Historical and Heritage Tours in Massachusetts

Cruise across the Cape Cod Canal and enter a world of sand dunes and salty beaches. Stop in Hyannisport to visit the JFK memorial, and join in a fully narrated sightseeing harbor cruise, which offers the best possible view of the Kennedy Compound.

The best of old and new Boston have been combined with a journey into the historic countryside towns of Cambridge, Lexington and Concord. Follow the route of Paul Revere and view the "Battle Trail" where the minutemen fought for their freedom. Journey past the homes of Hawthorne, Alcott and Emerson. In Boston, stop at the Faneuil Hall, "Quincy Marketplace.

Discover the history of the Salem Witch Trials! Travel north from Boston to historic Marblehead, the birthplace of the American Navy. Visit Abbott Hall to see Archibald M. Willard's famous painting, "The Spirit of 76.

Explore another world in another time. Journey south to historic Plimoth Plantation where you will become part of the Pilgrim's 17th century world. In this living museum, accompany Pilgrims as they go about their daily tasks - talk with them, ask about their lives and what it was like to come to this foreign place and build their future.

Gilded mansions, million-dollar yachts and beautiful beaches await you. Visit the famous Marble House, summer home of Mrs. Vanderbilt, with 500,000 cubic feet of white marble.

Journey along the Battle Trail! Visit Harvard Yard, the oldest part of Harvard University. See Cambridge Common, where Washington took control of the Continental Army. Admire the three British cannons captured by the patriots in 1775, as well as a Civil War monument and a memorial commemorating the Irish Famine.

This Boston Walking Tour is a trek along the Freedom Trail is a walk through Boston's past. Wind your way back into history and follow the trail traveled by the Patriots in their fight for independence. Visualize the scenes and listen to the echo of Patriots in their struggle to break away from British rule.

Beacon Hill impresses locals and tourists alike with its charming streets, brick sidewalks lined with gas lamps, hidden houses, and parade of doors and doorknockers. This 18th century neighborhood is rich in history, elegant architecture and stately homes and is waiting for you to explore on this Boston Walking Tour.

Make the "Pilgrimage" south to historic Plymouth. Explore on your own the many historic sites along the waterfront and downtown. Docked just next to Plymouth Rock is a full-scale reproduction of the original ship, Mayflower II. Here you'll find Cranberry World Visitor's Center; a free exhibit that includes demonstrations and samples of their many cranberry products.