16 activitati in Boston - MA, UNITED STATES - USA

Come and visit the newly transformed New England Aquarium, right in the heart of downtown Boston, and be enchanted by its stunning collection of marine life. Featuring a spectacular new Caribbean coral reef teeming with more than 2,000 animals, a bustling penguin colony and an unforgettable giant sea turtle exhibit, New England Aquarium is sure to enthrall and delight the whole family. Hosting New England’s biggest screen, the aquarium’s IMAX Theatre will also take your breath away as incredible underwater journeys come to life in front of your eyes. Immerse yourself in a world of exotic tropical species and colourful fish as you explore New England’s very own slice of the Caribbean at the newly constructed coral reef exhibit. Spot the numerous sea turtles, eels, stingrays and fish that call this environment, with its carefully controlled warm water, their home. Holding over 200,000 gallons of saltwater, the engineering required to bring this exhibit to life is almost as impressive as the stunning sealife which dwell within. Head to further exhibits and marvel at the size and grace of massive sea turtles, be enchanted by the playful seals and run your fingertips over the smooth skin of a cownose ray. Be sure to check out New England’s biggest screen at the on-site IMAX theatre. Watch as the world is brought to life in front of your eyes on a screen the size of a six story building. This experience is invaluable when it comes to witnessing animals and habitats that are too large, too small or too endangered to exhibit in an aquarium setting.

Enjoy a 70 minute tour of America's oldest university. On the "Harvard" tour, you will embark on an entertaining journey through Harvard Yard with a Harvardian! Enjoy tales of Harvard's history and culture as you see famous landmarks and monuments. Visit historic buildings on campus, the famous John Harvard Statue, surrounding neighborhood of Harvard Square and enjoy learning about Harvard history, culture and famous Harvardians. Enjoy a 70 minute tour of America's oldest university. On the "Harvard" tour, you will embark on an entertaining journey through Harvard Yard with a Harvardian! Enjoy tales of Harvard's history and culture as you see famous landmarks and monuments. Visit historic buildings on campus, the famous John Harvard Statue, surrounding neighborhood of Harvard Square and enjoy learning about Harvard history, culture and famous Harvardians. Tour guides are current Harvard undergraduates, graduate students and Harvard alumni. End location: 57 JFK Street, Cambridge MA (The Harvard Shop). Languages English.

There is so much to do in historic Salem, Massachusetts, you’ll be thankful our fast ferry will get you there quickly so you can spend more time taking in all the incredible activities the city offers. Hop aboard at Boston’s Long Wharf, and in less than an hour you’ll be sightseeing, museum hopping, sampling the specialties of local chefs and shopping in Salem’s many quaint boutiques and quirky shops. Many people, not only here in the U.S., but around the world, are familiar with the stories that surround the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. And there’s much to see and do related to the trials throughout the city. What many folks may not realize is Salem’s history as a cultural and economic epicenter. At one point during the mid-1800s Salem was considered one of the richest cities in the world. Its port was a hotspot for trade, especially with the Far East. This trade made many a captain and merchant rich, allowing them to build beautiful homes you can tour today that are considered outstanding examples of Colonial Revival, Federal Era and Victorian styles of architecture. It also resulted in the city evolving and growing its love of art, culture and literature. Anyone who shares this passion should not miss an opportunity to visit the world-renowned Peabody Essex Museum. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables was not only written here, but stands to this day as a testament to the man who was once the nation’s most famous author. The vessel is 92 feet long and features two decks. The first deck includes the main cabin with booth-style seating, walk-around deck space, a galley and three restrooms. The second deck includes a partially enclosed space with benches and tables as well as a large open-air sundeck for soaking up some sunshine on your way to and from Salem.

