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Best Plymouth Tours from Boston

Are you visiting Boston and are looking to take a side trip to Plymouth? Check out these Plymouth tours from Boston.

Due to Cape Cod’s close proximity to Boston, taking a quick day trip to the Cape is easy. Plymouth is also such a small town that you can see all of the major sites and visit many of the attractions all in one day.

Trying to find your way through the old colonial-era streets in Massachusetts can be difficult but you can easily solve this problem with a guided tour from Boston.

You won’t have to worry about getting lost or wasting time trying to find your way because these tours will take you directly to Plymouth and show you the important points of interest including Plymouth’s historic sites .

If you are actually interested in exploring more of Cape Cod than just Plymouth, you may be more interested in one of the many Cape Cod Tours from Boston.

The following is a list of the best Plymouth tours from Boston:

Plimoth Plantation Living Museum Day Trip from Boston:

Viator offers a Plimoth Plantation Living Museum Day Trip from Boston . This 8-hour tour explores Plimoth Plantation Museum and historic Plymouth, Mass.

Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Mass

The tour begins with a morning pick up in Boston at your hotel or a pre-arranged location followed by a drive to Plymouth, Massachusetts in an air-conditioned motorcoach.

Once in Plymouth, you’ll visit the Plimoth Plantation Museum, which is a 17th century replica of Plymouth colony and includes a replica of the Wampanoag’s village complete with actors in historic costumes.

After, you’ll visit the Mayflower II, a replica of the historic Mayflower ship that brought the pilgrims to the New World and the Plimoth Grist Mill, a replica of the colonist’s original grist mill.

The tour is available June through October.

Price Includes: Transportation via a motorcoach Tour guide Hotel pick up and drop off Admission to Plimoth Plantation, Plimoth Grist Mill and the Mayflower II

Price Does Not Include: Meals

1 Day Pilgrim’s Path Sightseeing Tour from Boston:

Take Tours offers a 1 Day Pilgrim’s Path Sightseeing Tour from Boston . This day tour explores historic sites of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The tour begins with a 9:30am pick-up service in Boston at your hotel or a pre-arranged location followed by a drive to Plymouth, Massachusetts via a deluxe motorcoach. There you’ll see the famous Plymouth Rock and visit the Mayflower II.

Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Mass

Next, you’ll climb Cole’s Hill to visit the Plymouth National Wax Museum, which features 180 life-size figures that tell the Pilgrim’s story as well as a beautiful view of Plymouth harbor.

After the museum, you’ll stop by the waterfront for a cruise of Plymouth harbor on either the Splashdown Duck boat or the Pilgrim Bell riverboat.

At the end of the day, you’ll reboard the bus for the drive back to Boston.

The tour is available Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Price Includes: Transportation via motorcoach Tour guide

Price Does Not Include: Admission to museums, attractions and boats Meals

1 Day Plimoth Plantation and Whale Watch Tour from Boston:

Take Tours offers a 1 Day Plimoth Plantation and Whale Watch Tour from Boston . This 12-hour tour explores historic Plymouth, Mass and includes a whale watch off the coast of Massachusetts.

The tour begins with a 7am pick up in Boston and Quincy followed by a drive to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

There you’ll visit the famous Plymouth Rock before heading off to Plimoth Plantation Museum Then, you’ll visit the Mayflower II and see the Plimoth Grist Mill. After, you’ll board a boat to take Plymouth’s Whale Watching cruise.

At the end of the day, you’ll reboard the motorcoach for the drive back to Boston where you will arrive around 7pm.

The tour is available April through October.

Price Includes: Transportation via a motorcoach or minibus Tour guide

Price Does Not Include: Admission to museums, attractions and whale watch Meals Private expenses

Small-Group Day Trip to Plymouth and Cape Cod from Boston:

Viator offers a small-group Day Trip to Plymouth and Cape Cod from Boston . This 11-hour tour explores Plymouth and Sandwich, Massachusetts in Cape Cod with a small group of 14 people.

The tour begins with a 7:45am pick up in Boston at your hotel followed by a drive to Sandwich, Massachusetts on a motorcoach.

