5 or 6 days
Boston, New York
Often pitted as rivals, these two East Coast cities each possess a distinct culture and vibe. From Beacon Hill and Back Bay to SoHo and Greenwich Village, compare the vibrant neighborhoods of Boston and New York for yourself.
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  • Day 1: Boston

    Arrive in Boston

    Visit the Museum of Science

    Make a photo stop at the historic piece of the Berlin Wall outside EF's Cambridge headquarters

    Take a walking tour of Boston

    • Newbury Street
    • Public Garden
    • Boston Common
    • Beacon Hill
    • Public Library
    • Cheers

    Optional: Duck boat tour of the city (seasonal)

    Dinner at Quincy Market

  • Day 2: Boston

    Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge

    • Paul Revere House
    • USS Constitution
    • Old North Church
    • Bunker Hill
    • Freedom Trail
    • Harvard Square

    Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

    • Lexington Battle Green
    • Old North Bridge
    • Author's Row
    • Orchard House or Old Manse

    Enjoy an evening activity

    Optional: Theater performance

  • Day 3: Boston and New York City

    Travel to New York

    Take a guided tour of New York

    • Greenwich Village
    • SoHo
    • Chinatown
    • Little Italy

    Visit the Empire State Building by night

  • Day 4: New York City

    Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    • Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
    • Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

    Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

    Visit Times Square

    Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • Fifth Avenue
    • Rockefeller Center
    • Bryant Park

    Optional: Broadway show

  • Day 6: New York City

    Visit the Museum of Natural History

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Boston

    Arrive in Boston

    Visit the Museum of Science

    Make a photo stop at the historic piece of the Berlin Wall outside EF's Cambridge headquarters

    Take a walking tour of Boston

    • Newbury Street
    • Public Garden
    • Boston Common
    • Beacon Hill
    • Public Library
    • Cheers

    Optional: Duck boat tour of the city (seasonal)

    Dinner at Quincy Market

  • Day 2: Boston

    Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge

    • Paul Revere House
    • USS Constitution
    • Old North Church
    • Bunker Hill
    • Freedom Trail
    • Harvard Square

    Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

    • Lexington Battle Green
    • Old North Bridge
    • Author's Row
    • Orchard House or Old Manse

    Enjoy an evening activity

    Optional: Theater performance

  • Day 3: Boston and New York City

    Travel to New York

    Take a guided tour of New York

    • Greenwich Village
    • SoHo
    • Chinatown
    • Little Italy

    Visit the Empire State Building by night

  • Day 4: New York City

    Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    • Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
    • Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

    Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

    Visit Times Square

    Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 5: New York City

    Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • Fifth Avenue
    • Rockefeller Center
    • Bryant Park

    Optional: Broadway show

  • Day 6: New York City

    Visit the Museum of Natural History

    Depart for home

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  • Round-trip Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.

  • Hotel Accommodations

    Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.

  • Overnight Security

    Security guards on watch nightly.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • All Gratuities

    Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.

  • Training and Support

    We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.

  • Traveler Resources

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.

  • Expert Tour Planning

    Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

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  • $50 Million Liability Policy

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