There is so much to do in historic Salem, Massachusetts, you’ll be thankful our fast ferry will get you there quickly so you can spend more time taking in all the incredible activities the city offers. Hop aboard at Boston’s Long Wharf, and in less than an hour you’ll be sightseeing, museum hopping, sampling the specialties of local chefs and shopping in Salem’s many quaint boutiques and quirky shops. Many people, not only here in the U.S., but around the world, are familiar with the stories that surround the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. And there’s much to see and do related to the trials throughout the city. What many folks may not realize is Salem’s history as a cultural and economic epicenter. At one point during the mid-1800s Salem was considered one of the richest cities in the world. Its port was a hotspot for trade, especially with the Far East. This trade made many a captain and merchant rich, allowing them to build beautiful homes you can tour today that are considered outstanding examples of Colonial Revival, Federal Era and Victorian styles of architecture. It also resulted in the city evolving and growing its love of art, culture and literature. Anyone who shares this passion should not miss an opportunity to visit the world-renowned Peabody Essex Museum. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables was not only written here, but stands to this day as a testament to the man who was once the nation’s most famous author. The vessel is 92 feet long and features two decks. The first deck includes the main cabin with booth-style seating, walk-around deck space, a galley and three restrooms. The second deck includes a partially enclosed space with benches and tables as well as a large open-air sundeck for soaking up some sunshine on your way to and from Salem.

Visit perhaps the most treasured of all Boston's landmarks, the USS Constitution. This 45-minute fully narrated tour allows you to travel back to the end of the 18th century when Old Ironsides, as she is affectionately known, was built. Disembark at her home in the Charlestown Navy Yard for a tour of the famous ship and accompanying Naval Museum. Visit perhaps the most treasured of all Boston's landmarks, the USS Constitution. This 45 minute fully narrated tour brings one up close and personal with Old Ironsides at her home in the Charlestown Navy Yard and allows one the option to disembark for a tour of the famous ship and accompanying Naval Museum. The tour reaches also the Bunker Hill Monument, the Boston Tea Party site, and the Old North Church. USS Constitution is a heavy frigate of the United States Navy launched in 1797 (the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat). It is a wooden-hulled, three-masted ship named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America. Constitution, during the War of 1812 against Great Britain, captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane and Levant becoming very famous for her actions. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname of Old Ironsides. The Bunker Hill Monument was inaugurated in 1843 in Charlestown and honours the Battle of Bunker Hill. It reaches 67 metres and it is made of granite transported to the site by means of the Granite Railway, built particularly for that purpose. Reaching the top means climbing 294 steps. Meeting/pick-up point: 1 Long Wharf. Duration: 45 minutes. Start/opening time: daily every hour on the half hour from 10:30am. Languages: English. Others: please check-in 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time with your voucher. Valid Photo ID will be required.

The Kona Dew Boston and Giant Escape are our mainstay rental bikes – made custom just for us, these bikes are high quality, lightweight, and comfortable for all-day riding in the city. With a wide range of gears, you can get up and down Beacon Hill with ease, and lightweight, durable components ensure that the bike doesn’t weigh you down. Others: Baby seats, trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for rent for children. Tour is in English.

Travel right back in time to the beginning of the American revolution. The date is December 16, 1773. Prepare to relive one of the most monumental events in the history of the USA. It was on this night that a group of colonists organised what is now known as the Boston Tea Party. In fact the group were so enraged by what they considered to be unfair taxation laws that they reacted by hurling more than 300 crates of tea into the harb Travel right back in time with us. The date is December 16, 1773. Prepare to relive one of the most monumental events in the history of the USA. It was on this night that a group of colonists organised what is now known as the Boston Tea Party. In fact the group were so enraged by what they considered to be unfair taxation laws that they reacted by hurling more than 300 crates of tea into the harbour in protest. This emblematic moment in history has been said to represent one of the first events which led to the American Revolutionary War. Discover the floating Boston Tea Party Ships and museum where you will see authentically restored replicas of the original tea ships and an array of fascinating exhibits that are fully interactive. Re-enact the momentous occasion as our museum guides take on their roles as indignant colonists. See an original tea chest that has been passed down over the generations for some 230 years. Watch an informative film which enlightens you about all the action before you pop in for a nice cup of tea at Abigail's Tea Room. Your tour gives you and an educational and entertaining insight into these remarkable moments in American History, enabling you to get a feel for how the patriots felt when they began their opposition which eventually won them the freedom of the U.S.A. Meeting/ Pick up point: Congress Street Bridge Opening times: Monday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Museum tours begin every 30 minutes. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Languages: English Meeting/ Pick-up point: Congress Street Bridge. Start or opening time: Monday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Museum tours begin every 30 minutes. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Languages: English. Others: The Museum is accessible for wheelchair confined persons.

