boston tours

any recommendations for tours around boston? We have just one day in the city and we want to make the most of it. Help!

boston tours

Duck Tours are comprehensive, fun, and let you see the city both from the land and from the water.

Trolley Tours enable you to explore anywhere you like without having to get back on the same vehicle. Just wait for the next one; the price stays the same.

Boston By Foot is a great way to take an in-depth walking tour and learn about history and architecture without traffic and fumes.

There%26#39;s no lack of other possibilities: Gray Line, et al.

Or you can self-guide along the Freedom Trail.

boston tours

There are 3 basic tours that are available for Boston

1. Old Town Trolley锟斤拷锟絫his a tour that makes loops around the city allowing Guests to get on and off all day long. These narrated trolley锟斤拷锟絪 operate every 15-20 minutes between stops from 9am until 4:00pm. The cost of this tour is $29 for adults 17-59, $26 for Seniors and Students 13-17, and children under 12 tour for free with an adult.

2. Boston Duck Tour锟斤拷锟絫his tour makes a narrated loop around the city and also includes a cruise on the Charles river. The cost of this tour is $25 for adults, $22 for students, $22 for seniors, $16 for children, and $3 for infants. This tour does not allow you to get on and off.

3. Boston Tours Company锟斤拷锟絫his is an all day escorted motorcoach tour of Boston. They will pick up from the Hotel. The cost of this tour is $45.00 for adults.

Do try and get to Woodstock in Vermont...a bit twee and touristy but I loved it...it little village and just what you imagine New England to be...go to New Bedford if you can...an old whaling town, lots of things to look at.....you could try Plymouth Plantation...a copy of an old pilgrim colony with actor playing the parts in authentic dress etc...quite enjoyed it...but search out the trees....if you get chance to go Rhode Island not that far away...see the magnificent mansions of the Vanderbilts etc...you will love it...wish I was coming with you now...be aware that there is virtually no duty free shop in Boston airport so if you want to bring anything back buy it before you get back to the airport...enjoy!

Folks this post is originally from 2005!!