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15 Best Boston Day Trips from New York

The Boston day trips: the Freedom Trail, Harvard Yard and a fast history lesson on the ride up. Early start, late return, zero planning on your end.

1.From NYC: Boston and the Freedom Trail Full-Day Tour

Discover Boston's highlights with this full-day tour from NYC, including the Freedom Trail, Harvard, MIT, Boston Common, and historic sites, all with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Had a great day with this tour today. Our guide was super friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. Found out loads of information and Had a really lovely day. Definitely recommend to anyone wondering whether or not to go.”

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2.Boston and the Freedom Trail, 1-Day Tour from NYC

Discover Boston's highlights in a single day from NYC with this guided tour featuring Harvard, the Freedom Trail, and local eats—great for history lovers.

★ 4.0

“Hearing the history of Boston, visiting Harvard, seeing the Boston tea party site and strolling through the Quincey market getting lunch made for a fun day in Boston”

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4.From NYC/New Jersey: Boston City & Harvard Guided Day Trip

Discover Boston’s highlights in a day from NYC with this guided tour covering Harvard, Fenway Park, the Freedom Trail, and more for $135.

★ 4.6

“The trip was amazing! Really well planned and the tour guide was really good and knowledgeable. We saw the main places and, I need to confess, Boston is incredible. The city was European influence and is very charming. It’s good to be away from the…”

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5.From NY: Boston Day Tour Cambridge, Harvard, MIT & Freedom Trail in 1 Day

Discover Boston in a day with this 14-hour guided tour visiting Harvard, MIT, the Freedom Trail, and vibrant neighborhoods, perfect for history lovers and city explorers.

★ 4.4

“el guia Lucs es muy interesante prero hace insinuaciones incesantes a cobros extras. finalmente nafie le lio pirque la gentf se molestó”

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6.From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Boston 4-Day Trip

Experience iconic sights from Niagara Falls to Boston over 4 days, with highlights like the White House, Harvard, and stunning waterfalls — a comprehensive U.S. East Coast adventure.

★ 4.3

“The trip was amazing. It covers all the important things within 4 days. Cannot be done in less than this. The hotels provided are really good. Organisation, punctuality, coverage and behaviour was all great. Best were our guide and driver. Bowen our guide was amazing…”

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8.New York City to Boston, Cambridge, Harvard & MIT Tour

Experience Boston’s highlights on a guided day trip from NYC, including Harvard, Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and more—perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.0

“The tour guide was amazing! He was talking and sharing a lot of information during the whole drive which made it very entertaining. Would recommend. I wish we would have have more time to stay there a little longer but I understand that it is…”

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9.Boston, New Haven and Rhode Island 2-Day Tour from New York

Explore New England in two days from NYC with visits to Yale, Harvard, seaside mansions, and Boston’s iconic sights. Perfect for quick, authentic escapes.

★ 4.5

“The tour schedule was on time, and guide Cici was knowledgeable. Yale and Harvard's university's tour by their current students were memorable.”

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12.From New York: New Haven, Rhode Island and Boston 2-Day Trip

Discover Boston, Rhode Island, and New Haven on this 2-day guided trip with university tours, scenic cruises, historic sites, and delicious local cuisine.

★ 4.6

“During July 4th long weekend me and my wife took the 2-day trip for New Haven Rhode Island and Boston. This is one of the best tour which we have gone through. The pickup at the Flushing Queens was smooth. The Rhode Island was very…”

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13.Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Boston 4-day Tour from New York

Experience iconic U.S. landmarks, natural wonders, and historic cities in just 4 days on this guided tour from New York, covering DC, Philadelphia, Niagara, and Boston.

★ 4.0

“It was a very good tour specially tour guide ( Sammy ) was a nice person and driver too was good. A lot of travelling with short stops. You need to buy your own food which was difficult thing some times for some people. Hotel…”

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