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CANCELLATIONS
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ACCESSIBILITY
If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.
WALKABILITY
There is quite a bit of walking on this tour.
HOTEL INFO
All four nights will be spent at Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham (Mass.) which has an indoor pool, fitness center and on-site restaurant.
VENUE INFO
Boston's Freedom Trail starts with a short walk through Boston Commons before our guide joins the bus for a ride up to Beacon Street. We'll pass the Old State House and Boston Massacre Site, Granary Burying Ground, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House and Faneuil Hall.
We'll visit the Paul Revere House which, in cooperation with Handwork 2026, is offering unique programs that showcase the artistry and craftmanship that were integral to colonial life.
There's a short walk to the Paul Revere Statue and a tour of the Old North Church.
A visit to the USS Constitution Museum brings alive the history of "Old Ironsides," never defeated in battle and an eternal symbol of the honor, courage and commitment of America's salilors.
View Boston in the Prudential Center is a 360-degree observation deck with exhibits and restaurants.
Our whale-watching adventure is hosted by Boston Harbor City Cruises, lasts from three to four hours and is hosted by a professional naturalist.
Visit the Brewhouse, Bier Keller and Sour Barrel aging facilities while enjoying three samples of fresh beer at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.
The Tall Ships celebration on Boston Harbor is part of the Sail250 celebration commencing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This event will feature a fleet of international tall ships and military vessels, with the ships docking along the Boston waterfront and offering public tours. For more information, visit Sail Boston.
MEALS
Breakfast is at the hotel on Days 2, 3, 4 & 5.
Lunch on Day 2 is on your own at Hub Hall which offers 18 food and drink options.
There is no shortage of options for your lunch on your own on Day 3 at Faneuil Hall Market Place. Best bets: Try the lobster roll and chowda.
Day 4 lunch will be on your own at Boston Harbor during the Tall Ships festivities.
Before departing for home on our fifth day, we'll have lunch at Copper House Tavern.
Dinner on Day 1 will be at the hotel followed by a presentation by historian Anthony Sammarco.
You are on your own for dinner on Day 2 at the Prudential Center which houses more than 60 shops and restaurants.
For Day 3, we'll experience a distinctively Bostonian dinner at Joe's on Newbury which a varied American-pub food menu.
Our farewell dinner on Day 4 is at the Union Oyster House, Boston's oldest restaurant.
BUS SEATING
While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. We are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers.