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Boston - How to DIY a budget cruise port visit

Travel with Tanya and Simon
Travel with Tanya and Simon
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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 10:29
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Creator's Key Takeaways

ship shore excursions remind me a little bit of cattle farming there's always The Herder the aka the tour guide there's the cattle the passengers

Boston is the perfect place to explore on your own if you're in for a port stop it's easy to get around there's abundance of free things to see and do

we spent around $75 for the two of us and this included all of our transportation costs the food that we ate as well as that entrance fee to Paul R's house

we had an absolutely fantastic time in Boston we got to see lots of sites we learned a lot about the history that we didn't know

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Download the Freedom Trail map before arrival
βœ“Walk to nearby hotels to get cheaper Ubers instead of ship-sold excursions
βœ“Do the Freedom Trail independently using the red line on the ground
βœ“Skip the ship's Hop-On Hop-Off trolley due to long lines and higher prices

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost while exploring independently β€” Follow the red line on the ground for the Freedom Trail
Safety when venturing out on your own β€” Boston is easy to navigate and safe for independent exploration

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Boston port independently on a budget
QWhat to see on the Freedom Trail without a guide
QHow much does a DIY Boston port visit cost
QAre ship shore excursions worth the price

Topics Covered

Port Destination4Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Boston4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley ($80 per person)
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During our Princess cruise in 2023 we explored Boston on our own and had a great day without the cost of an expensive shore excursion. This video is the first in a series we are putting together for people who like to explore ports on their own, stick to a budget and take things at their own pace. We have included what things cost us and how much we got to do in our one day port stop in Boston. We hope you enjoy watching and get some ideas for your own visit to Boston. Subscribe & follow our adventures https://www.youtube.com/@TravelwithTanyaandSimon?_confirmation=1 🌏 Instagram 🌏 Facebook ✍🏻 Check out our past adventures on our travel blog https://tanyastravelblog.wordpress.com/ 0:00 Series intro 1:59 Boston port location 2:31 HOHO trolley option 2:52 Uber to Boston Common 3:30 Start of Freedom Trail 4:51 Granary Burying Grounds 5:29 Boston Massacre site marker 5:44 Quincy Markets 6:28 Little Italy North End 6:42 Cannoli challenge 7:05 Paul Revere House 7:36 Cheers Pub 8:08 Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial 8:40 Uber to Boston Tea Party 9:20 Back to Port 9:40 Total cost of day #Boston #bostoncruiseport #cruiseport #cruise #travelvlog #budgettravel #travel #freedomtrail #bostonmassachusetts #bostonteaparty #bostoncommon #paulrevere