Michelle B.United States
Curtis was super nice. He was very knowledgeable about Boston. Made many stops for us to shop and take pictures. If you can get Curtis for your guide you will not be unhappy
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Private tour in Boston Curtis B
Boston Freedom Trail & Cambridge - Half Day Shore Excursion
4.9
(23) reviews
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4 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-7 people
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Curtis B.
4.9
Guide rating
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Hello! Briefly about me: enjoy travel and outdoor activities- bicycling and sailing (if time allows it). My hobby is, first and foremost, taking care of my family and home. I enjoy reading and have always had an interest in history and the early years of the New England colonies and the United States. Licensed Tour Guide in Concord, Massachusetts. BA in Classical Studies and English Literature. I'm interested in the settlement of Massachusetts, Native American History, the colonization of America and the War of Independence. Boston features prominently in these periods of American History. Have started several small businesses since moving to Boston, and worked as a part-time tour guide in Salem, MA. I was employed by an embassy in Washington, D. C. for 4 years as a logistics person, transportation fleet manager, and driver. My experience includes working as an editor with an Epigraphy Journal: Epigraphic Society Occasional Publications, founded by Harvard Professor Barry Fell in 1976. The most memorable day as a tour guide in Salem involved stopping a spooked horse (Buck) while driving a horse-drawn carriage behind St. Peters Church on Brown Street. I conduct tours in Boston, Lexington, Concord, Plymouth and Salem. Tours of the Freedom Trail, Greater Boston and Cambridge, as well as all-day Newport, RI tours. I can provide special itineraries including a Coastal By-Ways Tour: -Gloucester/ Rockport, passing through Newburyport as far as Ogunquit, Maine. We can alter this according to your interests! Tours of the Pioneer Valley and the Mohawk Trail, and Autumn Foliage Tours. These are private car trips in Cadillac sedan, SUV, or the Mercedes Metris 7-passenger wagon. We provide Walking Tours of Beacon Hill and the Freedom Trail in Boston. The most enjoyable tours are when clients have a personal experience of Boston. I shape itineraries according to your interests. ·BA in Classical Studies and English Literature. ·4 years working for an Embassy as transportation fleet manager and driver. Business owner in Massachusetts. · Have conducted tours in Boston, Lexington, Concord, Plymouth, Salem, Newport, RI and Foliage Tours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I am only permitted to guide in the English language.
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Discover city landmarks that are connected to the American Revolution!
Overview of your Boston tour
On this tour, we'll cover sites of the Freedom Trail via private car. We'll explore some places on foot, visiting landmarks of the early settlement of Boston, and the events leading to the start of the War of Independence. A lunch reservation could be arranged in advance by request. We can always stop for coffee. Beacon Hill & Boston Common are our first stops. We'll also visit the North End, Copp's Hill, the USS Constitution in Charlestown, and the Bunker Hill Monument. I'll share stories related to the School Street sites (Boston Latin School, Old Corner Bookstore, King's Chapel), and the Burial Grounds in the oldest part of the Shawmut Peninsula settlement. We will continue to Cambridge, across the Charles River. We'll reach MIT's campus, and at the other end of the city, Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, Brattle Street & The Cambridge Common, where the New England Militias and Continental Army were encamped in 1775-76. Customizable.
Recent Reviews
Susie S.United States
Curtis was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Boston. He was an excellent driver and maneuvered the narrow streets of Boston with ease all while educating us on its history.
Lisa H.United States
From start to finish, Curtis did whatever he could to ensure we enjoyed our time in Boston and he definitely knows his history!!! Toursbylocals are lucky to have him with them. Thank you Curtis!
Sherry B.United States
Curtis was excellent! So accommodating and knowledgeable.
Roger K.United States
Curtis B was our extremely knowledgeable and affable guide for our Boston Historical tour on July 4, 2026. Could not have asked for a more pleasant and informative experience. While the streets were alive with holiday tourists and some streets closed for festivities, Curtis was unflappable and found workarounds to get us to our various destinations. He was simply an excellent driver while not missing a beat with his descriptions. One of our party is disabled and Curtis accomodated him without a problem. Love our Tours By Locals!
Stuart G.United States
Curtis was a wonderful guide. We toured historic Boston in his comfortable car. We are 6 seniors, some with limited mobility. He had a good pace and did not overload us with his vast local knowledge.
Your Boston tour itinerary
-The tour would start either from your hotel or somewhere else you request. -After we meet, we'll drive to Boston Common, and cover the State House and Beacon Hill. -Then, The Granary Burial Ground and Park Street Church. -Next, King's Chapel & School Street Sites (Boston Latin School's original location, Old City Hall, the Corner Bookstore). -Afterwards, Old South Meeting House. -Then, Liberty Square, King Street & the Old State House. -Next, the Boston Massacre Site. -After, Marshall St. & Faneuil Hall. -Then, Paul Revere's House & North Square, Father Taylor's Bethel -Next, Old North Church & Copp's Hill Buryial Ground -After, Charlestown: USS Constitution & Bunker Hill Monument -Then, MIT Campus & Kendall Square -Next, Stata Center & the Rogers Building with its iconic steps. -In Newtowne, Harvard Square & Yard: oldest section of the campus. -Then, Longfellow House on Brattle Street -Return to starting point.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
Transportation provided in a Ford Expedition Max SUV or a Mercedes Metris (up to 7 passengers).
What's included
Other: Water is provided in the car at no charge!
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Souvenirs, Food, Drink & Snacks can be purchased at will by travellers from vendors encountered along the way.
Souvenir prices as well as options are quite varied ($5.00- 100.00 and up).
Snacks are priced roughly as: coffee: $5.00, burger: $12.00, etc.). There are plenty of opportunities for refreshments other than water.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Flynn Cruiseport Boston Black Falcon Terminal, Black Falcon Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Boston Common at Charles Street, or your hotel. We can arrange another meeting place very easily too!
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1050799
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Light
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Boston best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in the American Revolution. It's ideal for travellers who want to explore Boston's landmarks and gain deeper insights from a local like Curtis B. Families with older children and adults will enjoy the mix of driving and walking through historic sites.
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Can this private tour in Boston be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
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Is this private tour in Boston suitable for cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion?
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4 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-7 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
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4 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-7 people
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