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Private tour in Boston Joan M
Boston Private Driving Tour
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Joan M.
5.0
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Hi there, glad you're thinking of coming to Boston. I adopted Boston as my home town 20 years ago and loved being an informal tour guide to friends and family so much, I made it my profession. I'm originally from Scotland, and so much of Boston's history has links to the UK, I felt instantly at home here. I'm naturally a curious person so moving to a new city gave me a whole load of stuff to explore and learn about. I'm a keen social historian, and have attended lots of courses and lectures about Boston & American history and continue studying to broaden my own knowledge and add content to my tour. Knowing the history of the city is interesting, but my time as a tour guide has taught me that history isn't everybody's cup of tea! The great thing about being a private tour guide is that I can customize each tour to exactly what the group is keen to see and hear about. I'm full of current day stories, fun facts, useless bits of info about the city, famous movie scenes, real estate prices, shopping tips and off the beaten path spots that help me make each tour unique. Boston has such a lively atmosphere and as a foodie who enjoys wine & cocktails I'm always out and about in the city researching places to eat, drink, watch sports, catch a show or live music. This "research" I pass along with tips and suggestions of places to go (and avoid) while in Boston. I love people, and have an up beat, light hearted and relaxed style to touring. I'm Boston's only female driving private tour guide, and am approved and licensed by the Boston Transportation Commissioner and Boston Police Department. I've been a professional private tour guide for 10 years and do driving tours in a new, livery insured 4 passenger Lexus (no space for luggage). Please don't hesitate to get in touch for more info about my Boston tours, any questions you might have or if you need some help customizing a tour, would love to hear from you. Cheers Joan Boston's only fully licensed female driving tour guide Approved to conduct driving tours by Boston Transportation Dept & Boston Police Dept Driving a livery insured vehicle No restrictions
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Highlights of Boston in a Half Day
Overview of your Boston tour
Boston is a town like no other. . . . 400 years of history, variety of architecture, old and new neighborhoods, red bricks, cobblestone streets, water views and parks, this is why I love it. By the end of my driving tour, you'll love it too. I like to keep my tour upbeat and light hearted, after all you are on vacation. We'll drive into the oldest and most modern neighborhoods of Boston, pull in at certain sites to compare old and new and I'll share pictures on my iPad that help give context to current day Boston. There's lots of great photo opps along the way, from the historic site of the Boston Massacre, to the iconic Fenway Park to a picturesque cobblestone street. This is the perfect way to orientate yourself to Boston, to see not just the historic sites, but the entire city. As we tour around, I'll give suggestions of places to visit, bar and restaurant recommendations. Please contact me for more info, with questions or for help customizing your tour.
Recent Reviews
Charles D.United States
Joan is highly knowledgeable of the area and history! Very highly recommend!
Vivian S.Monaco
Joan has a wonderful local knowledge and some interesting historical details…she is also pleasure to be with. She managed to turn a grey and damp day avoiding the Gay Pride road closures into a very worthwhile tour. Recommended . ..
Rachel W.
Joan was so pleasant and easy to chat with. She was so informative and responded to all of our questions - really no matter the topic. It was a fantastic way to become oriented to the city, geographically, and learn about the evolution of the city itself - well beyond the typical revolutionary war stories. Highly recommend!
Gene B.United States
We had a wonderful tour with Joan. The 3-hour tour with her just flew by as we learned so much history and saw all the different areas of Boston. Not only is Joan a great tour guide, she is a fun person to get to know. You'll love your time and tour with Joan!
John M.United States
Joan did a wonderful job of showing all the best of historical Boston in three hours and in a very comfortable car. She is personable, quite knowledgeable and very well organized with good graphics prepared on a large tablet to give us a sense of where we were and how the city developed. I almost NIEVER leave online reviews but in this case I must. Joan is terrific and I highly recommend her.
Your Boston tour itinerary
Here's an idea of the sites and neighborhoods we'll drive around: The Freedom Trail sites of: - Boston Common - State House - Granary Burial Ground - Kings Chapel - Old South Meeting house - Old State house - Faneuil Hall - Old North Church (time to go in if you'd like) - Paul Revere house - USS Constitution - Bunker Hill (there's a 294 stair monument to climb if you're feeling energetic) Historic neighborhoods of: - North End (a cannoli stop is a must) - Charlestown - Beacon Hill (a charm offensive) - Back Bay - Copley Square Other places of interest: - Boston Harbor & Greenway - Seaport area - Fenway Park I pick up and drop off at any downtown hotel or accommodation, at the cruise terminal or will arrange to meet at a convenient place in the city. I typically start around 10am, but if a different time suits you better, message me and hopefully I can make it work. I drive a 4 passenger livery insured Lexus (no luggage).
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
Livery insured 4 passenger Lexus (no luggage)
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Gratuity
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Downtown Boston Cruise terminal
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
768737
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Boston is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's rich history and modern neighbourhoods in a comfortable and engaging way. It's ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience with a local guide, Joan M., who can offer deeper insights into the city. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who appreciate a mix of historical and contemporary sights.
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