Visit: New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3309From seals and sea lions to sea turtles, seadragons, and stingrays, the New England Aquarium is the place to discover more than 800 different marine animals under one roof — or in one big tank. Check out the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, featuring a brand new coral reef, underwater communications system and hundreds of Caribbean reef animals. Grab an admission ticket and movie pass and have an unforgettable aquarium adventure.
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Boston Duck Tours, 53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02199-7658Set sail for the ultimate Boston land and water tour experience! You've never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tour! The fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. First, you'll be greeted by one of their legendary tour ConDUCKtors, who'll be narrating your tour. Then you're off on a journey like you've never had before.You'll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the Fleet Center, Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. And, as the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtor will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city.And just when you think you've seen it all, there's more. It's time for "Splashdown" as your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines, the kind of view you just won't get anywhere else.So take the ride of your life. Hop on a Boston Duck Tour!Important note: Multi-lingual Audio Guides available from Prudential Center and Museum of Science departures only.Pass By: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602America's First Public Garden, located in downtown Boston.Pass By: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.Stop At: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210-1027Meet the colonists, explore the ships and dump tea overboard just as the Sons of Liberty did on that fateful night of December 16, 1773.Pass By: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-2813The library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.Pass By: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702Celebrating 300 years as America's oldest and most historic colonial building, the Old State House is now Boston's Revolutionary MuseumPass By: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114-1099Just imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, witnessing an indoor lightning storm in the iconic Theater of Electricity, walking among butterflies, or taking a journey inside the human body!Pass By: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114-1300As New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 3.5 million people a year at its world-renowned concerts, and sporting events.Pass By: Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02105Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.Pass By: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02133-1099Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.Pass By: Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Boylston street is a popular shopping street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.Pass By: Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Drive, Boston, MA 02114A popular path for walkers, joggers, bladers and bicyclists, the Esplanade is also home to the Hatch Shell, where the Boston Pops holds its annual summer concerts.Pass By: Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116Located in the historic Back Bay, at 100 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02116, Copley Place is Boston's most distinctive shopping destination with 75 fabulous stores including Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Tiffany & Co., and Jimmy Choo.Pass By: Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, I-93, Boston, MALandmark bridge in Boston, MA.Pass By: Old South Church in Boston, 645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-2804Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.Pass By: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199Shopping Center in the heart of Boston.Pass By: Arlington Street Church, 351 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116-3303Historic Boston church filled with Tiffany windows.Pass By: Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108-2407The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring 35 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof offering fresh foods, prepared meals, crafts, and specialty items.Stop At: Charles River, Cambridge, MAEnjoy a 20-minute Splash down Boston's Charles River.Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: North End, North End, Boston, MassachusettsVisitors walk through several of Boston's Freedom Trail historic sites including Copps Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church (separate admission required/recommended), and Paul Revere House (separate admission required). Other topics discussed include the Irish and Italian periods of immigration and how it formed the culture of Boston's "Little Italy." We discuss recommended eateries for Italian cuisine, pizza, and pastries.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113-1123See the site where church caretaker Robert Newman hung the lanterns in the steeple on the night of April 18, 1775. The lanterns signaled Paul Revere (and others) to begin their rides, alerting the Minutemen that "The British are coming!"Although it requires a separate admission, visiting the interior of Old North is recommended for its historical significance. Admission also includes Captain Jackson's Historic Chocolate Shop, where visitors can learn of how this special treat was made and consumed in the 18th century.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, MA 02113-2405See the house where the North End's favorite Son of Liberty lived prior to the American Revolution. Take the interior tour (separate admission) or simply pass by as we discuss the home and the changes that it has undergone over the generations.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, MA 02111Visitors will walk through the Rose P. Kennedy Greenway. This large, linear park is the product of Boston's "Big Dig," the largest public works project in its day. We discuss the replacement of the interstate highway with the Greenway, and visit a few of its more notable points including the Armenian Heritage Park that pays tribute to the Armenian Genocide and subsequent period of immigration to the United States.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq Quincy Market, Boston, MA 02109-1604Stop for lunch at the large food court or table service restaurants, go shopping for souvenirs or apparel, or grab a pint or two at the Samuel Adams taproom. We discuss the creation of Boston's first central marketplace and its evolution from a place where local citizens would shop for common groceries, to being a pulpit for the abolishionist movement, to its current day uses.NOTE: At the time of this publishing, Faneuil Hall itself continues to be closed by the city of Boston due to COVID-19. The rest of the marketplace is open for business.