Boston Freedom Trail: Historical Journey from NYC
3.7
251 Ratings
New York
Embark on a historical journey from NYC to Boston and explore the famous universities and historical sights along the Boston Freedom Trail. Join us in creating a better planet by planting trees for every passenger and booking multiple trips.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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 - 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.

What's Included
  • Wi-Fi on bus
  • Transportation by van or bus
  • Professional tour guide
  • Sightseeing in Boston
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day journey from New York City to explore the historic landmarks and renowned universities of Boston. Begin with a picturesque drive through Connecticut before reaching Boston, Massachusetts. Visit key Boston locations such as Harvard University, Trinity Church, and the spot of the Boston Tea Party. Traversing the iconic Freedom Trail will bring you to vital historical sites. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide will enrich your understanding of Boston’s vibrant history.

Join us in our endeavor to make our world a better place for all to venture and discover. We have forged a partnership with One Tree Planted, pledging to plant a tree for each traveler as well as an additional one for those who book multiple journeys.

  • 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
Location
330 W 42nd St
West 42nd Street
6:30 AM Departure In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal building, 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.7
(251 Ratings)
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Eva_r
Jul 3, 2024
Informative and fun! - The tour guide was very informative and polite. During leisure time, the tour guide would give us suggestions where to eat. The trip was very organized and Brian, the tour guide made sure that everything ran smoothly. I enjoyed this trip, but I was disappointed with the bus because it was uncomfortable I felt all the potholes on the road..
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Annavictoria_a
Jun 11, 2024
Quick Boston tour if you only have one day - NYC traffic is crazy but this is worth the trip. Family and I enjoyed this trip, Harvard tour is our favorite. Wish we have more time.
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Santa_s
May 29, 2024
Memorable - The travel, excellent tour guide Wonderful sights great crowds and good food. It was a memorable tour
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Theo_r
Apr 19, 2024
Highly recommended trip - Although we were a bit late in our schedule, our guide did his best for us. Full knowledgeable and really helpful. Solved all our questions and also answered even questions not about our daily trip
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Shaun_m
Jan 2, 2024
Boston in 1 Day - We can not recall the name of our tour guide, she was a lovely German lady who was well read and travel which enabled her to give a good understanding of Boston and the history. While Quincy Markets was busy, it was great to see. There were adequate rest breaks at clean locations. Really enjoyed the opportunity to see Boston in 1 day.
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Fong_w
Aug 16, 2023
Quick trip - Nice and quick trip , tour guide was accommodating . Bus was pleasant and tourist were great , no unnecessary distraction.
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Gianlucamd
Jun 26, 2024
Pessimo - Un tour in cui abbiamo rasentato il sequestro sul pullman. Mi spiego meglio: si parte alle 6.20 e si fa la prima tappa ad Harvard in cui la visita Dura veramente pochissimo. Poi ci si sposta su Boston dove tutto viene fatto con una velocità estrema senza farti vedere nulla. Il rientro da paura … un viaggio interminabile. L’agenzia avrebbe dovuto sapere che il Venerdì c’è sempre traffico ( vedere le statistiche). Per cui il viaggio di rientro è stato distruttivo e durato 7/8 ore. Pullman pessimo … vecchio, sporco con impianto di climatizzazione da paura (allego foto). Guida non adeguata a gestire un gruppo. Se fossi stato in Italia avrei fatto causa. Assolutamente non vale il costo. Ci saranno sicuramente tour migliori. Se lo scegliete non andateci di venerdì. Bella Boston e merita di essere vista con più calma
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Aikaterini_f
Sep 21, 2023
Average! - The tour was in English and Italian, so the tour guide Carlo tried to make most of it. But we (the English speaking were the fewer) had to run in order to listen... The bus had no wifi, not in very good condition, the driver was not that careful... Boston was lovely but the tour was very average.
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Maria_l
Aug 30, 2023
Speed tour - Tour was too hurried. Harvard speed walk, library same. Pilgrims trail too. Quincy Market just about okay and time to eat. Boston tea party rooms, no time to sit and drink tea. Just 15 minutes from coach and back. 6.30am start from NYC return 8.30pm a couple of comfort breaks on the journey. Disappointing
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Tina_a
Aug 28, 2023
Rushed - Quincy market , tea company . Everything so rushed and not enough time given only 15 minutes from the coach back to the coach to see the tea company, go to the toilet, get a drink or gift , had to choose between them because of time . The guide gets off coach and begins to walk off while the people still getting off the coach .
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