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 05 Jun

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Starting at $139.00

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Thu 05 Jun

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)

lucacJ8976WG

Dec 2024

Excellent excursion well organized, a problem of the guide in Italian did not allow him to participate but Teila did not miss anything and made himself understood without problems

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Caro Luca, Grazie mille per la tua recensione! Siamo felici che l’escursione sia stata ben organizzata e che, nonostante la situazione con la guida in italiano, Teila sia riuscita a offrire un’esperienza eccellente. È fantastico sapere che sia riuscita a farsi comprendere senza problemi e a garantirti un'esperienza memorabile. Apprezziamo molto il tuo feedback e speriamo di poterti accompagnare in altre avventure indimenticabili in futuro! Cordiali saluti, Giulia Empire Vacations

loica786

Nov 2024

Very well organized tour, several guides available according to the desired language. The tour is well paced and we do a fairly complete tour of the city. Thanks to our guide Sharon.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Cher Loica786, Merci beaucoup pour votre excellente revue ! Nous sommes ravis que le tour ait été bien organisé et que le rythme des visites ait répondu à vos attentes. C’est un plaisir de savoir que Sharon a contribué à rendre votre expérience encore plus agréable. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour d'autres découvertes passionnantes ! Cordialement, Giulia Empire Vacations

gianlucaMD

Jun 2024

A tour where we bordered on seizure on the bus. Let me explain: we leave at 6.20 and we make the first stop at Harvard where the visit lasts very little. Then we move on to Boston where everything is done with extreme speed without showing you anything. The scary return... an endless journey. The agency should have known that on Friday there is always traffic (see statistics). So the return trip was destructive and lasted 7/8 hours. Bad bus ... old, dirty with air conditioning from fear (I attach photo). Inadequate guidance to manage a group. If I was in Italy I would have sued. Absolutely not worth the cost. There will definitely be better tours. If you choose, don't go there on a Friday. Beautiful Boston and deserves to be seen more calmly