New York and New Jersey To Boston and Harvard in One Day
New Jersey, USA
- 15 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend the day exploring Boston on this small-group full-day tour from New York. Leave the logistics to your guide who takes care of your transportation and itinerary. Start the day at Copley Square. Then, continue on through the day stopping to see Boston's top sights such as the Boston Public Library, Harvard University, and Quincy Market as you explore the city by climate-controlled vehicle.
- Explore Boston from New York in one day on a small-group tour
- See Fenway Park, Harvard University, the Freedom Trail, and more
- Learn about Boston’s history and culture from your guide
- Enjoy a more personal experience with small group
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your way to the meeting point in Midtown Manhattan. Meet your group and settle in for the drive north.
Kick off your time in Boston at Copley Square. Your next stops are at Trinity Church, built in 1877, and the architectural gem that is Boston Public Library. After the Fairmont Copley Plaza and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, visit Harvard University’s main campus and see Harvard Yard, Old Yard, the John Harvard Statue, and Johnston Gate.
Then it’s on to the Freedom Trail, which brings Boston’s past to life. Stop at several sites along the trail, including the Massachusetts State House. The bustling Quincy Market is your final stop. There’s time to do some shopping before heading back to NYC where your tour ends back where you began.
Kick off your time in Boston at Copley Square. Your next stops are at Trinity Church, built in 1877, and the architectural gem that is Boston Public Library. After the Fairmont Copley Plaza and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, visit Harvard University’s main campus and see Harvard Yard, Old Yard, the John Harvard Statue, and Johnston Gate.
Then it’s on to the Freedom Trail, which brings Boston’s past to life. Stop at several sites along the trail, including the Massachusetts State House. The bustling Quincy Market is your final stop. There’s time to do some shopping before heading back to NYC where your tour ends back where you began.
New York (Pass By)
Connecticut (Pass By)
Massachusetts (Pass By)
Boston (Pass By)
1
Copley Square
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Boston Public Library
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Boston Marathon Finish Line
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Garden (Pass By)
Boston Common (Pass By)
Cheers (Pass By)
George Washington Statue (Pass By)
Newbury Street (Pass By)
Christian Science Plaza (Pass By)
Symphony Hall (Pass By)
Berklee College of Music (Pass By)
6
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harvard Bridge (Pass By)
Cambridge (Pass By)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Pass By)
Cambridge City Hall (Pass By)
7
Harvard University
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
2 Kirkland St
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (Pass By)
Cambridge Public Library (Pass By)
Longfellow Bridge (Pass By)
Beacon Hill (Pass By)
9
Massachusetts State House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Freedom Trail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Quincy Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway (Pass By)
Fenway Park (Pass By)
Boston University (Pass By)
Warrior Ice Arena (Pass By)
Auerbach Center (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- May be operated by a multilingual guide (English/Spanish).
- Vehicle size depends on total reservations.
- No suitcases or large bags allowed; a $10 per bag fee may apply.
- Restrooms may not be available on the vehicle.
- On rare occasions beyond our control, a Spanish-speaking guide may not be available without notice.
- Due to federal and state regulations, every traveler must have their own seat; babies may not sit on laps.
- Child or booster seats are required by law and must be provided by the customer.
- Seats are guaranteed; however, parties may be seated separately due to vehicle configuration.
- Road conditions, traffic, or unforeseen events may cause the tour to be extended or shortened. Royal City Tours is not responsible for resulting delays.
- The itinerary may be altered without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Reviews
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We had a pretty good experience, the van in which we traveled was comfortable for the rather long trip. Despite the highway being very crowded, our guide was able to manage it very well. The visits, sites and insights provided in Boston were great! Even though the guide had a tough crowd he made his best effort to make the trip entertaining. I would recommend and travel with Danny as our guide again.
Very informative! I loved to hear how the beginning of America began. Little details were brought to our attention
Really enjoyed this tour, so much to see and well paced. Tour guide provided of details and stories Thank you
Danny was brilliant to everyone. So nice and gave us a great day with all the info etc. Keep up the great work Danny
We had a great experience with Danny as our tour guide. He was incredibly nice and kind from the moment we met him, which made the whole tour feel comfortable and welcoming. Danny was patient with questions and made sure everyone in the group was engaged and having a good time. Overall, his friendly personality and professionalism really stood out, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great tour experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re very happy to hear you had a great experience with Danny. Providing a friendly, welcoming, and professional experience is exactly what we strive for at Royal City Tours, and we’re glad Danny made your tour memorable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Best regards,
Royal City Tours
Lovely day but a very long one. The breakfast stop is over two hours after leaving NY and the lunch break was around 3pm so be prepared. Our driver/guide was good and the day informative.
