Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market
Overview
Start your journey in Cambridge, MA, with an in-depth visit to the historic Harvard University. Then head over to the MIT campus, where you’ll have the opportunity to take photos with its iconic academic buildings.
Back in Boston, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city from View Boston at the Prudential Center (ticket included), where you'll also have time for lunch.
Afterward, set sail on an optional Boston Harbor Cruise, offering stunning views of the city skyline from the water. End your day at the lively Quincy Market, a historic marketplace filled with food stalls, shops, and local culture.
️ Itinerary Depart from Boston →Cambridge:
Harvard University In-Depth Tour (Optional, 60 mins)
MIT Campus Photo Stop (30 mins)
Return to Boston:
View Boston at Prudential Center (Mandatory, 120 mins, includes lunch time)
Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)
Quincy Market (60 mins)
What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Gratuities for the driver and tour guide
- Selected Pick-up and Drop-off locations at Quincy and Downtown Boston
- Boston Harbor Cruise,View Boston at Prudential Center,Harvard In-Depth Tour(If each price option selected)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide)
- Meals Meals, Food and Drinks
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Tips(Not required, but always appreciated)
- Boston Harbor Cruise,View Boston at Prudential Center,Harvard In-Depth Tour(If option not selected)
Meeting and Pickup
08:00Departure Quincy, MA （China Pearl）；237 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169； 08:45Departure Chinatown, Boston；162 Lincoln St, Boston, MA 02111 Pickup time may differ from voucher start time. Confirm with operator afterbooking. Check “Meeting & Pick-up” for details. Arrive 5–10 mins early.Returning location same as departure location； The returning location is the same as departure location. The returning time depends on the actual itinerary, weather, and traffic of the day. Pleases ask the guide on the last day of the tour for more information.
What To Expect
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Cambridge
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Harvard University
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Prudential Center
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Harbor Cruises/Autoport
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Quincy Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Boston
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- You must provide your pick-up location to the operator at least 3 days beforedeparture. If not received, the default pick-up will be:Chinatown, Boston；88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmationnumbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that youhave read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description,including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your paymentindicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are notaccepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or fromyour guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses,sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number isrequired for safety and trip communication.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Coachbuses usually do not need one, but winter tours using vans/minivans may. Please contact the operator in advance if needed; rental available on request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-132218P344
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day).
- Gratuities for the driver and tour guide.
- Selected Pick-up and Drop-off locations at Quincy and Downtown Boston.
- Boston Harbor Cruise,View Boston at Prudential Center,Harvard In-Depth Tour(If each price option selected).
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide).
- Meals. Meals, Food and Drinks.
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Tips(Not required, but always appreciated).
- Boston Harbor Cruise,View Boston at Prudential Center,Harvard In-Depth Tour(If option not selected).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Gratuities for the driver and tour guide
- Selected Pick-up and Drop-off locations at Quincy and Downtown Boston
- Boston Harbor Cruise,View Boston at Prudential Center,Harvard In-Depth Tour(If each price option selected)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide)
- MealsMeals, Food and Drinks
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Tips(Not required, but always appreciated)
- Boston Harbor Cruise,View Boston at Prudential Center,Harvard In-Depth Tour(If option not selected)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- You must provide your pick-up location to the operator at least 3 days beforedeparture. If not received, the default pick-up will be:Chinatown, Boston；88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmationnumbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that youhave read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description,including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your paymentindicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are notaccepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or fromyour guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses,sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number isrequired for safety and trip communication.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Coachbuses usually do not need one, but winter tours using vans/minivans may. Please contact the operator in advance if needed; rental available on request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- Operated by a business
