What to do and see in New England, New England: The Best Tours

December 2, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Pedal Peaks Island Day Trip from Portland, Rhode Island in a Day, Tour-in-Four -- A Private four hour walking & driving city tour, Boston Private City Tour, Seaplane Fly & Dine Rangeley Maine, Rangeley Lakes Region Seaplane Tour, Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Walking Tour of Cambridge with a local , 2 Hour Private Portland, Maine Lighthouse Tour, The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local, Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip.
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1. Pedal Peaks Island Day Trip from Portland

The Portland Encyclepedia, 6 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA Summer Feet Cycling - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Just a short 20-minute ferry ride from Portland, Peaks offers some breathtaking scenery and a glimpse into life on an island. Join your guides for a fun exploration of this wonderful little island.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, use of helmet, Lunch

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Reviewed By Lauren R

We had a fantastic tour with Summer Feet in Portland! Visited 4 lighthouses with a stop for lunch. Our guide (Tom) was great - super knowledgeable about the area and very personable! Would definitely recommend!

2. Rhode Island in a Day

1 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903, USA Experience Rhode Island Tours & Transportation
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

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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Reviewed By Travellagal40

Excellent tour of downtown Providence city and local sites. Lovely Victorian houses. Knowledgeable tour guide.

3. Tour-in-Four -- A Private four hour walking & driving city tour

Boston Sightseeing Tours
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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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Reviewed By L1857PAandreac

Neal, Richard and everyone at Boston Sightseeing Tours are wonderful to work with. Their knowledge of the city is unparalleled and they always keep things fun for my students.

4. Boston Private City Tour

Boston Preferred Car Service
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See all Boston's most important sights in a four hour, private, guided city tour, in a comfortable luxury vehicle. If you value, time, privacy, comfort and would like to have a good overview of the city of Boston at your own convenience and pace, we are the right choice for you. We will drive by or stop and wait at the sights you are most interested in. Our tour is totally customizable and our priority is to please you, not keep a schedule.

Inclusions: Bottled water

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Reviewed By davidvA1340FM

From the ease of making a reservation to the professionalism and timely and polite service would highly recommend using this service. David the driver arrive a few minutes early for a very early flight which provided security for my significant other who was raveling

5. Seaplane Fly & Dine Rangeley Maine

2640 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970, USA Acadian Seaplanes
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Picturesque seaplane tour to Bosebuck Mountain Camps, Grant's Kennebago Camps or Tim Pond Camps for a delicious dinner. Along your route of flight, your pilot will point out points of interest and wildlife. Keep your eyes out for Moose!

Inclusions: 3 course meal at a remote Maine sporting camp & Roundtrip seaplane service

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Reviewed By 147wandaf

My husband of over 40 years and I considered it an AMAzing treat to be able to fly over the lakes in Rangeley and along the mountain peaks and ridges. Our Pilot narrated our flight by sharing their names, some fun facts and let us know some great points of interest in the area like the panoramic view at the top of Quill Hill along with some great places to eat. Loved to see USA cut into the field in the farm below where we were able to steal a quick pic. A very worthwhile and beautiful activity for anyone. We hope to do it again sometime and maybe fly over our own Maine camp.

6. Rangeley Lakes Region Seaplane Tour

2640 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970, USA Acadian Seaplanes
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Breathtaking views of the Rangeley Lakes Region, it's countless lakes, rivers, ponds and mountains. An excellent way to spot wildlife from above. Most of our tours spot moose in their natural habitat!

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Reviewed By Thomas B

First tip...don't make a reservation after having had a couple glasses of wine...why...you might not reserve the right date ; ). Thanks to Keith my error was caught on the morning of the flight I had hoped to book - he was very accommodating and actually made the trip happen! What great flight and meal at Grants Camp. Flying over the Rangely Lakes was a tremendous experience - Keith's eagle eyes spotted moose and he took us in for a closer look. Ending the evening off with the sunset flight back was special - Keith is a great guy, pilot and you will have a great experience with him as your pilot/guide!

7. Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Walking Tour of Cambridge with a local

Washington Elm, Fay House, 10 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA Travel Curious - Boston
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On your private, guided tour of Cambridge with a local: - Enjoy meaningful insights from a local - Hear how locals describe Cambridge and Boston - the experiences that have made the two cities inextricable and those that have let them drift apart - Spend a few hours walking around the town’s two universities, and strolling the Charles River with a private, local guide - Pick up invaluable recommendations, advice, tips and reassurance as you explore highlights and off-the-beaten-track side streets - Grab a drink - a coffee or beer - in your local guide’s favourite watering hole - Learn first-hand what locals love about Cambridge from someone who knows the place inside-out

Inclusions: A craft beer or coffee at a local institution, A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

Exclusions: Food and additional drink, although your guide will be happy to help, Cost of transportation on the day (if required), Gratuities (optional)

8. 2 Hour Private Portland, Maine Lighthouse Tour

320 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA Portland Explorer
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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

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Reviewed By tippsieq

We had THE best tour ever and our tour guides Eric and Mario made the experience the best. It felt like hanging out with friends with them. The tour exceeded our expectation and everyone should check it out. We didn’t want it to end! Support this family run business and her an opportunity to see the beautiful lighthouses and learn about some really great history! Thank you for making such a special day for a group of lifelong friends who were celebrating 35+ years of friendship, a future bride and health and even better day!

9. The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local

96 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA The Real Portland Tour
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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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Reviewed By hennes6606

We really enjoyed the tour. It was very informational and entertaining. We made trips back to multiple of the locations visited on the tour.

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

New England Excursions
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Enjoy a spectacular day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire viewing the magnificent fall foliage. Your day will begin with front door hotel pick up service and be brought 2.5 hours north to White Mountains New Hampshire. From here, we will travel through the world renowned Kancamagus Highway. You'll enjoy several stops along this route for pictures and learn mountain history. You'll enjoy a stop in the mountain town of North Conway for lunch and shopping. After lunch we will depart and take a scenic tour on route 302 to the Mount Washington Hotel. A quick 30 minute stop here for a pictures of the hotel with Mountain Washington in the background then continue on the tour to view where Old Man on the Mountain was perched. Finally returning to Boston and direct hotel drop-off

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Map

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch (available for purchase at time of stop)

Reviewed By nj088762018

Two friends and I traveled to Boston for a long weekend. Before we left home, we booked a day trip to Martha's Vineyard with New England Excursions. We could not have picked a worse day as it was raining and cold. But, we've endured worse weather in other places, so we decided to take the tour. Matt Hebert of New England Excursions picked us at our hotel for the round trip drive from Boston to Woods Hole where we caught the ferry to the Vineyard. Matt provided a knowledgeable and enjoyable commentary for the drive. We were pleased with our experience with New England Excursions.

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