Overview
Perform at Old North Church, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, or TD Garden—all exciting venues in Boston. The possibilities are limitless for performance groups exploring this seaside city. Dive into the history and culture of the city with a visit to the Paul Revere House and an up-close look at the ship where the Boston Tea Party took place.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Boston, MA
Lunch
Boston Duck Boat Tours Experience
This uniquely engineered vehicle operates on both land and water and takes you on a fact-filled tour of important sites around Boston from both the city streets and the Charles River.
Dinner
Freedom Trail city block walking tour
Understand Boston’s history by exploring seventeenth-century homes, the Faneuil Hall marketplace, and the Old South Meeting House on this Freedom Trail block.
Day 2
Breakfast
New England Conservatory
Workshops
Lunch
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum visit
Discover the origins of the American Revolution as you explore a full-scale replica of an 18th-century sailing vessel and encounter the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving chest from the original Boston Tea Party.
Freedom Trail North End walking tour
Explore some of Boston’s most historic sites as you pass by Paul Revere's House, the Old North Church, and Copp's Hill Burying Ground, all located in the city’s oldest neighborhood.
Paul Revere House photo stop
Dinner
Boston Common visit
Discover the oldest public park in the United States, a 50-acre oasis in the middle of Boston that's been the site of numerous public speeches and demonstrations over the years, including a rally led by Martin Luther King Jr.
Day 3
Breakfast
Performance
Travel to Concord and Lexington, MA
Lexington Green visit
Location of the first shots of the Revolutionary War.
Old North Bridge photo stop
Lunch
Cambridge/Harvard Square
Explore Cambridge, home to two of the most prestigious universities in the United States: MIT and Harvard.
Dinner
Boston Symphony Hall
Day 4
Breakfast
Fenway Park photo stop
Freedom Trail Charlestown walking tour
March through history as you explore the Bunker Hill monument, the USS Constitution, and revolutionary battlegrounds on this Freedom Trail walk.
USS Constitution photo stop
Bunker Hill Monument photo stop
Commemorates one of the first major battles in the American Revolutionary War.
Lunch
Cambridge/Harvard Square
Explore Cambridge, home to two of the most prestigious universities in the United States: MIT and Harvard.
Dinner
Depart for home
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldStrides Course Leader - a dynamic destination expert who brings learning to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Scenes From Boston
Health & Safety
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Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
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Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
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