Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise
from $87.20
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour! Walk along the Freedom Trail sites that tell the story of events leading up to the start of the American Revolution. See the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Blackstone Block, and Paul Revere’s House. Then take a short break at the Old North Church! Go inside the church (entry included), browse for souvenirs, grab a snack.
After the break, enjoy a private boat ride on Boston Harbor to continue the story of the American Revolution. Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill and see the USS Constitution up close from the water. Follow Paul Revere’s route out of Boston to start his Midnight Ride! Float up close and personal to the Boston Tea Party replica ships!
Enjoy stunning views of the Boston skyline on the return trip to Long Wharf where the tour ends. Take advantage of the chance to chat with the boat captain while watching airplanes take off from the Logan airport and fly right above your head!
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Outside the Tatte across from the Old State House
Itinerary
- 1Old State House
Start the tour in front of the Old State House, the heart of British power at the times of colonial Boston.
- 2Boston Massacre Site
Learn about the events of the fateful Boston Massacre which took place on this iconic spot.
- 3Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Stand in front of one of Boston’s most famous historic buildings. Learn why it is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” and the role Sam Adams played in the American Revolution.
- 4Stop
Walk through Boston’s oldest commercial street. See the oldest restaurant and pub in America, take a photo standing on the cobblestones in front of the tavern favored by Paul Revere and John Hancock!
- 5Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Stop on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and see how Boston looked when Paul Revere walked the alleyways of the North End. Then see a modern map of where the tour is taking place to visually compare to how the city has changed in the last 250 years.
- 6The Paul Revere House
See the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 30 years.
- 7Paul Revere Mall
Learn the real story of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere!
- 8Old North Church & Historic Site
Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal! Stop for a bathroom if needed.
- 9Stop
Head to Battery Wharf and find a seat on your boat for the next hour!
- 10Bunker Hill Monument
See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn the story of the first battle of the American Revolution!
- 11USS Constitution
Float up to the world's oldest still-floating commissioned warship! Take a unique photo from the water looking up at the naval grandeur of one of America’s first ships. Behind it, see Bunker Hill Monument, in honor of the Battle of Bunker Hill (which, you will learn, was not where the combat took place).
- 12Stop
Cruise around Boston Harbor, getting a unique perspective of the city! See The Tall Ship, The Nantucket Lightship, and Logan Airport as you watch planes come in to land overhead!
- 13Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Float right up to the location where the Boston Tea Party happened and see the replica ships! Throw a tea chest into the harbor, just like the colonists did!
- 14Stop
End the tour at Long Wharf, in the heart of Boston's Waterfront next to a beautiful park, with lots of options for lunch and further exploration nearby!
What's included
- Old North Church entry tickets
- Exclusive, Private 1-hour boat for the tour group
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