The Guide was the driver too. He was not able to tell the history well. The most spots , he didnt even stop the car
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, thank you for your feedback.
We made several attempts to contact you after your tour to better understand your concerns, but unfortunately we did not receive a response.
This tour is designed as a guided day trip where the driver also provides commentary, which is common for small-group experiences. All scheduled stops were completed as outlined. Please note that MIT is not included in this itinerary.
We always aim to deliver a complete and well-organized experience and remain available if you would like to discuss this further.
Best regards,
Royal City Tours
Excellent itinerary.
Wonderful trip
Lots of walking but nothing strenuous.
Must visit once in a while.
Great day trip from NJ to Boston! Very informative and gave a nice insight into a small group of people.
Excellent! Our tour guide-cum-driver, Millie is the best! She’s knowledgeable, responsible & friendly. We had a great time!
Excellent tour! Well organized, followed timelines. We are satisfied and grateful to our guide. She is smart and open, well prepared, ready help any guest.
Good overview of Boston and Harvard University in a long day (6:15am to 8:45pm). Well organized and tour guide was informative. Price was good.
Great tours , Nice tour guide , everything was fantastic , good car only a little bit small , generally great.
This is a great way to get an introduction to the city of Boston! I have never been and I feel like I visited for days with this one day trip
Trip cancelled at last minute. Had to get up at 5 00 as well. Notified by email whilst stood at pick up.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Simon,
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to be at the pickup point so early in the morning.
Please note that we never cancel tours at the last minute without notifying our travelers in advance. In your case, we sent a message prior to the tour, but unfortunately, we did not receive a reply. We always try our best to communicate promptly and clearly, especially in rare cases where adjustments are necessary.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better experience in the future.
Best regards
Great day trip from New York! Amazing team, really friendly with good knowledge of the city. Definitely one to add to your list
It was a good trip. Very beautiful place. Although the tour guide was learning he had a lot of knowledge- experience will grow. Thank you to the bus driver who supported him.
The Boston excursion was wonderful…
Our guide Mili was wonderful, responsible, very knowledgeable about historical data… highly recommended…
Trip was cancelled with short notice due to “weather”.
I booked well in advance and even I knew its going to be cold in the winter.
Suggest to skip this provider.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of your trip. While we understand your frustration, our decision to cancel was based on ensuring the safety and well-being of all our guests and staff, as certain weather conditions can pose risks beyond just cold temperatures.
Millie our guide was a gem. She was gracious and patient with some obnoxious & entitled people in our group. Loved Boston & Harvard and her informative insights!
This whirlwind tour was the best way to see the highlights of Boston in one day and get a sense of the history and culture of this amazing city. Our tour guide Millie was very professional and informative and fused her narrative with interesting facts and a subtle sense of humour. We were in very safe and steady hands with our bus driver Daniel. A highly recommended tour. Nicki (Sydney).
Great experience. The guide was amazing! Lots of historical places to visit. Harvard experience is unforgettable.
We had an amazing time, our tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable, very nice and open to questions. Loved the tour.
The tour was very informative and gave a nice insight into a small part of Boston. Our tour guide, Miller, was very knowledgeable about the area and made the trip fun. What could have been a long day went by very pleasantly. Kudos to our driver David!!!
Excellent tour, well organised. Tour guide did brilliant job. She is very knowledgeable and friendly.
I had a great time on my day trip to Boston with Royal City Tour. It was well organized, perfect timing.
Pick-up and drop-off in midtown Manhattan are convenient.
The bus was clean and comfortable and the ride enjoyable.
Both tour guide and driver were excellent, very professional. The tour guide (Millie?) was knowledgeable, friendly and a good storyteller.
I’m really happy that I took this tour. It was packed with a lot of things to see without feeling too rushed.
Besides, I got so lucky with the weather: it was glorious.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wishes to visit Boston without spending the night there.
So well balanced. History and fun. We loved it. Our guide Millie was brilliant! Really enjoyed Harvard. The journey although long was really easy. Thanks!!!
Highly recommended tour, the tour guide is so helpful and can explain multilingual (english and spanish)
Fantastic tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. Very helpful and knew the area well to provide great travel tips
We get a lot of wrong informations. We get freetime always on the wrong places .
And the whole time i had heart „all is to expensive for normal people „
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Dear Christiane_R
Thank you for spending your time to leave us a review. We appreciate all the comments positive and negative.
We sincerely apologize if: the Boston Public Library,
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Harvard University, the Freedom Trail, and Quincy Market were all the wrong places to visit while in Boston. Still, we genuinely believe those are the must-visit places in Boston as described in our tour description.
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