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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
Join other adventure seekers and become an apprentice grave digger on an entertaining tour through the darker side of Boston. A scary, fun and informative frightseeing experience that is truly one of a kind.
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise in Boston Harbor which heads out to Fort Independence located on Castle Island and named after George Washington. Then take in views along Boston's waterfront such as the Mystic Tobin Bridge, Leonard Zakim Bridge, Custom House Tower, Old North church steeple, USS Cassin Young, and the USS Constitution. An extra special feature on this cruise is the cannon fire at Sunset, which is presented off the USS Constitution every night to announce the setting of the sun. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time to check-in at the ticket booth, obtain boarding passes and pre-board. Please note this is not a private experience. A maximum of 12 guests are permitted per booking. There may be up to 140 guests onboard
Boston Small-Group Walking Food Tour With Tastings
On our Secret Food Tour: Boston, you'll savor the freshest seafood and the famous Italian dishes that have been a staple in the North End for the past 100 years. As you explore the vibrant culinary scene, you will learn about the city's 400-year history, one bite at a time. On this tour, you'll sample famous clam chowder, a fresh lobster roll, delightful Arancini, a classic Chicken Parmesan sandwich, and a mouth-watering dessert. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish!
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston
New England Excursions is a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. Enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast and coffee from a local cafe before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all included. Island tour option; Unlike other tours, THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business! Enjoy this intimate experience by asking questions and being part of the New England Excursions family.
Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran
Looking for a whale watch that requires less travel time, offers the most comfortable ride available and gives you more time viewing some of the world's most magnificent creatures? Look no further! Here is Boston's ONLY Whale Watch on a high-speed catamaran. They will get you to and from the whales in half the time, which allows you more time to watch the whales. Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. You’ll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales. The location of the whales may require more travel time, extending the trip beyond three hours. Please allow for additional time in your schedule. The average trip is between 3.5 to 4 hours.
Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester
You are guaranteed whale sightings on this whale watching tour out to Stellwagen Bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of Gloucester deemed one of the "Top 5 Whale Watching Destinations in the World" by the World Wildlife Fund due to the wide variety of whale species whom migrate to the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts every year to feed on the abundant natural resources. This is one of the best whale watching in New England as it's an awe-inspiring experience which every human being should have the opportunity to appreciate.
Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present
Salem, Massachusetts: a quaint, sleepy, Puritan settlement where nothing exciting happened...until peculiar things began to frighten the otherwise quiet community, and the fear of witches among them drove the village to its breaking point. Known for the infamous 1692 Witch Trials, Salem offers the unique opportunity to dive into the true history of what actually happened in the very setting where these stories took place. Visit eight significant sites and learn what drove reasonable townsfolk to utter hysteria on this perfectly planned day trip from Boston.
Boston: North End to Freedom Trail - Food & History Walking Tour
Discover the local side of Boston’s most popular neighborhood, the North End. Visit Boston’s most revered church and snack your way through the neighborhood, tasting meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino. Continue along the Freedom Trail and beyond and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that connects you to the Boston of old and new.
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
"Best tour in Salem!" The most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer. Take a journey back through time and uncover the REAL history of Salem, Massachusetts. With a local historian as your guide, you'll visit over a dozen locations in downtown Witch City and explore 400 years of history along the way. Come discover why the TRUE history is more frightening than fiction! HIGHLIGHTS: • Most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer • Perfect mix of history, legend, and pop culture • 400 years of history in one tour • Seasoned storytellers bring the history of Salem to life • Beloved by locals and tourists alike! • Wheelchair accessible • Dog friendly for leashed well behaved furbabies • Tours operate rain or shine
Boston Signature Dinner Cruise
Come dine, dance and celebrate aboard a dinner cruise in Boston. Great for parties of all sizes, we give you the chance to catch picture-perfect views of the Boston skyline like you’ve never seen it before. Departing from the Seaport World Trade Center at Commonwealth Pier, you can count on the fun from start to finish. Book the best dinner cruise in Boston!
Attractions in Massachusetts
- Boston Common
- Boston North End
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts State House
- Fenway Park
- Paul Revere House
- Boston Old State House
- Boston Public Garden
- Boston Public Library
- New England Aquarium
- USS Constitution
- Granary Burying Ground
- Museum of Science Boston
- Harvard University
- Old South Meeting House
- Quincy Market
- Beacon Hill
- Freedom Trail
- Copp's Hill Burying Ground
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial
- Salem Witch Museum
- Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery)
- Charles River
- 200 Clarendon (John Hancock Tower)
- Copley Square
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- Bunker Hill Monument
- Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
- Back Bay
- Boston Massacre Site
- Plimoth & Patuxet
- Copley Place
- Cape Cod Canal
- Boston Symphony Hall
- Boston Athenaeum
- Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
- Provincetown
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- House of the Seven Gables
- Boylston Street
- Boston Theater District
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Mayflower II
- Salem Ferry
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Castle Island
- Harvard Square
- Boston Light
- Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)