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Experience History: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Immerse yourself in the heart of the American Revolution at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. This premier Boston attraction offers an interactive historical experience like no other, where you can join the protest and witness history unfold. Discover the legendary events that shaped a nation through engaging museum tours, guided walking tours, and immersive boat excursions. Whether you are exploring the Freedom Trail or seeking an educational family adventure, our top-rated historical tours provide unforgettable insights into Boston's rich maritime heritage. Book your journey today and experience the spirit of liberty!

4.8/5 avg ratingFrom $27.99 per person15,000+ amazing reviewsGuided tours included

At a glance

Rating

Rating

4.8★ average

Based on 15,209 pooled reviews

Tour Price

Tour Price

$38–$474 typical

Median price is $87, with a full range of $28–$930

Tour Type

Tour Type

Historical walking tours

89% of options are historical, 74% are walking tours

Tour Duration

Tour Duration

3 hours median

Typical range is 1.1 to 6 hours

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

89% free cancellation

89% also offer instant confirmation

Tour Format

Tour Format

58% private tours

89% of options are guided tours

31 Products

Boston: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Interactive Tour

Boston: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Interactive Tour

1 hr
4.76 (2,224 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$36
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Boston: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Interactive Tour
Summary

Step back in time and become a part of the Boston Tea Party. Take part in an interactive museum tour and re-live the battle and events with live actors, 3D holograms, and replica ships.

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

1 hrSkip the lineFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.74 (2,832 reviews)
90.61%
9.39%
fungreat experiencereally enjoyed
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$36
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
Summary

Step back in time and see how the Boston Tea Party changed American history! This Boston museum details the series of events leading to December 16, 1773, and then goes on to demonstrate how that fateful day kick-started the American Revolution. View the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving ...

Inclusions
  • Entrance into Abigail's Tea Room after the tour
  • Live Narrated Guided Tour
Exclusions
  • Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
Itinerary
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated., MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY, SKIP THE LINE, The Museum will be closed for maintenance January 27th through February 5th
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

1.3 hrsFree cancellation
4.59 (9,880 reviews)
87.58%
12.42%
so much funfunnyGreat tour
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$62
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
Summary

Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you? A Boston Duck Tour is a wonderful way to get a great look at Boston on land and water. See all the major landmarks and hear the history of the city as you tour Boston in a renovated World War II amphibious vehicle.

Inclusions
  • 20-minute boat ride along the Charles River
  • See top Boston sites such as Faneuil Hall, Copley Plaza, Old State House, Public Garden and more!
  • 3 Departure Options Available: Museum of Science, NE Aquarium, Prudential (Select 1 at checkout)
  • Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.
  • 80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
  • Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor
Exclusions
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Headphones not available for audio guided app.
  • Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection for audio guided app.
Itinerary
  • Boston Duck Tours
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Boston Common
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
  • Boston Public Library
  • Old State House
  • Museum Of Science
  • TD Garden
  • Newbury Street
  • Massachusetts State House
  • Boylston Street
  • Charles River Esplanade
  • Copley Place
  • Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
  • Old South Church in Boston
  • Prudential Center
  • Arlington Street Church
  • Boston Public Market
  • Charles River
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Boston Duck Tours has invested in a GPS activated foreign language app that Guests must download to their own mobile device to use on tour. The app provides imagery as well as narration in languages including Spanish, German, Mandarin, French, Japanese, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean and Cantonese on all tours. Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection and you must bring your own headphones., Accessibility: We have wheelchair accessible DUCKS from all 3 of our departure locations. If you are booking online you MUST call us and tell us you have a guest that needs to stay in their wheelchair as we need to pull 3 extra seats to fit the wheelchair in the DUCK. If booking in person ensure you tell our Guest Service Representative that you have someone in a wheelchair so we can also pull the 3 extra seats., The Duck Boats depart from 3 locations throughout Boston: Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. Travelers must select their departure location during checkout. On the day of travel, please meet at the departure location you have selected during checkout. The meeting location and address will be available in your confirmation after purchase.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

2 hrsFree cancellation
4.45 (2,589 reviews)
81.37%
18.63%
funGreat tourgreat stories
Viator
$46
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
Summary

Join other adventure seekers and become an apprentice grave digger on an entertaining tour through the darker side of Boston. A scary, fun and informative frightseeing experience that is truly one of a kind.

Inclusions
  • Narration by professional tour conductor
  • Local taxes
  • Ghost themed trolley tour
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on the tour
Itinerary
  • Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Boston
  • Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
  • Granary Burying Ground
  • Copp's Hill Burying Ground
  • North End
  • Historic Tours of America - Boston
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Instant Confirmation, When booking, and for contact purposes only, please enter a local Boston hotel phone number or a cell phone number you can be reached on, Children under 6 years of age are not allowed on this tour, Guests are required to check in 20 minutes prior to tour time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Combo: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum + View Boston Tickets

Combo: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum + View Boston Tickets

4.9 (292 reviews)
Headout
$62$65
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Combo: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum + View Boston Tickets
Summary

Board the meticulously restored 18th-century tea ships and immerse yourself in the dramatic events of December 16, 1773. The museum offers a captivating blend of live actors, interactive exhibits, and a thrilling multi-sensory documentary that brings the Boston Tea Party to life. You’ll get to toss ...

