Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 617-267-3825;
www.bostonducktours.com
; adult/child/senior $34/23/28; ; Aquarium,
Science Park or Prudential)
These wildly popular tours use WWII amphibious vehicles that
cruise the downtown streets before splashing into the Charles River. Tours depart from
Science, 1 Science Park; Science Park)
or from behind the Prudential Center, with more lim-
ited departures from the New England Aquarium. Reserve in advance.
Boston by Foot
WALKING TOUR
(
www.bostonbyfoot.com
;
adult/child $12/8; )
This fantastic nonprofit offers 90-minute
walking tours, with specialty themes such as Literary Landmarks, Boston Underfoot
(with highlights from the Big Dig and the T) and Boston for Little Feet - a kid-friendly
version of the Freedom Trail.
Urban AdvenTours
BICYCLE TOUR
( 617-670-0637;
www.urbanadventours.com
;
103 Atlantic Ave; tours $50; ; Aquarium)
Founded by avid cyclists who believe the best views of Boston are from a bicycle. The
City View Ride provides a great overview of how to get around by bike, but there are
other specialty tours such as Bikes at Night and Bike & Brew Tour.
NPS Freedom Trail Tour
WALKING TOUR
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.nps.gov/bost
; Faneuil Hall; 10am & 2pm Apr-Nov; ; State)
Show up at least
30 minutes early to snag a spot on one of the free, ranger-led Freedom Trail tours
provided by the National Park Service. Tours depart from the visitor center in Faneuil
Hall and follow a portion of the Freedom Trail (not including Charlestown), for 90
minutes. Each tour is limited to 30 people.
WORTH A TRIP
JFK SITES
The legacy of JFK is ubiquitous in Boston, but the official memorial to the 35th
adult/child/senior & student $12/9/10; 9am-5pm; ; JFK/UMass)
, a striking, modern,
marble building designed by IM Pei. The museum is a fitting tribute to JFK's life and
legacy. The effective use of video recreates history for visitors who may or may not
remember the early 1960s.
