City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise
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Boston, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Historic sightseeing cruise of Boston Harbor
- Narrated tour with tales of the Revolutionary War, Legends of the Sea, and Boston's Historical Figures
- Learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest waterways
- Choose from multiple departure times to fit your schedule
What's Included
- 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor
- Narrated tour.
- See stunning panoramic views of Boston's skyline and waterfront areas.
- Skip the ticket booth and head straight to the boat for faster boarding
- Food & Beverages (available for purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Please arrive at the Boston Harbor Cruises meeting point early – boarding begins 15 minutes before departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Discover some of the important historic attractions along Boston’s inner and outer harbors during this entertaining and educational sightseeing cruise.
On this narrated tour, see the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and America’s Ship of State.
Check out Old North Church, where the famous “one if by land, and two if by sea” signal is said to have been sent by Paul Revere back in 1775. There’s also Boston Light, a lighthouse located on Little Brewster Island in outer Boston Harbor and the first light station established on the North American continent.
On this narrated tour, see the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and America’s Ship of State.
Check out Old North Church, where the famous “one if by land, and two if by sea” signal is said to have been sent by Paul Revere back in 1775. There’s also Boston Light, a lighthouse located on Little Brewster Island in outer Boston Harbor and the first light station established on the North American continent.
Boston Harbor City Cruises (Pass By)
Castle Island (Pass By)
Logan International Airport (Pass By)
USS Constitution (Pass By)
Bunker Hill Monument (Pass By)
Boston Harbor City Cruises (Pass By)
Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The boat is wheelchair accessible, however the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible
- Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- Infants are free, however, they are REQUIRED to have a ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Karen_C
Liz provided a great narration while the ship was sailing, and the crew was so welcoming as we boarded.. The two young men who took photos, which were available for purchase after the cruise, were friendly and helpful. Sitting on the deck of the ship in the sunshine, surrounded by fresh air and a gentle breeze, was incredibly relaxing. My family and I enjoyed this tour very much, and we highly recommend it.
Reviews
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Gerald_C, Aug 2026
Great way to see Boston Harbor in an hour.Emily was a fun and interesting tour guide.
The boat was clean and comfortable .
Robert_G, Aug 2026
Fairly good viewing experience. Tour guide was very good and could answer almost any question regarding Boston area. Whole thing only takes an hour (+/- a couple minutes). Because of schedule conflicts, we were unable to join the sunset cruise which is about 1/2 hour longer and a couple of bucks more.
Robert_L, Aug 2026
If you are 5minutes late you are screwed. We hit road construction and got there late even after alotting an extra hour (coming from CT). We asked the girl at the ticket booth if we could do a later one but because we used viator we had to contact them. Initiated a chat with viator who said they couldn’t get ahold of the vendor and that they’d send an email. I called the vendor an hour later and spoke to a live person (after a 20 minute wait) and she said there was no email. I called viator and got a live person who said there was nothing we could do so I asked for a refund. An hour of my time wasted standing at the peer. Refund denied. Super poor communication between viator and the vendor. Beware using a third party (viator)! Zero communication skills.
Susan_F, Aug 2026
When I viewed the tour online,there was a picture of a tall ship in the harbor&the title of the tour was something like tour of historic harbor.So I thought that the tour would actually be on a tall ship.I was somewhat disappointed that the tour was actually on a small ferry.However,the tour itself was very interesting
Ken_H, Aug 2026
Great for all ages. If Kevin is your guide, you're in for a treat.
Great views of the city and comfortable accommodations.
Elizabeth_G, Aug 2026
Nice trip around the harbor with a bit more emphasis on the airport than needed.
Overall some new facts which as a resident of Boston was great to learn.
Gio_J, Aug 2026
My Partner and I had an amazing experience! the whole crew were fantastic from the staff who checked our tickets to the very funny gentleman who's voice is still in our heads till this day (as he promised) would recommend this experience to all friends and family.
Benjamin_M, Aug 2026
Tour guide was informative but boat was packed and had to sit on inside where we couldn’t see much or take pictures.
