Top Boston Day Trips

Join Boston's only award-winning, original, Martha's Vineyard Day Trip! Leave the trouble of driving to someone else and enjoy a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Boston. Then, take a short cruise to Martha's Vineyard then enjoy free time to explore or upgrade to add an island tour. Complimentary snacks, bottled water, island guidebooks and a discount card with island perks are provided during the drive.

Discover historic New England as you explore two iconic Massachusetts destinations on this full-day tour from Boston. Travel through Quincy, MA, the birthplace of two U.S. Presidents, and journey along the state's South Shore coastal area on route to Plymouth. Explore the 400-year-old town's harbor, enjoy lunch (own expense), view Plymouth Rock, and tour Plimoth Plantation. You'll also board the Mayflower II and learn the fascinating history of the Pilgrim's.

Escape the hustle of the city and get away to the tranquility of Newport, Rhode Island, on a guided, small-group day tour from Boston. This quaint coastal town, known as America’s First Resort, is the perfect getaway and just 70 miles south of Beantown. Explore the Breakers mansion, the most grandiose of Newport’s summer mansions. Visit attractions like the Ocean Drive Historic District, the St Mary’s Church complex and the U.S. Naval War College, among others. Hotel pickup and drop-off plus a snack, guidebook and discount offer card are included.

Learn about Boston’s thriving craft beer scene and sample a variety of libations on this morning or evening brewery tour. Get an inside look at how beer is made and learn about their operations as you visit breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. Visit brewpubs that may include the well-known Samuel Adams or Lamplighter. Round-trip transportation in downtown Boston by air-conditioned van is included.

New England is renowned for having some of the most beautiful fall foliage in the country—and this seamless, full-day tour from Boston makes it easy to discover the region’s vibrant scenery. Following morning pickup from your Boston hotel, travel to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and stop for photography breaks along the Kancamagus Highway. Following lunch in charming North Conway (own expense), continue the seasonal sightseeing as you journey to the storied Mount Washington Hotel. At the end of the day, return to your Boston hotel.

Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour.

Visit Martha’s Vineyard on a day trip from Boston to experience the island beauty without the hassle of booking ground and ferry transport. From hotel pickup and drop-off to included ferry tickets, snacks, water, and sightseeing maps, this Martha’s Vineyard excursion is designed for maximum time exploring, with the option to upgrade and include a guided tour of the entire island aboard a high-top, small-group van and explore all six towns on the island, indulge in lunch, and spend more time learning about scenic New England.

Experience the best of New England’s marine wildlife on this guided whale-watching cruise around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Hop on a high-speed catamaran that gets to and from the whales in the least amount of time possible. See humpback and fin whales, plus Atlantic white-sided dolphins with the help of a naturalist guide. The on-board galley offers food and beverages for purchase during the trip.

Don’t let time determine whether to see Boston or Salem. Visit both towns with the help of a quick and comfortable catamaran. This high-speed ferry service travels from Boston to Salem (or vice versa). Enjoy the scenic adventure from the upper or lower deck of the boat—or just relax at the lounge inside. An onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase. Upon arrival, many top attractions are within walking distance. For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.

Spend a day away from Boston and experience southern Maine's picture-perfect coastline without transportation headaches and the benefit of a guide to provide insights and history on the region you'd miss otherwise. Drink in the ocean views as you head north to the Nubble Light lighthouse and Ogunquit's Marginal Way before visiting idyllic Kennebunkport. Here, enjoy a narrated trolley tour and time to shop and eat (own expense) before your return trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease.

Discover the New Hampshire and Maine coasts, plus the highlights of Kennebunkport, all in one day: this private, full-day tour from Boston makes exploring easy. Meet your guide in the morning at your departure point, and hop aboard your private van. You'll stop in the historic town of Portsmouth, will discover the Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, can tour the President Bush Compound at Kennebunkport, and upgrade to add on a lobster tour.

We will arrange a private pick up from your hotel in the city center of Boston. Alongside your private driver and separate tour guide we will head towards Salem and Marbelhead. Salem is also known as "Witch City" because of the infamous trials that took place in 1692. It was in Salem where the Puritans settled upon their arrival from England and where more than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft, most of whom were hanged. In Salem you can see what was a classic New England town. Find beautiful and elegant mansions perfectly preserved. Walking along the waterfront you will reach other historic sites such as the Customs Building, the Maritime Information Center and the Seven Roofs House. After Salmen, we will head towards Marblehead. It is an ideal place for photography lovers. Its harbor is the birthplace of the United States Navy. In Marblehead we will have a view of Abbot Hall. Please note that the total duration of this tour is 5 hours from pick up to drop off.

Maine's lighthouses, lobsters, and coastal scenery are just a day trip away from Boston, and this private, full-day excursion explores highlights of the state's southern coast. You can enjoy the view as a driver takes care of the details: try a traditional Maine lobster bake, sample blueberry pie, see picture-perfect Nubble Lighthouse, or shop the Kittery Premium Outlets. Trips are priced per-vehicle for up to six people, with your choice of a comfortable sedan or SUV.

