The Paul Revere House

   10 min

   We'll discuss Revere's role in colonial and early American history as we view the home where he raised his sixteen children.

2. 2

   Old North Church & Historic Site

   15 min

   We'll discuss Paul Revere's famous ride to Lexington and Concord and you'll be surprised to learn it didn't happen exactly as Longfellow described.

3. 3

   USS Constitution

   15 min

   She's known as Old ironsides. Find out why and learn about her unique history.

4. 4

   Bunker Hill Monument

   10 min

   We'll discuss the way the Battle of Bunker Hill happened and why it changes the course of American history

5. 5

   Faneuil Hall Marketplace

   15 min

   We'll discuss the Hall's role as the "cradle of liberty" where organizers of the Revolution planned the insurgency.

6. 6

   Boston Common

   10 min

   It's the oldest public park in America, established by the Puritans in 1634. We'll discuss how it's been used over time and has come, in some ways, to define our city.

7. 7

   Back Bay

   15 min

   Hundreds of acres were filled in over fifty years in the 19th century upon which spectacular architecture was created. We'll discuss the development of the neighborhood and its present significance.

8. 8

   Copley Square

   10 min

   Who was Copley and why was the square named for him? Learn about the centerpiece of the Back Bay, it's architechture and current use.

9. 9

   Christian Science Plaza

   10 min

   Christian Science was founded in 1879 and grew rapidly throughout the nation and the world. Hear some of the history of this important religious and social movement.

10. 10

    Fenway Park

    15 min

    See America's most beloved ballpark and hear about our beloved Boston Red Sox.

11. 11

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    10 min

    We'll discuss the history and culture of one of the world's greatest academic institutions as we tour the campus.

12. 12

    Harvard University

    20 min

    We'll visit the campus as we discuss the founding, significance, history and architecture of the august university.

13. 13

    Beacon Hill

    15 min

    Boston wouldn't be Boston without Beacon Hill, one of our original neighborhoods dating from the Puritan era. We'll see its homes, stores and streets, and discuss how neighborhoods effect our ways of life.

14. 14

    Old South Meeting House

    10 min

    The meetings leading up to the Boston Tea Party happened here. We'll discuss what happened, how and why.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.