5.0 Another fantastic tour - brilliant in every way!

JRR700, April 2026

This was our second walking tour with Nicky and Paulie. Paulie is a fantastic quide - his knowledge and passion for the history of Boston is infectious and we learned a great deal more about this fabulous city. We would highly recommend them for a highly informative, great fun and great value tour. Thanks again Paulie and see you next time we visit Boston!

5.0 Hit the hi lights of the...

Jacqui_M, March 2026

Hit the hi lights of the city Tour guide had really good energy and enthusiasm Would recommend to a friend

5.0 Awesome adventure

Christina_G, March 2026

This tour was awesome. Tour guide Paul was informative,fun, and had great energy. It was very cold and I was the only one on the tour and he made the experience worth every penny.

1.0 Booking was canceled without notification

Stanislav_K, December 2025

Booking was canceled without notification. Waisted my time at the meeting point. Poor communication with customer service.

5.0 Excellent

Tatiana_B, December 2025

Rally nice experience. Thank you so much for sharing all this great information! We had a great time and Paulie was really patient.

5.0 Thanks Paulie!

carrieh146, November 2025

We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Paulie was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun to spend time with. It’s clear that he loves doing this and loves Boston. Since we were the only ones on the tour, it ended up feeling like a personalized walk through history. Exploring the Freedom Trail this way made the whole experience memorable and easy to follow. Highly recommend.

5.0 Rich in Boston history and personality

michaelmW5512BR, November 2025

This was my second walking tour through Boston and this was an incredible experience! Paulie was super knowledgeable and personable. It felt like walking through the streets with an old friend. It was a two-hour walk that began in the North End and ended where Samuel Adams is buried. We were there during a slower season so it was only my co-worker and myself, which was really nice. The pricing/fee was fair and appeared to be the average market rate for these tour types but so happy that I discovered this particular one. Highly recommend this tour for a wonderful experience when visiting Boston.

5.0 Boston history

GREGG_M, November 2025

Guide Paul gave great info about Bostons history. His insight to so many facts was impressive. Pace of tour was perfect

5.0 It was a small group....

Peter_F, October 2025

It was a small group. Paulie was knowledgeable and friendly. We covered a lot of ground and he kept us laughing and engaged!

5.0 Fun Tour of Boston

Q358XNjoer, October 2025

Awesome tour of Boston. Thanks Paulie for your enjoyable and knowlegable tour. We enjoyed it and highly recommend to all. Thanks!

5.0 Paulie was a wonderful...

Stephanie_D, October 2025

Paulie was a wonderful tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and knows so much. He shared everything he could.

5.0 Great overview of Boston history

Tanya_K, October 2025

If you are a history buff, this is this tour for you! Much nicer to tour around in a small group and not have a bunch of people to content with... and a guid that is shouting. It was a great, personal experience.

5.0 Wicked Excellent!

traveledwell, October 2025

We completely adored Paulie, along with his enthusiasm for Boston and it’s incredible history. He is personable, with a great sense of humor and loves sharing his knowledge. The tour length was perfect and covered enough for a good overview of important moments pertaining to the revolution. We had a true small group experience with only 4 of us, making it that much more enjoyable. Thanks to Paulie and Father and Son Tours. 🤗

5.0 Paulie was fantastic!...

Tod_G, September 2025

Paulie was fantastic! Tour provided a custom experience where we gained knowledge that a traditional tour would not provide. We loved his approach to bring history alive. A must do!!!

5.0 Great experience. Very...

Blair_G, September 2025

Great experience. Very knowledgeable had a great time! We were running a little late and the crew waited for us with no judgement. Recommended places to go and eat and knocked it out of the park. Thanks Again!

5.0 Very interesting, very...

Antoinette_K, September 2025

Very interesting, very knowledgeable It was a good experience , there’s a lot to see, wouldn’t have found everything by ourselves

5.0 Paulie gives an excellent...

SarahE_H, September 2025

Paulie gives an excellent overview of the historic sites of Boston. My husband is not usually a big fan of organized tours but really appreciated the way that Paulie made history come to life.

5.0 So worth the money!

tammied261, August 2025

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.

4.0 Nice way to explore the city

bf571, July 2025

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.

5.0 Personal tour from a local!

Tracy B, July 2025

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.

