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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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.
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Travelers praise the knowledgeable and engaging guides who enhance the educational value of Boston harbor tours with clear, passionate narration. The boat offers generally comfortable seating options, including a cozy lower level, though some find the top deck limited or less comfortable. While many appreciate the overall cleanliness and smooth transit, a few note issues with dirty windows, cramped spaces, and worn seating. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable and informative.
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An excellent experience. David the narrator was extremely witty and funny. The cruise was the right duration and showed us all the sites of Boston from the sea
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!!
We had a beautiful day on the water. Even though I lived here 30 years ago there was so much history I wasn’t aware of. The tour guide was very informative and did a good job of interacting with the people.
Our guide and narrator David, did a great job as we cruised around beautiful Boston harbor. One unexpected highlight of the tour for my sister and I was watching the planes land at Logan Airport. We learned some interesting history about the harbor and the city of Boston.
Not a bad tour. If you’re looking for something fairly short that doesn’t involve walking, this is the activity for you! You basically just get on a boat and sit down and for about an hour it drives around and you get a bunch of info about the city. Some of the info was pretty interesting, otherwise the tour wasn’t like, super exciting. We went in late October and it was kind of chilly out on the water so dress warm if it’s a colder day.
This is a great first day in Boston thing to do. The crew does an amazing job at giving you landmarks and parts of Boston. This is great so you can get familiar with the city. We also took a lot of great photos and learned some history about the city!
Marketing brochure indicates a sailing ship but when you book it you get a basic standard boring Harbor tour of Boston Yard. Indicating false advertisement or bait and switch technique which will be stipulated in Yelp
Easy access on and off the boat plus we took a wheelchair accessible tour.
Friendly crew and enjoyed the tour guide.
A must do while in Boston.
Excellent boat ride. The person who gave the narrative tour was excellent. We could hear him very clearly and he was very thorough. He boat crew was friendly and courteous
I would recommend keeping the windows cleaned. Couldn't get any good pictures because the windows weren't clean and spots were in pictures
It was perfect trip . The app is easy to use . Paid fast , download my tickets . the day of the trip went to where we boarded not one problem . The cruise was perfect just long enough to enjoy.
This was a last minute plan. And it was perfect. Emily our guide was fun and knowledgeable. Learned more than we could have hoped for in 60 minutes
A fantastic way to see and learn more about Boston and it's historic harbor! The guide had a sense of humor that added to the experience because it made it interactive.
Well informed guide, very informative , friendly. Buying tickets & finding meeting point was easy. Pleased we did it!
Michael was great. Informative & knowledgeable. As there weren’t many passengers, seating was great!
The host, David, was funny and knowledgeable. Road on the top level. Beautiful 4 pm excursion. Arrive 20 min early to get to the front if the line ti get a seat up top.
This was a great hour long cruise of the harbor. Mike was a great MC, who was clear and funny when explaining the history of the islands and the general history of the harbor. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Very interesting about history. The guider ‘s explanation is so great! He is very knowledgeable with full of passion
Although I reached out 30 minutes prior to notify Viator of a traffic delay due to a road crash, I did not receive a prompt response. Upon arriving at the venue, staff informed us that nothing could be handled on-site as it is booked by third party vendor Viator and directed us to contact Viator. I followed up throughout the day to request a reschedule for any available time today or tomorrow, but was told no assistance could be provided from Viator.
While I acknowledge that I arrived late due to traffic, the lack of support and resolution from Viator is unacceptable and has significantly damaged my trust in Viator’s service. Losing the full amount paid without receiving adequate support or flexibility is extremely frustrating.
The boat was clean. Loading and unloading efficient. The tour guide / speaker was fantastic. Great and informative tour!!
Great tour! Tour director was entertaining and knowledgeable, with a good combination of information and quiet time to just enjoy the harbor sites.
Travelled with a family member in a wheelchair. Staff was friendly and helpful!
I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get some great pictures of the Boston skyline while learning some basic Boston history!
Very entertaining. Smooth ride with great captain and tour guide. Beautiful Boston weather in October 2026
The cruise is very interesting, the host gave the information in an entertaining way and involved the whole group.
It was a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
The Boston Harbor cruise was great. However, using the Viator app was a bit of a scam if you only have two people. They send you a discount code that you can’t really use since most tours total just under the $100 minimum. The app also won’t let you book two different tours which would give a person enough $$ wise for the discount code. Seems like a pretty effective hook to get you to try out the app thinking you are getting a 20% off when iin reality you don’t undercut at all. Don’t offer a discount if you are going to make it realistically unusable.
You get to see a bunch of sites from a different view it was nice to see things you can’t see from land.
Amazing experience. Narrator was exceptional. Great tour of Boston harbor. Enjoyed the boat and views.
It was enjoyable- the tour guide was humorous and knew what she was talking about. We learned a lot and she gave us good tips on where to go next
It’s informative and fun. We sat downstairs and even though it was a bit choppy, felt no discomfort. Like seeing the U.S.S. Constitution. And having a plane fly over us into Logan International Airport was cool.
Wonderful tour, highly recommend. But if you sit at the back, outside, you can't hear much of what the tour guide is saying. We live locally, so that wasn't a problem for us, but if you want to hear, don't sit out back.
It was a great trip around the harbor. Learned interesting history about Boston. I would recommend this 1 hour tour.
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