Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market
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Is Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market worth booking?
Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market is a 7-hour experience in Boston, United States, from $129 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (2)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $129 per person
Discover Boston’s most iconic sights in one perfectly planned day. Walk through the world-famous campuses of Harvard and MIT, where history, innovation, and genius collide. Enjoy free time at the lively Quincy Market for
What you get
About this experience
Discover Boston’s most iconic sights in one perfectly planned day. Walk through the world-famous campuses of Harvard and MIT, where history, innovation, and genius collide. Enjoy free time at the lively Quincy Market for lunch and local flavors before boarding a scenic Boston Harbor cruise included with your tour during the summer or a classic New England Lobster Lunch at Quincy Market during the winter. This experience blends academic legends, historic charm, and waterfront views into a complete, effortless Boston adventure built to impress.
What's included
Included
- Selected Pick-up and Drop-off locations at Boston
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Admission fees
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
Not included
- Meals
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
What you'll see and do
Boston
Explore Boston’s highlights: visit historic Harvard and innovative MIT, enjoy local flavors at Quincy Market, and cruise Boston Harbor for stunning views and maritime stories. A perfect blend of history, culture, and scenery! Winter Itinerary (12/16/2025-04/30/2026 & 11/01/2026-12/31/2026): Harvard University (1 hour) → Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (1 hour) → Quincy Market (2 hours, including lunch time) → Boston Lobster Meal (lunch included, 1 hour) Summer Itinerary (05/01/2026-10/31/2026): Harvard University (1 hour) → Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (1 hour) → Quincy Market (2 hours, including lunch time) → Boston Harbor Cruise (Ticket included, 1 hour) Note: The lobster meal includes a whole lobster, clam chowder, corn, and bottled water.
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Harvard University
Harvard University in-depth Tour Benefits: A Harvard student guide will greet your group on campus. Tours are scheduled to fit your needs with year-round availability.
60 minutes here
MIT Campus The Massachusetts Institute of Technology located in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known for its highly selective and intense academics. MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.
60 minutes here
Quincy Market
Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston, it is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.
120 minutes here
Seasonal Itinerary Disclosure: This tour offers different seasonal inclusions based on travel dates. • Summer Season (May–Oct): Includes a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise and approximately 2 hours of free time at Quincy Market. Lobster lunch is not included during the summer season. • Winter Season (Nov–Apr): The Boston Harbor Cruise is not available. Includes approximately 3 hours of free time at Quincy Market and a lobster lunch combo meal. Seasonal inclusions vary and are subject to availability based on the travel date. After all, heading back to Boston: You return to the drop-off point with a day’s worth of Boston’s biggest highlights checked off. No stress, no confusion—just a perfectly curated one-day adventure.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jupiter Legend Corporation
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- You must provide your pick-up location to the operator at least 3 days beforedeparture. If not received, the default pick-up will be:Chinatown, Boston；88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmationnumbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that youhave read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description,including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your paymentindicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are notaccepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or fromyour guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses,sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number isrequired for safety and trip communication.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Coachbuses usually do not need one, but winter tours using vans/minivans may. Please contact the operator in advance if needed; rental available on request.
- Seasonal Itinerary Disclosure: This tour offers different seasonal inclusions based on travel dates. • Summer Season (May–Oct): Includes a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise and approximately 2 hours of free time at Quincy Market. Lobster lunch is not included during the summer season. • Winter Season (Nov–Apr): The Boston Harbor Cruise is not available. Includes approximately 3 hours of free time at Quincy Market and a lobster lunch combo meal. Seasonal inclusions vary and are subject to availability based on the travel date.
- For individual special needs, we may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I recommend this tour.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Boston tour! The itinerary was impeccably organized, allowing us to experience the city's highlights seamlessly. Our tour guide was incredibly professional and knowledgeable, providing fascinating historical insights that deepened our understanding of this remarkable city. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Boston in a comprehensive and engaging way.
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Do not recommend-Glorified Uber Ride
This was a disappointing Viator tour which I would not recommend. We have used Viator for our tours in the US and overseas…usually amazing experience, but this one I would not recommend. Tour was to include: stops at Harvard, MIT, included in price was a boat tour, Prudential Center, and Quincy Market. There were additional upgrade activities we could purchase like private tour of Harvard with undergrad and going to observation deck at prudential center. Again these were optional upgrades in the description. When we met tour operator in the AM he said we had additional costs that were now mandatory to pay for boat tour and prudential center. I had to spend the first 20 minutes of the tour contacting viator which they were not helpful only saying the would contact tour operator to try to get refund. Tour guide finally got a hold of tour operator and which they did confirm the boat tour came with our guide package. Tour guide said if we did not do “optional upgrade” for prudential center he would not take us to that stop. Additionally, all tours we have taken with Viator the guide gave way more historical commentary. For $120 per person this was a glorified Uber driver. Tour driver was pleasant, but save your money and take some other tour!!!
Response from the operator: Dear, you chose a tour package, which does not include the fee of mandatory attraction. You need pay it when you join the tour. The only difference on the package is the fee is pre-paid or not.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Boston.
How much does Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market cost?
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Prices start at $129 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Boston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Boston is not rushed.
Is Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Boston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Boston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Boston and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Boston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Boston?
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Boston is compact enough that a good walking guide beats any bus. Freedom Trail walks, harbour cruises, Fenway tours and whale-watch runs out to Stellwagen Bank are the core, plus Salem and Cape Cod as day trips. Outty Ranking weights guide storytelling and group size heavily, because on the Freedom Trail the narration is the entire product. On Outty we rank every Boston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour, Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour, Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
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May to October. Whale watching runs roughly April through October only. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Boston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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