Overview
Itinerary
Take in Boston this morning on a panoramic city tour. You'll see historic sites like the Old South Meeting House, Boston Common, and the quaint cobblestone streets and Federal-style rowhouses of Beacon Hill. Your tour ends in Faneuil Hall, where you'll have free time to explore and try a local lunch favorite, like clam chowdah. The true heart of Boston, Faneuil Hall has been a marketplace and meeting hall since 1743.
After that, it's your time to discover Boston on your own. Perhaps you'll follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to “Old Ironsides” herself, the legendary USS Constitution. Or, you could use your included Uber voucher to head to Fenway Park for a tour, or the Museum of Fine Arts for some culture. Tonight, sit down to dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers and toast to new friends met in the old city of Boston. (B/D)
This morning, leave the bustle of Boston behind for the quiet of Lexington and Concord. These two towns were key in the start of the American Revolution, and your first stop will be Minute Man National Historic Park. Named for the militiamen who could be “ready in a minute's notice,” the park will show an in-depth multi-media presentation on the spark of liberty that was struck here, setting the whole nation aflame.
Afterwards, head to the exact spot where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired, the Old North Bridge. Then, you're off for nearby Lexington to visit Buckman's Tavern and the Lexington Battle Green. See the place where colonial militiamen readied themselves to fight against the “redcoats,” and learn what life was like in the early days of America.
Enjoy free time for lunch in the timeless atmosphere of downtown Lexington, before departing to Cambridge. Arrive in Harvard Square for a tour of one of the most storied institutions of learning in the world – Harvard University. Get an insider's perspective of the campus straight from a student as they lead you on a tour of the university, highlighting the history, culture, and famous figures of the school. After the tour, head back into Boston for an evening at leisure, or add-on a Boston Harbor sunset cruise to end your day watching the sun set behind the Boston skyline. (B)
Start the day your way with it's your choice! Choose to visit the Presidential Library & Museum of John F. Kennedy, built by legendary architect I.M. Pei, with exhibits dedicated to Kennedy's illustrious career -OR- discover the highlights and hidden gems of Boston with a photo walking tour that will take you through Copley Square, the Public Garden, Beacon Hill, and some off-the-beaten-path stops too.
This afternoon, you'll have free reign to explore Boston on your own. Perhaps you'll visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a mansion-turned-museum with a lush inner courtyard, infamous for a legendary art heist. Or, maybe you'll wander up and down the best shopping blocks in the city on Newbury Street. Afterwards, gather for a dinner in Boston's famed North End with your fellow travelers to laugh, dine, and bid farewell to the city of Boston. (B/D)
Trip Inclusions
- Walk the grounds of Harvard University on a student-led tour.
- Use your Uber voucher to explore Boston your way.
- Visit the towns that witnessed the start of the American Revolution, Lexington & Concord.
- Take a panoramic tour of Boston including Beacon Hill and Fenway Park.
- Enjoy an Italian meal in Boston's famed North End.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
- Arriving Flight: The closest arrival airport is Logan Intl Airport (BOS) Airport
- Departing Flight: The closest departure airport is Logan Intl Airport (BOS) Airport
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Boston, MA. Cost: $77.
- Set off onto the Boston Harbor for an incredible sunset sightseeing cruise. This 90-minute tour, narrated by an expert, will give you insight into Boston Harbors past and present, all while the sun sets behind the iconic skyline of Boston. You’ll also cruise by “Old Ironsides” herself, the USS Constitution, as she continues her tradition of firing her cannon and lowering her flag to tell Boston the day has come to an end. Duration approximately 1.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
Brochure
Collette Worldwide (2024-25)
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