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Make the "Pilgrimage" south to historic Plymouth. Explore on your own the many
historic sites along the waterfront and downtown. Docked just next to Plymouth Rock is a full-scale reproduction of the original ship, Mayflower II. Here you'll find Cranberry World Visitor's Center; a free exhibit that includes demonstrations and samples of their many cranberry products.
Climb Cole's Hill to visit the Plymouth National Wax Museum where 180 life-size figures tell the pilgrims' story. The breathtaking view of Plymouth Harbor and Gurnet Light should not be missed. From the waterfront take time to board the Splashdown Duck (1hr. land & sea tour) or the Pilgrim Belle, a 75 minute paddlewheel cruise. A full exciting day awaits you in the town of our forefathers.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from 5 June to 20 October, 2006
Travel north from Boston to historic Marblehead, the birthplace of the American Navy. Visit Abbott Hall to see the original painting, "The Spirit of 76." In Salem, step back to 1692 and visit the Salem Witch Museum (admission not included).
Travel down Derby Street past Nathaniel Hawthorne's Custom House & the House of the Seven Gables. Time is allowed to stop at Pickering Wharf for Lunch and exploring. Whether it is witches or authors, museums or shopping, you will find it in Salem.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from June to October
THE BATTLE TRAIL - Visit Harvard Yard, view Cambridge Common where Washington took control of the Continental Army; drive along "Tory Row," past the
home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Follow the route of Paul Revere as he warned the countryside, "the British are coming!" Stand on Lexington Green, where Captain Jonathan Parker and 77 Minutemen stood their ground against 700 of England's finest regulars.
In Concord, journey past the homes of Hawthorne, Alcott and Emerson as you make your way to the Old North Bridge where "...the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard 'round the world."
This tour is seasonal and only operates from May to 21 October
Step aboard the trolley of the doomed and join your host, a 17th Century grave
digger, cursed with a sentence of eternal damnation. This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his purgatory. Join other apprentice grave diggers on an adventure through the darker side of Boston, a scary, fun and informative frightseeing experience that is truly one of a kind.
Hear about Boston's most sinister characters - from the Angel of Death to the king of all killers - the Boston Strangler. Learn about all the haunts that call the "Hub" their home. But that's not all! Step inside two of the oldest burying grounds in Boston for a walking tour you will never forget. Learn the significance of much of the imagery found in these 17th century burial grounds and the famous and not so famous (but even more interesting) occupants therein.
Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, nestled atop the tallest point in one of Boston's oldest historic districts. Here you will visit the final resting place of Cotton Mather, a man famous for his "intimate" involvement with the Salem Witch Trials. Then to the Granary Burying Ground where you will visit the final resting places of many of the famous heroes of the American Revolution including John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.
Remember that half of the tour is walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended (so you don't become "dead" on your feet)!
You've never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours! 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!
This tour is seasonal and only operates from March through to November.
On the Old Town Trolley® - Stops at/close by to: the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Old State House, the Historic North End (Boston's
"Little Italy"), USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument, Beacon Hill, the Bull and Finch Pub (the inspiration for CHEERS), M.I.T, Newbury Street, Chinatown, the Theater District and much, much, more!
Hop on and Hop off - Tour at your own pace. All stops have been carefully selected for your convenience and pleasure. Your Old Town Trolley Voucher allows you to get off and on off at any designated stop. Your ticket includes unlimited re-boarding - ALL DAY!
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
Join a costumed 19th century guides as they lead you into the heart of Boston, Beacon Hill! Experience this beautiful area's fascinating history and architectural vitality. The tour is 45 minutes long and departs daily from Old Town Trolley Stop #7, at the top of Beacon Hill. The tour is conducted daily May through October, weather permitting. Simply show your Old Town Trolley Ticket (after voucher exchange).
Admission to the Old State House Museum
Show your Old Town Trolley Ticket (after voucher exchange) and receive 1/2 price admission to the Old State House, Boston's preeminent historical museum. The museum's collection includes authentic artifacts chronicling Boston's history, all housed within the oldest surviving public building in Boston. The Old State House Museum is conveniently located at Trolley Stop #5.
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