John Hancock was amazing! Great history and friendly! Highly recommended! Totally worth it!read more

Nate was our freedom Trail tour guide. It started from Boston Common and Internet at Faneuil Hall…read more Nate was very passionate very entertaining and a lot enough for all of us to hear. He dove in a lot of history in a very engaging way. I highly recommend.

This was a wise decision. Tom was personable, knowledgeable…read moreand a good conversationalist. It's a beautiful downtown with a rich history and this is the man to guide you through it's darker history. Knows a good place for Italian pastry as well, a very nice perk Thank you Tom.

Big thank you to Omar and the Boston Crime Tour for an incredible tour of true crime landmarks in…read morethe Harbor and North End section last Saturday. I've always wanted to see and walk the Boston streets made famous by gangsters like Whitey Bulger and the Patriarca crime family. Omar made my family's first visit to Boston a memorable one with a tour loaded with stories, insights, and locations only a native Bostonian would know. What's even more impressive is that Omar is committed to providing his customers with an awesome experience before, during and after the tour. I had questions about my upcoming tour and decided send an email via the Boston Crime Tour website. Omar was super responsive and answered all of my questions. He was also very mindful of the cold weather and offered lots of opportunities for rest during the walking tour. I greatly appreciated all the updates and information Omar sent prior to our tour as well as the restaurant recommendations. You'll really enjoy the Boston Crime Tour as well as the energy and enthusiasm Omar has for true crime fans like me!

Mike was amazing as a tour guide. He was thorough, engaging & passionate about sharing the history…read moreof Boston with the group. I highly recommend this tour!

Loved this tour! I recommend this…read more I'm a local Boston history buff who decided to finally take a guided tour around the city on Aug. 1. Rob led our group and he did a great job. He greeted all members of our smallish group warmly as they arrived. Once underway, his friendly narration was engaging and informed. His answers to questions demonstrated the depth of his knowledge - funnily enough, many seemingly innocent questions from a young boy in our group led to the most intriguing stories. Rob did a great job in bringing the past history alive for us over our 3+ hour walking tour.

So much fun! While attending work conferences some coworkers and I booked this tour with our…read morespouses to try something new. Amber was our tour guide and she was wonderful! She incorporated just the right amount of humor into a tour that was otherwise creepy, educational, thrilling, and entertaining. We ended the tour at the Omni Parker Hotel which was also great to explore and grab a night cap.

My boyfriend and I were in Boston for a couple of nights and since we're always up for a…read moreghost/haunted history tour, we chose to do this. Our guide, Jake, met us a bit early in the appointed spot. He handed us the ghost plushies we bought (a nice souvenir) and the EMF meters we rented, and since there were only four of us on the tour, he began early. I didn't find him very engaging and felt he was going for "jump scares" when telling the stories. Since it was evening, we could only stop outside or across the street from places we visited (except for the Boston Common, where we met). I did like the three extra stories on the extended tour. I recommend not renting the EMF meters, as we weren't really encouraged to use them. It seems Jake forgot about them as soon as he gave them to us. I turned them on a few times, but didn't get much of a result. It is a fairly short tour; we began around 7:45 and were done by 9:15. Wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing quite a bit of walking, including up a hill (that Jake joked was the scariest part of the tour). Whether or not you take the extended tour, you end up in a different location, so be mindful of that. It's not a must-do, but if it works with your schedule, it's a nice way to spend an evening.

We had a great North End tour with David today. In spite of the rain throughout the tour David kept…read moreus entertained along with providing great and interesting detail throughout the tour. David's appreciation for food made the tour that much better. We were definitely ready to eat some great North end food by the end of the tour. Along with David's entertaining stories he also shared a very moving story when telling us about the beautifully designed Holocaust memorial. Free Tours and David are highly recommended.

4.5 stars. We…read morejoined the Free tours by foot in NOLA/ Garden District back in Feb, had a great experience and was glad to find out there is one in Boston as well. Signing up for the tour was easy enough though I don't really like the idea of paying the (optional) fee via PayPal. For some reason when I did that in New Orleans, it automatically created a new PayPal account for me, based on the email address I used. (Even though it says you don't need a PayPal account...) But this time when I attempted to use the same email to pay, it just wouldn't go through despite resetting the password and what not. Ended up asking hubby to pay with his PayPal. Quite a hassle. Other than that, our guide, Brian, was hilarious and passionate about educating us and I had a great time. We took the tour on Mother's Day and half of the 25 or so customers were from Europe. I think maybe there is a little language barrier as not everyone laughed at Brian's jokes. Plus it was a super windy and cold day and some just wanna go back to bed I guess. The tour was about 1 hour 45 mins. It really didn't walk far, maybe 1-1.5 miles. But I truly enjoyed the story telling. Highly recommend.

Tony is a true treasure. He loves his neighborhood and it shows. He will take you to places that…read morework to keep the North End a real neighborhood. The food is some of the best I have ever had and they aren't small portions. Come hungry for good food and great stories of what makes the North End a special place. It's a dynamite experience from a guy who is not only a local, but I am pretty convinced he's the unofficial mayor of the neighborhood based on the number of people who said hello (and other stuff unsuitable for small children or church) to him as we walked the narrow streets. You'll even learn some new curse words. Anthony, your tour guide, doesn't hold back what he thinks.

