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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $86

Explore the best of Boston at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour of the city. Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass and see Boston’s top attractions, including the USS Constitution, the original bar from TV show “Cheers,” and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, to name a few. The pass includes discounted admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to enjoy during or after the tour.

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Relive one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution and learn about a side of the story most tourists miss on this guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Explore authentically restored tea ships with the help of a guide as you get their insights into this pivotal event, and throw some of your own tea into Boston Harbor. It's an ideal experience for American history buffs, tourists, and locals alike.

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $36

See some of the top attractions in Boston from the waterfront on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Explore the world-famous Boston Harbor and see the city’s historic sites while listening to live commentary on board, from tales of the Revolutionary War to local legends. While you cruise, enjoy views of the city skyline as well as the Boston Harbor Islands, USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”), and the Bunker Hill Monument.

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

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(1,409)

from $46

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Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $39

Enjoy unparalleled views of the Boston Harbor from the water during this 90-minute sightseeing cruise. Set sail aboard a classic tall-ship schooner. Enjoy plenty of time to ask the captain and crew about local landmarks and Boston’s history. You'll also have plenty of time to relax. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available to purchase, including several beers brewed right in South Boston.

Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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(622)

from $40

From seals and sea lions to sea turtles, seadragons, and stingrays, the New England Aquarium is the place to discover hundreds of different marine animals under one roof—or in one big tank. Check out the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, featuring a brand new coral reef, underwater communications system and hundreds of Caribbean reef animals. Grab an admission ticket and have an unforgettable aquarium adventure.

New England Aquarium Admission Ticket in Boston

See Boston from a whole new angle aboard a Boston Harbor evening cruise. Watch the sunset from the water, and glide out to the Old North Church and Historic Site, the Charlestown Navy Yard, the USS Cassin Young, and more. As a bonus, listen to the cannon fire of the USS Constitution, which marks the sunset each night, and sip a cocktail (own expense) from the onboard bar as you relax and enjoy the views.

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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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from $54

Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise

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from $47

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $29

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Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Don’t let time determine whether to see Boston or Salem. Visit both towns with the help of a quick and comfortable catamaran. This high-speed ferry service travels from Boston to Salem (or vice versa). Enjoy the scenic adventure from the upper or lower deck of the boat—or just relax at the lounge inside. An onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase. Upon arrival, many top attractions are within walking distance. For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

50 minutesFree Cancellation

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(728)

from $42

Explore the best of Boston on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Board at one of the stops, then hop off wherever you like, explore independently, and get back onto the trolley when you’re ready. Alternatively, ride the 2-hour loop in one go, listening to the informative commentary. Tickets are valid for one or two days, and while admission tickets aren’t included, enjoy discounts to some top Boston attractions.

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

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(2,878)

from $48

Walk the Freedom Trail with a guide in historic costume on a tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall, a 1.2-mile route that covers important sites in the heart of Boston. This tour's shorter distance lets you follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers and American revolutionaries without making the more strenuous trek all the way across the Charles River, finishing in a spot that’s convenient to top Boston attractions.

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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(2,583)

from $26

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Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

Cara_C, May 2026

Matthew does an amazing...

Matthew does an amazing job providing history about Boston and the surrounding area. He navigated us around traffic, taking alternative routes through picturesque towns. We arrived in Woods Hole with plenty of time to shop a little and have a comfort stop before loading on the Ferry. The return trip was great and he provided us with a list of great restaurants in the Boston area.

1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

Johanna_W, May 2026

A History Lesson on a Trolley

A pleasant trolley ride through the streets of Boston. Our driver was a very knowledgeable Guide, as well. As we passed important sites and buildings/churches, he gave detailed information about early Boston and its role in the American Revolution. He also, gave us recent History regarding the city. One could get off the Trolley and explore a site such as the ship, Old Ironsides., and then pick up a new trolley 20 minutes later and continue through the city.

