4.8 · 47 reviews
niyati_p
April 2024
Sam Soares, our guide and driver was very friendly, courteous, professional, knowledgeable. He was very mindful of our time and comfort. We had forgotten our water bottle with was special to our friend in the car, he took the time from his personal family time to come back to our hotel to return it back to us. This was very much appreciated by our friend who left the water bottle in the car. Thank you so much Sam!!!
CARLOS_M
April 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and our tour was very enjoyable. He adapted the tour great to our interests and the weather. We drove the end of the freedom trail, visited the USS Constitution, Charlestown, MIT, Harvard and even Fenway Park. Very smooth and perfect
Samantha H
December 2023
Our tour guide provided a great Boston overview. The car was comfortable and our guide was very knowledgeable. We got to customize the tour to the places we wanted to highlight, stop and spend more time at certain places.
Janice_J
October 2023
We chose this over the much cheaper Boston Hop-On Hop-Off trolley tours thinking we would enjoy the more personal experience and all the details & info that would be shared with us while touring Boston for the first time. We were so disappointed with our tour guide, Henry. He spoke in a whisper that we could barely hear, especially those seated in the second row of the vehicle. While he did take us around town, he omitted some of the very things we had hoped to see such as Chinatown gates. We saw the infamous Mike's Pastry shop only from the corner as he turned in the opposite direction. He mentioned Paul Revere's house as we were almost completely past it. No historical details were given or a chance for a photo. He talked more about the age of the buildings we passed and the much-needed repair of Boston streets more than anything else. We only made stops at Harvard and at the USS Constitution. Otherwise, everything was a quick pass-by. Some were mentioned too late to even photograph. Very little historical info was shared along the way. We had to ask. His Mercedes SUV was comfortable and clean. The tour company itself may be a good one, but Henry was definitely not the tour guide we had hoped for. We learned more about Boston from our Uber drivers than from Henry. Very disappointing, especially after paying $634 for the private tour. So when booking this expensive private tour, be sure Henry is not your guide.
lois1112
August 2023
I was in Boston for a very short ti;me and this was my time to see the city it was worth every dime. loved it
JoseEduardo_M
May 2023
Tour was really good and our driver/tour guide was knowledgeable and did an excellent job. The only reason we can’t rate 5 stars is our tour was late. Had confirmation for 10:00 am, after 15 minutes we had to contact Viator and they asked us to contact the provider. The latter said they had an “issue with their system”. Nevertheless, provider arranged to have our tour at 11:00 am. It wasn’t what we wanted but the tour was good and met our expectations. Of course, we had to rearrange our lunch reservations but as a whole would recommend the tour.
Laura_P
May 2023
Is was an Ok tour. Driver was super nice but no personality or enthusiasm when giving us the history of Boston. We had kids ages 9-18 and they were bored. As adults we became bored after the repetition of ‘ this building is … “. We would of rather hit the highlights and been able to walk around and eat or take pics ! Not what I expected!
Antonio_S
April 2023
Great experience , learned a lot!! Good info, a lot of history and got to visit many places along the way.
Carly_C
December 2022
This tour was fantastic…the only downside was it rained our entire tour. No one’s fault. We were definitely given the option to get out, but it was so cold we opted to stay in. I can’t remember our tour guides name, but he was phenomenal! He was originally from Brazil, but had lived in Boston for over 30 years and was an expert in Boston’s history. Thank you again for everything! Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Chris_P
November 2022
The tour guide was super knowledgeable and all around a good guide. The problem was that I paid $600 to be driven around the city for a few of hours seeing everything from inside a van. Do the freedom trail, it was amazing and free.
Diana_C
October 2022
We had an excellent history and view of Boston. Definitely recommend Sam as a tour guide. We had a great diverse tour. Never knew there were so many Universities in Boston.
fanofmotherearth
October 2022
Fantastic tour of all Boston. Everything wonderful about the Freedom Trail was seen and brought to life by Sam’s narration. We drove by all the best cultural, medical and educational sites. I am so surprised to have seen so much in 4 hours. Loved it!!!!!
Polly_C
October 2022
Sam was an amazing guide. Excellent host and very knowledgeable. If we come back we would definitely use Sam.
Diane_B
September 2022
So great having a private guide all to ourselves. We got picked up/dropped off right at our hotel. It was so convenient. Our guide was very knowledgeable and our tour was custom designed to see just what we wanted to see. We highly recommend this tour as one of the best ways to see an overall view of Boston.
DanfordM_B
August 2022
Sam was terrific as guide! 4 hours was just right! The Van was perfect for the tour. We have been very pleased with our Viator experiences in NYC and France!
Mary_F
July 2022
Sam is a gentleman, and obviously loves history. When I reached out to they replied immediately. This was important to me, as I’m not a seasoned traveler, and was taking an 89 year old on a tour of Boston!
Mary_P
July 2022
Historical background provided by the guide as we traveled from site to site was interesting. We were able to stop at the locations we wanted to see in more depth than from a vehicle. The vehicle wss very roomy and comfortable.
Bputty
June 2022
The best ever tour. Five in our party with luggage. Sam was our tour guide. Car was spacious and comfortable. Sam really knows his stuff. Learned so much. Dropped us off at the cruise port. Took 6 other tours on our cruise and we all agreed that Sam’s tour of Boston was the best. Thanks Sam
846terrip
May 2022
I was traveling to Boston for my daughter's graduation with a party of seven (7), This tour was a huge part of the itinerary. I scheduled the tour weeks in advance. The company canceled the tour at the last minute, less than 24 hours notice without any explanation. Because of the numerous graduations in the area coupled with the holiday weekend, it was impossible to schedule another tour during the same time frame. Ironically, had I canceled with less than 24 hours notice, I would have been on the hook for the cost of the tour. Please do not book and risk an 11th hour cancellation!!!
James H
April 2022
Sam, is an incredible tour guide and what appears to be a Boston expert. While he never said it, you can tell he loves this town and enjoys sharing his knowledge. Well worth the $.

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