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Plymouth Day-Trip: Explore Historic Boston Attractions
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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!
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Boston Harbor Cruises - Enjoy a complimentary hotel pick-up from your downtown Boston hotel before heading to Plymouth and Historic Cape Cod.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums - Benefit from Skip-The-Line Admission to the renowned Plimoth Plantation. Delight in a discounted turkey dinner at the site of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, MA. Experience…
- Boston Harbor Cruises - Enjoy a complimentary hotel pick-up from your downtown Boston hotel before heading to Plymouth and Historic Cape Cod.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums - Benefit from Skip-The-Line Admission to the renowned Plimoth Plantation. Delight in a discounted turkey dinner at the site of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, MA. Experience a journey back to the 17th Century at Plimoth Plantation’s living Museum.
- Plymouth Rock - Visit Plymouth Harbor to see the iconic Plymouth Rock.
- Plymouth Visitor Information Center - Explore Plymouth Harbor to view Plymouth Rock and enjoy some leisure time shopping or simply enjoying the scenery.
- National Monument to the Forefathers - Admire Plymouth’s “Statue of Liberty,” the National Monument to the Forefathers, believed to be the largest solid granite monument in the world.
- Quincy - Stop to see the former residence (Peace Field) of both John Adams and John Quincy Adams (the 2nd and 6th Presidents of the U.S.). Also, visit the birthplace of John Adams, born in 1735.
- Scituate Lighthouse - Explore the picturesque New England coastline in Scituate, MA. Visit the Scituate Lighthouse and learn about the legendary American Army of Two.
- Weymouth - Drive through Weymouth, MA, the birthplace of one of the nation’s first ladies, Abigail Adams.
- Cohasset - Travel along the breathtaking coastline and admire the mansions along Jerusalem Rd.
- King Caesar House - Discover the historic homes in the coastal town of Duxbury, MA.
- Marshfield - Explore another historic New England coastal town.
- Mayflower II - Tour and view this historic vessel as it returns to Plymouth, MA.
What's Included
- Admission onboard the Mayflower II (except 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)
- Admission to the Grist Mill (as substitution for Mayflower on 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)
- Pass through charming coastal towns while en route to Plymouth
- Stop at Plymouth Rock, the historic disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620
- Complimentary snacks & bottled water
- Stop…
- Admission onboard the Mayflower II (except 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)
- Admission to the Grist Mill (as substitution for Mayflower on 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)
- Pass through charming coastal towns while en route to Plymouth
- Stop at Plymouth Rock, the historic disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620
- Complimentary snacks & bottled water
- Stop and view the Scituate Lighthouse and hear the amazing story of the “American Army of Two”
- Complimentary Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of our 5 strategically located pickup locations
- Admission to Plimoth Patuxet Museum
- Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
- Boston to Plymouth Small Group Day-Trip
- Professional Tour Guide
- Stop in Quincy to see the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents John Adams and son John Quincy Adams
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Boston to explore two iconic attractions in Plymouth, MA, known as “America’s Hometown.” This exceptional journey takes you through Quincy, MA, “The City of Presidents,” where you will visit the birthplaces of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. The scenic route continues along the coast through the…
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Boston to explore two iconic attractions in Plymouth, MA, known as “America’s Hometown.” This exceptional journey takes you through Quincy, MA, “The City of Presidents,” where you will visit the birthplaces of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. The scenic route continues along the coast through the charming towns of Cohasset and Scituate, celebrated as the most Irish town in America. As you travel to Plymouth, you’ll discover the rich history of Massachusetts’ South Shore. Upon reaching Plymouth, enjoy a delightful lunch by the Harbor. Post-lunch, your adventure includes viewing Plymouth Rock, boarding the Mayflower II, and exploring the Plimoth Patuxet Living Museum. Additional surprises await that will leave you amazed! This remarkable day trip promises to be an experience you will cherish forever! On 7/10, 7/13 & 7/17, the Grist Mill will replace the Mayflower, which will be docked in Boston for Sail Boston 2026.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(409 Ratings)
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Dana_m
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent tour - Lots of sites in a short period of time. Easy and convenient way to sightsee. Well paced. Chris is an excellent guide.
