Boston and the Freedom Trail, 1-Day Tour from NYC
Overview
Available languages
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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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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.
Options
Boston German
Boston Italian
Boston Spanish
Boston French
Boston Japanese
Boston English
What‘s Included
Wi-Fi on bus only
Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
Professional tour guide
Sightseeing in Boston
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
370 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Boston tour
Adam R,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Was able to see all the sights I wanted
Great experience
A8719KBeduardon,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience with the guide Redi, very attentive to the needs of the group and provided very good explanations. Highly recommended
Excursion to Boston
carloslO1203ZY,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend Redi as a guide on the excursion to Boston; he is friendly, pleasant, and always attentive.
Day Trip to Boston
maruskaf2026,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a day tour to Boston. Our guide Redi was excellent, kind, and very knowledgeable. It is clear that he is passionate about his work and conveys his enthusiasm to everyone who has the opportunity to visit with him. Highly recommended!
Great guide! Highly recommended
yojik115,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined a one-day tour from NY to Boston, and it was a fantastic experience! Even with the limited time, we were able to visit many of Boston’s famous landmarks very efficiently. Unfortunately, it rained during the tour, but our guide, Yurika-san, was extremely professional and kind. I was the only Japanese participant, but she took great care to explain everything clearly and made the tour very enjoyable for me. Highly recommended!
Exceptional Tour Experience with Yorika-san
X9326OIwaynel,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I participated in the New York–Boston one-day tour during my recent trip, and the tour guide was Yorika-san. Throughout the tour, her explanations at each tourist spot or destination were exceptionally detailed, professional, and informative, which greatly enhanced the overall experience. She was also highly attentive to the needs and circumstances of the guests throughout the journey. In addition, her warm and courteous interactions with individual travelers, along with the helpful information she provided, made the tour both comfortable and enjoyable. I truly appreciate Yorika-san’s professionalism and dedication. Should I have the opportunity to visit New York again in the future, I would be very pleased to join another tour led by her. Thank you once again for the excellent service and memorable experience.
Excellent Day Trip to Boston
Happiness00663262276,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How lucky to have an almost private tour as there were only three people on our group today. Suley, our guide was excellent. He was a wealth of information, very friendly and respectful. The tour itself was a great introduction to Boston, taking in the Harvard University campus, historical buildings such as the beautiful public library and Trinity Church, the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market for lunch and the site of the Boston Tea Party. There were ample opportunities to take photos and buy souvenirs at the market. Conveniently on the way up and back we were able to stretch our legs and buy snacks at planned rest stops. I would highly recommend this tour if you are short on time but still want to acquaint yourself with beautiful Boston.
Great full day trip to Boston
piotrb627,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well-organized and interesting tour, with all the key landmarks on the Freedom Trail covered. Kudos to our guide, Hadrien - great attitude, friendly, knowledgeable about Boston and its history. One minor issue with the logistics - the bus we were on is a bit too small and tall people can feel cramped. Also, due to sitting arrangement, it's difficult for the tour guide to speak directly to language sub-groups while facing them (ours was English/Spanish)
Boston
Alessia K,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommended tour! We had Redi as a guide, detailed explanations and above all very nice!! It was perfect
Great experience on one day trip to Boston
knotk535,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful one day trip with informative guide. Thank you for make my first visit to Boston amazing.
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