You’ll first explore downtown Sandwich before visiting the Heritage Museum and Gardens, which features beautiful gardens, an American folk art collection, a historic carousel and the American Auto Museum.

Then, you’ll reboard the bus and head to Plymouth where you’ll stop for lunch at Pilgrim Path Cafe for a turkey dinner.

After lunch, you’ll visit the Plimoth Plantation Museum followed by a trip to the famous Plymouth Rock.

Then you’ll have some free time on your own to do some shopping or independent sightseeing or even take one of the many Plymouth Walking Tours in town.

After, you’ll proceed to the National Monument to the Forefathers, which is a historic 19th century granite monument dedicated to the pilgrims.

Base of the Forefathers Monument in Plymouth, Massachusetts

At the end of the day, you’ll reboard the bus for the drive back to Boston where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Price Includes: Transportation via a motorcoach Admission to attractions and museums Tour guide Hotel pick up and drop off Discount card at Heritage Museum’s gift shop and one meal at Plimoth Plantation

Price Does Not Include: Lunch Personal expenses

Private Day Trip from Boston to Plimoth Plantation:

Viator offers a Private Day Trip from Boston to Plimoth Plantation . This 8-hour tour explores Plimoth Plantation with a group of up to 14 of your friends in a luxury vehicle like a VIP sedan, SUV or a Rolls Royce Ghost.

The tour begins with a morning pick up in Boston at your hotel or local accommodations followed by a drive to Plymouth, Massachusetts where you’ll visit Plimoth Plantation Museum.

There you’ll learn about the Wampanoag people that first encountered the pilgrims and you’ll meet some of their modern-day descendants. Then you’ll take a stroll through this replica of a 17th century village, complete with reenactors dressed in costume.

You’ll also see a collection of historic and rare livestock, a craft center featuring tools once used by the colonists, and a theater which presents a range of independent and foreign films.

After the museum, you can also explore the historic sites in Plymouth and check out the Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower ship.

At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy the ride back to Boston in your luxury vehicle and will be dropped off at your hotel or local accommodation.

Price Includes: Transportation to Plymouth via luxury vehicle

Price Does Not Include: Admission to museum or attractions Meals Private expenses

1 Day Rhode Island and Plymouth Tour from Boston:

Take Tours offers a 1 Day Rhode Island and Plymouth Tour from Boston . This 10-hour tour explores historic Plymouth, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island.

The tour begins with an 8:30am pick up in Boston followed by a drive to Plymouth, Massachusetts via a deluxe motorcoach.

In Plymouth, you’ll see the famous Plymouth Rock and visit the Plimoth Plantation Museum, the Plimoth Grist Mill and the Mayflower II.

Then, you’ll continue on to Newport, Rhode Island where you will visit the Breaker’s Mansion, which was once the summer home of the Vanderbuilt family.

Downtown Newport, Rhode Island

At the end of the day, you’ll reboard the bus for the drive back to Boston, where you’ll arrive around 7pm.

The tour is available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, May – October.

Price Includes: Transportation via a deluxe motorcoach Tour guide

Price Does Not Include: Admission to the museums and attractions Lunch Private expenses

Sources: “Practical Questions for Visiting.” Plimoth Plantation , www.plimoth.org/plan-your-visit/helpful-tips-visitors/practical-questions-visiting

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Historic Plymouth (Mayflower) Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Take a day trip to Plymouth from Boston to visit the place where ​the Pilgrims landed! As one of the earliest English settlements in North America, Plymouth is an essential stop for any history lover. Get to know the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag who helped them, and learn what life was like in the New World. Plus, visit famous artifacts like Plymouth Rock and a replica of the Mayflower! Whether you want to dive deeper into American history, or simply want to stroll through a picturesque coastal town, a Plymouth walking tour is a must-do.

About the Tour

Our journey back in time begins at the Plymouth Visitor Center, where you can get acquainted with the town you’re about to explore. From there, you’ll stroll along the gorgeous waterfront and get a crash course in who the Pilgrims were, as well as how they managed to build a society so far away from anyone they knew.

