Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Boston, USA

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10+ bookings last month.

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Robin_A ·

Oct 2025

Driver was very knowledgeable. Gave us history lesson of Boston and New Hampshire. Pointed out interesting sights along the way.Safe and comfortable ride. Stopped at a town for lunch and plenty of time for some shopping.

· Dana_M ·

Oct 2025

Lots of sites in a short period of time. Easy and convenient way to sightsee. Well paced. Chris is an excellent guide.

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Overview

Discover the best of historic Plymouth in just one day—and enjoy a hassle-free way to explore—on this full-day trip from Boston. Check off several key Plymouth sights, including Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II, and Plimoth Patuxet Museums, all while benefitting from skip-the-line admission tickets. Plus, have bonus free time to explore the 400-year-old town's harbor, enjoy lunch (own expense), and sightsee at your own pace.

See top Plymouth sights in just one day—ideal for time-pressed travelers
Bypass lengthy waits with skip-the-line admission tickets
Round-trip transport from Boston via coach makes logistics easy
This multi-stop tour is a great choice for visiting history lovers

What's Included

Boston to Plymouth Small Group Day-Trip
Admission to Plimoth Patuxet Museum
Admission onboard the Mayflower II (except 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)
Stop at Plymouth Rock, the historic disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620
Stop in Quincy to see the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents John Adams and son John Quincy Adams
Stop and view the Scituate Lighthouse and hear the amazing story of the “American Army of Two”
Pass through charming coastal towns while in route to Plymouth
Complimentary Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of our 5 strategically located pickup locations
Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
Complimentary snacks & bottled water
Professional Tour Guide
Admission to the Grist Mill (as substitution for Mayflower on 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)6

Gratuities (recommended)
Lunch

Lunch may be purchased at a Plymouth Harbor restaurant of your choice

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer pickup and drop-off at any one of the 5 strategically located destinations that are listed. Please call New England Trips upon booking to arrange your pickup time. Pickups begin at 715am. Thank you

Operating hours
.7:15 am

Itinerary

After morning pickup from select Boston hotels, travel with the rest of your group aboard an air-conditioned mini-coach towards Plymouth, Masssachusetts.

On arrival, get a sense of daily life in the 17th century as you skip the long entry lines and explore Plimoth Plantation, part of the Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Next, proceed to Plymouth Harbor to check out the famous Plymouth Rock, followed by free time for lunch (own expense), souvenir shopping, and independent sightseeing.

Then, proceed to the National Monument to the Forefathers, one of the largest solid granite monuments in the world. Then, board your mini-coach for a journey along the South Shore coastal region.

Stop in Quincy, Massachusetts, the birthplace of two US presidents: John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Continue past other major landmarks, such as Scituate Lighthouse.

Finally, board the Mayflower II, a replica of the 17th-century ship that first bought Pilgrims to New England. Learn about their historic journey during your visit.

Then, return to your original departure point in Boston, where the tour ends.

Boston Harbor Cruises

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plymouth Visitor Information Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

National Monument to the Forefathers

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quincy

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scituate Lighthouse

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Weymouth (Pass By)

Cohasset (Pass By)

King Caesar House (Pass By)

Marshfield (Pass By)

Mayflower II

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Infant seats are not available
Service animals allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Food and drink (non-alcoholic) is allowed on the bus
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Paige_P

Really enjoyed this. Liked the small size tour. Mini bus ... So nice to have others but not so big a group that the stops took forever. Very comfortable bus. Well planned stops. Great knowledge from your guide. Really nice view along the coast. Nice to get feel of New England. Plymouth is a cute town with good tourist shopping and various lunch options.

Reviews

4.8

based on 407 reviews

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Our guide was very...

Cynthia_H, Oct 2025

Our guide was very knowledgeable and congenial. I feel like the time at the stops in Plymouth could have been shorter, but I did enjoy the trip down the coastal highway through the little towns/villages

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate your feedback. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Excellent tour

Dana_M, Oct 2025

Lots of sites in a short period of time. Easy and convenient way to sightsee. Well paced. Chris is an excellent guide.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Chris and your day spent learning about our area's history. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Do this tour! You'll love it!

Kathryn_Q, Oct 2025

I had a wonderful day enjoying the fall color and the New England towns near Boston, ending with the Plimoth Patuxet living history museum. Our driver/narrator Chris was THE BEST!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your WONDERFUL 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Chris and your day learning about the amazing history of our area. Thanks for taking the time to review us. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great. We covered a lot...