Inclusions
  • **Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum**
  • - Timed entry to Museum
  • - Interactive tour
  • **Access to:**
  • - Authentically restored tea ships
  • - Dump tea overboard experience
  • - Abigail's Tea Room
  • **View Boston**
  • - Entry to View Boston
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

4.9 (238 reviews)
Headout
$36
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets
Summary

Immerse yourself in one of the most pivotal moments in American history with tickets to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. This lively attraction lets you travel back to December 16, 1773, where you can experience firsthand the historic Boston Tea Party. Get ready for an engaging, hands-on adventu...

Inclusions
  • - Timed entry to Museum
  • - Interactive tour
  • **Access to:**
  • - Authentically restored tea ships
  • - Dump tea overboard experience
  • - Abigail's Tea Room
Exclusions
  • - Gratuities
  • - Food and beverages
Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord

Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord

6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (23 reviews)
98.32%
1.68%
excellentVery nice tourenjoyable
Viator
$975
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Full-Day Minivan Tour of Revolutionary Boston, Lexington and Concord
Summary

Immerse yourself in our colonial history! On this six-hour driving tour, you will see the sights and hear the stories of Boston's colonial past narrated by a professional historian and experienced guide with ample opportunities for taking pictures. This is an excellent tour for seasoned historians ...

Itinerary
  • The Paul Revere House
  • Old North Church & Historic Site
  • USS Constitution
  • Bunker Hill Monument
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
  • Old State House
  • King's Chapel
  • Granary Burying Ground
  • Boston Common
  • Louisburg Square
  • Acorn Street
  • Old South Meeting House
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
  • Hancock-Clarke House
  • Buckman Tavern
  • Lexington Green
  • The Old North Bridge
  • Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson House
  • Walden Pond State Reservation
  • Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Combo: Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

Combo: Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

4.8 (296 reviews)
Headout
$83$87
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Combo: Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets
Summary

Step into Boston’s rebellious past at the Tea Party Museum, then ride a vintage trolley to explore the city's most iconic sights with this history-packed combo ticket. Boston Hop-on Hop-off Hop on the Old Town Trolley for a day of easy, flexible, and unlimited sightseeing. With 17 stops across the c...

Inclusions
  • **Boston Hop-on Hop-off**
  • - 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • - Access to Green, Orange, and Blue Routes
  • Discounts:
  • - $10 off Historic Harbor Cruise
  • - $10 off Ghosts & Gravestones Tour
  • - $5 off Boston Essential Guide
  • - $6 off admission to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
  • - 50% off admission at The Sports Museum
  • - $4 off admission at The West End Museum
  • **Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum**
  • - Timed entry to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (Stop 9 on Green Route)
  • - Interactive tour
  • Access to:
  • - Authentically restored tea ships
  • - Dumping tea overboard experience
  • - Abigail's Tea Room
Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise

Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise

3 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.91 (35 reviews)
96.05%
3.95%
greatinformativeGreat tour
Viator
$99
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Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise
Summary

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 sh...

Inclusions
  • Old North Church entry tickets
  • Exclusive, Private 1-hour boat for the tour group
Itinerary
  • Old State House
  • Boston Massacre Site
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
  • Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
  • The Paul Revere House
  • Paul Revere Mall
  • Old North Church & Historic Site
  • Bunker Hill Monument
  • USS Constitution
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.89 (18 reviews)
97.47%
2.53%
beautifulenjoyedExcellent Easy to Use
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$10
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Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Summary

This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Immerse yourself in the stories of the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, and Sons of Liberty as you stroll along Boston’s scenic Harborwalk! With this self-guided audio tour, unearth tales of rebellion, sabotage, and intrigue surrounding the...

Inclusions
  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
  • Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Exclusions
  • Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Itinerary
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
  • New England Aquarium
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience., Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group., At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops., Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service., Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking., More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours., Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal., Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app., Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward., Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Yes, booking ahead is highly recommended. Among the 25 options we compare across booking platforms, about 20% are flagged as likely to sell out, so securing your preferred time slot early can prevent disappointment.

There is a significant variety of ways to experience the site. While many options are standard group visits, more than half (56%) of the tours listed are private tours, which may suit those looking for a more tailored experience.

Prices vary widely depending on the level of service and tour type. Across the platforms we check, the typical price spread is between $29–$939, with most options falling within the $38–$599 range.

The museum is highly regarded by visitors. It holds an impressive average rating of 4.78★ based on 15,254 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently describe the experience as amazing, informative, and incredible.

The duration depends on the specific activity you choose, but most experiences last between 1.3–6 hours. The median duration for the options we compare is 2.5 hours.

Yes, there is good linguistic variety available. Among the options we compare, tours are offered in 8 different languages: English, German, Portuguese, Norwegian, Italian, French, Swedish, and Danish.

Flexibility is common when booking through major platforms. The vast majority (84%) of the tours we compare offer free cancellation, allowing you to adjust your plans if your itinerary changes.

Use the MBTA subway, also known as the T. It is reliable and covers most major tourist areas.

Follow the red brick path on foot. It connects 16 historical sites, so wear comfortable walking shoes.

Yes, visit Quincy Market for various food stalls. It offers many quick and budget friendly options.

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