Tour guide in Boston Peter B.

Boston, United States

English

1,073

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Since Dec 11, 2011

4.0

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I'm Peter B., your private tour guide in Boston

Guide #4352

Hi, my name is Peter. I've lived in Boston for forty years and I love it. I am a certified tour guide and published historian. I enjoy Boston for its historic significance, its quirky traditions, its rough-and-tumble politics, its architecture, museums, sports teams and its people. Boston is the home of the bean and the cod, the Puritans, the Brahmin, the Kennedys, the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics and seventy colleges and universities. Let me tell you the stories that will make Boston come alive for you. I enjoy presenting Boston's history from the colonial era to recent times and I try to do so in a way that not too stiff and scholarly, though as a historian I pride myself on my accuracy. If you're interested in the Boston Massacre or Tea Party, I'll show you the sites and tell you the stories. If architecture is what you like, let me show you how some of our buildings, both lovely and ugly, have shaped our neighborhoods. And if your interests take us beyond the city proper, for instance, to Cambridge or Quincy or beyond, I'll be happy to accommodate as time permits. I can also adjust any of my tours to accommodate up to twelve people. I find a driving tour is the best way to see as much of Boston as possible in a limited time, but if you'd prefer to do some walking while you're here of course we can. If you'd like to visit a museum or restaurant or do some shopping during your tour, no problem! I can certainly keep you entertained on my own but if you'd like to plan the tour with me that would be great too. Shoot me a note and I'll send along a list of possible attractions and their websites for you to look over. Some guests send a list of addresses where they have lived or visited in the past, and would like a "walk down memory lane. " No Problem! Check out my ratings, they're all five-star! Bring your cameras and your kids, and I'll see to it that you leave our city with wonderful memories and mementos and the feeling that you'll want to come back again soon! I have a Commercial Drivers License that permits me to carry passengers. I am a member of the Bostonian Society I have a BS degree in American Studies I am a published historian, certified visual artist and former theatre producer and business owner

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  • Gary P.United States
    6 hours ago

    Peter was an excellent guide and host. He was prompt with our pickup and timely with the tour. He was a fountain of knowledge regarding the Revolutionary War and the city of Boston. He was pleasant, courteous, and very willing to answer any questions we had. In summary, we could not have had a better guide. We highly recommend Peter to anyone interested in one of his...

  • Jayna M.United States
    4 days ago

    Peter was very organized with the tour, packed a lot in, yet had time to customize some stops for our group of 6. He’s a great storyteller and certainly knows his stuff! Loved the pickup/drop off at the hotel feature - very convenient when our time in Boston was limited. Highly recommend!

  • Bennett D.United States
    6 days ago

    Peter was perfect . . . exactly as his reviews reported. He sized up our group of 6 and delivered a personalized tour. Lots of history told in a well connected style. Don't hesitate to book a tour with him!

    Replied from the guide, Peter B.

    October 2026

    Thanks Bennett for the good review!

  • Tracey C.United States
    1 week ago

    Peter was a great tour guide for Boston. He picked us up at our hotel in Seaport and started our 3-hour tour. He drove us around the city and told us stories about the different areas. His stories were very interesting, and he is definitely very knowledgeable about Boston's history. He also has a great sense of humor by adding in some jokes with his story telling. My...

    Replied from the guide, Peter B.

    October 2026

    Thanks, Tracey, for your nice review. I was good to meet you all!

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