What you need to know
What is the Maximum Group Size? 15 (Walking Tour) 25 (Bus Tour)
What is your cancellation policy?
Bus Tour: For a full refund, cancel at least 72 hours before the tour is scheduled to start.
Walking Tour: For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the tour is scheduled to start.
Will the tour be cancelled for bad weather? Tours will operate rain or shine. Should I be compelled to cancel a tour because of an extreme weather event, you will receive a 100% refund.
Can I pay in cash? No, bookings must be made online
Is water provided?: No. I strongly encourage you to bring a bottle of water.
Are there bathroom breaks?
Bus Tour: There are three opportunities for bathroom breaks during the tour: At the beginning of the tour at the Boston Common Visitor Center, at the Middle East Restaurant (about an hour into the tour) and at McCarthy’s Pub (at the end of the tour)
Walking Tour: There are bathrooms at the Verb Hotel.
Will we go inside any venues?
Bus Tour: We will go inside the Middle East “Upstairs” and McCarthy’s Irish Pub
Walking Tour: With the exception of the Verb Hotel, we will not go inside any venue.
What you would like to know
I am a casual music fan, but not a “music geek”. Will I still enjoy the tour? Ultimately, the focus of this tour is Boston (the city, not the band!) If your interested in art and culture, and enjoy exploring new neighborhoods by foot, this tour is for you. Plus, this tour takes you to neighborhoods off the beaten trail.
Is there live music on the Tour?
Bus Tour: The Tour concludes at the McCarthy’s Irish pub which is connected to the treasured Cambridge venue, Toad. Musicians will either be playing, or about to playing when we arrive. Please visit McCarthy’s webpage directly to see the schedule. No Cover
Walking Tour: No Scheduled live music, but the Verb is steps from numerous venues. Your guide will be happy to recommend.
Can I bring a pet? With the exception of Service Animals, pets are not permitted. Should you have a service animal, please notify me upon booking.
Can I shop on the Tour? In order to see as much possible, there are no designated points for shopping. Following the tour, I will be happy to provide suggestions.
Can I take photos or video? Photos are more than welcome, but audio or visual recordings are not permitted. No bootlegs please!
Is Food or Drink included in this tour?
Bus Tour: Guests will receive a voucher for a drink at the McCarthys Irish Pub
Walking Tour: No
For the Bus Tour, can we arrange for a custom pick up/drop off? Unfortunately, we are not able to provide this service.
For the Bus Tour, how do I take public transportation back to the Boston Common? McCarthy’s Irish pub is located steps from the Porter Square Red Line T Stop. Guests can take the Redline inbound to Park St. and exist onto the Boston Common.
Do you offer private tours? Yes, please contact me directly for pricing and availability.
How to Prepare
Nicknamed the City Upon the Hill, Boston’s cobble-stoned sidewalks evoke old world charm. They can also be challenging to walk on especially when wet. I strongly recommend wearing good walking shoes for the tour. You may also consider bringing:
Water
Hat
Sunscreen
Coat
Umbrella
