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

Wed 16 Jul

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Starting at $139.00

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Wed 16 Jul

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)

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. He’s an older man with a hearing aid so he would ask as question and then when you replied he wouldn’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 it’s the best way to see highlights but I wish I could have seen more. Tips….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 didn’t stop at Quincy market till after 2.30 for lunch and I was Hangry by then 😂

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 weren’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

Maida m

Aug 2022

My favorite part about the Boston freedom trail day trip was visiting Cambridge . The trip was long however we were provided 20 minutes break after two hours driving to get food or stretch out limbs. Be aware the trip is waking tour so wear comfortable clothing or shoes. the tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about American history. Therefore, i totally recommend going on this trip!!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi! Thank you so much for your review. We are glad to know that your trip to Boston was great, specially the visit to Cambridge. Our goal is to make every Tour a memorable experience. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Stephanie Empire Vacations