The first major stop is a real treat: a replica of the Mayflower, on which the Pilgrims sailed from England to Massachusetts. Here, you’ll also get the scoop on the Mayflower passengers who weren’t Pilgrims–people who were called The Strangers.

After that, you’ll come to Plymouth’s most famous attraction: Plymouth Rock. According to legend, this is the spot where the Pilgrims disembarked to establish the colony of Plymouth. It’s got quite an exciting history behind it, all of which you’ll learn while admiring this timeless historical artifact.

Then, you’ll continue to the statue of Chief Massasoit and learn the true story of the alliance between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe and the dramatic events that prompted the unusual friendship.

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Tour Start Point: 130 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

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• Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
• Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If there are multiple versions or entrances for your tour, be sure to download all audio guides.
• To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
• The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
• Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.

What You'll See

Plymouth visitors information.

Your tour of Plymouth begins at the Plymouth Visitors Information Center. From here, you'll walk through this picturesque and historic city, learning everything there is to know about the town's long history, from the early tribe to the Plymouth Rock and beyond. As you begin your journey, you'll get acquainted with just who the Pilgrims were, exactly, and how they set about establishing laws for their new society.

Mayflower II

The Mayflower II is an absolute Plymouth must-see. A painstakingly-constructed reproduction of the 17th-century Mayflower which carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620, this ship offers a whole new perspective on that journey. As you admire the craft, just try to imagine crossing an entire ocean in a wooden vessel like that!

Mayflower Society House

The Mayflower Society House is a beautifully preserved home once owned by the grandson of Edward Winslow, grandson of one of the original Mayflower passengers. Winslow's family helped to build Plymouth, but he threw away all that goodwill by siding with the British crown when revolution started brewing.

Plymouth Rock

Hands down the most popular attraction in Plymouth, Plymouth Rock hold tremendous symbolic and historic importance. It is considered to have marked the landing site where the Pilgrims disembarked to found Plymouth in 1620. Historians debate whether the common beliefs about it are accurate, and you'll hear all about that when you visit.

Chief Massasoit Statue

This bronze statue of Chief Massasoit honors an important and unusual friendship which helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter. When the Pilgrims first arrived, Massasoit needed an ally in his struggle with the nearby Narragansett tribe. The Pilgrims, likewise, needed help finding and growing food in their new home. The result was an unlikely, and sometimes uneasy, alliance between the two.

Brewster Gardens

Brewster Gardens is a park named for William Brewster, one of the original Mayflower passengers. It's also the site of the Town Brook, where the Pilgrims got their drinking water in the early days of the settlement.

Pilgrim Maiden Statue

The bronze Pilgrim Maiden statue by sculptor Henry Kitson was erected in 1922. It honors not one specific woman, but all the women who immigrated to this new land and helped to build a new life. Such statues are rare, and this is one of the only women Kitson ever sculpted.

Burial Hill Cemetery

Burial Hill Cemetery was established all the way back in the 1600s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason. More than a few of the Mayflower's original passengers have been buried here. So have other famous historic figures, including iconic patriots from the Revolutionary period.

Richard Sparrow House Inc

The Richard Sparrow House is the oldest surviving house in all of Plymouth. It was built around 1640 and has been painstakingly preserved. Even better, you can actually go inside! The house today functions as an art gallery and pottery studio.

The Plimoth Grist Mill/Conclusion

The Plimoth Grist Mill is a reconstruction of one of Plymouth's oldest structures, and it's actually still a functioning mill! The grist mill uses water power on the weekends to grind corn, and visitors can even buy fresh-ground corn from the site itself. Your tour concludes here, though there are plenty more optional stops throughout Plymouth for those who want to keep exploring.

Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.

National Monument to the Forefathers

The Mayflower Pilgrims are remembered at the National Monument to the Forefathers, originally known as the Pilgrim Monument. It was dedicated on August 1, 1889, and it commemorates their principles as they came to be accepted by the majority of Americans. Experts agree that it tops the list of the largest granite structures everywhere.

