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Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. What is the tour season?
A. Tours run from early April through late November.
Q. What times do the tours operate?
A. We offer one full-day tour daily departing from each
location. Tours run approximately 6.5 hours from suburban
hotels and 5.5 hours from Boston locations.
Q. What kind of bus will we travel on?
A. A small coach, not a large motor coach – We don’t
use those larger impersonal motor-coach buses or themed busses that
our competitors use. Ride
in the climate controlled comfort of our Boston Tours mini-coaches
which are not subject to the rain, heat, cold, and wind like
the Trolley hop tours do. Thus we offer a more comfortable Boston
sightseeing bus tour.
Q. How many people can a bus carry?
A. Up to 22 adults in each bus. However, tours seldom have more
than 18 people. Unlike other tour companies, we keep our groups smaller
and manageable so we can have more interaction with our tour
passengers, and so that our customers can have the opportunity to
interact with each other. The smaller bus creates a more relaxed,
informal, and friendly environment for sightseeing in Boston. You
will meet new people from all over the world. Our customers relate
to each other so well that we've even had strangers take pictures
with one another at the end of the tour.
Q. Are eating and drinking permitted?
A. Food is allowed on the bus. Feel free to share it with
your guide!
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Q.
Are your tours
appropriate for children?
A. Our
tours are fun for the entire family! The guides are fun and
entertaining, and really make everyone feel comfortable! From
the stories of Paul Revere and his "Midnight Ride", to the Great
Molasses Flood, everyone will find their tour to be an enjoyable
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Q. Are you accessible by Public Transportation (T) ?
A. Yes, Our reservation staff can direct you to the
nearest public transportation stop.
Q. Where do I park if I am not staying at the hotel at which you
pick me up?
A. As a courtesy to our guests hotels allow you to park in their
lots.
Q. Cancellation Policy
A. If you need to cancel a reservation a courtesy telephone call
is requested at least one hour prior to your pick-up time. Our
busses only arrive at locations where we have reservations.
Q. What happens if it rains?
A. We get wet. The busses run rain or shine and there is
some outdoor walking required.
Q. Can I take a tour without a reservation?
A. Reservations are your guarantee that your bus will arrive for
you. We only pick up at locations where reservations are made in
advance.
Q. What happens when I am late?
A. A telephone call would be appreciated alerting us that you
are on you are on your way. Our tours must maintain their
schedule. (Please, please, please be on time, or 5-10 minutes early!)
Q. Is
there a lot of walking on your tours?
A.
Our journey involves some walking including a hill on a concrete
sidewalk to visit the Old North Church. The optional visit to the
USS Constitution may involve some steep stairs. The rest of
the tour features relatively short distances with little or no
stairs. There are plenty of benches during the tour, so if
someone in your party doesn't want to participate in everything,
they don't have to. If you have any concerns, please give our
office a call!
Q.
Are
there any extra fees not included in the tour price?
A.
No, there are no additional admission fees to any site we visit.
Gratuities
Our Guides work very hard to make your experience a happy & memorable
one. It is not mandatory to tip but is appreciated by the guides. The
customary gratuity is 10-20% of the total tour cost.
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