Boston and the Freedom Trail 1-Day Tour from NYC
by Empire Vacations
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This full-day bus tour departs from New York City and travels through Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts. The trip lasts about 11 to 13 hours and includes stops at several key sites in the Boston area. The first visit is to Harvard University in Cambridge, where participants walk through Harvard Yard for about an hour. Next, the group sees the John Harvard Statue and Widener Library, with a brief stop to rub the statue's shoe for good luck. The tour continues with a panoramic drive past City Hall, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Cambridge College before crossing the Charles River into downtown Boston. In Copley Square, visitors spend about 20 minutes at Trinity Church and then walk along the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. There is a lunch break at Quincy Market, where food is not included, and guests can purchase local specialties if they wish. After lunch, the tour visits the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a 30-minute stop. Late afternoon, the group boards the vehicle for the return trip to New York City, arriving in the evening. The tour includes transportation by van or bus, Wi-Fi onboard, a professional guide, and sightseeing in Boston. Lunch and gratuities are not covered, and hotel pickup or drop-off is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Harvard University
The tour departs New York City and travels along the Eastern Coast through Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts. The first stop is Cambridge, home to Harvard University. Participants walk through Harvard Yard, the oldest academic grounds in America, for about one hour.
60 min
John Harvard Statue
Visitors see the Widener Library and the John Harvard Statue, where it is traditional to rub the statue's shoe for good luck. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The tour continues with a panoramic drive passing City Hall, MIT, and Cambridge College. The route crosses the Charles River and enters the center of Boston, known as the intellectual capital of the USA.
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
In Boston's Copley Square, the group visits Trinity Church for about 20 minutes. This is followed by a walk along the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. There is a lunch break at Quincy Market where food is not included.
20 min
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
After lunch, the tour stops at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for 30 minutes. Later in the afternoon, the group boards the vehicle to return to New York City, arriving in the evening.
30 min
Meeting point
6:30 AM Departure In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal building, 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
End point
6:30 AM Departure In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal building, 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Boston and the Freedom Trail 1-Day Tour from NYC
by Empire Vacations
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250.20Overview
This full-day bus tour departs from New York City and travels through Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts. The trip lasts about 11 to 13 hours and includes stops at several key sites in the Boston area. The first visit is to Harvard University in Cambridge, where participants walk through Harvard Yard for about an hour. Next, the group sees the John Harvard Statue and Widener Library, with a brief stop to rub the statue's shoe for good luck. The tour continues with a panoramic drive past City Hall, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Cambridge College before crossing the Charles River into downtown Boston. In Copley Square, visitors spend about 20 minutes at Trinity Church and then walk along the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. There is a lunch break at Quincy Market, where food is not included, and guests can purchase local specialties if they wish. After lunch, the tour visits the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a 30-minute stop. Late afternoon, the group boards the vehicle for the return trip to New York City, arriving in the evening. The tour includes transportation by van or bus, Wi-Fi onboard, a professional guide, and sightseeing in Boston. Lunch and gratuities are not covered, and hotel pickup or drop-off is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Harvard University
The tour departs New York City and travels along the Eastern Coast through Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts. The first stop is Cambridge, home to Harvard University. Participants walk through Harvard Yard, the oldest academic grounds in America, for about one hour.
60 min
John Harvard Statue
Visitors see the Widener Library and the John Harvard Statue, where it is traditional to rub the statue's shoe for good luck. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The tour continues with a panoramic drive passing City Hall, MIT, and Cambridge College. The route crosses the Charles River and enters the center of Boston, known as the intellectual capital of the USA.
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
In Boston's Copley Square, the group visits Trinity Church for about 20 minutes. This is followed by a walk along the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. There is a lunch break at Quincy Market where food is not included.
20 min
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
After lunch, the tour stops at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for 30 minutes. Later in the afternoon, the group boards the vehicle to return to New York City, arriving in the evening.
30 min
Meeting point
6:30 AM Departure In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal building, 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
End point
6:30 AM Departure In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal building, 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.