Mellisa_B, Oct 2025

Great. We covered a lot of ground without being rushed. Learned a lot. Beautiful sites, interesting places.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

I wanted to see the...

Dennis_M, Oct 2025

I wanted to see the Pilgrim Museum in town. Did not realize "museum" referred to the Indian village. This is mis-leading, If the guide had told me I could have made other arrangements. I suggest that you make the visit to the Museum and the trip to the village an option. I could have seen it on my lunch 2 1/2 break. The guide was very good, though he could have pointed out the chance to visit the museum.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your review. Nothing about the itinerary is misleading. We mention the Plimoth Patuxet Museum, as that is included in your trip. We never mention anything about the Pilgrim Museum. Perhaps you should have done a bit more research on our trip and made your own plans to visit the museum during your free time. Thank you for your suggestion though I think that our trip is perfect just the way that it is. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

An informative trip but a...

Karen_R, Oct 2025

An informative trip but a very long day. No further information to provide. That’s it, I do not have anything further to say.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. That's all I have to say. Thanks! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Fall colors

Kevin_B, Oct 2025

It was a long day but got to see a lot of history. Went to several sites. It was raining all day but worth the effort.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. Sorry it rained. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day despite the weather. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Informative but long

Michelle_E, Oct 2025

Bit of a hit and miss tour, very knowledgeable guide but personally the day didn't have to be as long as it was. Left with alot of time on our hands.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your review. Honestly, I have no idea what you're talking about. Hit or miss? Didn't have to be that long? Did you want to cut out stops? Alot of time on your hands? I really don't even know how to respond. Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Driver was very...

Robin_A, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Really enjoyable trip

Ian_H, Sep 2025

Multiple stops so plenty of opportunity to get off the bus. Small bus which worked well. Chris had a lot of knowledge and ensured there was lighthearted information being relayed throughout the trip, without feeling like information overload.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris and your day on the South Shore. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

More than just Plymouth

Christine_M, Sep 2025

This day trip is a must if you want to go to Plymouth! I didn't have to worry about driving in Boston's traffic, and we made stops along the way to see many things I would have missed otherwise. Our driver was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you had such an enjoyable day on this trip. You are correct that this trip is so much more than just Plymouth. Include a stop in Quincy (the City of Presidents) an oceanfront drive through Cohasset for some amazing scenery and a lighthouse stop in the coastal town of Scituate and then Plymouth. It's a full day with some amazing sights and a ton of history! I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris as well. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Boston 1st timer

Paula_D, Sep 2025

Long day, wear comfortable shoes. Reenactment villages can get a little warm, wear sunglasses and dress in layers

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm glad that you had a 5 Star day! Thanks for sharing. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Excellent and interesting trip.

KayAlexander_L, Aug 2025

Excellent trip. A bit bumpy out of Boston. Else very interesting and nice places visited and stories told.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Wonderful

Jill_T, Aug 2025

It is a long day, but completely worth it. Lots to see and tons of information. Wear your walking shoes! Our guide was wonderful. The experience was great.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your WONDERFUL 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm glad you had such a great day! Thanks for sharing. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Going to see the “rock”

Karen_G, Aug 2025

There is much more to this tour than can be described. The drive through the coastal towns, the 11th oldest lighthouse and Nantusket beach were all pleasant surprises. So much history about the “rock”. It was great to see and I was not disappointed. Would have loved to tour the Mayflower II but it was getting inspected. Got a picture as it had just gotten into port as we left. Chris was a great tour guide and driver.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. Unfortunately, on the day of your trip the Coast Guard was inspecting the Mayflower thus it was unavailable for boarding. I apologize for that, though it was out of our control and we did substitute the Grist Mill. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris and seeing "THE ROCK". Thanks for sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great Tour!