Get ready for more thrills, more laughs and more speed than you ever imagined as you zip across the ocean at up to 40 miles per hour. Don't worry, though; a ride on Codzilla is as entertaining as it is thrilling. The wind roars. The music blares. And the waves will splash during a wet and wild 40-minute ride of full blast, sensational fun. The wind roars. Get ready for more thrills, more laughs and more speed than you ever imagined as you zip across the ocean at up to 40 miles per hour. Don't worry, though; a ride on Codzilla is as entertaining as it is thrilling. The wind roars. The music blares. And the waves will splash during a wet and wild 40-minute ride of full blast, sensational fun. The wind roars. The music blares and the waves splash as you experience 40 minutes of full blast, sensational fun. Codzilla is 70’ of marine aluminum and bad attitude. Codzilla seats (or was that "eats") 135 people, so reservations are recommended. With two turbo-charged diesel engines driving state of the art waterjets, Codzilla roams the ocean with 2,800 horsepower. (We're not talking sea horses, my friend.) Plus with its unique hull design, Codzilla is capable of thrilling 360-degree turns and spinning on a dime. On occasion, it’s hard to hear the crew and custom music over the blood-curdling screams of your fellow voyagers, so we’ve equipped Codzilla with a state of the art sound system and 30 marine-grade speakers to insure proper amplification. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a light-hearted show professionally scripted by Hollywood screenwriters and orchestrated to an originally scored soundtrack. So you don’t miss a minute of the performance, Codzilla is equipped with a state of the art sound system powering 30 marine-grade speakers. That’s about one speaker every 3 feet. So, if you're a fan of "easy-listening" stations be forewarned, we will not turn down our music - don't even think about asking. Meeting/pick-up point: Boston Harbor Cruises’ Ticket Center is located on Boston’s Long Wharf, one block from Faneuil Hall on the MBTA Blue Line at Aquarium T Station. Duration: 40 minutes. The boat departs throughout the day between 1 hour or 2 hours depending on season. Start/opening time: Ticket centre hours are from 6:30am to 10pm. Languages: English. Others: Before boarding Codzilla, secure all headwear and eyewear. No refunds will be issued for bad hair days. Codzilla is a wet ride and bears no claims for wet feet, wet pants or wet t-shirts. Be mindful that Codzilla is designed to be a wet ride and, depending on where your seat is on the boat, you and your belongings could get very wet. BHC is not responsible for lost or damaged clothing or personal items. Free waterproof bags and ponchos are available onboard. Tickets are non-refundable. Children under 3 years of age ride free.

Take a stroll on foot through Boston and explore the locations made famous by over 30 TV shows & movies. While visiting the various locations in this tour, you will sit on the famous park bench from Good Will Hunting, have a drink at the original Cheers™, see one of Jack Nicholson’s mob hangouts in The Departed and also discover the street of the Blown Away car crash. See for yourself why Boston was the setting for so many scenes that have made you laugh and cry over the years. The Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour kicks off at Boston Common the 50-acre park located at the centre of the city. Many remarkable landmarks such as the Boston Public Garden, Massachusetts State House, Brewer Fountain, Park Street Station (US's first subway station) and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument are located in Boston Common (which is also the name of a NBC sitcom in the 90's). The Boston Common has been the set of movies and TV shows including Cheers, The Departed, Ted, Ally McNeal, The Company Men, Glory and Good Will Hunting. This tour ends at one of Boston’s most famous locations: the real Cheers bar (also known as the Bull and Finch Pub). This neighbourhood bar of Beacon Hill provided the exterior shots in the popular sitcom Cheers.

