Things to do in New England, New England: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

This tour gives you the cuisine, scenery, and story of Rhode Island in one trip! It is the perfect blend of history, food, and sightseeing. No tour in the state gives you a better overall picture of Rhode Island.

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This is a small, intimate group tour of 2 truly historic seacoast villages. The tour starts in beautiful Noank, at the mouth of the Mystic River. After touring this shipbuilding and artist community village we proceed to the 1853 Spicer Mansion in Mystic....an iconic landmark. We then walk along the river in Mystic and hear about the stories and history of Native Americans, English Colonists, sea captains, whaling, shipbuilding, rum running and more. This is a special glimpse into New England maritime history and culture with a long time local. PRIVATE TOURS ONLY....MAX 5 PARTICIPANTS

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Private tours are priced per GROUP, not per person. This amazing tour is for those who want more than a driving tour but not a ton of walking.(aprox. 90 minute walk) Stroll through the historic North End. Have a snack from a famous North End pastry shop. Go inside the Old North Church and see Paul Revere's house, Explore Copp's Hill Burial Ground and learn about the "Spite House", the "Brink's Job" robbery. and the Great Molasses Flood. Visit the USS Constitution, and go up Bunker Hill where the first organized battle of the Revolutionary war took place. Learn how the Colonists lost that battle but won at the same time. Ride through Downtown, up Beacon Hill, The Back Bay, Fenway and over to Cambridge to see Harvard & MIT. You will see the entire city in half a day. ​Learn all about our history as well as what makes Boston such a great 21st century city. We can confirm tour start time after booking is complete. Weekday tours during the school year tours can only start after 2:30PM

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

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Visitors to Portland can easily miss some of Maine's most stunning sights. Avoid the headache of arranging your own transportation, or renting a car, on this guided tour of Portland's must-see sights. Enjoy a personalized experience on the tour with a local Mainer and lobsterman! We have the tour outlined but the time and stops can easily be adjusted to meet the requests of your group. Tour downtown Portland, visit three lighthouses, including Portland Head Light. See Portland's top sights, and working waterfront, with a local lobsterman. Visit Commercial Street, the Old Port District, and 3 lighthouses!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Umbrella to use if it rains during the tour. , TV display with photos and video of tour stops and history of Portland

Exclusions: Gratuities

Welcome to my hometown! Hop aboard for an authentic 90 minute sightseeing tour of Portland and 3 lighthouses with an experienced guide who is a real local, born and raised in Portland, ME. Get an insider’s look at the current happenings and rich history of my hometown. We’ll go where other tours go, and then I'll take you places other tours don't - you'll see hidden gems and learn little known facts about Portland and the great state of Maine that only a real local knows! As a college librarian I'm always researching the hidden history of Portland, while at the same time keeping on top of what's new in town and visiting as many local establishments that I can. I take pride in representing this city, and providing an informative and entertaining tour, delivered with a true Mainer's sense of humor. This is The Real Portland Tour! Check my website for a complete listing of tour days, times, and availability.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Knowledgeable, entertaining guide with 20 years experience giving tours of his hometown of Portland.

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Enjoy delightful food from five restaurants while strolling the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island! Our tour begins in front of the Wave sculpture on the corner of America's Cup Ave. and Memorial Blvd..  We will talk about Newport's infamous pirates, Revolutionary War armies, the Gilded Age of mansions and industrialists, the Irish American heritage up to and including the condominium boom. Our tour will last 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 1.75 miles.  Bring your appetites, you will not be disappointed!

Inclusions: Local guide, Small group walking tour, Food and beverages, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in

Steps Through 1692 is a 45-minute historic walking tour in the heart of downtown Salem. Learn about the hysteria of the Salem Witch trials at points of interest.

Inclusions: Certified guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

Leave Boston behind and visit two iconic Plymouth Attractions. Help celebrate Plymouth's 400th Birthday on this day trip to "America's Hometown" Plymouth, MA. This unique day trip travels through "The City of Presidents" Quincy, MA where you'll visit the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. You'll also travel along the coast through the beautiful towns of Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield and Duxbury. While en route to Plymouth you will learn about this historical area of Massachusetts called the South Shore. Upon arrival in Plymouth you will have time for lunch on the Harbor. After lunch the rest of your day will be spent viewing Plymouth Rock, boarding the Mayflower II and visiting Plimoth Plantation. There are also other surprises on this trip that will have you in awe! This magnificent day trip is one that you surely will never forget!

Inclusions: Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels, Skip-The-Line Admission to Plimoth Plantation, Complimentary snacks and bottled water, Professional Guide, Admission to the Mayflower II

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Lunch may be purchased at a Plymouth Harbor restaurant of your choice

New England Excursions is a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. You'll enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast, coffee or shopping before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all free of charge.  Island tour option; You'll have a wonderful 4 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger air-conditioned, high-top vans. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for snacks and pictures. A one-hour lunch break in Edgartown is very pleasing. Our guides are the best in the business. Enjoy the intimate experience by asking questions and being part of the New England Excursions family.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, maps, Discount food card, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Ferry Tickets

Exclusions: Island tour only available as an add-on, Food and drinks on the ferry and the island are up to the traveler unless specified otherwise

Visit the spookiest spots in downtown Salem and hear haunting tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem on this Spooky-kooky (skooky?) 60 minute tour of this historic city!

Inclusions: Certified guide

Exclusions: Private transportation