Spend a day tracing America's Revolutionary story and wider past in Boston, Lexington and Concord without the inconveniences of self-drive, buses and crowds on this private minivan tour. Sit back and view the sights as your driver-guide recounts facts and snippets you may not hear otherwise. Highlights include Boston's Paul Revere's House and Tea Party ships, plus Lexington's landmarks and Concord's gems, including the home of 19th-century 'Little Women' author, Louisa May Alcott. Hotel pickup and drop-off complete your trip.

Discover the Concord of writers including Thoreau, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Alcott on a private tour focused on literary history. From Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House to Walden Pond, you’ll find the real-world places behind stories you love. Offering the option to meet your guide in Concord or at a central location in Boston, this tour can adapt to your schedule and preferences, without the fixed itinerary of a group excursion.

Enjoy the spectacular beauty of New England’s coastal towns on a private day-trip from Boston. You will be picked up by your private, driver guide at your Boston hotel, before departing for Cape Ann, where you will have the chance to tour several of the Cape’s fishing towns. Explore Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport, and stop for a fresh seafood lunch in one of the towns. Then, your tour continues to Salem, with tales of the famous witch trials of the late seventeenth century. Lastly, you’ll visit Marblehead, where the US navy was said to be born. Your driver guide will drop you off in Boston, where you can be taken back to your hotel or somewhere central in the city.

Visit Newport, Rhode Island and its historic mansions on a private full-day tour from Boston. Relax in a deluxe vehicle with your own private driver who takes you to the elegant mansions that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. You can tour the mansions (own expense), stroll around the grounds and the Cliff Walk, and have lunch in Newport, where many restaurants serve up fresh seafood and more.

Exclusively visit the Provincetown, the most bustling town in Cape Cod. It was the first place where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Exclusively in Cape Cod takes a whale-watching cruise to enter the Atlantic Whale Sanctuary to see whales. Pilgrim Monument is the Historic landmark of Provincetown, overlooking the entire town of Provincetown and Cape Cod.

Climb up to the observation deck of the World Trade Center and enjoy a panoramic view of Manhattan from the air. Take a cruise to admire the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the beauty of the downtown New York skyline. Walk into the crossroads of the world and feel the prosperity and liveliness of Times Square. Depart from Boston in the morning, and heading to New York. Itinerary： Boston → New York → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → USS Intrepid (Optional, 60 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Times Square & Madame Tussauds New York (Optional，80 mins) Special Notes: 1. If the One World Trade Center Observatory is closed, we will visit the Empire State Building (Optional, 70 mins) instead.

Maximize time in Boston with this private sightseeing tour focused on city history. Meet your guide in the morning and set out on a city stroll that includes top historic landmarks including Boston Common, Paul Revere’s House, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Learn about American history along the Freedom Trail and taste some of Boston’s best food during this full-day private tour.

Explore the Revolutionary War from the day it began at Lexington and Concord all the way through its local, ending in Dorchester Heights. On your tour, you will be accompanied throughout by a driver guide, with plenty of stops to walk around in Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord. Visit Bunker Hill, Washington’s Headquarters in Cambridge, and the site of the first battles in Lexington and Concord. Then explore each of the towns at your leisure before continuing on. Your tour ends in Boston, where your guide will take you back to your hotel or a central location, where you can enjoy the rest of your evening in Boston.

This excursion is only available for 7 weeks out of the year. Start your day by being picked up directly at your downtown Boston hotel. Enjoy your commute by listening to fascinating, historical commentary by your local guide. Travel from Boston to Lincoln is roughly two hours. We will stop about halfway to stretch, get additional snacks, restrooms and gift shop. Once in Woodstock, guest will have about 2 hours of leisure time to explore, shops, restaurants and breweries (own expense). From here, we will take a short ride to the Ice Castles. The main attraction offers incredible ice caves, slides, majestic walk in the woods, lighted ice and concessions. Guest will have about two hours of leisure time. Finally, we will begin our journey back to Boston will drop off at the starting point.

For this private tour of Boston, let us take you to all the emblematic sites of the city. Also, enjoy a view of the famous Universities that Boston holds. This full-day private tour is perfect for you if you have a short time in Boston and want to take advantage of it as much as possible. Pick-up will be set from your hotel in Boston. Your official tour guide and your driver in a private vehicle will be waiting for you to start this 8-hour tour. There will also be some time destined to visit the Universities from the outside. The exact duration of each stop will depend on each tour. Being private, the tour can be customised and the itinerary is just a suggested itinerary.

1. Climb up to the observation deck of the World Trade Center and enjoy a panoramic view of Manhattan from the air. 2. Take a cruise to admire the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the beauty of the downtown New York skyline. 3. Walk into the crossroads of the world and feel the prosperity and liveliness of Times Square.