Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour aboard Boston’s charming orange and green Old Town Trolley and visit more than 100 points of interest in the city at your own pace. Enjoy the freedom to hop on or off all day and discover sights like the Boston State House, Liberty Wharf, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Take in double-decker height views while protected from the elements. The comfortable enclosed trolleys allow you to experience elevated viewing come rain, snow, or shine. Choose between 1-day and 2-day ticket options with free unlimited re-boarding. The Boston Trolley tour covers all the major areas including downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the theater district, and the waterfront. Conductors narrate the tour, offering a fun mix of trivia and humorous stories. There are 14 stops conveniently located close to over 100 points of interest in Boston, these are: • Stop 1: New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace (200 Atlantic Ave) . • Stop 2: Historic North End (561 Commercial Street) • Stop 3: USS Constitution/Charlestown Navy Yard (Constitution Road between 1st Ave. and 2nd Ave.) • Stop 4: North Station/TD Bank Garden (Westbound side of Causeway Street between Beverly Street and Accolon Way.) • Stop 5: Old State House (State Street between Washington and Congress Streets, across from Old State House Museum) * Stop 6: Beacon Hill/Antique Row (Charles Street at the corner of Mount Vernon Street) • Stop 7: Cheers Bar "The Original" (84 Beacon Street) • Stop 8: Prudential Center/View Boston Observatory (40 Dalton St.) • Stop 9: Christian Science Plaza/Symphony Hall (120 Huntington Avenue) • Stop 10: Copley Place Shopping Galleries (100 Huntington Ave #92 in front of the Marriott Copley Place Hotel) • Stop 11: Copley Square/Trinity Church (Boylston St & Clarendon, directly opposite 545 Boylston St.) • Stop 12: Old Town Trolley Welcome Center (Charles Street South at Boylston Street and Park Plaza.) • Stop 13: Boston State House/ Boston Common/Beacon Hill (Beacon Street at Park Street. - directly across from the State House) • Stop 14: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (discounted admission included) (Sleeper Street - directly in front of 313 Congress St.)

Depart New York along the Eastern Coast through Connecticut to Massachusetts and to its capital, Boston. Your first stop is the city of Cambridge where will find one of the most famous and most prestigious universities in the world: Harvard. The tour starts with a walk in Harvard Yard; the oldest academic ground in America. See Widener library, then rub the shoe of John Harvard for good luck. Continue to a panoramic tour passing by City Hall, MIT and Cambridge College. Then cross the Charles River and arrive in the center of the intellectual capital of the country. Visit Copley Square, home to beautiful Trinity church. Next up is a walk along the Freedom Trail through Boston Common Park. Break for lunch at Quincy Market, and try the world famous Clam Chowder or a lobster roll. After lunch, visit the site of the famous Tea Party and the navy ship Constitution. In the late afternoon, depart southwest for an evening arrival in New York.

Meet your student guide in Kendall Square and visit the university that ranks among the top schools in the U.S. Tour the campus and learn about some of the world's most talented innovators in the fields of math, science and technology. Get the inside scoop on the history, culture and alumni who hail from MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on a 1 hour 10-minute tour. Hear about some of the institution's alums, from engineer and astronaut Buzz Aldrin to world-famous architect, I.M. Pei. See the Great Dome, home to the school's engineering library and lovingly referred to by alums as the Center of the Universe.

Start your tour on the MIT campus. Follow your guide to learn about the school's history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more. See buildings designed by world-famous architects (both good and bad), dormitories home to hilarious MIT "hacks", and stunning views of Boston from across the river. Learn the history of how MIT was founded, and hear about famous alumni who graced the school, astronomical phenomenon which occur in its halls, and quirky student hangout locations. After MIT, follow your guide to Harvard using the subway system for a total of two stops. Learn about the history of America's oldest subway while waiting for the train. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour. Once there, explore Harvard Yard and the surrounding campus area. Learn about the history of the oldest college in the United States, founded in 1636. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", standing proudly in the center of Harvard Yard, deceiving visitors for almost 150 years. Learn about Harvard's academic legacy, as well as some rather whimsical traditions practiced by the students. See the house where George Washington stayed during his visit to Boston during the American Revolution and Harvard's part in the war. Note that this is not a tour designed for prospective students to learn about the schools. We also do not go into any of the buildings on either campus. This tour is about the history, architecture, and legends about the schools.

Come discover beautiful Boston. Have your transportation and itinerary taken care of your while your only job is to sit back and enjoy this stunning city. Explore the best Boston has to offer including: Fenway Park stadium, home to the Boston Red SoxHarvard University Main campus: Harvard Yard, Old Yard, John Harvard Statue, Johnston Gate, Harvard souvenir store.Copley Square: Trinity church, Fairmont Copley Hotel, Boston Public Library, John Hancock Tower, “End line” to Boston MarathonBoston Common and the public gardens  Freedom trail: Massachusetts State house, Old state House, Granary Burying ground, Kings chapel, Faneuil hallQuincy Market Start your day in New York City, where your tour guide will share stories of different places on your journey to Boston. Once in Boston, begin your tour at Copley Square, have lunch at Quincy Market and visit Harvard University's main campus.

