5 or 6 days
Boston, New York
Often pitted as rivals, these two East Coast cities each possess a distinct culture and vibe. From Beacon Hill and Back Bay to SoHo and Greenwich Village, compare the vibrant neighborhoods of Boston and New York for yourself.
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  • Day 1: Boston

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Explore Charlestown and the North End

    Take a walking tour of the Black Heritage Trail

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Duck boat tour

    Duck boat tour

    Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)

    Visit the New England Holocaust Memorial

    • Founded by Holocaust survivor Stephan Ross, the memorial is designed to inspire remembrance, reflection, and hope

    Dinner at Quincy Market

  • Day 2: Boston and Cambridge • Lexington and Concord

    Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge 

    • Newbury Street
    • Public Garden
    • Boston Common
    • Beacon Hill
    • Freedom Trail
    • Harvard Square

    Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

    • Lexington Battle Green
    • Old North Bridge
    • Author's Row

    Step inside one of Boston's Historic Buildings. Previous examples include:  

    • The Old Manse 
    • Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House 
    • The Paul Revere House 

    Enjoy an evening activity

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Theater performance

    Theater performance

    Experience Boston's performing arts scene firsthand with a live theater performance.

  • Day 3: New York City

    Travel to New York City

    Take a guided tour of New York City 

    • Greenwich Village
    • SoHo
    • Chinatown
    • Little Italy 

    Enjoy views of New York City from one its iconic skyscrapers, which may include:

    • Edge at Hudson Yards
    • Empire State Building Observatory
    • One World Observatory
  • Day 4: New York City

    Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    • Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
    • Explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

    9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

    Take a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial and hear powerful stories from survivors as they share their experiences before, during, and after the September 11 attacks.

    Visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum 

    Visit Times Square

    Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit one of New York City's museums, which may include:

    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • American Museum of Natural History

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit one of New York City's museums, which may include:

    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • American Museum of Natural History

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Turnstile Food Cart Tour

    Turnstile Food Cart Tour

    Enjoy an immersive food cart tour led by our partner, Turnstile Tours.  You’ll sample foods ranging from Bengali kati rolls to halal chicken and rice, meet working street vendors, and discover how vendors play an essential role in feeding their communities.  

    Explore the Brooklyn Bridge

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Broadway show

    Broadway show

    Grab a seat at one of New York City's theaters and experience the city's famous theater scene firsthand with a live performance.

  • Day 6: New York City

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • United Nations Headquarters
    • Grand Central Terminal
    • Fifth Avenue
    • Rockefeller Center
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Take a guided tour of the Lower East Side

    • Tenement Museum
    • Katz's Delicatessen
    • Nuyorican Poets Café
    • Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space
    • Sara D Roosevelt Park
    • 6BC Garden

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Boston

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Explore Charlestown and the North End

    Take a walking tour of the Black Heritage Trail

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Duck boat tour

    Duck boat tour

    Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)

    Visit the New England Holocaust Memorial

    • Founded by Holocaust survivor Stephan Ross, the memorial is designed to inspire remembrance, reflection, and hope

    Dinner at Quincy Market

  • Day 2: Boston and Cambridge • Lexington and Concord

    Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge 

    • Newbury Street
    • Public Garden
    • Boston Common
    • Beacon Hill
    • Freedom Trail
    • Harvard Square

    Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

    • Lexington Battle Green
    • Old North Bridge
    • Author's Row

    Step inside one of Boston's Historic Buildings. Previous examples include:  

    • The Old Manse 
    • Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House 
    • The Paul Revere House 

    Enjoy an evening activity

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Theater performance

    Theater performance

    Experience Boston's performing arts scene firsthand with a live theater performance.

  • Day 3: New York City

    Travel to New York City

    Take a guided tour of New York City 

    • Greenwich Village
    • SoHo
    • Chinatown
    • Little Italy 

    Enjoy views of New York City from one its iconic skyscrapers, which may include:

    • Edge at Hudson Yards
    • Empire State Building Observatory
    • One World Observatory
  • Day 4: New York City

    Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    • Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
    • Explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

    9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

    Take a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial and hear powerful stories from survivors as they share their experiences before, during, and after the September 11 attacks.

    Visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum 

    Visit Times Square

    Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit one of New York City's museums, which may include:

    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • American Museum of Natural History

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit one of New York City's museums, which may include:

    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • American Museum of Natural History

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Turnstile Food Cart Tour

    Turnstile Food Cart Tour

    Enjoy an immersive food cart tour led by our partner, Turnstile Tours.  You’ll sample foods ranging from Bengali kati rolls to halal chicken and rice, meet working street vendors, and discover how vendors play an essential role in feeding their communities.  

    Explore the Brooklyn Bridge

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Broadway show

    Broadway show

    Grab a seat at one of New York City's theaters and experience the city's famous theater scene firsthand with a live performance.

  • Day 6: New York City

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • United Nations Headquarters
    • Grand Central Terminal
    • Fifth Avenue
    • Rockefeller Center
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Take a guided tour of the Lower East Side

    • Tenement Museum
    • Katz's Delicatessen
    • Nuyorican Poets Café
    • Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space
    • Sara D Roosevelt Park
    • 6BC Garden

    Depart for home

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  • Meals

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  • All Gratuities

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    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

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