Boston’s Spectacular 4th of July: Freedom Trail, Fenway Park & Harbor Fireworks
July 2, 2027 thru July 6, 2027
Boston comes alive during Independence Day, making this one of the most exciting times of year to experience America’s most historic city. Walk in the footsteps of the nation’s founders along the legendary Freedom Trail, visit the iconic Old North Church where the signal that launched the American Revolution was given, tour the world-renowned JFK Presidential Library, and immerse yourself in history at the interactive Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Stroll through bustling Quincy Market, admire the extraordinary Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and discover the charm of Harvard University, Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord—communities forever linked to the birth of the United States.
The celebration reaches its peak with unforgettable Fourth of July festivities on Boston Harbor. Enjoy a scenic luncheon cruise featuring spectacular skyline views and the traditional 21-gun salute from the USS Constitution, then cheer on the Boston Red Sox at historic Fenway Park, one of baseball’s most beloved ballparks. Your holiday concludes with reserved viewing of Boston’s dazzling Independence Day fireworks along the Charles River, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Combining Revolutionary history, world-class attractions, legendary baseball, and patriotic celebrations, this tour offers the ultimate Fourth of July getaway in the city where America’s story began.
Transportation
Roundtrip Economy Air Transportation
Transportation
Deluxe Motorcoach
Transportation
Boston Harbor Cruise
Trip Duration
5 Days and 4 Nights
Activity Level 3
Moderate
Meals
7 Meals (4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner) included
Availability
Available
Gratuities
Tour director, driver & local guide tips included
Tour Highlights
- Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boston – Experience America’s birthday in the city where the Revolution began, culminating with Boston’s spectacular fireworks display.
- Walk the Freedom Trail – Explore Boston’s most famous historic sites with a costumed character guide, including a visit inside the iconic Old North Church.
- Enjoy a Boston Red Sox Game at Fenway Park – Experience the excitement and tradition of baseball at America’s oldest Major League ballpark.
- Boston Harbor Independence Day Cruise – Cruise Boston Harbor while enjoying lunch and witnessing the USS Constitution‘s traditional 21-gun salute.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum – Step back into 1773 through immersive exhibits, interactive reenactments, and authentic replica ships.
- Visit Harvard University & Revolutionary Towns – Tour historic Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord, where the first battles of the American Revolution took place.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – Discover one of America’s finest private art collections inside a magnificent Venetian-style palace.
- Explore the USS Constitution “Old Ironsides” – Visit the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat and learn about its legendary role in U.S. naval history.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip economy air transportation from ABQ
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- 4 nights’ lodging at excellent hotels
- Baggage handling at hotels (for one piece)
- 7 Meals (4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Admission to all listed attractions
- Your Professional SUN TOURS Tour Director
- All taxes and tips for included items (except hotel housekeeping)
Day 1 – Welcome to Boston
Your patriotic New England adventure begins as you arrive at Boston Logan International Airport, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your comfortable hotel in nearby Woburn. Settle into your accommodations and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. With four nights in one hotel, you’ll have the convenience of unpacking once while exploring one of America’s most historic cities.
After a group welcome reception, this evening is yours to relax and prepare for an exciting Independence Day weekend filled with history, culture, and celebration.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Woburn
Day 2 - Freedom Trail, Fenway Park & Red Sox Baseball
After breakfast, travel into the heart of historic Boston for an unforgettable journey through America’s revolutionary past. Meet your entertaining character guide and explore highlights of the famous Freedom Trail, following portions of the iconic red-brick path that connects many of Boston’s most significant Revolutionary War landmarks. Visit the historic Old North Church, where the famous “One if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal helped launch the American Revolution.
Enjoy free time for lunch at lively Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, where dozens of food vendors, unique shops, and talented street performers create one of Boston’s most vibrant gathering places.
This afternoon, experience the remarkable Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, housed within a stunning Venetian-style palace surrounding a breathtaking indoor courtyard filled with seasonal flowers and world-renowned art.
Later, it’s time to experience one of baseball’s greatest traditions with a game at legendary Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Soak up the electric atmosphere as generations of baseball history come alive inside America’s oldest Major League Baseball stadium. Dinner is at your leisure while enjoying the game before returning to the hotel for the evening.
Please note: The Red Sox game may be scheduled on a different day depending on the official 2027 MLB schedule.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Woburn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 – Boston Harbor Independence Day Celebration
Today is the highlight of your patriotic getaway as you celebrate America’s Independence Day in historic Boston.
Board a Boston Harbor cruise for a relaxing sightseeing voyage featuring spectacular views of Boston’s skyline while enjoying an included luncheon onboard. As the ship cruises through the harbor, witness one of the day’s most memorable traditions—a ceremonial 21-gun salute fired by the historic USS Constitution as she passes Fort Independence on Castle Island.
Following the cruise, visit the inspiring John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Through multimedia exhibits, photographs, and personal artifacts, discover the remarkable story and enduring legacy of America’s 35th President.
This evening, enjoy free time for dinner before taking your reserved viewing location near the Charles River for one of the nation’s premier Independence Day celebrations. Watch the night sky explode with color during Boston’s spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks, an unforgettable patriotic finale to an extraordinary day.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Woburn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Revolutionary History & Boston Tea Party
Today’s excursion explores the places where American independence was forged.
Travel through historic Cambridge and enjoy a narrated tour past the beautiful campus of Harvard University, America’s oldest institution of higher learning. Continue through the charming towns of Lexington and Concord, where the first battles of the American Revolution forever changed the course of history.
Enjoy a traditional New England buffet lunch at the historic Concord’s Colonial Inn before returning to Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard. Here you’ll visit the legendary USS Constitution, affectionately known as “Old Ironsides,” the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. You’ll also have time to see the USS Cassin Young destroyer and browse the USS Constitution Visitor Center.