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

William_W, May 2026

A Hauntingly Good Evening

My wife and I have gone on a number of ghost tours in cities across the United States, and this was one of our favorites — and I just because we were riding in a themed trolley! Each one of the guides was fully in character throughout and provided a ton of interesting facts about the city, its hauntings, and some of its most famous former residents. In addition to hearing scary tales, we appreciate learning things we had never considered before. This tour did exactly that — while balancing some light humor throughout. If you have a few hours to spend in Boston, this is totally worth the time

Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor

Farid_G, May 2026

Highly recommend

Jasper, Logan, and Jessica (the crew) made it a great experience. On top of being able to ride on a tall mast ship in Boston Harbor, they were able to answer all our questions and even include us in some of the things they were doing so we could see what it’s like. Thank you very much for making our last day in Boston a memorable one.

City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

Claire_M, May 2026

Awesome tourist attraction!!

I had David as our tour narrator and he was amazing!! As a solo traveller I was skeptical on doing this alone but as soon as I got on the boat it was super easy and super fun! Dave is hilarious and has a great sense of humour! Didn’t think this was really my thing but LOVED it and so glad I went!! I learned so much!

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Karen_H, May 2026

Historic notes with a love of Boston

I only had a few hours for my first time in Boston, so I chose this brief tour of the Freedom Trail. It was the best choice! Covered so many highlights and our guide was fabulous. So much information presented with an obvious love of this historic city and the country Boston played a pivotal part in founding.

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Mary_K, May 2026

Informative, engaging, and fun!

Very fun and informative! Our tour guide, John Hancock, had lots of interesting and detailed stories about his history and the founding of the country. He played the character very well and made the history engaging and fun. We learned a lot and had lots of laughs along the way. Thanks for the great time!!

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Candice_A, Apr 2026

We had a great time on...

We had a great time on the sunset tour! Service was great and the views were beautiful! We even got to see the USS Constitution fire a canon! The only downfall was it was hard to hear the captain's commentary over the speakers. Not really sure what he was explaining about the places we passed. We would do it again if ever in Boston!

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Petra_H, Apr 2026

A well-rounded experience

Our family LOVED this. The whole experience was WAY more interesting and informative than I expected. I was concerned it would just be cutesy for young children, but the history, storytelling and technology were really impressive. The actual "tea party" part was literally 10 minutes of an hour+ long experience, but the rest was so engaging that it didn't matter at all. And afterwards, the cafe offered a bottomless tea tasting of the five varieties originally found on the ship that night -- that was one of my favorite parts, what a unique idea! Billy was a GREAT host and stayed in character the whole time. I'm so glad we booked this experience.

Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Marie_S, Mar 2026

Overall a lovely...

Overall a lovely experience. Friendly staff, plenty of seating area to the right of check in spot while waiting for the checking time. Lots of cool fun facts during ride and lots of seating options. I sat inside and stood outside. It was 30ish degrees so not many people were outside. Views were really pretty. Enjoyed watching the planes fly over us every few minutes. Plenty of charging ports inside and cool that there were restrooms onboard. Be mindful that the ticket that is added to your Apple Wallet is not used for check in. You have to enter the building where you purchase tickets, they’ll ask you for your name and give you a physical ticket that you hand over at the check in gate. I was not aware of this, but it was not far away so I didn’t miss the check in window. For my first trip to Boston, this was definitely a core memory.

City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

Cordula_C, Oct 2025

Loved it !

This was well worth it. Would do it again. Once we were in “whale-territory” they took their time letting us observe the whales, while explaining what the whales were doing and then searching for and finding more whales to appear. On the way back we had the opportunity to ask more questions.

Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

Brad_Y, Oct 2025

Great day with coworkers on the water

We had a great day! It was an impromptu team bonding opportunity, and the weather was perfect to be on the water. The crew was kind and informative, but let us have our own space and conversations, but there when you wanted them. The captain had been sailing this ship for 10 years and was a true pro. Unlike lots of sailboat excursions, the captain cut the motors and ran by sail for almost the entire trip. Loved it!