5.0 Great tour.

Katie_G, July 2025

Loved it. Pauley was great. He was entertaining and knew all there was to know about Boston. Great tour.

5.0 Awesome Tour with Paulie

lonelyplanet69, July 2025

Funny, interesting, and unscripted. I would recommend his tour to anyone. Family friendly and informed of itinerary.

5.0 Paulie Knows Things and Knows How To Tell About Them!

Ted_D, June 2025

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!

5.0 Fun family tour

Amy_C, June 2025

Paul’s gave a great tour! We enjoyed all the info he gave as we walked around beautiful Boston. Thanks Pauly!

5.0 Great experience

Jill_L, May 2025

Paulie was welcoming, knowledgeable, enthusiastic about his town! We truly enjoyed every minute! Highly recommended!

5.0 Awesome Tour

Julie_V, April 2025

Very personal experience, super friendly, knowledgeable, and an overall excellent tour. My wife and I enjoyed this walking tour. Highly recommended.

5.0 Fantastic Experience - Paulie was fantastic

JRR700, April 2025

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.

5.0 Best tour in Boston!

Dream67531492250, March 2025

We had a great walking tour with Paul, a Boston local, very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our kids 7 and 13 had no issues walking and had a lot of fun. The tour was rich in history and great local recommendations.

5.0 Paulie gave my family a...

Jennifer_t, March 2025

Paulie gave my family a wonderful tour along the Freedom Trail. He was extremely friendly & enthusiastic as he taught us the history of Boston. We really enjoyed his easy going demeanor & all the tips along the way of other interesting spots that we may want to explore on our own. It was chilly on our tour date but Paulie kept us in the sunny spots. I can only imagine how beautiful all the sites are during spring time. I would definitely recommend this tour! *Our tips to future patrons are to make sure to wear comfy shoes and use the restroom before showing up to the tour meeting spot. There weren't any public restrooms around until we were about halfway through. **Many thanks Paulie😊 from the Torres Family of Tx

5.0 thanks Paul and son!

N1506KBmichaelk, February 2025

an amazing time with Paul; we only had a few hours in boston, and paul managed to make this a trip we will never forget! we will come back!

5.0 What can I say but if you have the time and you love history go on this walking tour.

soloflyer2018, January 2025

Very informative and interesting walking tour with a guide who is passionate about his subject. I learnt a lot about Paul Revere and others who were the heroes shaping the country for how it is today . I also found out about other interesting names from the past and how they lived in the Old Boston. Thank you Paulie!

5.0 Very informative walking tour and great guide!

Carol_S, January 2025

Pauline could not have been a better guide to have on a walking tour. He is passionate about his city and subject and describes the history with a visual perspective. I understood the whole historical factor of it and I found it very interesting. I only wish that I had gone on a day when "mother nature "was kinder to us as it was freezing cold and really icy winds! It makes it hard to concentrate and that was no fault of Paulie. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys history and would like to know more about the Old Boston.

5.0 Boston

Stephen_H, January 2025

Very informative guy delivered in a relaxed and humorous way we very much enjoyed the tour which ended up being nearly 3 hours

5.0 Boston Tour guide must!

R3643MSericp, October 2024

Great tour with Paulie, very friendly and Extremely knowledgeable of all Boston area and history! Not your usual corny scripted tour guide dressed up in a colonial costume. Would highly recommend to first time visitors!!

5.0 Would do again!

H5633GJaliciam, October 2024

Had a small group, a personable guide who was very knowledgeable, full 2 hours, not rushed feeling. Would definitely go again!

5.0 Great walking history tour

Kathleen_E, October 2024

Paulie is very passionate. He gave a thorough history of Boston and shared some tidbits you wouldn't have otherwise known. We highly recommend this tour for those visiting Boston.

5.0 History Came Alive!

Kimberly_B, October 2024

Paulie is full of it! Information, that is! He is very knowledgeable and his story telling really made history come alive. Our time with him was very enjoyable and enlightening. Thank you, Paulie. We will definitely recommend you to family and friends.

5.0 Highly recommend

jamtrac1, October 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Paulie! Learned so much about the rich history of Boston and the beginnings of our country. We even got a great recommendation for dinner! Thank you!

