Best Boston Day Trips

Forget about having to plan and book your own coach and ferry transport and let the experts behind this day tour to Martha’s Vineyard do all the hard work for you! On the tour you’ll be taken to the iconic Vineyard where you’ll get plenty of free time to explore and learn more about the happenings at Martha’s! Your guide will have organised all your transport so all you have to do is turn up with your camera in tow, ready for an action-packed day of exploring!

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Travel from Boston to Nantucket on this exciting 12-hour day trip! Your day tour ticket includes shuttle transport and a high-speed ferry ride, taking you on an easy ride to Nantucket. Once you’re there, you’ll explore the top sights in Cape Cod and Nantucket; your tour guide will be on hand to point out the famous sights and attractions.

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With this private full day tour from Boston, you’ll travel to Newport in Rhode Island where you’ll have the chance to discover its plethora of historic and magnificent mansions. These elegant and luxurious mansions look over the Atlantic Ocean and you’re sure to feel like a movie star as your private driver takes you on a tour of the very best in the neighbourhood. 

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You’ll need to be prepared to be up and out bright and early on this action-packed 16-hour day tour from Boston to New York! Your trip will begin at Beantown station where you’ll take a train right into the city of Manhattan. Once there, you’ll have the chance to explore the city’s top sights such as the iconic Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Rockefeller Center, plus much more!

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If travelling by rail isn’t really your thing, then swap out a train for a plane and travel to New York from Boston by flying with this jam-packed day trip! Once you land in New York, you’ll be able to hop on the world-famous double-decker red buses which will take you on a whistle stop top of the city’s most iconic landmarks. You’ll get to visit the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, Washington Square Park and much more as you make your way around the “city that never sleeps”!

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If you’re travelling to Boston around the holiday season, then there’s really no better day trip to enjoy than the Christmas in New Port day tour. Once you get to Newport, you’ll have the chance to explore some of the quaint towns most famous sights such as the Vanderbilt grand mansions, the Breakers and Marble House, as well as admiring all the festive lights and attractions throughout Newport.

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If you’re a huge shopping fanatic, then this fun day trip from Boston to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets will be the perfect choice for you! You’ll enjoy 25%-65% discounts on top designers and brands in the shopping outlet and you’ll enjoy travelling in style in a luxury, air-conditioned coach to and from Boston.

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Pay a visit to the remarkable Niagara Falls from Boston on this 2-day tour from Boston. You’ll be able to enjoy spectacular views of the Falls, as well as seeing the incredible sights of the Thousand Islands, Maid of the Mist, Whirlpool National Park and you’ll even get to enjoy a Niagara Falls Jet Adventure Cruise!

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Make your way from Boston Harbour to Provincetown and Cape Cod with a choice of a one-way or round-trip ticket. You’ll get to take in the sights of the harbour as you cruise along and then you can enjoy plenty of free time exploring everything that the Cape has to offer.

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Visit top sights and locations that have helped pave the way for America’s history on this bus tour from Boston to Cambridge, Concord and Lexington. You’ll be able to see the Battle Road Trail, the Lexington Battle Green and Harvard Yard; this is a fantastic day trip from Boston for history buffs!

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Travel from Boston to Salem and be transported back in time to colonial New England where you’ll get the chance to discover the infamous Witch Trials of Salem. You’ll learn all about the region’s association with witchcraft and you’ll even meet a modern-day practicing witch who’s sure to have a few tricks up her sleeve!

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On this short 60-minute flight from Boston to Niagara Falls you’ll be able to enjoy the stunning views of the New England countryside as you cruise through the air on a plane. It’s sure to be an action-packed day of exploring the Falls and the Maid of the Mist from Boston but it’ll also be an experience you’ll never forget!

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Travel in style in a luxury private vehicle from Boston to the Plimoth Plantation and learn more about the history as you go. You’ll be taken to a 17-th century colonial village as part of your tour, as well as to various historic landmarks such as the Plymouth Rock.

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Known for being one of the best places in America to see the beautiful fall foliage, New Hampshire is a great place to visit on a day trip from Boston. On this particular tour you’ll be taken to the incredible White Mountains in New Hampshire where you’ll enjoy a long and leisurely photo opportunity break where you’ll be able to take ample pictures of your stunning surroundings. You’ll also drive along Kancamagus Highway which is another famous place for spotting the quintessentially autumnal foliage.

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Embark on an epic sightseeing cruise around the Boston Harbour on this day trip from Boston city. You’ll get to see the city’s most famous attractions and landmarks and your narrator will only be too happy to point everything out for you! You’ll also learn all about Revolutionary War and the Legends of the Sea and your tour guide will provide you with ample historic information about the incredible city of Boston.

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Pay a visit to the Acadia National Park and Bar Harbour on an epic 2-day group tour from Boston. You’ll enjoy a visit to the top beaches in Maine and you’ll also want to pack your camera with plenty of batteries so you can take lots of pictures of the pink granite Cadillac Mountain. As an optional added extra, you can also choose to take a cruise around Bar Harbour and learn more about the remarkable wildlife that lives there! This tour is truly incredible for nature lovers!

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If you want to escape the busy city sights of Boston and head to more remote corners, then this day trip from Boston to Newport is the perfect tour for you! You’ll see the impressive Breakers mansion, St. Mary’s Church, the Elms Mansion and the Ocean Drive Historic District, plus so much more!

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Shop at top designer brands and labels as you embark on a leisurely 8-hour shopping excursion from Boston to the Kittery Premium Outlets. Once you’re there, you’ll enjoy wandering around the dozens of designer shops such as Calvin Klein and Cole Haan and you may even benefit from a discount or two!

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Wander along the iconic Freedom Trail in Boston and experience the city’s best food, culture and history. Your tour guide will take you from the North End of Boston, all along the Freedom Trail, as well as to a historic Italian neighbourhood where you’ll be able to sate your appetite with some yummy food!

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Enjoy a truly epic and potentially once in a lifetime excursion from Boston as you go whale watching from Boston Harbour! Try and spot the elusive Finback and Humpback whales, as well as the mischievous White Sided dolphins! Make sure your camera battery is fully charged as you definitely won’t want to miss the opportunity to take an epic picture of these gentle giants!

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