Boston Summer Nights Trolley Tour plus River Cruise
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Boston on a trolley tour that’s timed to catch sunset over the Charles River. Many Boston sites are illuminated—and uncrowded—at night, making this an ideal time to explore Boston Harbor, Cambridge, the Public Garden, and more. Live narration from an experienced guide showcases the stories and culture behind each place you visit, from stylish seaside neighborhoods to revolutionary war–era landmarks.
- Live guide is a more personal alternative to pre-recorded narration
- Check out key Boston landmarks in evening light
- Combine historic places with contemporary sites
- Convenient departure point close to transit and top attractions
What's Included
- Live fully narrated tour on a Trolley
- Charles River Cruise
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 200 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
MARRIOTT LONG WHARF DEPARTURE LOCATION (200 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02110). Directly at the end of the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Boston Harbor (Pass By)
Charles River (Pass By)
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway (Pass By)
North End (Pass By)
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge (Pass By)
Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront (Pass By)
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston (Pass By)
Cambridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- For accessibility transportation, please contact the company 24 hours in advance to arrange
- Tour does not stop at any of the points of interest
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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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Reviews
4.5
based on 171 reviews
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Jacqueline_H, Aug 2026
Very fun, nice pace, interesting information. My daughter and I enjoyed this outing. The tour guide was super fun! We stopped at one of the bars we passed and walked around Boston after the tour.
Jennifer_L, Aug 2026
Our trolley guide Spencer was really great for your personable and knowledgeable, and it was a nice ride.
I also found Patrick who guided our boat tour to be very entertaining.
Andrea_O, Aug 2026
It is over 2 hours long so plan dinner before or eating about 9:30. The North End restaurants are open late and it is a funny way to cap off the evening. It is a beautiful way to see the city at sunset. The guides are funny and informative. This is not the tour if you want a history lesson of Boston, that is something to do during the day. This adventure gives anecdotes and interesting facts about the city. It is a pleasurable evening experience.
Jennifer_r, Jul 2026
We arrived an hour early due to giving extra time in case traffic was bad. Bc we were there early; we couldn’t locate the meeting place based on the different directions. The meeting place is near the street address not the end of the Marriott near the water. The word “tour” would imply that maybe some historical details would be included. Honestly I felt like it was just a ride to the river cruise. More historical details would have been appreciated.
Mikhail_M, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience. It was rainy night in Boston. Authentic experience. Our guide bus was awesome. River cruise was great too.
Brian_S, Jul 2026
Had a great time! Light and enjoyable! We enjoyed both the trolley tour and the boat ride of the Charles River! Views of Boston and Cambridge were spectacular!
Seshagiri_T, Jul 2026
Boat ride was not good and captain completed early and was hanging on river without any announcement, city tour was entertaining and driver engaged all the passengers
Susan_K, Jul 2026
Enjoyable city tour and Charles River tour. Easy parking at the Marriott at the wharf. Sound system on boat was poor - Very difficult to hear tour guide commentary. Trolley driver was very enthusiastic, and he made the tour quite enjoyable. Good experience for both visitors and locals.
Virginia_W, Jul 2026
It was great to be on the Charles River, and some of the historic information was interesting for someone who had not been to Boston before. But the River cruise guide was disappointing. She was negative especially about some of the beautiful architecture. Yes, some people don’t like brutalist architecture but saying the Boston Law School building is the second ugliest building in Boston doesn’t help people understand, see the beauty or know that the law school has programs for all. I guess I felt that irony is not so great when talking about a city.
Gary_T, Jul 2026
The bus driver was trying hard to be entertaining, but was not very informative about the city. Sit near the front of the bus because the speakers in the back are just too loud.
The boat tour was much better. Kenny was informative, responsive, and constrained.
I'm glad we went, but half of trip was not desirable.
Donald_T, Jul 2026
Very enjoyable land and Charles River Cruise. Hambone was our land tour guide and he did a very entertaining job with some music and dad jokes mixed in. The bartender tour guide on the river cruise also did a very good job while juggling making drinks, cashering and educating us about what we were seeing. Very enjoyable.
MariaArzel_L, May 2026
Bailey is so informative in a fun way. History is so interesting. The sunset cruise was so relaxing, best way to end the long day. We had a great time!
