Everything went great! Martin took three of us on a private city tour of Boston. We were able to walk around Harvard University as well as the North End area. He showed us so much of the city that we would not have known about otherwise. He had a great Irish accent and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly recommend Martin with Trailblazer Tours. read more

My wife and I spent a full Saturday tour with Martin covering Boston and the Freedom Trail, Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord. The day was amazing. Right from the get go, we knew we were in good hands with Martin. He showed us various maps of where we were going and what we were going to see using his iPad. This gave us Great historical perspective. His commentary and knowledge of history and fun facts were terrific. My wife and I learned so much and had the best time ever. He also chose a great spot for lunch. We had the best lobster roll, clam chowder and oysters. He also also gave us great recommendations for dinner that night and for the following day. He even went so far as to make reservations for us. If you're serious about an expert tour guide, look no farther than Martin. He's truly the best at what he does and you will have a wonderful time. Scott Van Den Berg Austin, Texas read more

We did a virtual tour with Joan and Martin due to Covid and absolutely loved it! Joan was so kind to communicate with prior to our tour and made it so special for my in-laws 45th anniversary virtual tour of Boston!! We all loved it so much! Martin did a wonderful job showing us around the city. One hour tour is perfect for a virtual tour! I was worried about the video quality but it was really great and easy to follow! Loved using zoom to do this and typing in our comments and questions which they addressed at the right time! read more

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Martin was an awesome tour guide!! Very laid back and informative. I highly recommend this tour.

The private tour lived up to its reputation due to a tremendous guide, Christian. He was not your typical tour guide but actually a history teacher. Had a deep knowledge of the area and attractions but the commentary was not canned, he truly was excited about what we discussed and was also entertaining. We saw all the big sites and he added great information and background, particularly on the Revolutionary sites. He was also good at allowing us to go at our pace and could sense when our kids had enough. Finally, appreciated his flexibility as we had to keep delaying the start of the tour as an earlier appointment kept running late. Not inexpensive but a good, stressless way to understand Boston history. read more

A beautiful tour of a beautiful city performed by an extremely knowledgeable and engaging guide.

Martin took us around to see Lexington, Concord, Marblehead and even drove us right down to the water of Walden Pond! A great host for our first trip to Boston. I highly recommend. read more

Martin was a wonderful guide. He made us comfortable everything was great. We enjoyed seeing all the historical sites and he was very gracious getting us around There were 6 of us to herd around but he managed everything so well. We will be back! read more

I just had a group of family come out for a big wedding, and we wanted to offer some entertaining options while they were around, but I really wanted to avoid the duck tours and those other tours that scream "every day tourist ". So I came across trailblazer tours at the suggestion of a friend. I am so glad that I did! I jumped in with my guests on the tour and I learned so much about Boston and the surrounding burbs myself. I will defiantly be using Martin's (the sweet man who's the owner) service's again! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Trailblazer tours. The team was flexible, responsive, and informative. I highly recommend them for group tours & especially for corporate events because it helped everyone at work get acquainted with the area & explore the history of the city. Thank you again Joan & Martin! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour guide and tour of Boston!! Christian was amazing and professional and we learned a lot. You can tell he was a former teacher because of the way he explains everything!! Kept us asking for more! The transactions were easy and we felt very well taken care of! 10/10 recommend read more

I am not easy to please-but Joan managed to do just that. We spent the day touring Boston, as if we were two Besties sightseeing except: 1. Joan was extremely knowledgeable about her beautiful city and 2. Please see #1. Joan offered an extremely enjoyable tour of the historical sights in Boston. She even took me to Harvard!!!! Her breadth of knowledge spans many areas from sports, to pop culture and of course history. I forgot to mention that Joan's husband was able to get us a reservation in a high demand restaurant. Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about! I highly recommend this company. read more

We cannot say enough great things about Trailblazer Tours! We have been telling everyone their tours are a must and we have only been home from Boston for four days now. Martin and Joan were an absolute pleasure to work with right from the start via email. They were accommodating, helped us create the perfect tour, and answered promptly. Martin picked us up with a personal driver at our desired location and dropped us right off at the restaurant we were going for dinner! You cannot ask for better service than that and that's aside from the spectacular and informative tour Martin gave us. He had iPad visuals, a wealth of knowledge and showed us some of the best spots Boston has to offer! We highly recommend this tour company, you will not be sorry! We hope to make it back to Boston soon and spend another 3 private tour hours with Martin to learn more! Thank you so much Martin and Joan, you're awesome! read more

We highly recommend this company operated by Joan and her husband who are also the drivers. Response to inquiries was quick and thorough. Joan was our driver and was intelligent, articulate, and extremely knowledgeable. We were able to completely personalize our tour to clude a tour of Fenway Park. Even with that, we saw everything we wanted. Joan was so accommodating. To save time, we grabbed food and ate in her new van. The four of us highly recommend this company. read more

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Joan was wonderful! My friends and I were treated to an extra special day! We toured Salem and the "back country" scenic highway with gorgeous homes and bays with boats. The best was the stroll along the seashore in Gloucester and the shops on the peninsula in Rockport. Joan made a reservation for lunch with a fabulous ocean view and the best food imaginable! One of the best days we have ever had! read more

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We contacted Martin and Joan late afternoon and requested a customized private tour for the next morning. They gladly honored our request. In addition to the customized tour, we needed to be picked up and dropped off at two (2) different locations and at a specific time. Martin was very knowledgeable about Boston's history and its culture. He was an excellent tour guide. After stopping for hot chocolate by Harvard University and for a wonderful sandwich at Flour Bakery, Martin dropped us off with enough time for our daughter to change into her uniform for volleyball. We highly recommend Martin and Joan due to their customer service and professionalism. read more

Joan was a wonderful tour guide! So knowledgeable and personable! We could not have asked for a better tour. We met Joan at flour where we had a delicious breakfast before our tour. Joan drove us all over Boston while pointing out the historical sites, their significance in the development of the city, and waited while we took pictures or explored the sites more thoroughly. We also loved the comfortable vehicle she used. At the end of our tour, Joan made reservations for us at a local seafood restaurant, Summer Shack, where we indulge dinner some delicious seafood. I highly recommend this tour! read more

I went on this tour with co-workers and could not have been happier with the men leading the tour. They truly engaged with their audience of 21 year olds, made us laugh, and kept us interested the whole time even in 90 degree weather. I learned so much about the North End of Boston and was anxious to share it with others because the facts were so interesting. I highly recommend this tour to those of you looking for a tour that can engage people of all ages. read more

Martin was a great addition to our trip in Boston. He was timely, friendly, and extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend taking advantage of his expertise while you are visiting Boston!! read more

I absolutely cannot say enough about Joan and this private tour. My husband, parents, aunt, and 91 year old grandmother were visiting the Boston area a couple of weeks ago and I knew it would be difficult getting my grandmother around the city to see the highlights and the duck boat tours would just not be their thing. I started researching tours and I am so glad we stumbled upon Trailblazer tours! It was my 4th time on the Freedom Trail and I learned so many new things that I never was able to get on other tours. Their knowledge of the city and it's history is amazing! My grandmother was able to sit up front (the van was spotless!) and we were all able to experience the tour together and in a memorable fashion. We have already recommended this to several other friends coming to the Boston area. We didn't have to worry about anything - traffic, finding our way around the city, bathroom breaks - she handled it all! Joan picked us right up at our hotel and even dropped us off at a lunch spot once the tour was over. She called the restaurant personally ahead of time as she knew the manager so they were ready for our arrival. The manager even sent out desserts on the house. We later enjoyed another fantastic dinner based off of her recommendation. Best decision we made and worth every penny! read more

From the first minute of our tour, Martin was fantastic! We got a great overview of early Boston history in the air conditioning and then we were off seeing the sights. Great mix of driving and walking. We all learned a lot and Martin also gave us a fantastic and unique lunch spot recommendation at the end of our tour. The private van and driver were great. Thank you for a wonderful half day tour! It was the highlight of our visit in Boston. read more

We had our college volleyball team to Boston for a tournament and scheduled Martin to take us on tour during our off afternoon. What worked perfectly for us was that we could customize the tour to fit our time frame. Martin was an amazing tour guide--friendly, professional, and knowledgable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Boston and Martin was a huge part of our experience. His wife Joan was very easy to work with as we arranged the tour, and helped point us in the best direction to book our charter bus company as well We had a wonderful experience! I would recommend Trailblazer Tours to anyone! read more

Martin did an amazing job showing us around Boston. He told us all about the history and even showed us some cute local spots downtown. We all had a great time and learned a lot! read more

Joan and Martin are extremely knowledgable and accommodating. We enjoyed both of our tours (Boston; Lexington/Concord) and would highly recommend them to anyone visiting the Boston area. We would give them more stars if available. read more

We knew we made the right choice even before the tour began. When we called to make the reservation, we told them we were coming in the night before and needed someplace to go and Joan gave us 10 options for dinner and attractions! The next morning when she arrived, she was faced with 5 people of different ages and interests and satisfied us all. Her breadth of knowledge ranged from history to pop culture to politics - all relating to Boston and all with a great sense of humor. She was flexible - if we wanted to stop, we stopped. We had a very strict timetable and she was concerned about that restriction. Two of us had gone to school in Boston and thought we knew everything there was to know and Joan surprised us at every stop. We can't imagine a better tour guide anywhere. We want to go back and take another tour in another direction! http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60745-d6429264-r314679730-Trailblazer_Tours_Boston_Private_Tours-Boston_Massachusetts.html# read more

We can't wait to come back to Boston! Our family arranged a tour with Martin and Joan (4 girls ages 8 to 11). If you are looking for a way to get the kids out of the car, off the couch, out and about - this is it. The only time they wanted the mobile phones, was to take pictures (vs txt). The girls clearly loved the tour and we were able to extend the tour through lunch without a complaint! From the adult side, Martin impressed me with his vast knowledge of Boston and American history. There was not a dull moment in the trip. My only complaint was I didn't book Martin for the full day. Next trip back to Boston - we are going to book Martin again. read more

