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

Thu 28 Aug

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Starting at $139.00

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Thu 28 Aug

Starting at $139.00

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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

What To Expect

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 world—Harvard. Our tour starts with a walk in Harvard Yard, the oldest academic ground in America.

John Harvard Statue

See Widener library and rub the shoe of John Harvard for good luck.

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 Boston—considered the intellectual capital of the USA.

Trinity Church Boston

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.

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 (231)

Keva_N

Jun 2023

It’s a tour that gave an overview of Boston proper and Harvard. I’m glad I did the trip because it was enough information for me to know about the city so no need to come back. I wish we had time to do the Boston Tea Party museum tour which for me was the best thing about the tour ( we only had time allocated to go in the gift shop).. The tour was made up of mostly non English speakers so the interaction was minimum. But the two tour guides made the best of it.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Hello Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your trip to Boston. Stephanie Empire Vacations

MARY_P

May 2023

Moises was a very pleasant Tour Guide and he was very knowledgeable with regards to the rich history of Cambridge and Boston Massachusetts.

Response from Host

May 2023

Hello Thank you for your review We are glad that you enjoyed your tour to Boston and that Moises and the rest of the team made this experience even more memorable than you imagined We look forward to hosting you soon Stephanie Empire Vacations

Thelma_K

Apr 2023

So glad we took this day trip to Boston. Guides were very knowledgeable but also cared that we had a good time. Learned so much more about our country’s history from the Bostonian perspective. The tour made a perfect amount of stops along the way so we could stretch and get snacks. I Highly recommend this trip.

Response from Host

Apr 2023

Hello Thank you for your review We are glad that you enjoyed your trip to Boston and that our team made this experience more memorable than you imagined We look forward to hosting you soon again Stephanie Empire Vacations