Boston History Tour: Discover Beantown's Legacy

Explore Boston’s history with Nicky & Paulie. Personalized, family-friendly tours led by passionate locals. Discover, learn, and create lasting memories.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old North Church & Historic Site - The Old North Church, is a historic Episcopal church famously known for its role in Paul Revere’s midnight ride during the American Revolution. Built in 1723, it features a steeple that played a crucial part in signaling lanterns to warn of British troop movements. Visitors can explore its rich history and enjoy…
What's Included
  • A good time
Additional Information

Discover the heart of Boston with us—Paul and Nick Bessa, a dedicated father-son duo passionate about our city’s rich tapestry of history. We’re not just guides; we’re storytellers and history buffs eager to share Boston’s legacy.
Why Choose Beantown’s Best?

  • Personalized Experience: Our tours are intimate, designed to feel like a friend showing you…
Location
Copp's Hill Terrace
Commercial Street
We meet at Copp's hill Terrace, in the North End of Boston. A beautiful open area overlooking the Boston Harbor
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tammied261
Aug 22, 2025
So worth the money! - We had a wonderful tour with Paulie. He was filled with so much knowledge he knew Boston like the back of his hand. My husband and I love history so we had many questions to which he had many answers. We enjoyed all the things that were shared. There were things that we were unawares that he told us. Also he offered to take a picture of us at Paul Revere's statue and gave us some info about restaurants. Paulie has a charm about him which made the tour delightful. We highly recommend the tour! Hopefully you have a beautiful day like we did with a wonderful Breeze to keep everyone a little cooler on a nice summer walk about.
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Tracy
Jul 27, 2025
Personal tour from a local! - We had Paulie to ourselves on a Friday morning. We purposely avoided booking with a big company to get a more personal experience. He's a local to the neighborhood. Knew the mailman by name. And took us on a route that avoided many of the big groups. Got lots of recommendations on places to eat and historical sites to go back to when we have more time. We couldn't have been happier.
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Katie_g
Jul 12, 2025
Great tour. - Loved it. Pauley was great. He was entertaining and knew all there was to know about Boston. Great tour.
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Lonelyplanet69
Jul 4, 2025
Awesome Tour with Paulie - Funny, interesting, and unscripted. I would recommend his tour to anyone. Family friendly and informed of itinerary.
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Ted_d
Jun 25, 2025
Paulie Knows Things and Knows How To Tell About Them! - We spent 2.5 hours walking around Boston with Paulie, and honestly, it flew by. The guy is a total pro—fun, super engaging, and absolutely packed with amazing knowledge about the city. He’s not just an expert on Boston’s Italian roots (which he clearly lives and breathes), but he also knows a ton about all the immigrant communities that helped shape Boston. His stories were fascinating, funny, and full of details you’d never get from a book or plaque. Paulie has that perfect mix of entertainer and historian. If you’re in Boston and want the real inside scoop, call Paulie. He’s our Boston guy now!
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Amy_c
Jun 10, 2025
Fun family tour - Paul’s gave a great tour! We enjoyed all the info he gave as we walked around beautiful Boston. Thanks Pauly!
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Jill_l
May 1, 2025
Great experience - Paulie was welcoming, knowledgeable, enthusiastic about his town! We truly enjoyed every minute! Highly recommended!
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Julie_v
Apr 26, 2025
Awesome Tour - Very personal experience, super friendly, knowledgeable, and an overall excellent tour. My wife and I enjoyed this walking tour. Highly recommended.
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Jrr700
Apr 20, 2025
Fantastic Experience - Paulie was fantastic - Paulie was absolutely fantastic - his enthusiasm for history and love of Boston really brought the tour to life. This was our second trip to Boston and we learned so much more thanks to Paulie's huge knowledge and sense of fun. We were met by Paulie at the correct time and location which was easy to find. I could not recommend this tour highly enough.
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Bf571
Jul 29, 2025
Nice way to explore the city - Fun tour in which you will see something of the city in a short time and learn about its history. Lots of years and names come along. This is not always easy to follow when you do not know the history of the US very well. The tour took less than two hours and the distance you walk in fine.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).