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Boston, Cambridge and Harvard - 1 Day

1 day
Start and end in New York City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New York to Boston to New York

    Leave New York early and drive northeast through Connecticut into Massachusetts, arriving in Cambridge to walk through Harvard Yard, the oldest college grounds in the country. From there, you'll see MIT and Cambridge College before crossing the Charles River into Boston. Spend time at Copley Square and Trinity Church, then follow the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. Around midday, grab lunch at Quincy Market where you can try clam chowder or lobster rolls. After eating, head to the Boston Tea Party site. Late afternoon, start the drive back to New York.

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Harvard Yard
    • View Widener Library
    • Rub the shoe of John Harvard
    • Panoramic tour passing City Hall, MIT, and Cambridge College
    • Visit Copley Square and Trinity Church
    • Walk along the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park
    • Visit the site of the Boston Tea Party
    • Sightseeing of Boston

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Quincy Market - try clam chowder or lobster roll
    Landmarks/POIs
    Harvard Yard
    Widener Library
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    Boston City Hall
    Copley Square
    Trinity Church
    Boston Common
    Freedom Trail
    Boston Tea Party Sites
    Quincy Market
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Number of tours

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    · May 13th, 2025
    Everything went very well as expected
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    · June 1st, 2025
    Everything was excellent!
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    · June 17th, 2025
    Great tour more time at Harvard would be great.
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  • A
    · June 20th, 2025
    The guide, the driver and the tour were very good.
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    · June 20th, 2025
    Everything perfect
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    · June 20th, 2025
    Everything was wonderful. The guide was very respectful and had a good command of the languages ​​he used to explain. The bus was very comfortable, and the driver drove carefully!
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    · June 20th, 2025
    Very good experience we loved it
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    · June 20th, 2025
    Good timing to each section and great historical knowledge shares by tour guide Improvement suggestion for long freeway sections would be a relevant video played on bus screens
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  • A
    · June 20th, 2025
    Excellent guide ..service and ..location
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  • A
    · June 20th, 2025
    I enjoyed the tour because the guide showed us Boston's highlights while also explaining the historical context. I also really appreciated being able to try one of the typical local seafood dishes for lunch, which isn't always offered on tours.
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    What time does it leave in the am and where is the location ? For departure

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      The meeting point will be outside the side entrance of Port Authority Bus Terminal, 330W 42nd (btw. 8th & 9th Ave.) New York, at 6:30am.

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      Meeting Points for this tour: NYC Outside Port Authority side entrance - 330W 42nd (btw. 8th & 9th Ave.) New York at 6:30am

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    Do you have available place for one for tomorrow 5/7/24 for one day tour from Manhattan to Boston ID 273452?

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