About us

Our Team

Taunya Wolfe Finn

Owner and Travel Enthusiast

With a double major in Tourism & PR and a Masters in TESOL from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, Taunya found tourism to be the path to take. She lived and traveled overseas for a bit, journeyed to Boston in the latter-‘90s and can’t seem to leave! Through the years, she has worked with some great tour companies in-house and on the road as a tour manager. Wolfe Adventures & Tours has been a part of her life since 2002 when she founded the company as a Boston Area Local Guiding Company from the ground up. Since then, it’s grown into a full service tour operation; creating day and overnight tours with unique experiences. Taunya has been asked to be a guest lecturer for University Tourism classes and taken part on various tourism panels for NTA and North of Boston CVB through the recent years. Other activities include the NTA Leadership Team and Owner’s Network, as well as serving on the NBCVB Board of Directors.
Mellisa Athon

Band Director and Musician

Melissa is a lifelong musician with a Bachelor’s in Music Performance a Master’s in Music History and Literature with a certificate in Instrumental Music Education. She taught for 18 years as a band director ranging from beginning instrumental, middle school band, and high school band programs. Her personal experience as a band director and taking her students on band trips over her teaching career has given her a unique perspective and attention to detail when working with our student tours and ensuring their trips fit the needs of a specific group. She married her college sweetheart, Joe, who is also a post graduate musician and together they have 3 kids who also have found enjoyment in playing an instrument. In her spare time she enjoys playing her flute, gardening, and being a parent to her 3 kids who are all instrumentalists as well!
Sue Sarsfield

Operations Manager

Susan has been with Wolfe since 2008 and has jumped in with both feet, to say the least! Working at a large group tour operation in a past life of sales and also taking care of her own businesses, she has found staying in the tourism world might just be the way to go. Being bi-lingual in Portuguese and English is certainly an added advantage in the tourism world. Detailed special tour projects and accounting does not faze her in the least. And if you’re calling or emailing in to make sure you’re all set for your next tour, you’ll probably get the chance to talk!
Erin Duggan

Marketing and Development

Erin comes to Wolfe Tours with decades of experience in the integrated marketing arena. She has specialized in developing omni channel marketing strategies for brands such as Nike, Cabo Wabo, Dell Technologies, Billboard Music and Audi. More recently, Erin has acted as Development Director for a variety of organizations including The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce. Erin has a passion for philanthropy, fitness and the outdoors and loves her little rural lifestyle based on the North Shore of Boston. With two pre teen girls and an excitable new lab, no two days are the same!

Our Partners

Wolfe Tours is proud to be members of the following organizations. Beyond being a member, we are a dynamic partner who leverages resources, pricing and relationships through these organizations to bring the best products and opportunities to our guests and clients.

North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau

The North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (NBCVB) is a private, nonprofit, membership based organization responsible for promotion of Essex County as a travel destination. Established by legislation as one of the state’s 16 regional tourism councils, NBCVB is the official liaison between the North of Boston region and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) is the state agency dedicated to promoting Massachusetts as a leisure-travel destination. An integral part of the state’s economy, tourism generates $1.5 billion in state and local taxes and $22.9 billion in travel related expenditures, supporting 149,400 in-state jobs.

Discover New England

Discover New England (DNE) is a regional destination marketing organization founded in 1992 by the six New England state tourism offices. DNE is a nonprofit (501c6) association dedicated to promoting travel to and within the member states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Meet Boston

The Meet Boston mission is to elevate Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods and diverse people, amplifying their stories and sharing them locally and across the globe. We deliver exciting and inclusive programs and services that drive our local economy by unifying an eclectic range of community stakeholders around the opportunities, experiences and energy that define our destination and enhance our industry.

Historic New England

Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional heritage organization in the nation. We engage diverse audiences in developing a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England home life by being the national leader in collecting, preserving, and using significant buildings, landscapes, archives, stories, and objects from the past to today.  

Discover Gloucester

As the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester works to promote tourism and the visitor based economy by increasing awareness of Gloucester as a desirable visitor destination while also improving the quality of life for Gloucester residents and local business owners with positive economic benefits.

Destination Salem

As the official destination marketing organization for the City of Salem, Destination Salem cooperatively markets Salem as one of Massachusetts’ best destinations for families, couples, domestic and international travelers who are seeking an authentic New England experience, cultural enrichment, American history, fine dining, unique shopping and fun.

Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry. GNCCI supports the business community through advocacy, education, networking, marketing, community events, and more!

Group Travel Family

The Group Travel Family delivers group leads, sales and bookings to the travel industry. We help 25,000 travel influencers find destinations, hotels, attractions, restaurants, gaming, cruise and airline partners. Target your marketing with The Group Travel Family, we are "Your #1 Choice in Group Travel Solutions."

Quotes And Pricing

What is Wolfe Tours’ Process?
Accuracy. Consistency. Quality of Experience.
INITIAL CONTACT:

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CRUCIAL INFO:

Confirm date you are meeting with client/guests
Wolfe Tours will review your needs and may call or email you for additional information

QUOTE EXPECTATIONS:

Wolfe Tours will provide pricing and a detailed itinerary for your review within 5-8 business days depending on the length of tour and depth of the request. Please keep in mind! We do NOT estimate costs, but ensure they are accurate, which takes time to finalize with our preferred vendors.

TRIP MANAGEMENT:

Once you have confirmed your tour, we will build a custom site for the trip which includes unique details for your guests, a comprehensive overview and detailed list of what is included PLUS an easy payment portal.

Reviews

Fly My Group: Preferred Tour Partner, December 2023

We love partnering with Wolfe Adventures & Tours! They consistently excel in delivering top-notch service. Their reliability, professionalism, and kindness are unwavering. Excited for many more years of partnership!

Students In Boston, June 2023

Top Notch. We were busy from dawn until dusk each day, with so much to see and do. The staff was extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip! THANKS Wolfe Tours!

Student Tour In Boston, May 2022

As a teacher, I have been on quite a few 8th grade trips to the east coast. This trip by far was the best I have ever had! It was clear throughout the experience that students were having a great time.
Most trips are just museum after museum, but there were so many interactive opportunities for our students that there was never a dull moment. Taunya was an amazing leader; So professional and organized with an Insight to know what 8th graders want. I loved it so much! I would go again. Thank you Wolfe Tours!

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Optional Travel Insurance

As a preferred partner, Wolfe Tours has been working with Roam Right to ensure travelers are covered with the appropriate level of insurance. We enjoy working with the professionals at Roam Right because they are responsive and fair. Through our relationship with this preferred vendor, all travelers can attain a policy regardless of whether or not they are traveling with us.
NOTE: Please make sure to provide the agency code when applying

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AGENCY CODE: WolfeAdventuresTours

Get The Ball Rolling

We can’t wait to hear from you! Let’s get your perfect trip started. We just need a few details to steer us in the right direction. Please take a moment to fill this initial inquiry form out so we can get back to you promptly with relevant information and creative ideas to make this the perfect trip for you!