This tour of Boston's inner and outer harbour is fully narrated and lasts 90 minutes. It offers you a fun and informative look at its many historic and contemporary landmarks. Watch and learn about the past, present and future of Boston's historic harbour. The experience covers tales of famous revolutionary battles, the nation's oldest continuously manned lighthouse and the islands of the outer harbour. See how the harbour evolved from a working industrial port to one of the cleanest in the country. Find out about examples of extravagant living and the high price of the waterfront. Listen to the local legends of the sea and much more: you'll be amused and enchanted! Boston Light on Little Brewster Island is the oldest continuously manned lighthouse in the United States. It was originally built in 1716 and the first keeper was George Worthylake. He drowned along with his wife, daughter and two men while they were returning to the island in 1718. The building was destroyed and later rebuilt during the American Revolution. The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, in the outer harbour, is formed by a collection of islands, together with a former island and a peninsula. They are administered by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership and are open for public recreation. Some of the islands are very small and best suited for wildlife. Languages English

A spectacular sunset adds a whole new dimension to this fully narrated, 90-minute sightseeing tour. With this cruise you'll be introduced to all the history, sights and lore that Boston Harbour has to offer, plus you'll be on hand to witness the USS Constitution's sunset serenade as she fires her cannon and lowers her flag ceremoniously signalling the day's end. USS Constitution is a A spectacular sunset adds a whole new dimension to this fully narrated, 90-minute sightseeing tour. With this cruise you'll be introduced to all the history, sights and lore that Boston Harbour has to offer, plus you'll be on hand to witness the USS Constitution's sunset serenade as she fires her cannon and lowers her flag ceremoniously signalling the day's end. USS Constitution is a heavy frigate of the United States Navy launched in 1797 (the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat). It is a wooden-hulled, three-masted ship named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America. Constitution, during the War of 1812 against Great Britain, captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane and Levant becoming very famous for her actions. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname of ''Old Ironsides''. You will definitely appreciate the sunset cruise: getting out in the harbour with the cool breezes is just so welcoming! The cruise leaves from the Long Wharf and points to the mouth of the harbour, up to the Boston Light. You admire the sunset behind the Boston skyline which is delightful. Meeting/pick-up point: on Long Wharf. Duration: 90 minutes. Start/opening time: from May to 6th September daily at 7pm and from 6th to 26th September on Thursday through Sunday at 6pm (subject to change). Languages: English. Others: please check in a half hour prior to cruise departure time with voucher. Valid Photo ID required.

The Hard Rock Café started as a craving for some good American grub and a passion for rock'n'roll, and it has grown to be a destination for millions of people around the world, whether they are on vacation or just out for dinner with the family. With a total of 138 cafes around the world, Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times. The Hard Rock Café started as a craving for some good American grub and a passion for rock'n'roll, and it has grown to be a destination for millions of people around the world, whether they are on vacation or just out for dinner with the family. With a total of 138 cafes around the world, Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Rock Walls, Surface tops and Booth Interactive, touchscreen technology allows guests to check out the best pieces of the memorabilia collection, even if it's currently on a wall in another country. Hard Rock Café serves fresh, handmade, classic American cooking with a Southern flair. Choose from the following menus (combo packages also available - choose from the meals below and also get a Hard Rock Cafe T-Shirt!): Acoustic - Choice of Entrée (choose one): Hard Rock 6oz Cheeseburger or Bacon Cheeseburger, Hickory Smokehouse Sandwich or Texan, entree salad or sandwich. Dessert: Chef's Dessert. Choice of Beverage (choose one): Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink. Electric - Choice of Entrée (choose one): Fajitas (chicken, steak or shrimp), grilled salmon, burgers or sandwiches, smokehouse hickory chicken, smoked ribs OR duo platter, twisted chicken mac and cheese (all entrees are paired with listed side items per menu). Dessert (choose one)t: Apple Cobbler, Cheesecake (both served with coffee or tea). Choice of Soft Drink. Others: Valid for walk-in only. No reservations. Includes tax, gratuity and menu items specified within menu purchased. Menu items cannot be substituted and are subject to change.