5.0 Great Walking Tour

brendakM7412RY, September 2024

Thanks to Paulie for touring us around Boston and making us fall in love with the city. Paulie gave us a great tour with just the two of us which made it even more special. We learnt alot about the history of the city. Paulie also recommended another tour for us to take in Portland which we thank him for. Thanks Paulie for taking the time to tour us around and we will be sure to recommend you to any friends who visit the city. Brenda and Attila

5.0 Wonderfully informative and friendly Boston tour

leannemI1847OO, September 2024

A really interesting and informative tour of Boston with Paul who is a genuinely friendly tour guide. Paul is passionate about Boston and history. This tour felt more personalised than other walking tours. Thanks Paul for a fabulous morning.

5.0 The best tour for Boston area history

jraedy, September 2024

We traveled through history with Paulie on a beautiful day. It is obvious he loves what he does as we it was a rich historical tour filled with hundreds of tidbits about every area we strolled by. Skip the tours given by the people dressed like they lived in 1600 and have 30 people following them around. You will get 10x enjoyment and knowledge from Paulie.

5.0 Great fun with a tour...

mail, September 2024

Great fun with a tour guided by locals who tell you the backstory of Boston's famous sights. A refreshing take on places you may have visited before.

5.0 The most charming tour in Boston!

186jjn, September 2024

The most charming tour in Boston! Pauly takes you on a magical stroll through the most significant points of Boston’s history. Imagine learning about the dramatic beginnings of the country from a seasoned and philosophical family friend. The history you once heard about in grade school comes to life through Pauly’s insightful narration. We are not history buffs so we did not know what to expect but this was perfect for us and Pauly does an incredible job of tailoring the experience. I learned WAY more than if I was on a bus or boat tour. If you are looking for a more intimate and personal tour of this great city with an eye for old world charm, I cannot recommend this enough!!!

5.0 Excellent tour!

Faith_W, August 2024

Paolo ( Paulie) was a wealth of knowledge and had wonderful information to share about his Italian heritage and family. He knew alot about Boston and our American history. Gave us information about things to do and where to eat in Boston. His presentation was professional and positive! Highly recommend!

5.0 A fabulous tour of Boston

kellyfD739KA, August 2024

Paulie gave us an absolutely brilliant tour of Boston. Paulie was really knowledgeable and his delivery was excellent. He fielded questions and went above and beyond. He was full of useful recommendations and made the history of Boston come alive. His tour was excellent value for money and I would recommend anyone booking with Paulie to get a real taste of the history of Boston. Thanks Paulie!

5.0 Educational and FUN!

528abbim, August 2024

Nicky was so knowledgeable and fun. Great stories and obviously connected to his community. Everywhere we went, he was able to introduce us to street performers, staff members, etc. His tour made me want to go home and read all about Boston and the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. So amazing to walk these hallowed grounds with someone who really knows their stuff!

5.0 This tour has my highest recommendation.

briandB1024TD, August 2024

My family of four had a wonderful experience on this unique and special walking tour of Boston. Paul's description of the history, culture, and geography is second to none. Paul shared his personal story and his connection to Boston. Our group was two adults and two kids (ages 12 and 15). Everyone enjoyed the tour. My kids expressed interest in touring other cities in this way (but I cannot promise all guides would be as wonderful as Paul). This tour has my highest recommendation!

5.0 Highly Recommend the Nicky & Paulie Tour

H8042AHgeraldt, August 2024

Had a wonderful tour with Paulie!!! He loves Boston and its history and is very passionate about sharing what he knows. The tour was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!

5.0 Unique Boston Tour!

Heather_A, August 2024

I arrived late from my stupid phone directions and Nick was helpful and nice to get me to find his dad. Different tour than others I've seen while walking around. Paul really knows his stuff and is very kind. His voice is so pleasant! I liked the unbeaten path and places we went; the Omni Parker House is a nice added touch!

1.0 Tour didn’t happen, we were bumped

T6182RDgordonb, August 2024

We would have given no stars if it was an option. Arrived about 10:50 for the 11am tour. Messaged to make sure we were in the right place and got a message back 3minutes after the tour was meant to start to say it was cancelled. This is not acceptable. If this is how they treat customers they deserve to lose more than just our business. Definitely would suggest looking for a different tour with responsible operators