10 Days in Boston: Exploring the City's Rich History and Delightful Cuisine

Daniela Inzunza

30 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Boston, where we'll discover fascinating museums, iconic landmarks, and savor mouthwatering treats. Get ready to immerse yourself in the city's rich history and indulge in authentic local cuisine!

Trip to Boston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Harvard Square, Gardner Museum, and Tatte Bakery

$74

$ 15

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

9 - 14 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Natural History, and Petsi Pies

$99

$ 10

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

Directions

Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

9 - 14 min

Directions

Petsi Pies has been serving up the best handmade pies and pastries in all of Massachusetts since 2003! Come in for a delicious sweet treat today.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Harvard Yard, MIT Museum, and Clover

$49

$ 15

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Boston Public Library, Fenway Park, and Blaze Pizza

$111

$ 15

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

5 - 8 min

Directions

Fresh dough. Artisanal ingredients. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire'd perfection.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Public Garden, Boston Common, Old State House, and The Well Coffeehouse

$73

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

Day 6Museum of Science and Cafe Beatrice

$115

$ 10

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 7Castle Island, USS Constitution Museum, Theo's Cozy Corner, and Bunker Hill Monument

$59

$ 20

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as "Old Ironsides" in the War of 1812.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

16 - 24 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

11 - 14 min

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Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8New England Aquarium and Kane's Donuts

$111

$ 5

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 9Boston National Historical Park, Tea Party Ships & Museum, and Bon Me Fort Point

$105

$ 10

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

3 - 4 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

Day 10Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Children's Museum, and Flour Bakery & Cafe

$144

$ 15

Hyatt Regency Boston

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

23 - 28 min

Directions

Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$45

3 - 4 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $1049 In total

Activities & Food:$939

Transport:$111