Boston: Bigly 1776 Adventure with John and Abigail Adams
Back Bay, Boston
See many sights around Boston and John and Abigail Adams homesteads in Quincy on a fully escorted tour with an experienced guide. Learn about Boston's architecture and learn about 1776 and more.
Boston and Adams Family Presidential Homesteads Small Group Tour
This all-day small group tour in Boston suits history and culture enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive city and presidential homestead experience.
Highlights
- More points of interest than other tour companies for a full-day experience
- Best value with air-conditioned comfort throughout the tour
- Experienced local guides accompany you the entire trip
- Locally owned and operated by Boston professionals
- Only comprehensive tour covering both Boston and the Adams family presidential homesteads
Description
Explore Boston with local professionals on the Big 1776 Adventure Tour featuring John and Abigail Adams. Visit key sites such as Boston Common, America’s first public garden, the 1877 Swan Boats, and the Bull and Finch Pub, inspiration for the TV show Cheers. In Back Bay, admire historic Gilded Age mansions, Trinity Church, Copley Place, and the Boston Public Library. Enjoy seeing upscale Newbury Street and Prudential Center for shopping, plus Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and America’s oldest baseball stadium. Photograph the Teammates sculpture honoring Ted Williams.
Pass through Beacon Hill to view mansions of wealthy Bostonians, distinctive cobblestone streets, gas lanterns, and brownstones. Learn about the neighborhood's history including the unique purple glass panes. Atop Beacon Hill stands the Massachusetts State House, notable for its 22k gold-leaf dome, along with the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial memorialized in the film “Glory.”
Travel 30 minutes outside Boston to Quincy, known as the City of Presidents. Visit the birthplaces and homes of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. See the earliest presidential birthplaces, where John Adams drafted the Massachusetts Constitution and Abigail Adams wrote famous Revolutionary War letters. Walk around Peacefield, the Adams family farm and estate, though interior tours are restricted due to National Park Service scheduling.
Return to Boston for lunch at historic Quincy Market, offering many casual dining options. After lunch, pass through Little Italy, featuring over 50 Italian restaurants. Tour the USS Constitution, commissioned in 1797, and walk the decks of this historic ship. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel or pick-up point.
Includes
- Full narration by local professional guides
- Small group size for a personalized experience
- Cushioned seating and digital sound system
- Large clear picture windows and modern equipment
- Air conditioning and heating
- Free entry to brewery tour
- Time to tour the USS Constitution
- Access to often skipped historic and cultural sites
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Customers are contacted 1-2 days before the tour to confirm pick-up time and location
- Lunch stop at Quincy Market offers light meal options
- Tour route and schedule may adjust for traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is during mild weather for outdoor stops and walking portions.
