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Boston Freedom Trail Day Trip from New York City

Overview
See the historical sights and famous universities of the Boston area on this full-day trip from New York City. After a scenic drive through Connecticut, arrive in Boston, Massachusetts. See top Boston attractions including Harvard University, Trinity Church and the site of the Boston Tea Party. Follow the red-brick Freedom Trail, which leads to important historical locations. You'll learn all about the rich and colorful history of Boston from your informative and engaging guide.

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City: New York City
Sat 12 Oct
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Starting at $169.00
Sat 12 Oct
Starting at $169.00
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What's Included
Wi-Fi on bus only
Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
Professional tour guide
Sightseeing in Boston
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair transportation must be requested in advance
  • Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
  • Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
  • For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
  • In the event that parts of this itnerary remain inaccessable due to COVID 19 an alternate itinerary will be followed. Final details will be available prior to each departure. On our tours we use a wide variety of attractions which all have different policies regarding Covid 19. In order to enjoy the full experience of the tour it is recommended to bring a face covering as it may be required for entry at certain locations.
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
What To Expect
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Harvard University
Depart New York and trace the Eastern Coast through Connecticut to Massachusetts and its capital, Boston. Our first stop is the city of Cambridge where you'll find one of the most famous and most prestigious universities in the worldā€”Harvard. Our tour starts with a walk in Harvard Yard, the oldest academic ground in America.
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John Harvard Statue
See Widener library and rub the shoe of John Harvard for good luck.
3
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
We continue on a panoramic tour that takes you past City Hall, MIT, and Cambridge College, before crossing over the Charles River and arriving in the center of Bostonā€”considered the intellectual capital of the USA.
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Trinity Church
Visit Copley Square with its beautiful Trinity Church, and then continue with a walk along the historical Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. Afterward, break for lunch (own cost) at Quincy Market, perhaps opting to try the city's world-famous clam chowder or a lobster roll.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
After lunch, continue to the site of the famous BostonTea Party. In the late afternoon, rejoin your vehicle to your departure southwestward back to New York, where you'll arrive in the evening.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (180)
Coastal199311
Dec 2022
The guides Carlo and Carlton were great ! Long ride wish the bus wouldā€™ve had a bathroom but they made a few stops. Didnā€™t see the ship as pictured.
Response from Host
Dec 2022
Hello Thank you for your review We are glad you enjoyed your trip to Boston and that Carlo, Carlton and the rest of the team made this trip even more memorable than expected. We look forward to hosting you soon. Stephanie Empire Vacations
Rachel M
Oct 2022
I was so looking forward to this tour. I knew it would be a long day and brief at certain points but I was still left dissatisfied. Our guide Peter was not great. Heā€™s an older man with a hearing aid so he would ask as question and then when you replied he wouldnā€™t hear you so you had to shout. This was for the duration of 14 hours which was tiresome. Then he would repeatedly ask where you are staying but then forgot so asked again. Why ask if you are not going to remember? Peter spoke about everything that was not important and little commentary on the actual Freedom trail or at Harvard. In fact the Spanish guide actually told me more about Harvard than Peter did. Boston is a wonderful and beautiful city and I guess for a trip for one day itā€™s the best way to see highlights but I wish I could have seen more. Tipsā€¦.Learn all about the Freedom trail before you go so you know what you are seeing or should be looking at. The stop at the Tea party wharf is just a stop. No interaction or explanation happens. Take snacks. We didnā€™t stop at Quincy market till after 2.30 for lunch and I was Hangry by then šŸ˜‚
Response from Host
Oct 2022
Hello Rachel Thank you for traveling with us. Boston is a great city to visit with lots of interesting sights. We are sorry to hear that you did not like Peter, and we are glad that there was another tour guide to make sure that you got all the information you needed. We look forward to hosting you again. Stephanie Empire Vacations
893tammyz
Sep 2022
Nice sights to see but the tour guides werenā€™t very informative and they were in a extreme rush to get back. Barely had enough time to use the restroom and get food at the stops. They kept nagging us when we wanted to get a picture or two. The only good part was that the driver was experienced and i felt safe for the duration of the ride. I would recommend reading about the sites before hand and just going without this tour.. better to spend the money on a train to get there or private transport.
Response from Host
Sep 2022
Hello! Thank you for your comments. After checking our internal system we were able to find reviews from everyone on this tour, we also found your review. The reviews were consistent rating the tour excellent for the guide, driver and itinerary. As this review does not match our records, we are glad you enjoyed the tour and look forward to hosting you again. Stephanie Empire Vacations

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