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

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    Duck boat tour

    Duck boat tour

    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

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    Theater performance

    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

    Take a boat cruise around Liberty and Ellis Islands (disembark pending availability)

    • Marvel at the 151-foot Statue of Liberty
    • Explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
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    9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

    9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

    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

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  • 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

    Explore the Brooklyn Bridge

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    Broadway show

    Broadway show

  • Day 6: New York City

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • 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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