Top 15 Private Tours in Boston

1.Boston Food of the North End Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $147Our pick

Walk from the Greenway Carousel through Boston’s North End with a local English-speaking guide. Sample bread, cheese, pizza, pastries, and a full-meal mix of bites, plus coffee or tea, while hearing stories at Paul Revere Mall and Old North Church. Guides may include Tyler, Nabil, Katie, or Maz.

“Guido was an awesome guide, and the food was delicious!! Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience!”

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2.Boston Private Food Tour of 6+ Tastings, Cannoli, Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $395

Explore Boston’s North End with a private guide, tasting clam chowder, lobster roll, brick-oven pizza, mini cannoli, lemon slush, and a secret dish. You’ll visit Boston Public Market, walk Hanover Street, see historic sites, and finish among the Italian restaurants of the North End.

“Elaun was prompt and knowledgeable during our Boston food tour. He provided us with history and facts along the way. We enjoyed all of the food options and would definitely do this again! Elaun was even able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Thank you Elaun for a memorable day in Boston!”

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3.Food and History of The Freedom Trail Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $269

Spend about five hours walking from the Greenway to the Public Garden, pairing North End bread, pizza, pastries, coffee, and other samples with Boston’s Revolutionary sites. Your private guide may include local favorites and can tailor the pace. Guides such as Bob, Trey, Alex, and Sully have led past tours.

“We loved the perfect combination of food, history, and culture. This tour exceeded our expectations by far! Mark was an amazing guide!”

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4.Boston Private Driving City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll explore Boston in a private air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people, with guides such as Martin, Joan, and Christian leading the way. Expect Freedom Trail landmarks, Beacon Hill, the North End, Back Bay, Charlestown, Fenway, and flexible stops for photos, cannoli, or a tailored drop-off.

“We enjoyed our tour with Joan. She was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the history of Boston. I would recommend a tour with her any day .”

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5.Boston History and Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews

This private Boston walking tour follows key Freedom Trail sights with a local English-speaking guide. Expect Granary Burying Ground, the Old State House, North End landmarks, Beacon Hill, and stories of the Revolution. Guides such as Molly, Alan, Lexie, and Michael tailor the pace and focus to your group.

“Molly was an excellent guide who provided lively commentary and made the walking tour enjoyable and kept everybody entertained. Highly recommend!”

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6.Boston Seafood Private Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $173

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Boston’s Seaport and nearby Greenway while tasting New England seafood. Your private guide may lead you to specialties such as lobster rolls, quahogs, fried oysters, stuffed scallops, and clam chowder, with history and harbor views along the way.

“Nabil was a great guide. He had a lot of interesting info to share. The food was fabulous. James hook lobster rolls are a definite have to every time we visit Boston now!”

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7.Boston Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

See Boston by private vehicle with hotel pickup, a flexible four-hour plan, and stops at the Freedom Trail, Harvard, MIT, Fenway Park, and North End. Guides such as Sam, Josh, Henry, and Curtis have led tours, though the quality of narration and vehicle audio can vary.

“Great tour! The driver was amazing and super knowledgeable about the history of the city. He was also patient - my mom is disabled and he was patient and careful.”

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8.Private Departure Transfer to Boston Airport BOS

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 63 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $28Best value

Book a private, one-way ride from accommodations in Downtown Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, or Waltham to Logan Airport. Carmel Car & Limousine Service provides a sedan, SUV, or minivan based on your party, with pickup available around the clock. Expect about an hour, depending on traffic.

“Driver was early, safe driving, clean car, knew the best route. Willnusne again if the opportunity arises.”

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9.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $55

Meet a local Lokafyer in central Boston for a private two to six hour walk built around your interests. Your host may focus on history, Seaport, street culture, cafés, shopping, or neighborhood life. English and Spanish tours are available, with pickup near the city center.

“Meeting Katie was like meeting a friend who wanted to show us her city. Katie was informative and knowledgable about Boston, it was a great experience.”

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10.Private 1.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)

Meet your costumed Boston Town Crier guide at Boston Common and follow the Freedom Trail toward Faneuil Hall. Choose an 11-stop, 90-minute route or a longer 16-stop option ending at Bunker Hill Monument. Private booking lets your group of up to 15 ask questions and set the pace.

“Very detailed guide. He added an extra stop to Beacon Hill area. He knew his history of the Freedom Trail. Add Paul R stop to tour it was near where we ended.”

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11.Limo Private Transfer Logan International Airport to Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 15 to 30 minutes (approx.)

You get a private limo transfer from Boston Logan Airport to Boston for up to three people. A chauffeur meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and provides Wi-Fi and bottled water. Service runs 24 hours a day, with drivers such as Henrique, Jerry, and Anouar praised for friendly, careful service.

“Anouar, our driver, was very professional, friendly and provided excellent service. I was very impressed with this company. Outstanding communication! They both texted and called to ensure we knew where to meet our driver. Would definitely use them again.”

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12.PRIVATE Authentic Revolutionary Boston Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $75

Walk Boston’s revolutionary sites with a private guide such as Adam, who may appear in period dress and tailor the story to your interests. In 90 minutes to two hours, connect Boston Common, burial grounds, meeting houses, churches, and the Old State House, with museum admission sold separately.

“Adam, in a splendid fake British uniform, made the walking tour seem effortless and was a bottomless font of knowledge and humour. It really enhanced our visit to Boston and I would encourage any tourist to take up the opportunity to undersRead more”

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13.Private City Tour of Boston and Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $460

Spend seven hours touring Boston and Cambridge in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Begin with coffee and cannoli in the North End, then visit Old North Church, Bunker Hill, Harvard, MIT, Beacon Hill, and more. Guides such as Maria, Jenny, Mark, and Alex tailor the day to your group.

“Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable even when my teenage boys , she kept their attention through the history part. We did the 7hr private Boston/ Cambridge tour. We even customized it a bit which was perfect for us. Couldn’t recommend it more . My 17 yr old and 20 yr loved it just as much as my husband and I”

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14.Tour-in-Four — A Private four hour walking & driving city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Boston by private vehicle and on foot with guide Neal Roberts, a Boston native known for history, humor, and flexible pacing. Visit the North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Fenway, USS Constitution, Harvard, MIT, and more, with pickup from your Boston address.

“Awesome experience!! Our tour guide, Neal, was fantastic!! Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, easy to listen to! We learned so much and enjoyed it! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Boston area!!”

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15.Highlights of Boston Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $390

Spend about 5.5 hours with a private Boston guide such as Mark, Jenny, Alex, or Maria, traveling by minivan and walking through the North End, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, MIT, and Copley Square. Coffee, cannoli, water, parking, and Old North Church admission are included.

“We were able to see the historical highlights all in one day! Tour guide was flexible and adjusted to our needs.”

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