Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

Highlights

  • View historic sites, ships, and the city skyline from the water

  • Learn Boston history thanks to informative narration

  • See area landmarks including the Old North Church and USS Constitution

Summary

Begin your narrated tour from Boston’s historic Long Wharf pier. Drinks and food are available for purchase on board. Cruise past the USS Constitution, a circa 1797 frigate named by George Washington and the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. You also see the Tea Party tall ships, authentically restored and berthed in the same spot where the Sons of Liberty embarked on their revolutionary act in 1773. Pass by Old North Church, where Paul Revere is said to have told a sexton how to signal the advance of British troops—”one if by land, and two, if by sea” as poet Henry W. Longfellow wrote—and admire Boston Light, the first light station established in North America. At the end of the tour, you are returned to the original departure point.

Tour info

Duration
1 hours
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Why take this tour?

Enjoy a leisurely cruise across the Boston Harbor while learning the history of the storied bay on this informative sightseeing cruise. Enjoy world-class views of the city skyline, see historic ships and attractions such as the USS Constitution, Old North Church, Boston Light, the Boston Tea Party ships, the Boston Museum, and more. With multiple departure times, this overview tour is easy to fit into your schedule.

What’s included?

  • 90-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor

  • Narrated tour with tales of the Revolutionary War, Legends of the Sea, and Boston's Historical Figures

  • See America's oldest continuously manned lighthouse

  • Sail through the Harbor Islands National Park Area and Boston's working Port

  • See stunning panoramic views of Boston's skyline and waterfront areas during your cruise

  • Skip-The-Ticket Window Lines and head straight to the ferry for faster boarding

  • Food & Beverages (available for purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Boston Harbor Cruises

About operator:

Boston Harbor Cruises, (BHC) is the nation's oldest and largest private operator of passenger vessels. BHC's current service offerings include Whale Watches in partnership with the New England Aquarium, the Cape Cod Fast Ferry, a variety of sightseeing tours, the Salem Ferry, private charters, Codzilla - a high speed thrill ride, two pier side patio bars -The Landing at Long Wharf and The Landing at the Salem Ferry, commuter ferry service for the MBTA and more.

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