Boston Private Tours was founded in 2005 by Bill McDonough, whose passion for Boston, storytelling, and genuine hospitality helped shape the company’s enduring character. A proud Bostonian with a deep love for the city’s history and neighborhoods, Bill believed that the best experiences were personal, thoughtful, and rooted in authentic local knowledge.

Today, under the leadership of his daughter Michelle Hocking, Boston Private Tours continues that legacy—creating bespoke private experiences for discerning travelers, families, academic visitors, and executive clients seeking a more meaningful way to experience Boston and New England.

We believe exceptional travel should feel effortless, personal, and entirely your own.

Whether exploring Boston’s iconic landmarks, uncovering hidden corners of Beacon Hill, tracing revolutionary history, visiting Harvard and Cambridge, or venturing farther into New England, every experience is thoughtfully curated around your interests, pace, and priorities.

Our guests choose us for more than transportation or sightseeing. They choose Boston Private Tours for expert local guides, concierge-level planning, flexibility, and the confidence that every detail has been considered.

From intimate walking experiences to private chauffeured journeys, academic explorations, executive hosting, and fully customized itineraries, we create experiences designed to be seamless, enriching, and memorable.

Boston is our home. Sharing it well is our privilege.