I have a bone to pick with Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour.... It was so so good that it…read morehas ruined every other food tour for me.... Anthony has set the bar way too high. Now this tour may not be for everyone, as the title of the tour alludes to.. but if you don't mind the random swear word and aren't easily offended, you'll be like me... cracking up for 3 hours straight. And there was one thing I noticed about Anthony that he doesn't advertise, and may try to track me down for saying on here.... But beneath the gruff exterior was the sweetest guy that seemed genuinely interested in sharing his culture, stories, and amazing food with everyone! We started off at a pizza joint where we got a slice of pizza and an arancini ball. I expected the pizza to be good... and it was fantastic. But I am not a huge fan of arancini and this one had peas in it... also something I am not a huge fan.... But hey, I was on a food tour so I was going to try everything! Thank goodness I did, because this arancini was the stuff of dreams. How in the world could something be THAT much better than what high end Italian restaurants advertise? The last time I had an arancini ball was at a restaurant in Hawaii that won "best Italian food in Hawaii".... And it was only so-so. This arancini ball would make me fly 5,000 just to eat it again! Next up was a deli sub, a coffee shop, ravioli, a pastry shop and lastly an affogato (or gelato if you didn't want coffee that late in the day). Based on the food I received, before factoring in all the stories that Anthony shared, I feel the tour was really underpriced. I wish I hadn't done this the tour on my last day, I would have gone back for another round of everything we tried, as well as everything that was recommended. Heck I may have signed up for the tour again just to experience it all over again!

Mikayla M. led our 2.5 hour tour of the Freedom Trail and I can honestly say it would not have been…read morethe same experience without her. Her background, knowledge, personality, and obvious enthusiasm for the subject matter enlightened us and ensured our engagement throughout the tour. The pacing was perfect and we are so glad we booked this tour and got Mikayla as our guide.

Phenomenal Freedom Trail walking tour with Mark yesterday. He's a history teacher...and was really…read moregood at it, knowledgeable, personable, professional. No costume...a serious (casual) younger gentleman with a passion for the city and its past. Recommend highly!

I went with Boston Hidden Gems tour guides twice within 2 days…read more First, I MIT and Havard on a tour with Alex on New Year's Eve.I've always been a MIT fan, but I gained a much higher appreciation of both campuses! Alex was so immensely nice and helpful, and her funny stories and engaging ways of telling them made this easily something I will never forget! Next, I went on a tour of Lexington and Concord, which was on New Year's Day. To be honest, I was suprised a tour company would even give tours on New Year's, so props to them for that alone. Now at first, I assumed this would be a simple tour of the landmarks of the fight only, but I was wrong. The tour went all over Lexington and Concord, going to visit famous author's houses (who knew 4 extremely famous people could live in such a small town at once!), and Author's Ridge, which was super cool (see photos below). This tour was with Mark, who's humor and kindness made this tour at least 10 times better. I am so happy that of all the tour guides I could have chosen, I ended up with Boston Hidden Gems! This was definitely an experience I will not forget. Thank you, Boston Hidden Gems, for making my Boston vacay so enjoyable and special!!!!! (Any photo that does not say MIT/Havard is the Lexington and Concord trip!)

From the owner: Learn about Boston’s secrets and lesser-known stories from a local tour guide! Tour the city with a…read morelong-time local to go off-the-beaten-tourist-path to learn about the hidden gems of the city! We offer a variety of Boston tours and day-trips that are well researched, passionate, and hilarious!

If you're ever in Boston and want to experience the North End (aka Little Italy) through the…read moreperfect blend of history and cuisine--do yourself a favor and book this food tour! Paula is an incredible guide--an enthusiastic historian with a deep love for the North End, its rich stories, and its vibrant food scene. She brought the neighborhood to life with fascinating facts, local lore, and unforgettable bites from hidden gems we would've never found on our own. We were so lucky to be the only two people who kept our reservation despite the rain, and honestly? It made the experience even more magical. Paula customized the tour to our pace and preferences, and it felt like we were exploring with a friend who knows everything about the area. One unforgettable stop was Ristorante Saraceno, where we met Franco--the owner--who is an absolute joy to interact with. His warm hospitality, legendary food, and impeccable service made us feel right at home. Buon appetito, indeed! I've done food tours in several cities, but this was hands down the best one yet. From the cozy mom-and-pop spots to the authentic flavors and stories, it was a feast for all the senses. You can genuinely feel Paula's passion for this historic neighborhood and its people. Don't miss it!

We spent our morning with Paula and had an amazing time. If you want to do a food tour, you SHOULD…read moreWANT to do a food tour, pick Paula's. She feeds you tons of good Italian food and desserts. She's a great historian and spent a good time just showing her love for the north end. We will definitely go with her again. She's amazing.

Ellen is a fantastic tour guide. She is engaging and highly knowledgeable. If you want to see some…read moreof Boston's best landmarks I highly recommend signing up with Ellen.

Ellen is extremely knowledgable and passionate about Boston and its history! She's an exceptional…read moretour guide with the gift of being able to customize and adapt tour content to the interests of each group member. Having experienced her Rock Stars of the American Revolution and North End History tours, I look forward to my next trip to Boston and exploring the history of new areas of the city with Ellen.