Hafen
Boston

Relive the history of Boston on this fully narrated Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley adventure. Hop off at any stop to sightsee, shop or dine and rejoin the tour at any time.

Boston by Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley

Board your trolley at the pier and explore the city at your leisure. Customize your visit to the heart of the American Revolution and explore all that Boston has to offer onboard a comfortable trolley. The route includes 15 stops which enable you to visit some of the famous landmarks of Boston, such as Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, USS Constitution, Boston Common, and much more. Hear colorful anecdotes, historical information and humorous facts about this bustling seaport. You can choose to stay on board the entire route (2-hours) and simply enjoy a scenic drive, or hop-off at the destinations you want to further explore. The trolleys return approximately every 30 minutes, allowing you to re-board at any time and continue with your sightseeing.

Take time to enjoy all of the different places and at the end, hop off your trolley back at the pier.

Experience the rich heritage and excitement of a modern, world-class city and the birthplace of democracy, during this picturesque, half-day excursion through Boston and Cambridge

Old North Church

Depart the pier for the brief transfer to Boston's historic North End. Upon arrival, leave your coach and take a walk to the historic Old North Church, also known as 'Christ Church'. During your outside guided visit, learn about the church's historY.

Freedom Trail

Your visit to this historic Revolutionary War trail includes viewing the Old South Meeting House, the Kings Chapel, and the Granary Burial Ground. From here, drive through Back Bay and past Beacon Hill to Copley Square

Copley Square

Copley Square showcases stunning examples of medieval, classical, and modern design. The most prominent building is the Romanesque Trinity Church. Completed in 1877. Located on the south side is the magnificent Boston Public Library. Be sure to note the juxtaposition of the church's reflection in the glass of the very modern John Hancock tower. From the Square, continue across the Charles River to the city of Cambridge and Harvard University

Harvard University

Prior to arrival, your guide will provide an orientation of Harvard before you enjoy a self-guided outside stroll through Harvard Yard for a glimpse at the beautiful grounds and time to explore Harvard Square. After your visit to Cambridge, return to Boston where an optional drop-off will be made at Quincy Market for shopping, food, and local sights.

Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketplace

Faneuil Hall, hailed as the Cradle of Liberty, is a Georgian style building adjacent to the two story, 27,000 square foot Quincy Market, considered the social center of Boston. This indoor pavilion has shops, eating establishments, and street performers. You may choose to stay here and return at your leisure via the ship shuttle service or continue directly to the pier.

JFK Library & Museum

Depart the pier for the brief transfer to Columbia Point and tranquil Dorchester Bay; site of the striking I.M.Pei designed JFK Presidential Library and Museum. Upon arrival, proceed to the comfortable theatre to view an introductory film of 1960s television footage and home movies narrated in part by President Kennedy.

Next, explore the exhibit area to see artwork, artifacts, and videos from his administration. Your visit also includes a look at the videos, possessions, clothing, and other items belonging to the First Lady, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

Following your visit re-board your coach for a short scenic drive through Boston with an option to be dropped off at Quincy Market and return on your own via the complimentary shuttle service (time permitting)  or stay on the tour bus and return to the pier.

Relive the history of the New England towns that preserve the heritage and dignity of the country's beginnings during this scenic and memorable excursion from Boston.

Old North Bridge, Concord, Orchard House
Depart the pier for an approximate 45-minute drive to Lexington, proceed to see country homes of such renowned 19 -century authors as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Stop at the Concord River for an opportunity to stand on the North Bridge, where colonial farmers-turned-soldiers fired upon the King's army. Next stop is a visit of Orchard House, the family home of Louisa May Alcott who wrote the famous American novel Little Women. (Please be advised that the Old North Church will be visited instead of the Orchard House on Saturdays and Sundays).

Lexington
Next, re-board your coach for a drive past, gently rolling countryside hills, and beautiful old colonial homes enroute to Lexington. Upon arrival at Lexington Green, explore the site of a Revolutionary War battle and stop by the Visitor's Centre and Gift Shop. (Please be advised that Lexington Green may be visited before Concord depending on Orchard House or Old North Church reservation availability).

Cambridge, Harvard, MIT
Re-board your coach for an approximate 30-minute drive to Cambridge, home of the world-renowned Harvard University. Enjoy a scenic drive and historical commentary as you pass

Experience the historic sights and New England charm of Boston from both land and sea during this picturesque, half-day excursion via coach and boat.

Boston, Long Wharf, Harbour Cruise, Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Long Wharf. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting boat for a panoramic sightseeing cruise on the bustling harbour. Along the way, take in iconic sights such as the Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument and Boston's busy waterfront, and catch a glimpse of the USS Constitution.

Scenic Drive, Historic Landmarks, Copley Square, Back Bay District, Public Garden, Freedom Trail

Back on land, re-board your coach for a sightseeing drive. Pass by many of Boston's historic landmarks, then proceed for a photo stop at an architectural gem, Copley Square (traffic depending). Afterward, continue along Boston's Back Bay District and the Public Garden, then follow part of the Freedom Trail, an approximately 2.5-mile (about four-kilometre) red-brick trail recounting the story of the American Revolution.

