Most escorted tours of New England begin and end in Boston, Massachusetts, by far the largest city in the region. Founded by Puritans in 1630, and the site of many of the most important events during the American Revolution, Boston is truly a treasure-trove of history. Get introduced to some of Boston’s most important historic events and sites on a walking tour of the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile red-brick path through the city. Led by costumed docents, a narrated tour is a wonderful introduction to Boston’s heritage, with 16 stops along the way, including Paul Revere’s house, dating back to 1680, and the Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party began.
Boston is home to many American “firsts,” including the country’s first public school (Boston Latin) and first college (Harvard), as well as the first subway line and first town meeting, which took place at Faneuil Hall. Visitors flock to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which centers around a pedestrian-friendly shopping area, with plenty of street performers and a la carte dining options. Arrive hungry when you visit Quincy Hall Colonnade, where dozens of vendors sell international food items – including authentic clam “chowda”!
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