Cheryl_B, Aug 2026
Never been to boston before and wanted a boat ride around the harbor while also learning a little about what we were seeing. This cruise was perfect for that. The guide gave so much good info and history about the city, architecture and what we were looking at it was great. You can get up and walk around the boat to take pictures or stay seated with the seats facing where the guide is referring. Nice tour length too at 1 hr. Not too short not too long. Perfect if you have other things to do that day. Definitely worth the price
Taylor_F, Aug 2026
My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour of Boston! The views were amazing and our guide Mike C. kept us intrigued and entertained. Highly recommend if you visit Boston
Amgad_H, Aug 2026
Great experience. Wonderful tour. Excellent tour guide. Gives a fun and co prehensive tour of the bay area in a fun environment for the entire family
Kim_H, Aug 2026
This was a very relaxing and very interesting ride! I was not expecting to enjoy it and learn as much as I did about the history of the harbor. Highly recommend!
Susan_K, Aug 2026
Interesting facts presented.
One hour was the perfect length for the tour.
Enclosed area of the boat could use an update.
Exhaust from the motor was unpleasant at times
Gina_L, Aug 2026
We had a fun time. Kevin the narrator did an amazing job. Get in line early, the top deck has the best views.
Silpa_M, Aug 2026
This was a great first date idea if you’re getting set up by parents. I wasn’t sure what to do, so I took the acquaintance to this. He seemed to have enjoyed the history.
Laney_T, Aug 2026
The picture for the boat I thought I had booked was completely different than the boat when we got there. Once I got past the fact we had close to 300 on a boat when I was expecting a lot less (I think this is Viator’s issue), we did enjoy it.
If you go - get there early. Again, not what we were expecting so there was not any outdoor seating left so we were left to either stand outside or set inside which was warm and a little janky.
Katy_L, Jul 2026
This was a great tour! I was pleasantly surprised by the indepth information covered and how much I learned on this tour. I would say the highlight of the tour is the actual tour guide, Kevin, who has a great voice and explains things in an understandable manner. Our friends who live in Boston area even enjoyed the tour a ton and were glad they came with us!
Karen_C, Jul 2026
The harbor cruise was educational and relaxing. You could tell that the guide loves her job. Very energetic.
Charlene_B, Jul 2026
Fantastic! Our tour guide, Liz, was wonderful. Her knowledge of Boston’s history was spot on and her delivery was entertaining. We sat on the upper deck closest to the rail facing the right side. Our views of Boston and the harbor were breathtaking. I highly recommend this tour.
Peter_L, Jul 2026
Tour guide, David Coffin, was excellent. Fantastic weather, learned plenty, and looking forward to doing it again
Lora_D, Jul 2026
I great way to see the sights while enjoying a boat ride. The narration was insightful and we learned a lot about Boston.
Doris_H, Jul 2026
Boat left on time. The narrator was informative and comical at the same time. Even though we go to Boston often, narrator mentioned a few items we didn’t know. Plenty of seating inside & outside boat.
Karen_C, Jul 2026
Bring a hat to protect from the sun!
Nice cruise - just the right amount of time for a little history of Boston.
Bridget_F, Jul 2026
Great way yo wrap a trip to Boston. Boat was comfortable and guide was excellent. Fun and informative tour.
Sam_M, Jul 2026
The entire tour references only what is to the starboard side/right side of the boat. All information is very rudimentary. If you want to see anything being referenced, sit on the right side. This tour is overpriced and boring. I would suggest looking into a different company for a harbor cruise tour if you can.
tmkz, Jul 2026
It was a great experience and history lesson. I will definitely do it again if I'm in Boston with my family or friends.
Gabriel_M, Jul 2026
Very nice guide, the benches could be comfier.......................................................
Jasmine_C, Jul 2026
I booked a boat ride at 4:10 PM for a 5:00 PM departure, less than an hour before the activity. When I arrived at the dock, I was directed to the wrong boat and ended up boarding the ferry instead. It was an unfortunate mistake, but I contacted Viator immediately to explain what had happened.
Unfortunately, Viator was unable to offer me another boat ride or provide a refund. Since then, I have called multiple times and have repeatedly been told that my case would be escalated. However, I have never received the promised follow-up email or phone call.
What has been most disappointing is not just the outcome, but the lack of communication and customer support after the incident. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend booking through Viator.
Thomas_D, Jul 2026
Tour guide speaker was great! Weather was perfect. Easy to get to on the wharf. Grab a pint at dock bar beforehand.
Lynn_S, Jul 2026
The cruise was good. There was an employee (male) who not only not engaged with passengers that were arriving but was dismissive and seemed inconvenienced when I asked a question. Everyone else was very attentive to their passengers
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