Boston · CITY TOURS
Duck boats into the Charles, trolleys round the colonial core, and walks that go where neither can. These 15 are compared on how much ground they cover and how much of it you spend sitting down.
Ride Boston’s amphibious Duck Boat past major landmarks, then splash into the Charles River for a lively 20-minute city view.
“Duck boat tour was well worth it! Different view from the bus tours and the guide was hysterical! Assigned seats was a nice touch.”
Watch humpback, fin, and minke whales from Boston with New England Aquarium naturalists on a comfortable 3.5 to 4-hour cruise.
“What an amazing experience, hot hot to see four whales , a group of 3 and 1 on their own , the staff on board were fab , helpful and knowledgeable, time went by so quick”
Review of Boston’s high-speed whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank, with practical advice on wildlife, weather, crowds, seasickness, and value.
“INCREDIBLE experience!!! Highly recommend if you’re traveling to Boston - I went solo but would be so fun with friends/family too. After reading reviews about people getting seasick, I came prepared with motion sickness wristbands, an ear patch, and Dramamine just to be overly cautious. With all of that, I felt great the whole trip! I went toward the end of October & stayed on the top deck the whole time - it got very cold while we were heading out to the feeding ground so definitely bundle up! The staff and crew were incredible and very informative. We got SO lucky and saw 6 whales!!! We left the dock…”
Cruise Boston Harbor for one hour of history, skyline views, USS Constitution, Castle Island, and lively narration from Long Wharf.
“Mike dealt with the disruption by other passengers perfectly. His awareness of the problem with people talking loudly as he was trying to give his tour and his ability to deal with it was very professional and polite. He was very informative and easy to converse with”
Review of Boston’s 60-minute historic harbor cruise, with USS Constitution, Boston Light, skyline views, narration, tips, and value advice.
“The tour was interesting and comfortable. It was nice to see Boston from the harbor and the USS Constitution from a closer vantage point. The tour guide gave great information. The only down side was that the sound system was not that clear. With all the noise in the harbor, it was frequently difficult to hear the guide.”
Ride the fast Salem to Boston ferry for harbor views, onboard snacks, and easy access to top sights, with weather caveats.
“Great history lesson. Guide Mikayla was passionate about history and did a great job with lots of stories.”
See Boston by bike on a 2.5-hour guided ride through six neighborhoods, from the North End and Fenway Park to Copley Square and the Freedom Trail.
“Great balance of riding and stopping to see sights. Guides were friendly, knowledgeable and managed the group well. Highly recommended.”
Boston’s Codzilla is a 45-minute, 40-mph harbor thrill ride with sharp turns, loud music, skyline views, and plenty of spray.
“Best value for the money. Never expected the ride to be so exciting. Got the maximum enjoyment by sitting at the rear of the boat to get the full experience. Will tell all my friends it’s well worth the trip into Boston.”
Watch Boston’s skyline turn gold on a 90-minute narrated harbor cruise with sunset views, historic sights, and the USS Constitution’s cannon salute.
“The boat tour was great. Great views & the tour guide made it very enjoyable & funny. Only bad part was the annoying family that was being very loud & listening to music the whole time on their phone. Would have liked to throw them overboard. Would still highly recommend though!”
See Boston Harbor at sunset, hear lively history, and watch the USS Constitution fire its traditional cannon salute on a 90-minute cruise.
“lots of fun! Get to the meeting place early because a long line will form. The first in line will get the best spots on the boat. The guide (Holly) was fantastic. The boat had a cash bar! Would absolutely do again and recommend to anyone visiting Boston.”
Blast across Boston Harbor on Codzilla, a 40 mph thrill boat with 360-degree spins, loud music, sharp turns, and plenty of salt water.
“was fun. plan to get wet, some scream, some laugh...but all had a good time”
Review of Boston’s Spirit of Boston buffet cruise, with harbor views, live DJ, dancing, menu details, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“We had a blast! From the beginning to the end, this experience was exciting and had great people on board. We recommend to any families looking for a family friendly night out.”
Review the Spirit of Boston dinner cruise, with buffet dining, skyline views, dancing, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“My husband & I planned a trip to Boston 3 weeks ago & were really excited to explore new territory together. Then, tragically, a week later his father passed away & we were going to reschedule. After his family encouraged us to go, to catch our breathe, recharge our batteries, we decided to go as planned. I am a water person & so the very first activities I book on vacation is water-based tours & that was the case for this trip. We scheduled this cruise for our first night. We thought it would be relaxing & enjoyable evening. We wanted to take time to reflect on our loss &…”
See Boston by bike in 2.5 hours, from Fenway Park and the North End to the Charles River, with a hybrid bike or pedal assist E-bike.
“This is a great way to see the city of Boston. Bob and Ken were fantastic guides. I’d highly recommend this activity for all ages.”
Review of Boston’s Odyssey dinner cruise, with harbor views, plated dinner, DJ, practical tips, prices, drawbacks, and who should book.
“The most memorable. Time for me. Is to see my wife face. She was surprised and she loved it. All the stuff was so nice andcourageous And the food is delicious.”
Pick a walk, a harbour or a dark street.
