10 Days in Boston: Exploring History and Savoring Local Delights

Ricardo Argueta

7 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Boston, where we'll dive into the city's rich history, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. From exploring Harvard Square to savoring mouthwatering pies at Petsi Pies, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Boston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Harvard Delights and Gourmet Treats

$198

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$57

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$56

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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$84

Day 2Monumental Hikes and Tasty Brews

$174

$ 15

Bruegger's offers authentic NY-style bagels, perfect for a variety of fresh breakfast & deli sandwiches alongside salads, soups & custom-blended coffee. Breakfast & lunch catering are now available!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$69

10 - 12 min

Directions

2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

•

Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$105

Day 3Iconic Gardens and Delectable Eateries

$147

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$63

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$84

Day 4Science Wonders and Urban Escapes

$260

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$66

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$113

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

•

Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$81

Day 5Juicy Goodness and Vibrant Markets

$153

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$75

5 - 8 min

Directions

Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$78

Day 6Bakery Bliss and Historical Gems

$135

$ 15

Bova’s Bakery has been expertly baking and serving the finest homemade Italian cookies, pastries, and breads for over eighty years. The warm homemade Italian breads, oversized subs, Sicilian pizza and calzones have become staples in Bova’s Bakery and deli section.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$54

15 - 22 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Legal Harborside is Legal Sea Foods’ 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising three floors and three different concepts.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$81

Day 7Culinary Delights and Artistic Marvels

$303

$ 15

Tasty burgers, frozen cocktails and oversized appetizers, what more do you need in a bar and grill? 617-421-1612

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$63

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

•

$56

15 - 18 min

Directions

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

•

$75

5 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$108

Day 8Coffeehouse Charm and Cultural Treasures

$375

With 8 coffee shops across Boston, Pavement Coffeehouse is located near you. We are locally owned and love to welcome the community into our stores every day for great conversation, our own freshly roasted specialty coffee, and fresh homemade bagels.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$75

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$113

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

$94

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$93

Day 9Aquatic Wonders and Seafood Feasts

$266

Rowes Wharf

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$60

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$113

3 - 4 min

Directions

Enjoy ocean-side dining just steps from the Aquarium. Our restaurant couldn’t be more convenient to the Financial District, Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$93

Day 10Museum Adventures and Revolutionary Tales

$376

$ 8