Rebecca_S, May 2026
The Summer Nights was fantastic. Bailey was our guide and driver. He shared a lot of history throughout the different areas that we traveled through. He was very friendly and had a wonderful sense of humor. The crews on the charles river was amazing. The guides on our ride explained several of the buildings and the architecture around them. The sunset views were beautiful! Overall , I would highly recommend this experience to others.
Ana_L, Sep 2025
Crafty was great in all his roles. Very attentive to questions and respectful to all. The boat cruise was very nice as well. Despite the rain it went very well. We enjoyed it all the way!
The whole experience was well orgainized. Thank you!!
Corby_O, Sep 2025
Fun trip and our guide on the river was fantastic! It was a wonderful cruise on the river and she was very informative.
Troy_F, Sep 2025
Our trolley guide was Lurch and he did an awesome job on the ground portion of the tour. He combined history along with music which was very cool. River cruise was also very informative. We really enjoyed the experience.
Marcus_J, Sep 2025
It was an Excellent experience. Definitely a must do if you are in Boston. It was so much fun. Views were amazing.
Jesse_C, Aug 2025
A wonderful memorable experience. Our family admired the scenery and the Harvard shoreline. We enjoyed the narration of the spokesperson giving stories and facts around Boston and Cambridge.
Timothy_B, Aug 2025
Well organized and ran smoothly. Red was our trolley driver and he was fun of energy and did a great job driving and sharing information. The trolley was well maintained and there was lots of fun music to listen to as you waited to depart and throughout the presentation with special cues. The boat was just as lovely and our bartender/guide during this part was very good! A great tour and I’d be interested in doing other tours they offer.
Christina_P, Aug 2025
The riverboat guide was very informative and friendly. Both guides were informative and we learned interesting things about Boston.
Susan_P, Aug 2025
Great Summer Nights tour with Crafty the bus driver. Crafty was "young & handsome" lol (iykyk) as well as entertaining with trivia facts and music. We started with a bus tour to Cambridge for a sunset river cruise on the Charles River then a bus tour back around Boston.
Jennifer_M, Aug 2025
Our guides were very knowledgeable & funny but the actual sights were not super historical as I know Boston has to offer. Looking at streets & a few buildings.
Michelle_P, Aug 2025
This was pretty cool. You got an idea of where things are and places to go back and check out and places to eat SEAFOOD! The sky at dusk on the river boat cruise was gorgeous, but it had just rained before we got on the boat and the sun starting to set was hitting the clouds. What a beautiful view of the city skyline from the river boat. “Red “was our driver. He had some funny one liners. he was good. The two ladies on the river boat Cruz did a great job too. I don’t recall their names. Unfortunately I know the captain was from Providence Rhode Island. She was very nice.
Casandra_D, Aug 2025
Not as good as expected. Seemed like it would be a good tour. See the sights on land as well as some on the River. Bombed with Dad jokes on the bus and on the boat. Did see some interesting sight taking the River. On land honestly it was like a taxi ride through traffic but on a bus.
Nicole_W, Aug 2025
Fun experience! Even the 14 yr old was laughing and having a good time and he's notoriously unenthusiastic these days! Everyone enjoyed Crafty, he did a great job!!
Abdelhak_B, Aug 2025
Excellent trip, all staff were great and helpful,
You re my favorite for next travel
I recommanded.
Awesome service
Kathleen_E, Aug 2025
Great sunset tour and perfect chill activities. We loved the humor. Of the guide and his knowledge of the history was spot on.
debbie_b, Aug 2025
Beautiful evening tour on land and on the Charles river. Very easy going tour and lots of fun in the bus. Crafty is amazing. He is funny and engaging and very welcoming. Lots of history in his brain and love the musical connections. Excellent tour.
Brandy_K, Aug 2025
A lot of fun. Crafty was our guide on the bus which brings you to the boat. He was super fun and had a lot of cool facts about the city. The boat ride was relaxing and offered clean bathrooms and drinks aboard. Beautiful views of the city. Highly recommend.
Rob_P, Aug 2025
Great knowledge of tour guides! Crafty was fun and energetic on the Trolley. Shawn shared a lot of really neat facts on the boat!
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