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702The Old State House was the seat of government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the symbol of Royal power prior to the American Revolution. It was also the site of the infamous Boston Massacre. We discuss the events leading up to the massacre and how they shaped opinions for the next five years leading up to the first shots of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord. Visitors can opt to visit the interior of the Old State House with separate admission. Here, they can view artifacts from the colonial period, view the Council Chamber where the Governor would meet with the King's Council, and enjoy an exhibit on Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of the Boston Massacre. Duration: 15 minutesPass By: Boston Irish Famine Memorial, Washington St. School Street, Boston, MA 02108As we walk along the Freedom Trail, we will see and discuss the Great Famine in Ireland that caused mass starvation and immigration to the United States. Boston has a proud Irish heritage and the diaspora/immigration is a major contributor to that part of the city's historyStop At: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street (between Park and School Sreets), Boston, MA 02108See the final resting place of some of the most notable founding fathers including Samual Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock. Also resting here are the five casualties of the Boston Massacre. We discuss each of the figures and their contributions to the nation's history. Along the way, we will pass by the Omni Parker House Hotel, home of the delicious Boston Creme Pie.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318Visitors will stroll through the nation's first public park, stopping at a few notable landmarks located within. See the newly refurbished monument to the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment, one of the first colored infantry units in the American Civil War and featured in the 1989 film "Glory," starring Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, and Denzel Washington. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602Some of the most beautiful botanical arrangements can be found in Boston Public Garden. While enjoying some of the arrangements, we will visit the "Make Way For Ducklings" statues, commemorating the award-winning children's book. We also pass by the park bench used by Robin Williams and Matt Damon in the famous "Your Move Chief," scene in Good Will Hunting. Visitors can also take a ride on the Swan boats around the Garden's lagoon for a small admission. After the tour ends (or during), feel free to hop across the street and grab a beer and some pub food at Cheers Beacon Hill, the bar where everybody knows your name and that inspired the hit television show from 1982-1993.Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Urban AdvenTours, 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110-3702Arrive at our shop 30 minutes prior to your tour time. You'll be asked to sign a waiver and be fitted on your bike. You guide will provide an overview of the ride, what to expect, as well as our safety tips and rules of the road.Duration: 30 minutesPass By: North End, Boston, MA 02109Our ride will start in the North End, Boston's Italian neighborhood. You will likely smell the garlic as we roll through. At the end of your tour, you guide will be happy to recommend a restaurant or pastry shop (mmm...cannolis!)Pass By: Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, I-93, Boston, MACurious to know the inspiration behind Boston's new(ish) bridge? Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design...Pass By: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114-1099Pass by Boston's famous Museum of Science.Pass By: Charles River, Cambridge, MARide along the path on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, where you'll enjoy great views of the Boston skyline.Pass By: Kendall Square, Cambridge, MARide through Kendall SquareStop At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307Ride through MIT, and see some of the notable buildings and architecture on campus.Duration: 5 minutesPass By: MIT Museum, 314 Main St Gambrill Center, Building E-28, Cambridge, MA 02142Ride by the MIT Museum.Stop At: Stata Center, Vasar St, MIT, Cambridge, MARide by the Stata Center, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.Duration: 5 minutesPass By: Central Square, Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MARide through Central SquareStop At: Harvard University, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138-3800We'll stop in famous Harvard Yard (or as your guide may pronounce it "Havahd Yahd"...)Duration: 5 minutesPass By: Harvard Square, 18 Brattle St Ste 352, Cambridge, MA 02138-3755Pass by Harvard Square, where many of our guests return to explore during their visit to Boston (and Cambridge!)Pass By: Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Drive, Boston, MA 02114Our route will take us along the river on the Esplanade, where we'll ride by the Hatch Shell, the outdoor concert stage which was made famous by the Boston Pops Orchestra, which performs during the Fourth of July fireworks.Pass By: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114-1300Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
#Beacon Hill - 1.5 Hours Explore Beacon Hill on a Boston walking tour that provides creative photo tips and plenty of fascinating historical commentary. Bring your camera or smartphone and discover one of the most exclusive residential areas in the city.Walk along Beacon Hill’s brick sidewalks and take in the 19th-century Victorian charm. Capture pictures in scenic locations of beautiful streets lined with antique gas lamps, colorful flowers in window boxes, unique doors and door knockers. Photograph Acorn Street(the most photographed street in Boston), Louisburg Square and hidden gems in unexpected places that are often overlooked.Find out what makes this Beacon Hill photo walking tour an eye-opening experience you can’t get anywhere else in Boston!All skill levels welcome. Advance reservations required. Small group tour.
#Freedom Trail - 1.5 Hours Visit historic sites where important events happened in American historyExplore Boston's Freedom Trail on a fun, interactive walking tour. Travel back in time and capture photos of the historic sites where important events happened in colonial times.Listen to captivating, insightful commentary that uncovers the truth and dispels the myths that ignited the American Revolution in 1775!Bring your smartphone or camera and discover how inspiring photo tips will help you create pictures that make great souvenirs of your visit to Boston.All skill levels are welcome. Advance reservations required. Space is limited.