15 1-Day Tours in Boston to Build a Day Around

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - What the three-hour island tour adds

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, including the ferry, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Aquinnah, timing, value, and practical tips.

“This is not a good trip to take. The bus ride from Boston to the ferry was fantastic. Once on Island, you board an old, beat up white school bus with uncomfortable seats, small windows, with no ability to see where you’re at. It was extremely difficult to understand our Jamaican tour guide and you are rushed around the island. I do not recommend this tour.”

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Boston: Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

2.Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 573 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Review of the 13-hour Martha’s Vineyard day trip from Boston, with ferry travel, island highlights, free time, and an optional guided tour.

“Tour guide Laurent was amazing, lots of interesting knowledge about the area and lots of stories along the way”

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Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

3.Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of the Martha’s Vineyard day trip from Boston, with ferry travel, hotel pickup, optional island tour, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The ride to the ferry was great. The driver was interesting and informative. The tour on Martha’s Vineyard was mediocre. The driver seemed uninterested. The scheduler called his phone several times and when he didn’t answer she called some of the passengers. When one finally answered the driver took the phone and he and the scheduler argued out loud with all the passengers listening. And he was on the phone while driving. All in all it was not a very good experience.”

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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

4.Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $155

Explore Newport from Boston with mansion admission, coastal sights, free time, and practical tips for this 11-hour small-group day trip.

“The two mansions we toured were very enjoyable. The staff of The Breakers and Marble were knowledgeable about the homes. Our driver was experienced with the Boston traffic and got us to our destination quickly and efficiently.”

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Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

5.Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Review of the Boston to New Hampshire fall foliage tour, with Kancamagus Highway stops, North Conway lunch, mountain views, and practical tips.

“Matt was a great driver and knowledgeable of the area. Felt safe in the van and he provided clear information. Very nice day”

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Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Trolley Tour

6.Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $135

Review of the Boston to Kennebunkport day trip, with Nubble Light, Marginal Way, Perkins Cove, free time, and optional trolley tour.

“Lucia was our driver. She was terrific. It was a small group of just five on this tour, my wife and myself and another couple from Barcelona and their daughter. Everyone onboard really enjoyed the experience. So glad we had Lucia as our driver. She was very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy being there. And Maine is stunning! The Perkins Cove stop was really fun and had a great time in the Kennebunks.”

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Boston: Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

7.Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 123 reviews · from $120

Review of the Martha’s Vineyard day trip from Boston, with ferry travel, hotel pickup, optional island tour, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Keith to the port and Harry around the island 10/10 good information, fun, and friendly!”

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From Boston: Quincy, Plymouth, and Mayflower II Day Trip

8.Quincy, Plymouth, and Mayflower II Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 11 hours · from $165

Explore Quincy, Scituate, and Plymouth from Boston, with presidential homes, lighthouses, Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Patuxet.

“It was so relaxing and entertaining. At the stops we were able to learn so much of the history.”

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Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

9.Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Explore Salem from Boston with trolley rides, witch-trial exhibits, the House of Seven Gables, free time, and hotel pickup.

“This was our favorite day while in Boston. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy going, and the tour was well curated. We had just the right amount of time for each of the planned activities as well as lunch and shopping. Great tour!”

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Private Day Trip to Lexington and Concord from Boston

10.Private Day Trip to Lexington and Concord from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $493

Explore Lexington and Concord from Boston on a private history tour with Battle Road, Walden Pond, Orchard House, lunch time, and local guides.

“Maria was an exceptional tour guide. Her enthusiasm for history was infectious and made the tour more interesting and fun. The stops she chose and details she knew were impressive and fascinating. You won’t be disappointed in this tour.”

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Niagara Falls(US side) 2-Day Trip from Boston

11.Niagara Falls(US side) 2-Day Trip from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour - 2 days · from $49Best value

Review of the 2-day Niagara Falls trip from Boston, with night views, Maid of the Mist, hotel details, transport advice, and value tips.

“Our Guide Willy was very cooperative, helpful. He made sure all 10 passengers of the group have comfortable journey, by taking breaks time to time. The vehicle was not comfortable though. On Day 1, we covered Whirlpool state park, Maid of the mist, Niagara at Night, Goat Island, Luna Island and Fireworks. We stayed at Aloft-Buffalo Airport hotel, which was nice. We arrived at 11PM at the hotel, room was already allotted, Willy gave us the room key for check-in. Next day, Day 2 we met at the hotel looby, checked out and went for quick breakfast. Then we headed to Niagara state park again for Cave of the Winds.…”

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Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

12.Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $495

Review of the private Boston day trip to Hammond Castle and Salem, with practical advice on sights, timing, price, comfort, and who should book.

“A great tour of the Hammond Castle and Salem. Our guide was phenomenal and told us many wonderful stories. Overall highly recommended.”

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Boston: Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Lobster Tour

13.Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Lobster Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $125

Travel from Boston to Kennebunkport by minibus for Maine coast views, local history, shopping, seafood, and an optional lobster tour.

“Matt was very personable and entertaining with a great mix of history and comical conversation with our group.”

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Boston to Coastal Maine Private Day Trip

14.Boston to Coastal Maine Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Compare a private Boston to Maine day trip with flexible stops, a chauffeur, Nubble Lighthouse, Kittery outlets, and custom sightseeing.

“Due to Covid we did not have an actual tour guide. Our driver Dino was able to take us wherever we wanted to go but could not provide much detail information on the places we saw. In fairness, we were told in advance that a tour guide would not be available but wanted to take the trip since eating lobster in Maine was the main purpose of our entire trip. We elected not to go to Kittery and the outlet shops since we can do this very near to where we live. It would have been nice to spend more time in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport but we had decided to…”

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