The private tour was a great way to start our visit to Boston. Our tour guide, Joan was extremely knowledgable about both the history of Boston and all the neighborhood and attractions. She also asked questions and was able to suggest activities and restaurants for us while we were visiting. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend Trailblazer Tours. read more

Great tour service. June is amazing! A wealth of knowledge. So much better than walking the freedom trail yourself. Well worth the money. We could have done a larger tour for a little less, but the private tour was worth paying a little more. Strongly recommend the private tour. read more

My family and I (wife and teen kids) had a tour of Boston with Joan and it was great. She accommodated our travel needs and gave us a very comfortable and enjoyable afternoon. She was friendly, knowledgable, flexible and helped make the tour of the city easy and enjoyable. read more

Martin was simply outstanding! We had a great time and gain significant knowledge of the great city of Boston. We really enjoyed Martin's passion as he provided us a historic review from the beginning until today. It was great to see the evolution of the city, the great building architecture, the amazing baseball Stadium and he took us to an amazing Resturant to have lunch. It was a great day !! read more

This was our first trip to Boston my wife, two daughters and I. We wanted to see as much as we could in our short three day stay, so I figured a tour was the best idea. I went with Trailblazer Tours Boston because of the reviews here on YELP and this tour company deserves every five star review they receive. they are simply very good at what they do. Joan took us on the Boston part of the tour on the first day she was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of every place we stopped from The Commons to Bunker Hill to the USS Constitution, she truly kept our kids and us entertained. My girls just LOVED HER!! The tour was only suppose to be three hours long. I think it went four to four and a half that day and we were entertained the whole time. She even recommended a great lunch stop and dropped us at the front door. The Next Day we did the Harvard, Lexington & Concord part of the tour with Martin, All I have to say about him is you will be very hard pressed to find a tour guide with more passion and enthusiasm for what he does then Martin. He lays out a picture that, to put it simply places you in the footsteps of the story he's telling. So overall the tour seemed more like visiting family then simply taking a tour. I asked my girls if they would take the tour again and the yelled YES!!! without hesitation. DO NOT waste you time with any other tour. I will definitely recommend Trailblazer Tours Boston to family and friends. read more

Today our family had such a great experience with Joan! We had our children, ages 9 and 12, myself ,my husband and my senior aunt and uncle who had a difficult time walking. Joan was wonderful and accommodating with all our different age groups. She took us all over Boston and was very knowledgeable about history and current events alike. We loved seeing all the different architecture and learning about the history behind it. She took us to multiple different locations and we didn't have to worry about driving or parking. We got out at certain places of interest and then I would text her when we were finished exploring. She would come and get us and take us to the next destination! She was very flexible and met all our needs and requests! Thank you Joan for such a memorable experience!! read more

My family and I were delighted with the tour given by Trailblazer Tours Boston. I had contacted Trailblazer Tours via email requesting a tour for my husband and me, my parents, and my brother and sister-in-law the morning prior to boarding a cruise ship. Joan responded to me immediately and set up a 3 hour tour that accommodated all 6 of us comfortably in their van that would pick us up at our downtown hotel and then drop us off at the pier. Joan was very friendly and offered me advice on where to stay in Boston and was willing to customize the tour as we'd like. The day of our tour was rainy and gloomy but we had a wonderful time regardless. We did the Boston History tour and Martin was our tour guide and it was apparent that Martin loves this city and he loves educating people about its history. We were completely comfortable with his driving and appreciated the stop for coffee and pastries that were delicious and also an unscheduled stop that we requested at Mike's Pastry. Martin's knowledge of Boston is very impressive and he did an excellent job providing information beyond a typical tour, often using his tablet to show us pictures of Boston from years ago. Martin was very personable and we enjoyed spending the morning with him. The tour ended up being the highlight of our trip, including the cruise. We cannot recommend Joan and Martin enough and we will definitely contact them for another tour when we are in Boston again. read more

Martin McEntee recently led a private tour of Boston, Lexington and Concord for our family of four (two adults, two kids age 12 and 14). Martin, an Irishman who moved to Boston 30+ years ago, seems to have found his calling and spends his free time exploring and reading about local history. He was warm and knowledgeable, engaging each of us with interesting facts (not an easy feat, considering our family group included one regular visitor to Boston as well as teens with divergent interests). In addition to covering the "must-sees," Martin customized the tour for us -- for example, our kids were able to see the Hogwarts-style freshman dining hall at Harvard. Martin picked us up and delivered us back to our hotel in a comfortable, brand-new Honda mini-van. I can't tell you how great it was to just get in and relax, letting Martin entertain us. Martin was also a great general resource for our vacation -- he had book, restaurant and sight-seeing recommendations that were spot-on. read more