The 7 City Tours in Boston That Earn Their Price

1.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59Our pick

See Boston by restored WWII duck boat, from Beacon Hill to Bunker Hill, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views.

“It was alright. Started from prudential centre. The information and topics were very USA oriented (I am not from US). Couldn’t relate to half of the topics- not inclusive to all. Had expected to know more about Boston, history and landmarks- most discussion was USA sports and USA movies). Not recommended to international tourists.”

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2.City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,710 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Watch humpback, fin, and minke whales off Boston with New England Aquarium naturalists on a comfortable 3.5 to 4-hour cruise.

“Whale watching was absolutely incredible! The crew were so lovely and knowledgeable and we felt in safe hands given we had prior warning the sea would be choppy! 10/10 I would recommend. Saw whales up close and it was awesome! The crew seemed as excited as we did to see the whales which was so lovely to see!”

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3.City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,115 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

See humpback whales, finbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds on a 3.5-hour Boston cruise to Stellwagen Bank.

“In October the weather was beautiful but with a high temp being only 60 degrees be sure and bundle up...it was very chilly and windy but lovely”

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4.City Cruises Historical Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,771 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Cruise Boston Harbor for one hour of history, skyline views, USS Constitution, Castle Island, and lively narration from Long Wharf.

“Super fun cruise around the Boston Harbor with Holly. We really enjoyed seeing the city from the water and learning about the history of the Harbor. Holly was fantastic! We got to watch the planes flying right over us as they landed at Boston Logan. Amazing!”

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5.City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,388 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Cruise Boston Harbor for Revolutionary War stories, USS Constitution views, Boston Light, skyline panoramas, and a practical one-hour introduction.

“It was ok. The windows on the lower deck were dirty and difficult to see out of. There were not many snacks to choose from even though it looked as if they had had quite an assortment before. It was difficult to hear/understand the tour guide on the lower level. But it was only $45 so it was not terrible”

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6.City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

Ride the fast ferry between Boston and Salem in 50 minutes, with harbor views, onboard snacks, and easy access to historic sights.

“Freezing up top but a beautiful view! The crew was so friendly :) they have a bar with drinks & snacks.”

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7.Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78Top rated

See Boston by bike in 2.5 hours, from Fenway Park and the North End to Copley Square, the Esplanade, and the Freedom Trail.

“Loved this ride. It’s supervised by three very friendly retired guys. They keep you safe when cycling and provide interesting background and history about Boston at frequent stopping points. The bikes are very good quality. This is a great way to see the city.”

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