Private Tour of Boston for Families & Kids
Overview
Spend a great day in Boston learning about history and exploring all the top attractions! The tour is designed to be fun for the whole family - we have quizzes, we have kid's guides, we have prizes, and we have interactive stops so kids can work off some energy!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Quiz Prizes for Kids
- Paul Revere House entrance fee
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Lunch (Restaurants nearby if desired)
- (Industry standard is $10-$20/hr)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport.You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.
Hull St & Snow Hill St
Boston, MA 02113, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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The Paul Revere House
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
USS Constitution
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bunker Hill Monument
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Garden
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (pass by)
Castle Island
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
- Note: The Bunker Hill Monument is closed Monday-Tuesday, so we cannot climb the monument on those days. The USS Constitution is closed to visitors on Mondays. In addition, the National Park Service may have additional closures at either location due to weather and/or other safety considerations.
- Note: Though over 200 years old, USS Constitution is an active navy ship. Entrance is via a security checkpoint, and photo ID is typically required for guests age 18+
- With the exception of service animals, no animals are allowed on the tour.
- Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
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Activity code: C-400049P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Quiz Prizes for Kids.
- Paul Revere House entrance fee.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Lunch. (Restaurants nearby if desired).
- (Industry standard is $10-$20/hr).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour of Boston for Families & Kids is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of Boston for Families & Kids will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Quiz Prizes for Kids
- Paul Revere House entrance fee
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Lunch(Restaurants nearby if desired)
- (Industry standard is $10-$20/hr)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
- Note: The Bunker Hill Monument is closed Monday-Tuesday, so we cannot climb the monument on those days. The USS Constitution is closed to visitors on Mondays. In addition, the National Park Service may have additional closures at either location due to weather and/or other safety considerations.
- Note: Though over 200 years old, USS Constitution is an active navy ship. Entrance is via a security checkpoint, and photo ID is typically required for guests age 18+
- With the exception of service animals, no animals are allowed on the tour.
- Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