Your trip to Boston begins in Midtown Manhattan at the entrance of your preferred pickup hotel: Millennium Broadway, Pennsylvania, or Manhattan at Times Square. Once you have been picked up, head north to the capital city of Massachusetts. There will be a stop halfway, where you will have time to have breakfast and use the services. Once you arrive in Boston, the first stop is Copley Square, where you can appreciate the architectural contrasts of the city. See iconic sites such as the first public library in the United States, the Hancock Tower, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Within Copley Square, discover the monument to the Hare and the Turtle, which commemorates the cemetery of the Boston Marathon.  The next stop will be in the Church of Christ Scientist. Following, head through Massachusetts Avenue where you will see the Back Bay neighborhood, famous for its Victorian houses. Pass by Berkeley College, the largest private music school in the world. Then, marvel at the monument to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and get up close to the Baseball Stadium Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Continue towards Cambridge where the MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the prestigious Harvard University are located. Walk through the Harvard University Campus and past the famous monument of the three lies, after which you will have time to buy souvenirs. After this experience, back in Boston, walk one of the most attractive and expensive neighborhoods in the city "Beacon Hill." Leaving the neighborhood, pass by the bar made famous by the TV show "Cheers" and through the first public park in the USA. Cross through the Massachusetts Governorate, part of the Freedom Trail and the Financial Center, and the place of the Boston Massacre of 1770. The last stop will be at Quincy Market. At its inception in 1826, it was used as a center of production, purchase, and exchange of food products and is now the city's cultural center. In the market, you will have free time for lunch. Your guide will advise you as to where the best clam chowder and lobster sandwiches are sold, two of Boston's most famous local dishes. Finally, after lunch, head back to NYC and get dropped off where you were picked up.

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary Celebration of "the battle that changed the world"! The Minuteman National Park has undergone a new and major restoration with many special events planned for the 2025 season. Your adventure starts with your experienced tour guide meeting you at one of several convenient Boston stops for pickup. Enjoy a comfortable journey that will transport you back in time to the events of April 1775. Learn about the history of the beginning stages of the American Revolution. See Cambridge (MIT, Harvard Square and Harvard College & University), Cambridge Common (where General Washington assumed command of the Continental Army), Washington's Headquarters, and travel much of the original route to Lexington and Concord. At Lexington Battle Green see the Buckman Tavern, iconic Minuteman statue of Captain Parker. Enjoy several scenic stops along Battle Road, maintained by the National Park Service, the Hartwell Tavern. Lexington has major events and displays planned to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in 2025. Pass-by Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. Stop at the Concord Museum (admission included), and see original collections of the Colonial Era, Revolution and American Literary Society. Walk the Old North Bridge in Concord (restored); the location of the "Shot Heard 'Round the World"; heralding the beginning of the American War for Independence on April 19, 1775. Enjoy the Minute Man National Historical Park Visitor Center (20 minute 3-D movie) to learn about the revolution against Mother England. Explore the battlefields, taverns and homes (restored for the 250th Anniversary) that witnessed the events of that historic day. Hear the stories of the farmers and tradesmen, people and events that gave birth to America. Enjoy lunch (not included) at one of local restaurants in colonial Concord Village. New for 2025: Admission to the Concord Museum, a $25 value, is included. After walking in America's historic footsteps, your guide will drop you off at your departure point with memories of a lifetime to cherish.

Get unique insights into life at Harvard and MIT on a student-led walking tour. Discover the secrets and traditions of each school from your guides, current students that were once visitors themselves, and understand what you want to see and learn.  Your tour begins with a visit to Harvard. Set out to explore the ivy league school, learning about its history, culture, and famous alumni. See sights like Harvard Square, Johnston Gate, Harvard Yard, the Science Center, Memorial Hall, the Harvard Lampoon, the John Harvard statue, and more.  Next, head to Kendall Square to begin your tour of MIT. Meet the students creating the science and technology of tomorrow and hear about the history of another of America's top institutions. Learn about MIT traditions and culture as well as famous inventions and the MIT alumni that came up with them. 

Discover the enchanting city of Boston like never before on a captivating helicopter tour! Take your pick from three remarkable tour options, each offering a distinct perspective of Boston. Opt for the 30-minute city tour to witness iconic landmarks such as the Prudential Tower, Fenway Park, MIT, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. For an added thrill, choose the 30-minute city tour with the doors off, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the breathtaking sights. Alternatively, embark on the 45-minute city and harbor island tour, and be captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of Boston's skyline and harbor. Departing and landing from the conveniently located Norwood Memorial Airport, this helicopter tour provides sensational views that will leave you in awe. Each tour promises a unique experience. Get ready to create unforgettable moments and experience the city of Boston from a whole new perspective.

Discover the majesty, architecture, and New England charm of Boston, one of the most famous and historically significant cities in America, on a guided tour. See its major highlights including a visit to the world-renowned Harvard Univeristy. Depart from Manhattan and travel to the nearby city of Boston. Upon arrival, meander down the same cobblestone streets that the Founding Fathers once walked, and discover fascinating locations, grand architectural buildings, and memorials to the American fight for independence. Head to Copley Square, one of the most well-known and picturesque areas of Boston, which is the site of several national icons, including Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower. See one of the most magnificent libraries in America, the Boston Public Library. Explore Beacon Hill, one of Boston's oldest districts, featuring centuries-old houses, gorgeous architecture, and little streets with actual gas lighting. Stroll along the Freedom Trail, which gives a fascinating insight into America's past. Pass notable landmarks like the Massachusetts State House, Old State House, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, and Faneuil Hall. Visit Harvard University, located in the nearby city of Cambridge. Walk through the grand campus and learn about the venerable customs, legacies, and ivy-covered brick structures that make this elite institution come to life. Lastly, visit the Quincy Market, where you can enjoy the sights and smells of local vegetables, confections, and handcrafted items from hundreds of neighborhood stores. Finally, after a day of adventure, relax on the return journey to New York.