Best Of Boston: Harvard, MIT, Harbor Cruise Small Group Day Trip
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4.55 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Boston, USA
6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
No Football Match Today? Here's the perfect way to spend your off-days around Boston.
Discover Boston’s most iconic sights in one perfectly planned day. Walk through the world-famous campuses of Harvard and MIT, where history, innovation, and genius collide. Enjoy free time at the lively Quincy Market for lunch and local flavors before boarding a scenic Boston Harbor cruise included with your tour during the summer or a classic New England Lobster Lunch at Quincy Market during the winter. This experience blends academic legends, historic charm, and waterfront views into a complete, effortless Boston adventure built to impress.
What's Included
- Lunch Winter(Nov-Apr) Exclusive Bonus: Enjoy a lobster lunch combo meal with a whole lobster, a cup of clam chowder, corn on the cob, and a bottled water (valued at $48 + tax)
- Snacks Bottled Water and Snacks
- Select Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations available in Boston
- Summer(May-Oct) Exclusive Bonus: Enjoy a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise (valued at $46)
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Personal Expenses
- Meals
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Drop-Off Location is the same as Pick-Up Location9:00AM Departure For Hotel Pick-UpPickup time may differ from voucher start time. Confirm with operator after booking. Check “Meeting & Pick-Up” for details. Arrive 5–10 mins early.The tour lasts approximately 6-7 hours. Return time may vary depending on the itinerary, traffic, and weather conditions.Please allow a 5–10 minute window before and after your pick-up time, as the guide may arrive slightly early or late due to multiple stops.
What To Expect
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Boston (pass by)
Boston to Harvard University:
Begin your day in Boston with a smooth check-in and intro from your guide, who sets the tone for a full day of iconic sights. It’s your launchpad for a seamless, all-in-one Boston experience, no planning, no stress, just a day packed with the city’s greatest hits.
Harvard University
Step into Harvard Yard, a place that feels like the backdrop of every famous academic moment ever. You’ll explore centuries-old architecture, storied halls, and green quads where world leaders, writers, and innovators once walked. It’s an immersive look into the oldest and most prestigious university in the U.S., offering a mix of history and campus life you can’t experience from a distance.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Self-guided tour at MIT.It is where genius meets experimentation. Navigate its modern buildings, science-driven culture, and landmarks like the Great Dome. This visit gives you a glimpse into the mind of a campus that reshaped modern technology, engineering, and design. It’s the perfect contrast to Harvard’s tradition; here, the future is the star.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Quincy Market
This historic marketplace is Boston’s food heaven. You get two full hours to try local favorites; from clam chowder to lobster rolls, or wander through the shops and street performers. It’s lively, colorful, and full of energy, making it the perfect midday break to eat, explore, and recharge before the cruise.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Boston (pass by)
Seasonal Itinerary Disclosure:
This tour offers different seasonal inclusions based on travel dates.• Summer Season (May–Oct):
Includes a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise and approximately 2 hours of free time at Quincy Market.
Lobster lunch is not included during the summer season.• Winter Season (Nov–Apr):
The Boston Harbor Cruise is not available.
Includes approximately 3 hours of free time at Quincy Market and a lobster lunch combo meal.Seasonal inclusions vary and are subject to availability based on the travel date.After all, heading back to Boston:You return to the drop-off point with a day’s worth of Boston’s biggest highlights checked off. No stress, no confusion—just a perfectly curated one-day adventure.
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.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your 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 is required for safety and trip communication.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law when traveling on the minivans or vans. Please contact the operator in advance if needed; rental available on request.
- Seasonal Itinerary Disclosure: This tour offers different seasonal inclusions based on travel dates. • Summer Season (May–Oct): Includes a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise and approximately 2 hours of free time at Quincy Market. Lobster lunch is not included during the summer season. • Winter Season (Nov–Apr): The Boston Harbor Cruise is not available. Includes approximately 3 hours of free time at Quincy Market and a lobster lunch combo meal. Seasonal inclusions vary and are subject to availability based on the travel date.
- For individual special needs, we may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best Of Boston: Harvard, MIT, Harbor Cruise Small Group Day Trip?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-132218P514
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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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What is the cancellation policy for the Best Of Boston: Harvard, MIT, Harbor Cruise Small Group Day Trip?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- 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.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Lunch. Winter(Nov-Apr) Exclusive Bonus: Enjoy a lobster lunch combo meal with a whole lobster, a cup of clam chowder, corn on the cob, and a bottled water (valued at $48 + tax).
- Snacks. Bottled Water and Snacks.
- Select Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations available in Boston.
- Summer(May-Oct) Exclusive Bonus: Enjoy a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise (valued at $46).
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests).
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey.
The following is NOT included:
- Personal Expenses.
- Meals.
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended).
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
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 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There 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 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If 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 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Best Of Boston: Harvard, MIT, Harbor Cruise Small Group Day Trip is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best Of Boston: Harvard, MIT, Harbor Cruise Small Group Day Trip 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
- LunchWinter(Nov-Apr) Exclusive Bonus: Enjoy a lobster lunch combo meal with a whole lobster, a cup of clam chowder, corn on the cob, and a bottled water (valued at $48 + tax)
- SnacksBottled Water and Snacks
- Select Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations available in Boston
- Summer(May-Oct) Exclusive Bonus: Enjoy a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise (valued at $46)
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Personal Expenses
- Meals
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
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.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your 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 is required for safety and trip communication.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law when traveling on the minivans or vans. Please contact the operator in advance if needed; rental available on request.
- Seasonal Itinerary Disclosure: This tour offers different seasonal inclusions based on travel dates. • Summer Season (May–Oct): Includes a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise and approximately 2 hours of free time at Quincy Market. Lobster lunch is not included during the summer season. • Winter Season (Nov–Apr): The Boston Harbor Cruise is not available. Includes approximately 3 hours of free time at Quincy Market and a lobster lunch combo meal. Seasonal inclusions vary and are subject to availability based on the travel date.
- For individual special needs, we may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
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