Optional Shopping at the Quincy Market

At the conclusion of your tour re-board your coach for a return directly to the pier, or opt to be dropped off near the Quincy Market for independent shopping and exploring, then return to the pier at your leisure via the ship's shuttle service.

Explore Boston at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and separate English speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Boston at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and separate English speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Boston at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private SUV. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and separate English speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Travel back to Revolutionary Boston with a walk along the Freedom Trail. Your experienced guide will reveal the sites and scenes of critical events that paved the way for American Independence.

Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the Boston Common. Located on the edge of Beacon Hill, it is the oldest public park in America. Upon arrival at the gold-domed New State House, leave your coach and begin your approximate two-mile (about 3.2-kilometre) guided walking tour. As you stroll along Boston Common, view one of the most beautiful war memorials in the country, a bronze tribute to Robert Gould Shaw's 54th regiment.

Granary Burial Ground & Faneuil Hall

Next, continue on to the Granary Burial Ground, site of the graves of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere, then take the Freedom Trail past the Old Corner Bookstore, the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House to Faneuil Hall, the

meeting hall of such famous speakers as John Hancock, Susan B. Anthony, and John F. Kennedy. Today, it is a bustling complex of shops and restaurants.

Old North Church

Leaving Faneuil Hall cross into the North End by Paul Revere's House, en route to the Old North Church, also known as 'Christ Church'. During your guided visit, learn about the fascinating church's history.

Some time is also made available to browse the adjacent gift shop before proceeding to Quincy Market, where you may opt to explore the area independently or return directly to the ship via the shuttle bus.

Folgen Sie Ihrem Reiseleiter auf eine kurzweilige Reise durch ein wichtiges Kapitel der amerikanischen Geschichte: Vom historisch bedeutenden Geburtsort der Amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieges in Lexington über Concorde bis nach Harvard, wo in der weltweit bekannten Elite-Schmiede die großen Geister von morgen geformt werden.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt zum Lexington Green: amerikanische Freiheitskämpfer formierten sich hier 1775 gegen die heranziehenden Briten. Der Unabhängigkeitskrieg beginnt.
• Weiterfahrt nach Concord: Das „amerikanische Weimar" gilt als Ort der ersten Gefechte der 'Amerikanischen Revolution'
• Etwa 1-stündige Freitzeit am Campus der Harvard Universität
• Rückfahrt nach Boston, dort etwa 45 Minuten Freizeit zum Mittagessen im Quincy Market
• Fahrt vorbei an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten mit Halt im ältesten Stadtviertel Bostons, dem North End, und kurzem Fotostopp am Copley Square
• Insgesamt ca. 4 Stunden im Bus

Tauchen Sie ein in die dunkle Seite Bostons und entdecken Sie einige der tiefsten Geheimnisse auf einer "Schreckens" -Tour an Bord des Trolley of the Doomed. Ihr kostümierter Gastgeber, ein Totengräber aus dem 17. Jahrhundert, bietet aufschlussreiche Einblicke in die Geschichte der gruseligsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt durch Boston mit der „Gruselkarre“
• Gruselgeschichten auf zwei der ältesten Friedhöfe der Stadt
• Besichtigung der Grabstätten von Paul Revere, Samuel Adams und John Hancock
• Erzählungen über paranormale Aktivitäten in der Stadt und den mörderischen Boston Strangler

Bereits auf dem Weg zur Old North Church, dem ältesten Gotteshaus Bostons, bekommen Sie vom Bus aus einen ersten Eindruck von der Stadt. Über den Charles River gelangen Sie nach Cambridge, der Heimat zweier Universitäten von Weltruhm: dem Massachusetts Institute of Technology und der Harvard University. Letzterer statten Sie einen Besuch ab und können wie die Studenten über den von Bäumen gesäumten Campus und entlang der berühmten Gebäude aus rotem Backstein spazieren.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Orientierungsfahrt durch Boston zur Old North Church und Außenbesichtigung
• Weiterfahrt zum Harvard Campus und Freizeit vor Ort, jeweils rund 45 Minuten
• Rückfahrt nach Boston mit Fotostopp am Copley Square (falls zeitlich möglich)
• Möglichkeit zum Ausstieg am Quincy Market (dann individuelle Rückkehr zum Schiff)

In Boston lernen Sie die Stadt aus zwei Perspektiven kennen. Zunächst schippern Sie mit Blick auf die Skyline über das Wasser, danach lassen Sie sich vom Bus aus die Stadt und Sehenswürdigkeiten wie State House und Old South Meeting House, Ursprungsort der Boston Tea Party, zeigen. So entdecken Sie die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt ganz bequem.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Kurzer Transfer zum Bootsanleger
• Rund 45-minütige Bootstour mit Blick auf die Skyline, die historische Pier Long Wharf sowie die Fregatte USS Constitution
• Stadtrundfahrt per Bus mit Fotostopp am Copley Square, insgesamt etwa 2 Stunden