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Melinda_D, Oct 2026
American History Comes to Life
The Freedom Trail led by Cyrys M. was so educational and interesting. We heard fascinating history of graveside, followed the trail from previous revolutionary Boston to the catalyst ofvthe Boston Tea Party. Cyrus was especially articulate and excited about his subject, dispelled myths and offered a truly superb account of our history. I will read bit more about this time in our history and perhaps retain it better than I did in 8th and 11th grade American History.
Andrea_R, Oct 2026
Hurrah!!!
The entire experience was amazing! The interactive activities made the visit so engaging and enjoyable from start to finish. Learning about the history of the Boston Tea Party was truly fascinating. It was such a fun, educational, and memorable experience. I highly recommend it!
Jake_F, Oct 2026
Fun tour but not good if you have mobility issues
There is a bit more walking than described in the listing so be aware of that if you have mobility issues. I assumed the trolley would drop off and pick up at the gates of the cemeteries but that is not the case. But this aide the guides put on good show. Our guide Harlan had good stories, and the rest of the crew were fun as well. Would recommend if you enjoy the slightly morbid side of history.
DANA_M, Oct 2026
10 out of 10. Fantastic tour!
We had an amazing time. The crew was so nice and knowledgeable on the ocean and surroundings.
We saw a group of dolphins right out of the harbor that we stopped and looked at for a bit, got to learn a little about them. There was a mola mola fish hanging out at the surface, getting some sunshine too. There was also facts about this crazy weird fish too.
Then we came across our first group of whales, AMAZING EXPERIENCE! They came right up to the boat! A calf did a little tale spin next to us. Then after hanging out with them we moved out further and were surrounded! Whales were on every side of us. There was 4 breaching events and such amazing views. The guides were so excited, they saw some whales they recognized, and introduced them to us. They observe them, they don't track them so they don't know when they will see which ones.
This was literally one of the best tours I have ever been on. I will book with them again when I come back up this way.
There are snacks, food, drinks and a bathroom on board. It was spacious, with lots of seating options. Even places to stand and watch. I was on the front deck. Definitely remember your sunscreen for your face, no matter what time of year it is! Worth every moment. We booked this last minute to "blown time" waiting for a flight at the airport before coming home. Best last minute idea, next time I will book early and this may even be a reason to go back sooner. Please book with them, they are accepting and certified to maintain the safety of the ocean and the animals in it. Wonderful trip!
Tim_H, Oct 2026
A wonderful guided walking tour
This is a very worthwhile experience. It is a walking led and narrated by an actor dressed in period costume. On the day I went, our guide was named Francis, and he was excellent! I really enjoyed all the descriptions and stories he related in the tour. It lasts about 2 hours, beginning at Boston Common and ending in North Boston at The Paul Revere House. It is a terrific way to learn about Historical Boston and the Freedom Trail, and a lot is covered in the time on the tour. I highly recommend it!
Chuck_M, Oct 2026
It was a great time!
We visited Boston last week from Dayton, Ohio. Joey was our Trolley guide and couldn't have been more delightful. We loved him! He was very knowledgeable about history and had a wonderfully fun personality. I could tell he was passionate about his job and didn't hesitate to make recommendations on places to visit, restaurants to eat at and more. It made the experience so fun and was definitely one of the highlights of our time spent in Boston. I would recommend it to anyone.
Joyce_H, Oct 2026
Excellent tour! We highly recommend.
We highly recommend this tour! We had Kevin as our guide/narrator and he was outstanding -- excellent presentation, giving us lots of historical facts and interesting stories about Boston and the Harbor. Kevin made history "come alive." We have lived outside of Boston for 50 years and never done this tour; we came with visiting friends. A must-do and we will do this again. Thank you!!
David_L, Oct 2026
Sunset
What a great experience on a beautiful clear day. The boat was easy to find and get onto. And the crew was very friendly and the space was amazing. You can sit inside and see everything or go up top or out the back and see everything with the wind in your hair. Perfect to get off your feet and relax with a drink.
Kate_C, Oct 2026
Do not book through Viator, book direct with the operator of the experience!
Do not book experiences through Viator. They incorrectly listed the experience and after I paid and arrived, the operator told me the listing was incorrect on the Viator website. After calling multiple customer support people and sending multiple emails, I have still not received a refund. I sent screenshots of the confirmation sent by Viator indicating that the information on the website was incorrect and still there has been no response or refund from Viator. The actual ferry experience was wonderful, I ended up having to purchase a new ticket directly through the ferry operator and pay, again, in full. I would highly recommend the experience but please save yourself the money and do not book through Viator. There is no guarantee the listing will be correct and if it is not, they will keep your money and make you run in circles to attempt a refund. Also, booking direct was $10 less!
MaryAnnChuck_N, Sep 2026
Boston Harbor Sail
Working twin masted schooner with captain and crew. Witness first hand crew raising sails on the foremast, mainmast, foresail, and jib. Continues sail trimming, tacking as we changed directions, and ultimately lowering the sails as we headed back to dock. Crew friendly and knowledgeable answering all questions… very scenic trip around the harbor - bring your camera!
Linda_B, Sep 2026
Would go again!
Easy getting tickets online. Easy to get physical tickets one you’re at RowesWharf. Very good signage everywhere. Great communication about boarding and disembarking. The tour itself was very enjoyable, smooth on the water, and all the sights and landmarks were pointed out, with background info.
Jim_G, Jul 2026
Great tour of Freedom Trail
Great, enjoyable and detailed walk through the Freedom Trail and Beacon Hill. Our tourguide, Olivia, was friendly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
The only negative belongs to Viator, which mislabeled the meeting g point. We nearly didn’t make the tour even though we got to the area 15 minutes early. Olivia said they tried to correct it with aviator but to not avail. Please, Viator, list the starting point as in front of Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles!
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