Hedge House Museum

"The Plymouth Antiquarian House is a historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts owned by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. The house was built in 1809 for William Hammatt, a New England sea captain. The Hedges, a family of entrepreneurs, purchased the house in 1830 and lived there until 1919."

The Jenney Interpretive Centre

Exhibits in the Interpretive Centre focus on the Pilgrims, stories of their faith and values, the abolitionists and slavery, the family – the cornerstone of society.

Howland House

Located at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the historic Jabez Howland House. It was in 1667 that Jabez Howland, whose parents John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland sailed on the Mayflower, bought the original portion of this two-story wood-frame house from its builder, Jacob Mitchell.

Plymouth Long Beach

Long Beach is a barrier beach– a peninsula that serves as a barrier between the open ocean and the mainland coast.

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Plymouth, Massachusetts is home to the Plimoth Patuxet Museum, a living history museum that has been open since 1947. In the 17th century, a group of English immigrants who would later be known as the Pilgrims established a colony in what is now known as Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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Day Tour of Plymouth and Cape Cod from Boston

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry/Admission - Dexter’s Grist Mill
• Entry/Admission - Sandwich Glass Museum
• Entry/Admission - Mayflower II
• Entry/Admission - Plymouth Rock
• Entry/Admission - Pilgrim Hall Museum
• Entry/Admission - National Monument to the Forefathers
• Lunch is not included in the tour price. There are several restaurants alolng the waterfront with inexpensive fare. Lunch is optional.
• Please select one of the six fixed location options or request a pick up within core Boston at ANY HOTEL - excluding Logan Airport in East Boston or Cambridge. Please be ready to be picked up around 8:00 - 8:25 or shortly after. We always wait 5-10 minutes if you are delayed. New England Aquarium bus stop: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 State Transportation Building entrance: 8 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Copley Square , St. James St. directly across street from Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA
• 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
• 8 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, USA
• Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, 138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
• Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199, USA
• Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District, 670 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
• YOTEL Boston, 65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210, USA
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Pilgrim Hall Museum
• Sandwich Glass Museum
• Plymouth Rock
• Mayflower II
• Dexter’s Grist Mill

