The Overview Tour
Trip Highlights
Description
This tour covers the many exciting sites & attractions of Boston, Cambridge & Charlestown in a short amount of time. See sites along the waterfront, through the North End, Charlestown, The West End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Cambridge, if time permits also see portions of Harvard and MIT.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
This tour is perfect for those that don't have a lot of time or wish to walk too much. The Overview Tour gives you a good sense of what Boston is all about. Learn about it's history and feel the vibe, that is the twenty-first century Boston. We will have the opportunity to make picture stops along the way.
List of Boston & Cambridge sites & attractions (traffic and other unexpected factors could affect this list):
- Beacon Hill & picturesque Acorn Street
- Boston Common
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Boston Massacre site
- Bunker Hill Monument
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- Christopher Columbus Park
- Copley Square
- Copp's Hill Burial Ground
- Faneuil Hall & Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Fenway Park - home to the Boston Red Sox
- Granary Burial Ground
- Harvard University
- Harvard Square
- Haymarket
- Holocaust Memorial
- King's Chapel
- King's Chapel Burial Ground
- Longfellow's house
- M. I. T.
- New City Hall
- Newbury Street
- Old North Church
- Old State House (1713)
- Park Street Church
- Paul Revere Mall aka the Prado
- Public Garden
- Quincy Market
- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
- Scollay Square/Government Center
- State House
- TD Garden - home of Bruins & Celtics
- The North End (Little Italy)
- The Waterfront
- TV's "Cheers Bar"
- U. S. S. Constitution
- Union Oyster House (oldest operating restaurant in America)
- Victorian Back Bay
- And more!
Included
Local Tour Guide
Photographic Sceneries
Visit historical and famous sites
Things to know
Payment
Full payment is required in advance by major credit cards to reserve the tour date. We also accept payment via Venmo. Every attempt is made to keep the booking calendar current but issues can arise. Alternate dates and times or full refunds will be offered if a tour cannot be offered after making...
Full payment is required in advance by major credit cards to reserve the tour date. We also accept payment via Venmo. Every attempt is made to keep the booking calendar current but issues can arise. Alternate dates and times or full refunds will be offered if a tour cannot be offered after making an online booking.
Adjustments to cost
Adjustments to cost may be necessary if the itinerary or length of tour changes. Does not include any charges to optional sites that may charge admission.
Want to give a gift card for a tour or part of a tour? We've got you covered!
Adjustments to cost may be necessary if the itinerary or length of tour changes. Does not include any charges to optional sites that may charge admission.
Want to give a gift card for a tour or part of a tour? We've got you covered!
Custom Private Tours Cost
The cost of a custom, private tour is often less for a family than a trolley bus or duck tour because you do not pay by the person, but by the tour! Because every tour is different, costs can vary by booking. Please contact us for specific pricing information on private tours.
The cost of a custom, private tour is often less for a family than a trolley bus or duck tour because you do not pay by the person, but by the tour! Because every tour is different, costs can vary by booking. Please contact us for specific pricing information on private tours.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 72 hours prior to the tour to qualify for a full refund. 50% refund between 48-72 hours.
No refunds will be issued within 48 hours of a tour.
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 72 hours prior to the tour to qualify for a full refund. 50% refund between 48-72 hours.
No refunds will be issued within 48 hours of a tour.
Did You Know?
Booking directly with a company and not through a third-party vendor saves that small business a lot of money. Our booking service is safe, reliable and we will not need to pay a commission to a huge online travel agency.
We appreciate you booking directly with us!
Booking directly with a company and not through a third-party vendor saves that small business a lot of money. Our booking service is safe, reliable and we will not need to pay a commission to a huge online travel agency.
We appreciate you booking directly with us!
Online booking fee
Online booking fee (5 percent) is not included in the cost of the tour and is added at checkout if booked through our website. Call us to book to save 5 percent!
Online booking fee (5 percent) is not included in the cost of the tour and is added at checkout if booked through our website. Call us to book to save 5 percent!
Booking Preference
If a particular date or time is not showing as available, or for custom tours, please call us at 866-817-TOUR or email us: info@bostontours.com
If a particular date or time is not showing as available, or for custom tours, please call us at 866-817-TOUR or email us: info@bostontours.com