DAY TRIP FROM NYC
70 Tours Reviewed
Your sushi skills start with a miso bowl. In Boston, you’ll take a hands-on class at a lively distillery and learn from Chef Harold’s upbeat teaching style. I love the way Chef Harold guides you step-by-step, even if you’ve never…
A playful ice cream world in Boston? That’s the idea. Museum of Ice Cream Boston turns dessert into an activity, with interactive rooms built for moving around, taking pics, and sharing sweet moments. If you want something lighter than a…
Boston turns a little darker after sunset. The Boston After Dark Walking Tour is a story-first, after-hours walk through places most daytime visits miss, with a true crime lean that still feels grounded in Boston’s real past. I love how…
Step into 1776. Relive 1776 is an interactive AR experience that turns the Freedom Trail into a live story you can control with your choices. Instead of just stopping for photos, you’ll wear provided AR headsets (and use mobile AR…
Boston winter looks better from a trolley. This 75-minute Boston Holiday Trolley Tour mixes classic neighborhoods and winter scenes with narration along the way, so you’re not just hopping between landmarks. You’ll roll past the spots people come for in…
Boston has a way of feeding you while teaching you. This walking seafood tasting tour threads through the North End, the Waterfront, Quincy Market, and key Freedom Trail stops, so every bite comes with context. I like that you get…
Newport, minus the hassle. This day trip turns an all-day drive into a plan with rhythm: small group size (up to 12), scheduled stops, and admission tickets included for the two biggest mansion hits. I especially like that the trip…
Old Ironsides is easy to love. The USS Constitution Museum turns Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard into a hands-on history stop, right beside the famous ship that has been afloat for centuries. I especially like the museum’s interactive exhibits that make…
Paul Revere and Boston Harbor, in one smart sweep. This Boston walking/boat tour pairs famous Revolutionary stops with a private cruise so you get both street-level stories and water views. You start on the historic power centers and end with…
Boston hits different from the water. This small-group tour bundles Harvard, revolutionary-era stops, and an included Boston Harbor Cruise into one smooth 4-hour outing. You ride in a comfortable luxury vehicle while your guide strings it all together with stories…
Boston on a Segway makes the clock feel faster. In about 90 minutes, you glide past big landmarks and learn the why behind them, from Revolutionary-era signals to the working waterfront. I love that the route feels intentional—it strings together…
Tiny bricks, big smiles in Somerville. The LEGO Discovery Center Boston is an indoor play world made with two million+ bricks, and it’s designed so you keep moving from activity to activity instead of just watching. I especially love the…
You’ll see Boston’s slavery story up close. This small-group walking tour traces the road to the Civil War through Beacon Hill’s streets, schools, and meeting houses. It’s built to keep things human-sized, so you can actually hear the details without…
Salem in one guided, train-backed afternoon. This Salem Witch Tour from Boston by train pairs a smooth commuter ride with a focused walking circuit of landmarks tied to 1692 fears, Puritan community life, and even modern pop culture. You’ll finish…
Coastal Maine is easiest from Boston when someone else drives. This private day trip links Boston-area pickup with a scenic ride up the New Hampshire and Maine coast, then gives you real time to wander Portsmouth and Kennebunkport at your…
