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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

“The best tour I’ve ever had. I enjoyed it a lot. Many thanks to the guid who helped me get my things back which I left in the bus🤦‍♂️”

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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

“The trip was as outlined. Guides were very knowledgeable and our bus driver was incredible. We had some rain, but it didn’t damper the spirits of our guides. Would recommend to others.”

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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

“We really enjoyed our daytrip to Boston. The group was very respectful and Millie was a great driver and an even greater guide. Would definitely recommend this excursion if you would like to explore Boston from New York.”

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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

“Pasamos un dĂ­a muy agradable en Boston, visitando además lugares emblemáticos como la zona de Harvard. Nuestro guĂ­a Fernando un 10/10!!!! Recomendado!”

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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

“Trip from NYC to Boston. I was not informed that it was to be conducted in English and Spanish. There were some facts lost in translation and it was mostly conducted in Spanish.”

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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

“Worth the money and trip. Enjoyed it with friends. Made memories and tour was informative in every State visited. Hotel accomadation and complimentary breakfast was good.”

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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

“I like the trip but the food should be serve in a restaurant and not in Quincy market. Because there was not tables or chairs to eat our food. The company should provided the prices of the activities in the reservation to know how much…”

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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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