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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

“Just great. Well organized and on time. Considering the long distance, the trip offers a good overview of Boston and the surrounding area including the highlights. We had also the time for lunch and souvenirs at the Quincy Market. Our guide Sharon was simply great…”

607 reviews14 hoursFrom $149by Amadeo Travel

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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 travel is long. It is about 8 hours back and forth. Moses and Jose , our tour guide and driver, made it less boring. Moses provided good historical background to every place we went to. He also gave us ample time to eat and…”

350 reviews11 to 13 hours (approx.)From $139.00

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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”

73 reviews14 hoursFrom $109by INTERTRAVEL NY

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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

“Our tour of New York, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, and Boston with Sammy Lin was absolutely fantastic! Sammy was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always attentive to our needs. His insights into each city’s history and landmarks made the experience even more enriching. The trip was…”

44 reviews4 daysFrom $667by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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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

“Boston is such a lovely city worth visiting. Thank you so much to local guide Max who is very familiar with the City and shared with us all the interesting, historical information. The lobster roll is so delicious👍”

26 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $110.00by Interviajes NY

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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.”

15 reviews2 days (approx.)From $393.00by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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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…”

5 reviews2 daysFrom $388by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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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…”

5 reviews4 days (approx.)From $795.00

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More Boston Day Trips from New York

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