Plymouth Day-Trip: Explore Historic Boston Attractions
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284 Ratings
Boston
Embark on a historic day trip from Boston to Plymouth, MA. Explore the birthplaces of U.S. Presidents, visit Plymouth Rock, board the Mayflower II, and experience Plimoth Plantation. Don't miss this unforgettable journey!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Boston Harbor Cruises - Enjoy complimentary hotel pick-up from your downtown Boston Hotel before departing to Plymouth and Historic Cape Cod.
What's Included
- Boston to Plymouth Small Group Day-Trip
- Pass through the coastal towns of Marshfield and Duxbury en route to Plymouth
- Stop at Plymouth Rock, the historic disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims
- Visit the Scituate Lighthouse and discover the story of the ‘American Army of Two’
- Explore Quincy, the birthplaces of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams
- Admission to the Mayflower II and Plimoth Patuxet Museum
- Professional Tour Guide
- Complimentary Pick-Up/Drop-Off at selected locations
- Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
- Enjoy complimentary snacks & bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch
Additional Information
Escape Boston for the day to explore two famed Plymouth locations. Mark Plymouth’s 400th Anniversary with a day-long tour to ‘America’s Hometown’ - Plymouth, MA. This extraordinary day trip journey will take you through ‘The City of Presidents’, Quincy, MA, home to the birthplaces of two former U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. You’ll journey along the coast, passing through the scenic towns of Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, and Duxbury. As you journey to Plymouth, gain an understanding of the historical region of Massachusetts known as the South Shore. Once in Plymouth, you’ll have the chance to enjoy lunch by the Harbor. Following lunch, explore Plymouth Rock, step aboard the Mayflower II, and take a tour of Plimoth, Plantation. With more surprises in store, this trip promises to leave you speechless! This outstanding day trip is a memorable experience you won’t soon forget!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Food and drink (non-alcoholic) is allowed on the bus
Location
Boston Harbor Cruises
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(284 Ratings)
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Barbara_d
Oct 30, 2023
Fun, informative time with David. - Our guide was very informative. Enjoyed the drive. Gave us lots of information without overwhelming us with too much information. Excellent balance of guided time and free time.
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Douglas_h
Oct 27, 2023
A great way to spend a day in the Boston area - Excellent itinerary, but the tour guide was the icing on the cake. Very knowledgeable and informative, he delivered information in a well paced manner. An excellent communicator. A great day trip which I heartedly recommend.
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Kelly_k
Oct 24, 2023
David was an excellent... - David was an excellent tour guide. He really brought the stories of early America to life. He was very knowledgeable and had many tips and facts to share.
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Hayleym919
Oct 23, 2023
Gorgeous scenery, fascinating history - Thank you to David for a really interesting commentary on the incredible history on the drive from Boston via Quincy to Plymouth. The living museums are so engaging!
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Tom_l
Oct 20, 2023
On the road to Plymouth - Chris was a very knowledgeable, polite, professional and courteous guide. We enjoyed his historical stories and his sense of humor. His instructions were clear and we had the right amount of time for each stop throughout the day. Thanks Chris!
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Tcso119
Oct 18, 2023
Great tour - David was a great tour guide. He made the trip interesting with all his knowledge of the places and areas.
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Maribeth_w
Oct 18, 2023
Well pleased! - We were very pleased with this tour. Our tour guide was very informative. The bus was clean and in good repair. Overall we would not hesitate to use this company again.
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Robbi_w
Oct 17, 2023
Great time! - David was an awesome tour guide. He had a lot of interesting facts that you do t read about in a typical guide book. It was a really fun day!
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Heide_r
Oct 13, 2023
Excellent tour guide - If I could give him 10 stars, I would. He was very informative and patient. He even suggested other tours and was very helpful.
Even took us to the the national monument to the forefathers. What a wonderful blessed day for our first time to Massachusetts and Boston!!!
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Oltravelingranny
Oct 13, 2023
Fantastic tour with David, one of the best tour guides ever! - David's incredible knowledge regarding the area and subject matter made for a fantastic tour. This was one of my favorite tours in the Boston area.
I love traveling, both in and out of the country, and have been on many tours...David is by far one of the best tour guides ever. He went the extra mile.
Thanks for a great tour David!
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