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• You'll get picked up See departure details
• 1 Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center Stop: 75 minutes See details
• 2 Sandwich Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 3 Sandwich Boardwalk Stop: 30 minutes See details
• 4 Dexter’s Grist Mill Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 5 Sandwich Glass Museum Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 6 Mayflower II Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included See details
• 7 Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 8 Pilgrim Hall Museum Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included See details
• 9 National Monument to the Forefathers Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 10 Boston Stop: 60 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• GrandTour452506 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour guide for Lexington and Concord For us this was the best option to see and learn more about Lexington and Concord. We stayed in Dorchester so we had to find our way to one of the three meeting points in downtown Boston, but this wasn't a deal breaker as getting around on public transportation was easy. Richard was right on time to pick us up. His instructions to us beforehand were great. He let us know where to meet and what was in that area including a place inside to wait and places to eat in the area if we needed that. This was helpful. Once in the van he started giving us information about everything we were seeing. At this time we were just on the way to pick up another passenger. We ended up with 13 total in the tour which is another thing we like as it is a smaller group. Richard gave us information as we went. Not just about the Revolutionary War but about Boston history overall. This was a plus too. Learning about buildings, neighborhoods and the culture made this experience way better for us. As we made our way Richard talked about everything we were seeing. He answered the many questions well. He stopped in a couple of places that the big tour busses would just pass by as they were too big to get into. As it was raining he tried to get as close as possible to the stops. The overall tour was great. Having Richard as guide made it even better. Our biggest plus was again the information that Richard gave us about everything we drove past, not just Lexington and Concord! We will recommend this tour to anyone who asks. Read more Written October 14, 2023
• baggage001 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles OKTour, but Could Be Great In our opinion, we had mixed reviews about this tour. Here was what we enjoyed: 1. We appreciated that they picked us up from our small hotel. Thanks! 2. They texted with recommendations for lunch that would handle our dietary concerns, which took away any concerns we had about where to eat. 3. Coach, our tour guide, had an easy going personality. He made jokes and handled Boston traffic with ease (people take traffic signals as mere suggestions here. We felt safe with Coach driving). 4. We didn't expect the drive through Cambridge, which was really informative. 5. It was a small group (only 7 total), so it felt really personal. We felt comfortable asking questions. 6. The Lexington stop was very informative. 7. We enjoyed learning about Louisa May Alcott (yes, I know it's not part of the battle, but it was interesting to us). 8. We had plenty of bathroom breaks. :) Here was what we were disappointed with... 1. We didn't get to go into any of the houses/museums. We got to peek in the windows of a tavern that was closed, but it would have been nice to get to go inside. Maybe we misunderstood the tour setup, but their website clearly states the tour covers all entrance fees to museums and sites. 2. Coach provided us a LOT of great information while he was driving, but it was overwhelming keeping all the names/facts straight. 3. We spent a lot of time in the tour van. When we did stop, we felt like we were rushed for time. There were historical markers, but we ended up having to take photos of them to read later. Overall, we're glad we went to see such historical sites, but hearing an info dump in a van with only like 4-5 stops made for a long day. Maybe if we had a map to follow along and a timeline, that would have been helpful. In addition, a directory of the people he discussed would have been appreciated. I'm glad I was a history major, or I would have been lost! For the price of taking a family, we could have rented a car and drove to the sites ourselves. Upon reflecting on the experience, we just didn't see the value add with taking a tour (if there was more than one person in the party) since our tour didn't get us into any museums/sites/houses. There were park rangers at the Concord stop, along with historical markers, to ask questions. And, there are tons of maps/books/websites to help, too. Read more Written October 11, 2023
• RogerB578 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour but very disappointed with tour guide Great trip but narrator didn't use mic so most of us couldn't hear what he said and he didn't even ask those in the van if they could hear what he was saying nor did he say anything to one individual who talked constantly. Read more Written October 4, 2023
• Pam B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loved it and highly recommend it! Our guide, Coach, was very knowledgeable about the history of MA, since he has lived here his entire life. He was sensitive to our desires and needs. The oversized van was comfortable. Read more Written September 23, 2023
• 753tansyf 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles A Day in Cape Cod We had Coach for our tour guide and driver. Coach was friendly, nice, and informative. My favorite portion of the tour was the time we spent on the beach. (Sandy Neck Beach Park) I did think the tour moved at a slow pace. Our first stop was the Cape Cod Canal visitor center. As a traveler, the goal is to get to our destination. The drive to Cape Cod Canal visitor center should take about an hour. However, two stops were made on the way to Cape Cod Canal visitor center. This is a waste of time. The first stop was at a Mc Donald’s in Plymouth and the second stop was made at Market Basket. The Sandwich Glass Museum and Dexter’s Grist Mill were interesting and informative stopping points too in the town of Sandwich. Lunch at Marshland Restaurants was also a pleasant experience in that we got to chat with some of the locals. Read more Written July 15, 2023
• April D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The lexicon of knowledge about Lexington and Concord! Being history buffs, we couldn't wait for our tour to Lexington and Concord. We lucked out and only had three other guests on the tour, so Bill, our excellent tour guide and van driver, was able to answer ALL our questions in great detail. We never felt rushed on the trip and were able to take our time at each of the stops to walk around and really get a feel for what happened there. We stopped for lunch at an Italian restaurant that served delicious food in HUGE quantities. If the tour stops there in the future, we recommend sharing a lunch. All in all, a GREAT day-long tour, worth every penny. Read more Written July 6, 2023
• Kelly C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great historical tour Richard was very knowledgeable about Lexington and Concord. Richard was actually knowledgeable about all of Boston history, he was truly a joy to have as a guide. Read more Written July 4, 2023
• Phyllis B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding guide! Richard, our guide, was outstanding. He is a wealth of knowledge and was very eager to share his knowledge. I was not looking forward to an all-day trip, but my family was. Richard made history come to life and was so interesting that the day flew by. I highly recommend this trip. Read more Written May 23, 2023

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