This afternoon, step directly into history at the interactive Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Guided by costumed colonial interpreters, relive the dramatic events that sparked the Revolution, board authentically recreated sailing vessels, and even participate in the famous tea protest that changed American history.
Conclude your remarkable journey with a farewell dinner overlooking Boston Harbor at the renowned Chart House Restaurant, the perfect ending to your Independence Day celebration.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Farewell Boston
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Boston Logan International Airport for your flight home.
As your journey comes to a close, you’ll leave with unforgettable memories of Boston’s rich Revolutionary heritage, exciting baseball traditions, world-class museums, spectacular harbor views, and one of America’s most celebrated Fourth of July festivities.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Itinerary subject to change.
Fun Facts
Boston
Boston was founded on September 17, 1630, by Puritan colonists from England and is one of the oldest United States cities.
Boston Common
Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the U.S.
Hotel Information
Courtyard by Marriott
Woburn, Massachusetts
Package Pricing
$3,335 per person
Double Occupancy
Deposit: $200
$3,775 per person
Single Occupancy
Deposit: $200
Final Payment Due:
March 25, 2027
Deposit: N/A
Price Includes
• Roundtrip air transportation from ABQ
• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
• 4 nights’ lodging at excellent hotels
• Baggage handling at hotels (for one piece)
• 7 Meals (4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
• Admission to all listed attractions
• Your Professional SUN TOURS Tour Director
• All taxes and tips for included items (except hotel housekeeping)
Booking Policy
CANCELLATION FEES:
- None – through March 25, 2027
- $200 – March 26 – April 26, 2027
- 60%* – April 27 – May 26, 2027
- 100%* – after May 26, 2027
*Fee as percentage of total package price.
We pride ourselves on great service and an enjoyable experience for all and will go over our booking policies after you make your request for booking. If you’d like to learn more about our booking policies before your trip, give us a call at (505) 889-8888, or visit our Booking Policies page.
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ACTIVITY LEVEL RATING
Level 3: Moderate
Expectations: Expect a moderate amount of walking, 2-3 hours of walking each day. There will be time to rest on the coach and between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on city walks, sightseeing stops or ship excursions. The daily pace and timing can fluctuate significantly between longer and shorter travel days, with additional activities possibly occurring in the early morning or evening. There may be some changes in altitude or temperatures.
Appropriate for: Most travelers beginning with those who are moderately fit, lead semi-active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities and expect some physical exertion without the use of a cane or walker mobility aid.
AIRLINE TICKETS
You will be issued your boarding pass the morning of our departure, after your arrival at the Albuquerque International Airport. If you have a frequent flyer number, or a TSA number, please call our office at least 3 days prior to the tour to ensure we can note these in your reservation.
If you are joining the tour from locations other than Albuquerque, we can make other arrangements for you to join the tour. Please call our office for more details.
BAGGAGE
We have arranged for handling for one piece of luggage per person regarding the skycaps (where available) and hotels. If you check through luggage note that the maximum weight for the checked piece of luggage is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height). If your bag weighs over 50 pounds the airlines will levy an extra fee that you will be responsible to pay. If you feel the need to lock your checked through luggage and your bag is searched, your lock could be damaged in the process. You can purchase a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) accepted and recognized lock at any luggage store. Make sure you ask for a TSA approved lock. These locks are the kind that TSA screeners can open by using a special tool without breaking. Passengers can carry-on 1 bag (dimensions are limited to 10x16x24 inches), plus a personal type bag, like a purse. We advise that you pack your carry-on lightly. There are restrictions regarding your carry on baggage and contents due to enhanced security.
CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES
On our scheduled airline for this tour, passengers are assessed a fee per checked in bag, by the Airlines, upon checking in for the flight.
ITINERARY
For your reference, we send to you a detailed itinerary approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the scheduled tour departure. This has day-by-day times and events, hotel information where you can be reached in case of an emergency, and airline information.
The times listed on the itinerary are all approximate. We cannot be held responsible for schedule changes due to unforeseen circumstances with the weather, transportation agents, highway conditions, hotels or contracting agents.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
It is always a good idea to carry on your person a list of medications that you are taking and an emergency contact phone number while you are traveling. And we suggest making a copy of the itinerary and provide it to a friend or family member.
GRATUITIES/ITEMS INCLUDED IN PRICE
The traditional end-of-tour gratuity to your tour director is included on this tour. All hotel porterage and airport skycap (when available) fees are included. We also include the gratuities for the coach drivers. Hotel housekeeping tips are not included.
LODGING REQUESTS
If you would like to request special accommodations at the hotel(s) where we are lodging, please call us as soon as possible and we will forward these requests for you. The phone numbers of the hotel(s) where we are staying are listed on the itinerary.
Many hotels around the country have instituted a "reconditioning fee" of $300 or more that is levied upon a guest that smokes in a non-smoking room. If this occurs during our tour you will be responsible for paying this fee to the hotel prior to check-out.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
We pay close attention to your requests but please realize that these are merely requests and cannot be guaranteed.
RESPONSIBILITY
SUN TOURS acts solely as an agent in arranging hotels, transportation, sightseeing, baggage-handling, and other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, loss or delay due to any act or default of any company or person. We, along with our subcontractors, reserve the right to make changes to an itinerary if it is necessary for the proper handling of a tour.
WEATHER AND CLOTHING/MISC. SUGGESTIONS
Early July is one of the best times to visit Boston. Expect warm summer weather, long daylight hours, and comfortable evenings that are perfect for sightseeing, harbor cruising, and enjoying the Fourth of July festivities.
Average High: 81–84°F (27–29°C)
Average Low: 64–67°F (18–19°C)
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