We absolutely loved our tour by Benjamin Edes who gave us a great history of Boston overview with…read morelots of fun thrown in. We highly recommend his tour.

Nate in character (Christopher Shultz) was a terrific engaging and knowledgeable guide for our…read moreFreedom Tour Trail. He brought the history of Boston's role in the Revolution to life and kept the interest of both the kids and adults in our small group. Good sense of humor and was happy to answer both good and dumb questions. Tour was well paced. Highly recommend Freedom Trail Tours and Christopher as a guide.

Was a good, very informative tour...the guide (Tom) was very knowledgeable, and made the tour…read morefun....it's amazing just how crime ridden (mob) Boston was once upon a time. The majority is about James 'Whitey" Bulger (man what a vile person). It was fascinating to learn about all of these crimes that happened over Boston's history.

The Tour was totally entertaining, detailed, and eye opening--even for us locals. Omar was…read moreincredibly well informed, and careful to find stops where everyone could sit and listen. Walking was at a reasonable pace. Definitely a good value and a great experience.

Tyler was an excellent guide! The tour was a deep dive into the history of America's beginnings. I…read morehighly suggest if you are wanting to learn details about the key figures in the Revolutionary War.

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!

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.

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!

We went on the "Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour" in Boston today. We are veteran…read moretravelers and this was the best city tour we've ever been on! The tour guide, Anthony, is a living embodiment of the spirit of the North End. He knows and loves the streets, the people and the food there. And he is passionate about sharing that knowledge. His stories about the neighborhood and its history are entertaining, educational, and funny. Warning: they are colored occasionally by some spicy language! If you are easily offended by that, this may not be the best tour for you. If not, it all seems perfectly appropriate and is meant in good fun. This is one of the very few tours that we would take again. Can't wait to get back to Boston! Highly recommended!

Wonderful freedom trail walking tour with Seton yesterday! She's a grad student at Harvard and is…read morepassionate about 18th century history, so talking about the history of Boston at that time was something she clearly enjoyed. :) I booked the tour ahead of time through Viator and even changed the date/time once with ease. We had a group of 15 which was much preferable to the larger tours of 30 that we saw milling around nearby. We had walked the freedom trail on our own back in 2019 and we learned a few new things yesterday. A beautiful warm day, with occasional breezes had everyone out and about exploring Boston Commons and the surrounding neighborhoods. The pacing was perfect, with time for questions and a bathroom/refreshment break at about 90 minutes of the tour at Faneuil Hall. Walking tours are truly a great way to get to know a city's history, and this small group version was excellent! Highly recommend!

Mark delivered an A+ historical accounting of the build up to the americanrevolution. He recounted…read morethe history in a clear and understandable way. Mixed in humor and historical accuracy. He was clear and easy to hear. It's clear Mark enjoys what he's doing, and so did I.

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!

tthe tour itself and guide were great. Lots of history, good food, easy walk…read more Only concern was that communication prior was a little lax. We were wondering if we were scammed when we didn't hear from guide until 2 hrs before meeting time and didn't have a meet up spot. But she made up for it! would highly recommend

Ellen was a terrific guide. She made learning about American history interesting for all of us,…read moreincluding for our three teenaged kids. My son said, "she really has a passion for history!" And my daughter said, "she was so knowledgeable about history!" She has done a lot of research about the history of the area, and really brought the stories to life. She showed us fascinating sites along the Freedom trail and told us about buildings and areas that we would have known nothing about had we walked past alone. We enjoyed having the tour size limited to a small group. In comparison, so many other groups with dozens and dozens of people with one guide walking past us could probably hear very little of what was being said. Highly recommend!

Even though I live in Boston, I decided to take Ellen's tour on advice of a friend. So glad I did…read more We started right on time and Ellen's engaging, warm style made the time fly. She has in-depth knowledge and a great attitude. The tour's pace was a nice mix of walking and sitting, and Ellen gave great local suggestion. I recommend this tour wholeheartedl!