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Boston Day Trip from Providence by Rail

By Attractions4US
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Features

Free cancellation available
14h
Printed Voucher
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Highlights

  • Delightful day trip from Providence to downtown Boston

  • Convenient & comfortable roundtrip ride on Amtrak

  • Freedom to explore at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off trolley

  • Delicious lunch in Hard Rock Cafe's entertaining environment

  • Free time to explore Boston attractions on your own

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About this activity

What's included, what's not

  • What's included

    Self-guided day trip to Boston from Providence

  • What's included

    Roundtrip rail ticket between Providence and Boston

  • What's included

    Hop-on hop-off trolley pass for Boston provided by Old Town Trolley Tours

  • What's included

    Lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe

  • What's excluded

    Admission to sites and attractions

Know Before You Book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult provided they do not occupy their own seat.

  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

  • Trip from Providence to Boston is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Old Town Trolley Tours Boston's hours of operation are 9 AM–4 PM. Between April and October, hours of operation are extended to 9 AM–5 PM. Tours depart every 20–30 minutes.

  • Trains generally depart around 7 AM and return around 7 PM; times can vary based on the rail schedule. You will receive confirmation of your exact departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.

What you can expect

Take the train from Providence and experience Boston, one of the United States’ oldest cities, where several key events of the American Revolution occurred. Enjoy your day among famous sites using the convenient hop-on hop-off trolley system, and eat lunch at the eclectic Hard Rock Cafe.

After your relaxing train ride, jump aboard a classic San Francisco-style trolley to travel between the many well-known points of interest, hopping on and off as you please. Explore Boston Common, the oldest city park in the US, witness the USS Constitution, a renowned naval ship, and shop at the bustling Faneuil Hall marketplace.

Visit Boston Harbor, where the infamous Boston Tea Party took place, sparking the beginning of the American Revolution. If you’re a baseball fan, take a side trip to see Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe, complete with VIP priority seating. Skip the line and show your voucher to the hostess, and then take the rest of the afternoon at your own pace. As this memorable day comes to a close, head back to the train station to return to Providence.

Location

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Activity Location

  • Boston
  • Boston MA

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Providence Station
  • 100 Gaspee Street
  • Providence RI 02903

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