Boston and the Freedom Trail Day Trip from New York

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Duration: 14 hours
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Experience Highlights

Explore Boston and its legendary Freedom Trail on a tour that starts in New York and immerses you in American history. Ready to get up early? Because the earlier you leave in your private bus, the more time you'll have to enjoy this East Coast adventure. The trip promises a lot!

The highlight of the day is the Freedom Trail, a four-kilometre route that takes you through the key stages of the American Revolution, with stops at squares, parks, houses and monuments that tell the story of the birth of a fledgling nation. Every step is a chapter of history brought to life before your eyes!

You'll also lose yourself in the streets of Boston, where culture and gastronomy invite you to enjoy every step of this journey that begins in New York, passes through Connecticut and Cambridge, and culminates in the historic city of Boston. Can you imagine walking those streets full of tradition and flavour?

  • Boston and the Freedom Trail Day Trip: A journey from the Big Apple to the heart of America's past. Every mile counts!
  • Walking tour of iconic sites such as Trinity Church and the Harvard campus: History and culture at every step, from Trinity Church to the legendary Harvard campus.
  • Visit Boston Common Park, the oldest park in the region, where heritage and nature meet in the heart of Boston.

What’s included

  • Day trip to Boston
  • Private bus transfer from New York
  • Cultural guide to get to know the city
  • Wi-Fi available on the bus

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Step by Step

Embark on an adventure along America's East Coast with a tour that starts in New York and takes you through Connecticut to historic Massachusetts. Ready to discover the secrets hidden in these iconic destinations?

Your first stop is Harvard University's Harvard Yard campus in Cambridge. This 10-hectare garden is the beating heart of America's oldest university. You will walk through a place where countless pages of history have been written!

Don't miss a stop at the Widener Library, where the statue of John Harvard awaits you. Do you dare to follow the tradition? Rubbing his shoe is almost a must to attract good luck. Who knows what surprises the day will bring!

The journey continues through Cambridge, past the legendary Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), before crossing the Charles River into Boston. Can you imagine crossing this river that has witnessed so many memorable moments?

An architectural feast awaits you in Copley Square: the majestic Trinity Church, the imposing Boston Public Library, the iconic John Hancock Tower and the elegant Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, built on the ruins of the former Museum of Fine Arts.

During the tour, don't miss Boston Common Park, the oldest public park in the region, founded in 1634. This green space is more than just a park; it is a place where heritage and nature meet in perfect harmony.

The highlight of the day is the Freedom Trail, a route that will take you along the iconic stations of the Freedom Trail. From the Paul Revere House to the Old Corner Bookstore to the King's Chapel and cemetery, every step immerses you in the rich history that has shaped America.

To top it all off, the tour includes a visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, a floating museum that invites you to relive the American Revolution in a unique way. You'll be part of history, taking on the role of a famous character in an immersive and unforgettable experience!

Reviews

4.7
· 471 Reviews
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    B.
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    My favorite of all the activities in this excursion was the floating museum in the form of a barge. I learned a lot there.
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    L.
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    Great tour to Boston for a good price.
  • A
    A.
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    We spent a lovely family day in Boston, learned a lot and visited several places of great interest.
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    N.
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    My wife and I really enjoyed this tour, it's a great way to spend an afternoon with a variety of sightseeing stops.

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