Tour guide in Boston Peter B.

Boston, United States

English

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Since Dec 11, 2011

6.0

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

Guide #4352

5.0 (416)

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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  • Laura W.
    July 2026

    Peter and the tour was amazing! Highly recommend

    Replied from Peter B.

    Thanks Laura! I enjoyed meeting you all and out little side trip to Sudbury.

  • Beverly P.
    June 2026

    Fantastic experience!! Two of us out of our group had previously been to Boston. Peter gave us a lot of information that even those that had been there thought it was an exceptionally great tour. He was so nice and very accommodating for our family that included 3 children. Would be excited to book him again.

    Replied from Peter B.

    Thanks Beverly! I hope this was a memorable part of your whirlwind tour. I appreciate you taking time to write a review.

  • Shawn M.
    June 2026

    Peter was very personable and made the time together not just informative but enjoyable. The information was in depth and brought the history of Boston to life as you drove through the landscape. Would definitely book him again but for a longer tour! Highly recommend!

    Replied from Peter B.

    Thanks Shawn! I enjoyed showing you and Jordan around. Be well!

  • Robert C.
    June 2026

    Peter, our Tour Guide in Boston, was wonderful. Exceptionally knowledgeable, personalble, and humerous, Peter was also flexible, accomodating to our interests, and provided some great recommendations on where to go and what to see when we return on Boston the back end of our cruise. We love way he designed his Boston City Tour...!

    Replied from Peter B.

    Thanks Bob, you're very kind. I hope you and Debbie enjoy your cruise and the time you will spend here afterwards. Give me a holler if I can help in any way. Best, Peter