Best of Boston Tour with Harbor Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Boston's historic Freedom Trail
- See the iconic Boston Common park
- Cruise past the USS Constitution ship
- View the Bunker Hill Monument
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the harbor
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided driving tour of Boston's historic sites
- Harbor cruise showcasing Boston's skyline and landmarks
- Comfortable transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages during the tour
Itinerary
Visit the bronze statue of John Harvard, a founder of the university.
USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat and a celebrated symbol of early American naval history. Launched in 1797 and nicknamed “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812, the ship earned fame for its victories against British warships and remains one of Boston’s most popular historic attractions.
Faneuil Hall is one of America’s most important historic landmarks, often called the “Cradle of Liberty” for its role in the American Revolution. Built in 1742, it served as a gathering place for speeches and debates by patriots such as Samuel Adams and continues to be a vibrant marketplace and meeting place in the heart of Boston.
Your next stop on the tour will take you to the Bunker Hill Monument which commemorates one of the first battles in the American Revolutionary War.
The last stop is a relaxing Boston Harbor Cruise boat ride where you will get a chance to see significant historical sites, including the site of the infamous Boston Tea Party while enjoying a ride through the Harbor.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 3 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- Please inform the operator of any special requirements or requests in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque harbor views and historic sites.
- Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Verify times
The tour around city was great! Driver was fun and informative! Times are wrong on Website. Website said to meet at 2:00pm. Got a call from driver around 12:30. That was okay he was not rushing. However, if we had left at that time we could have made it back in time for the boat tour. Once we finished lunch we got in van, toured city, again it was great. Then we arrived back at harbor to get on boat, it was leaving. Again, we were supposed to get on the 4:00 boat, we got back early at 3:30 and it was leaving dock. Driver seemed shocked, we said it was okay, because there was literally nothing, we could do about it. It was paid for through the website, and the driver did not have the means to refund us. I feel like for $800.00, we should have gotten something as a refund. Not blaming the driver, but the company should know what they are selling before advertising.
Best of Boston
We were very fortunate to have a private tour. No one else joined us which is probably due to the time of year …we had a wonderful time. Got to see the best of Boston and ride in comfort, plus end our trip on a wonderful boat ride to see the city from the harbor!!
We were expecting a...
We were expecting a historical tour not pointing out various buildings. After a tour in Lexington where we were exposed to historical facts we expected the same
Do not recommend this company
Our tour guide was an hour late picking us up. We then made 2 more stops to do pickups; were told we would go straight to the boat tour or we would miss our reserved time. The boat tour was great, that is why I gave this review 2 stars. Without the boat tour I would have given it zero. Our van driver was not what we have been accustomed to on these types of tours; he did not seem well versed on the sights we drove by. In fact he was not at all talkative or helpful. It was very disappointing, we felt most of the day was a waste of time. Again I want to point out that the boat tour was separate and was very nice.
Very enjoyable!
Bob was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor, made our tour a very enjoyable Experience, would highly recommend if visiting Boston.