Joy_K, Aug 2025

We really enjoyed our trip. It was really nice to be able to sit back and enjoy the ride and not have to worry about driving or directions. The Plimoth Patuxet Museum was really interesting and the stops along the way were a lot of fun. Chris was a great tour guide! We learned a lot from him about from places we visited. This tour is a great option for both adults and kids. If you’re considering this trip, be aware that there is a lot of walking, especially at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum. It’s rough, hilly terrain and not suitable for folks with walkers or wheel chairs. While there is a golf cart that can take you from one exhibit to another, you’ll have to walk under your own power over long, gravel paths to see the villages. The 17th century village is on a very steep hill with a long gravel path.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day along with Chris's narration. Thank you for the advice for our future guests. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Trip to Plymouth

Chelsea_Y, Jul 2025

The trip and activities were perfectly timed and equally fun. Our driver Chris Fisher was fabulous and was a wealth of information. We would definitely recommend Viator to everyone we know.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your FABULOUS 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris. He is an amazing guide. There is so much to see from Quincy to Plymouth and Chris makes sure that you see it all! Your RECOMMENDATION of our trip is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great Tour

George_M, Jul 2025

Great tour with a super guide. I just wish the Adams home had been open. It's under renovation, but I was disappointed that it was closed.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your SUPER 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with our tour guide Chris. Sorry about the Adam's home as that is out of control. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great trip

Danny_L, Jul 2025

Wonderful trip. Two separate entry fees included, no lines. Water bottle and snack provided, multiple potty stops, some quick stops, also lengthy stops at main sites. Loved it.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your trip. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Boston to Plymouth

Christine_W, Jul 2025

The drive was wonderful and we learned a lot. Our driver Chris was very good and we had an excellent adventure.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your guide Chris and your New England Trips adventure! Thanks for sharing! Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Excellent!

CARMELLA_E, Jun 2025

Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide! The sites visited were breathtaking taking and memorable especially for a first time trip to the ocean for my teen. Loved the monument to our forefathers and history lessons along the way! Highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day. I feel privileged that we were able to be a part of your teens first visit to the ocean. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

A suggestion

TeChen_H, Jun 2025

I enjoyed all the historical facts shared by Chris but I wish we could have had 30 more minutes at the Plimoth Patuxet museum. I signed up for this trip mainly for going to this museum so I was a bit disappointed.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. Im sorry if you were disappointed in the time allotted for the museum. I appreciate your feedback as it only helps us in improving our products. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Reccomend for the history but also places we visited

Janet_S, Jun 2025

A very interesting and enjoyable trip. It covered a lot more then expected. Gave a good understanding of American history. The guide/driver was very knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your great 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. Im glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great tour.

Paige_P, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day with us. Chris is a great guide, a true professional. I appreciate you taking the time to share your New England Trips experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great excursion from Boston

Tina_F, Jun 2025

This trip allowed us to view and experience the cape cod region of Boston. Our driver was very knowledgeable of the area and easy to understand. There were plenty of stops on the way for restroom use and food purchase.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day with us! Thanks for sharing your New England Trips experience to Plymouth! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Excellent.

Diana_F, Jun 2025

Don't miss this scenic drive down the coast past charming towns and harbors. Saw my relative Pilgrim names all over.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. It must have been quite a thrill to see your ancestors names in this area that meant so much to our Nation's history. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day. Thank you for sharing. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Very Good Tour to Plymouth

Amanda_C, Jun 2025

We had a very good day with Chris as our driver/guide. He provided snacks and water for our early start with plenty of restroom breaks along the route. As tourists from another country, we appreciated Chris's wealth of information and knowledge of history. We particularly liked the drive through Quincy, Hingham and Cohasset and marvelled at the beautiful charming homes lining the streets. We enjoyed spending time in Plymouth, visiting The Mayflower ll and Plymouth Rock. Perhaps less time spent at the Plantation and more in Plymouth but overall a very good tour. Recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your very good 4 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris and your trip around an area that we call the South Shore. We appreciate both your feedback and your recommendation! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Plymouth tour

Betty_L, May 2025

The experience was great went to many cities beside Plymouth learned a lot of history from the driver very informative. It was a fun trip. Would recommend it to anybody.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you had such a wonderful day with Chris. Your RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Enjoyable tour well worth doing

John_G, May 2025

Excellent guide/driver Chris gave very informative commentaries. Stops were the right length except we would have liked more free time in Plymouth as there is a lot to see in the town and less time at the Plantation. The Plantation is well worth seeing but everyone was back at the bus ready to go 20 minutes early. This is not a complaint. Others may think differently and it is not easy for the organiser to balance the timing.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate your feedback. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Great trip to Quincy and...

Jamie_L, May 2025

Great trip to Quincy and Plymouth. We enjoyed all of the southern coastal towns along the way and a stop at the Scituate Lighthouse. Chris was a great guide and our family loved the day and learned a lot.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Plymouth and Quincy from Boston. Im glad that you and your family enjoyed your trip through the South Shore while enroute to Plymouth. You are 100% correct,Chris is an amazing tour guide. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

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