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Kathryn_q
Oct 22, 2025
Do this tour! You'll love it! - I had a wonderful day enjoying the fall color and the New England towns near Boston, ending with the Plimoth Patuxet living history museum. Our driver/narrator Chris was THE BEST!
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Mellisa_b
Oct 21, 2025
Great. We covered a lot... - Great. We covered a lot of ground without being rushed. Learned a lot. Beautiful sites, interesting places.
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204glynism
Oct 19, 2025
Boston to Plymouth - Such an interesting day if interested in history of New England and pilgrims arrival. Old villages both native Americans and Pilgrims living together.
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Kevin_b
Oct 9, 2025
Fall colors - It was a long day but got to see a lot of history. Went to several sites. It was raining all day but worth the effort.
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Texasgirl5666
Oct 6, 2025
Best history tour! - This was the best part of my trip here in Boston! Chris was an amazing tour guide and kept everyone entertained. He was very knowledgeable and communicated very well with everyone. I loved the size of this group, it didn’t feel overcrowded and hectic. All of the stops were well thought out and I felt I got every penny of what I paid for it! Amazing! Well definitely recommend!
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Cynthia_h
Oct 24, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and congenial. I feel like the time at the stops in Plymouth could have been shorter, but I did enjoy the trip down the coastal highway through the little towns/villages
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Karen_r
Oct 9, 2025
An informative trip but a... - An informative trip but a very long day.
No further information to provide. That’s it, I do not have anything further to say.
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Dennis_m
Oct 14, 2025
I wanted to see the... - I wanted to see the Pilgrim Museum in town. Did not realize "museum" referred to the Indian village. This is mis-leading, If the guide had told me I could have made other arrangements. I suggest that you make the visit to the Museum and the trip to the village an option. I could have seen it on my lunch 2 1/2 break. The guide was very good, though he could have pointed out the chance to visit the museum.
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Gregory
Oct 28, 2025
A TERRIBLE EXCURSION!!! - Even though the weather cannot be controlled, leaving my husband and me stranded on the curb/roadside in a windy downpour of rain without any nearby open cafe or restaurant to retreat to in order to get out of the strong downpour was UNACCEPTABLE, but THAT is what the driver did. Upon disembarking from the tour minibus to enter the Mayflower II replica to have a quick look around inside it (where the rain was also dripping thru) we were not given any heads up by him that he would be moving the bus where we wouldn’t be able to find it upon exiting the ship exhibit. We are seventy-plus years of age and are physically unable to run a half mile (or so) down the road in a hard downpour to a cafe or restaurant that MIGHT be open! The umbrella we were provided was not adequate in keeping us dry from the strong wind and rain for the duration of time allocated by the operator of this tour excursion as we frantically walked and searched for an open public place to go inside. When we finally found one such place we immediately contacted the booking agent (Viator/TripAdvisor) who then put us in touch with the office of the contracted tour excursion business (New England Trips LLC) whose office employee told us that he would call the bus driver to come pick us up. When the driver FINALLY arrived, he unapologetically stated to us that he had moved the bus away from where he had dropped us off because he was “not allowed to park there”. Be that as it may, there was NO EXCUSE for NOT telling us prior to our disembarking that the bus would not be there after exiting from the ship exhibit AND also for inaccurately telling us that the one restaurant across the street was open for lunch if we would like to go there. That restaurant’s entrance was locked and it was NOT open for business at lunchtime. By the end of all this we were soaking wet, hungry, exhausted, angry and frustrated. Due to the unacceptable circumstances the bus driver put us in, this excursion was a TOTAL WASTE OF OUR TIME AND MONEY. The additional fact that the minibus lacks a good suspension system and the passengers feel EVERY bump in the road making for a very uncomfortable ride as the driver sped along made an extremely bad situation even worse. I would give this tour a rating of NO STARS if that was possible. It was an absolutely TERRIBLE experience and I would NOT recommend it to anyone.
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