Explore Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour & Harbor Cruise
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail, then cruise the harbor in Paul Revere’s wake
Duration
3h
Includes
Walking tour, Harbor boat ride
Highlights
Trace the events leading to the American Revolution on a small-group walk through historic Boston, then continue the story on a Boston Harbor boat ride. Visit key Freedom Trail stops, take a break at Old North Church, and see the city from the water.
- Explore the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and the North End
- Visit the Old North Church with admission included
- Cruise Boston Harbor to follow the Revolution’s story from the water
- See the USS Constitution from the harbor
- Chat with the boat captain and take in Boston skyline views
What's Included
- Old North Church admission
- Boston Harbor boat ride
Things to know
Arrive at least 10 minutes early; the tour cannot wait for late arrivals. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Boat cancellations are determined by the partner captains based on weather.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before your tour. 50% refund if you cancel at least 3 days before your tour. No refunds within 3 days.
FAQs
Arrive at least 10 minutes early. The tour can’t wait for late arrivals, and the guide can’t answer calls once the tour begins. If you arrive late, follow the itinerary on their website to find the group.
No. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Yes. The boat portion runs in partnership with Red Top Boats, and their captains make cancellation determinations based on weather.
More about the Boston Massacre Site
The Boston Massacre Site sits quietly in front of the Old State House, a simple cobblestone ring set into the busy pavement where one of the most consequential moments of the American Revolution unfolded on a cold March night in 1770. Standing at the Boston Massacre Site today, you are surrounded by traffic, office workers, and the steady hum of modern downtown Boston, yet beneath your feet lies the very ground where five colonists fell and a city's anger boiled over into open rebellion. This Revolutionary Walking Tour and Harbor Cruise brings that moment back to life, threading the Boston Massacre Site into a larger story that connects the streets of the old colonial town with the waters of Boston Harbor.
As your guide leads you to the Boston Massacre Site, the noise of the modern intersection fades as the events of that night come into focus: the jeering crowd, the snow and ice underfoot, the lone sentry calling for help, and the volley of musket fire that would echo all the way to Philadelphia. From this spot, the tour weaves through the cobbled lanes and landmarks of Revolutionary Boston before continuing on to the harbor, where a relaxing cruise offers a completely different perspective on the city that sparked a revolution. The contrast between the tight, story-soaked streets around the Boston Massacre Site and the open water of the harbor gives the experience a satisfying rhythm of close-up history and wide-open views.
This tour is ideal for history lovers, curious first-time visitors, families with school-age children, and anyone who wants more than a quick photo stop at the Boston Massacre Site. Travelers who enjoy storytelling guides, walkable itineraries, and a chance to put their feet up on a scenic harbor cruise will feel right at home. If you want to understand why the Boston Massacre Site still matters and see how that single street corner shaped a nation, this walking tour and harbor cruise is a memorable way to do it.
