BOSTON: Where The Revolution Began
Introduction
This program is designed as a companion to the Washington, DC experience, focusing not only on how government and civic identity emerged here, but why they took root in this city of protest, debate, and responsibility. In Boston, the balance between dissent, law, and community isn’t abstract—it’s woven into the streets themselves.
Boston is unlike anywhere else in the world. Every building, every monument, every archive holds a piece of the ongoing American story where you can hold a conversation about freedom, sacrifice, power, and what we owe one another.
This is a custom three‑day experience where every stop has been chosen with intention. The pacing gives students space to actually absorb what they’re seeing, not just move from bus to building and back again. Each day builds on the last, so your student leaves Boston with a complete experience, not just a collection of photos.
“Begin your journey in Boston, where revolution, ideas, and civic identity first collided in the streets and meeting halls.”
“Explore the words and artifacts that sparked a nation—from colonial protests and pamphlets to the principles that still shape American democracy.”
Roundtrip transfers from Naples to airport
Roundtrip airfare
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily (except while en route)
2 nights hotel accommodations
Night chaperones on hotel hallway
Licensed local Journey Guide
Dedicated La Belle Route Journey Representative on tour
All taxes, bus driver tips, and meal gratuities
All admissions, transportation, and activities as indicated on the itinerary
Group travel video for every participant
Baggage delay / accident & emergency medical coverage for every participant
$3 million liability policy
Online fundraising page for contributions/donations directly to your journey
Airline‑imposed checked baggage fees
Souvenir money
Meals en route
Optional trip insurance (strongly recommended)
Secure your spot by simply making a $99 deposit by May 29, 2026
Quad (student price/4 per room): $1899.00
Triple (3 per room): $1989.00
Double (adult price/2 per room): $2199.00
Single (adult price/private room): $2429.00
Arrive in Boston and meet your Journey Guide at the airport to begin your exploration of the city's revolutionary history.
Stand at the site of the Boston Massacre outside the Old State House, where rising tensions between colonists and British soldiers turned deadly in 1770. Here, students explore not just what happened, bt what came next.
In the aftermath, future president John Adams made a surprising and controversial decision when he chose to defend the British soldiers in court. At a time when anger towards Britian was at its peak, Adams believed that everyone including the enemy deserved a fair trial.
Step into one of Boston's most historic sites at the Granary Burying Ground, established in 1660. This iconic cemetery is the final resting place of key figures from the American Revolution, including Samuel Adams, John Hancock and victims of the Boston Massacre.
Food Court is located within the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Choose from a variety of local favorites including clam chowder and lobster rolls as well as international options..
Follow the path of the American Revolution along Boston's iconic Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route connecting the key sites where history unfolded. As students move from landmark to landmark, they trace the growing conflict between colonists and Britain, and highlight the individuals that shaped its outcome. Throughout this journey, students revisit the role of John Adams not only as a revolutionary leader, but as a thinker deeply committed to justice and the rules of law.
Step into the world of colonial communication at the Edes & Gill Printing Office, where students will engage in a private, hands-on printing workshop using an authentic 18th-century-style press, and will learn how revolutionary ideas were produced and shared during the American Revolution. This interactive stop brings to life the power of the press and challenges the students to consider how information and those who control it can influence the course of history.
Bring history to life at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum where students don't just hear about the Boston Tea Party- they actually take part in it. Boarding a recreated 18th-century ship, students will reenact the famous protest, tossing "tea" into the Boston Harbor just as colonists did in 1773.
End the day in Boston's historic North End with a progressive dinner designed for exploration and fun. Known for its rich Italian heritage, students will visit local pizzerias to sample and compare different styles, evaluating crust, sauce and toppings, before heading to a classic bakery for a cannoli tasting.
Stand on Lexington Green, the site of the first armed confrontation of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Here, colonial militia faced British troops in a tense and uncertain moment where no one intended to start a war, yet history changed in an instant.
Step inside Buckman Tavern, where colonial militia gathered in the early hours of April 19, 1775, just before the first shots of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Through a guided historical program, students explore the decisions made inside this tavern where ordinary citizens prepared to take a stand in an uncertain and rapidly escalating situation.
Explore the landscapes of the Minute Man National Historical Park alongside a National Park Service ranger, where the opening moments of the Battles of Lexington and Concord come to life through expert storytelling and on-site interpretation.
Enjoy lunch at Revolution Hall, offering a variety of student-friendly dining options.
Travel to the historic town of Concord, where the early tensions of the American Revolution moved beyond debate and into decisive action. Here, colonial militia organized, advanced, and ultimately confronted British troops in a moment that would define the course of history. At the Old North Bridge, students stand at the site often called the "shot heard 'round the world," where colonial forces pushed back against the British for the first time.
Step aboard the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Built just years after the American Revolution, the Constitution represents the next chapter in our nation's story - when independence has been won but not yet secured, demonstrating what it takes to defend freedom.
Visit the monument build to remember one of the first big battles of the American Revolution, where colonists showed they were willing and able to fight for their independence.
Step inside the Old South Meeting House, the largest public building in Colonial Boston and the place where thousands of colonists gathered to debate their response to British rule, where voices clashed, decisions were made, and momentum towards the Boston Tea Party took place.
Enjoy a casual, student-friendly buffet lunch at the Village Tavern, offering a variety of options.
Visit the powerful space honoring the victims of the Salem Witch Trials, and reflect on a moment in history when fear, bias, and public pressure overpowered reason and due process.
Step inside the Salem Witch House, the only remaining structure in Salem directly connected to the Salem Witch Trials. Once home to Judge Jonathan Corwin, this site offers a rare opportunity to stand in the space where legal authority was exercised during one of the most troubling chapters in early American history. This stop transforms Salem from a story of hysteria into a critical case study highlighting how the integrity of justice can shape or fail a society.
Explore Salem's historic streets on a history-based walking tour that focuses on real events, documented accounts, and how the legacy of the Salem Witch Trials has been remembered over time. This experience emphasizes context over theatrics grounded in place, primary stories, and the evolution of local narratives.