When the sun goes down in Boston, the ghosts and ghouls come out! The Ghosts and Gravestones Boston Tour ensures that you meet every one of them and learn each of their warped and wailing histories. Step aboard the Trolley of the Doomed and join your host, a seventeenth century grave digger, cursed with a sentence of eternal damnation. This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he has encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his purgatory. Walk amongst the dead inside two of the oldest local burying grounds. Learn about the occupants of the gravestones and hear about the biggest grave-looting scandal in New England’s history. Hear about Boston's most sinister characters, including a cursed privateer, a homicidal opera singer and the infamous Boston Strangler. The city is almost four hundred years old and in that time, it has seen more than its fair share of murders, wars and trouble, earning it the reputation of one of America’s most haunted cities. Your ghoulish guides will captivate you with stories of Jolly Jane, the ‘Nightmare Nurse’ who killed over thirty of her patients and Cotton Mather, often credited with laying the groundwork that inspired the Salem witch trials through his influential writings. This tour is suitable and entertaining for adults and teenagers who are interested in learning a less conventional history of the city of Boston, complete with a little fake blood and a few theatrics. Languages English.

The Kona Dew Boston and Giant Escape are our mainstay rental bikes – made custom just for us, these bikes are high quality, lightweight, and comfortable for all-day riding in the city. With a wide range of gears, you can get up and down Beacon Hill with ease, and lightweight, durable components ensure that the bike doesn’t weigh you down. Others: Baby seats, trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for rent for children. Tour is in English.

Relive historic Boston on this fully narrated Old Town Trolley Tour. Guests can create their own, personalised tour, moving at their own pace as you are at liberty to get off the bus at any point of interest you wish to further explore, then re-board and continue the tour. Massachusetts’ largest city is also one of the United States’ oldest, and was the scene of many key events in the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party. The city is steeped in American history and this tour allows you to learn all about its illustrious past from your informative driver guide. Some of the stops include Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which is a festival indoor and outdoor mall and food eatery, Boston Garden, which hosts rock concerts and amateur sports, as well as once being the site for a speech by John F. Kennedy. Another significant stop include the USS Constitution, famous for her actions in the War of 1812 against Great Britain, where she defeated five enemy warships and captured numerous merchant boats. She is now is berthed at Pier 1 at one end of Boston’s Freedom Trail and has sailed as recently as August 2012, making her the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. Tour users can eat at many of the stops and shop at the Prudential Center. There are countless other stops worth noting including Boston Common, Beacon Hall, Antique Row and Boston Harbour, all of which are fully accessible with our tour which allows you maximum flexibility on your trip. With your ticket you will receive a free ticket to visit the Old State House Museum and the Dreamland Wax Museum. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on admission to the Old North Church. Languages English

The fun begins as soon as guests board the ''DUCK'', an authentic, renovated WWII amphibious landing vehicle. No tour of Boston comes close to a Boston Duck Tour. You will cruise by all the locations that make Boston the birthplace of freedom such as the State House, built in 1713 and the seat of the Massachusetts legislature until 1798; the Bunker Hill Monument a 67 m granite obelisk erected in 1827 in Charlestown to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill; the TD Garden (originally known as the Fleet Center), Boston Common, the oldest city park in the United States (1634); Copley Square, outstanding for the number and variety of important architectural works that have been built there; the Big Dig, a 5.6-km highway tunnel through the heart of the city; Quincy Market, a historic building near Faneuil Hall and the Prudential Tower as well as the 2nd-tallest building in the city. As the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, the guide will disclose you a lot of little known facts and insights about this unique and remarkable city. Just when you think you have seen it all, there's more - it is time for Splash Down as the DUCK splashes right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. So take the ride of your life, and hop on a Boston Duck Tour. Languages English. Audio Guide available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese and Korean.