East Boston

The best views OF Boston IN Boston! East Boston started as sparsely inhabited islands in Boston’s harbor and has since blossomed into a neighborhood known for its immigrant, maritime, political, and aviation history. Tales of working class Bostonians mingle with celebrated stories, including the flight that made Amelia Earhart an international celebrity, the foundation of the Kennedy dynasty, the beginning of international steamship travel in America, and the Battle of Chelsea Creek, the Continental Army’s first victory after Lexington and Concord.

On our guided walking tour, we explore one of Boston’s most unsung neighborhoods. Stunning views of Boston along the water, combined with stories of fires, ship races, Immigrant detention, trains, planes, automobile tunnels, and even MONKEYS in Boston, make this path one of the most unique experiences in Boston history. Learn the sensational stories that explain how modern Boston was formed, all while looking out at the natural beauty and towering majesty of Boston’s shoreline and skyline. 

Highlights

  • Maverick Square
  • Site of Maverick Hotel
  • Lewis Mall
  • Lewis Wharf/Boston Sugar Refinery
  • The Tall Ship
  • Boston Immigrants Home
  • Cunard Line Terminus
  • Piers Park
  • Donald McKay Memorial
  • The Golden Stairs
  • Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina
  • Narrow Gauge Rail Tunnel
  • Site of East Boston Immigration Center
  • East Boston airfield (Logan Airport)
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Details

  • Private Tours begin at $360.00 (+tax), which covers a group of up to 10 guests for up to two hours.
  • Small group tours longer than two hours are $180.00 (+tax) per hour per guide.
  • For groups larger than 10, please contact us for pricing.
  • This tour typically lasts 120 minutes. We can do it faster or slower, but tend to recommend at least 90 minutes.
The Tall Ship oyster bar on Pier One in East Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Add-ons

  • If you’d like a recommendation for a good spot to grab dinner or a drink before or after your tour, please let us know!

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  • This tour is a walking tour, and not recommended as a path for a Step-On Tour.

Contact Hours

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Pricing

Public Tours
  • Freedom Trail (full 2.5-hour tour): $31 per ticket
  • Public Tours are priced for the budget-conscious traveler who does not mind sharing their guide with other tour groups.
  • Tours are scheduled and run at set times.
  • For schools and other educational groups
  • 90 minutes: $13 per person
  • 2 hours: $18 per person
  • 2.5 hours: $21 per person
  • 3 hours: $25 per person
  • For groups larger than 10 guests. Bookings for large groups have a two-hour minimum.
  • 11-15 guests: $200 per hour per guide
  • 16-20 guests: $220 per hour per guide
  • 21-25 guests: $270 per hour per guide
  • 26-35 guests: $320 per hour per guide
  • Groups larger than 35 guests require two guides
  • Groups larger than 70 guests require three guides
  • $360.00 minimum: Covers up to 10 guests for up to two hours
  • $180.00 per hour per guide: for tours of up to 10 guests longer than two hours
  • Private Tours are tours for YOUR GROUP ONLY and can be arranged for any time of day between 7:30am and 8:30pm.

Tours With Daniel

  • Half Day Tours: ​$1500.00 for 0-4 hours
  • Full Day Tours: $2,500.00 for 4-8 hours

Daniel Berger-Jones is an internationally acclaimed tour guide, actor, and cofounder of our company. He is often called the best guide in Boston, and is the preferred tour guide for VIP groups, Boston’s two Four Seasons Hotels, The Ritz, Mandarin Oriental, and even the local tourism bureau. With a background in history, physics, and theater, his true gift lies in the ability to adjust to any crowd, and guarantees to be the highlight of your trip to Boston.

Half-Day Step-On Guide

  • Up to four hours
    $500.00 per guide

Full-Day Step-On Guide

  • 4-8 hours
    $900.00 ​per guide

 

If your group has a bus and would like a guide to accompany you, we offer half-day or full-day packages. Unfortunately, we are unable to arrange vehicles
We also offer “Step-On” Tours. This is when our guides hop onto your bus, or into your car, and narrate the ride. We do not own or operate any vehicles, and are a guide service company only, but our guides are the best in the business, and will make your journey special. Our preferred partners for booking vehicles are LTI and Yankee Bus Company, and we are happy to provide contacts if you reach out to us directly. Otherwise, we are happy to hop into the vehicle you’ve already rented or the bus you’ve already booked!

Custom Pricing

Are you a tour operator? Contact us for pricing!

Are you a concierge? Contact us for commission rates!

Are you looking to add extras, arrange a full or multi-day experience, or otherwise customize your tour? 

Contact us!