Boston Historical Walking Tour and Harbor Cruise

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail, hear stories of revolution, and feel history come alive at landmarks like the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. End your journey with a peaceful harbor cruise past iconic ships and skyline views that tell their own story.
Visit historic Boston with a 5-Star Guide who brings the city’s past to life
Discover skyline views on a 1-hour narrated cruise through Boston Harbor
Explore iconic sites and hear thrilling tales from the American Revolution
Learn local secrets with tips on where to eat, shop, and explore more
Enjoy a relaxed walking pace tailored to your interests and energy level

Meeting Point

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

10 Avery St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Meet your guide In front of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston; 10 Avery St, Boston, MA 02111, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

What's included:

• 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
• Tickets for a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise with live English narration and skyline views
• Personalized recommendations for dining, shopping, and sightseeing
• Engaging stories about Boston’s revolutionary history and iconic landmarks
• Private Walking Tour of Historic Boston with a Boston Harbor Cruise

Not included:

• Service tips

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

10 Avery St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Meet your guide In front of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston; 10 Avery St, Boston, MA 02111, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

10 minutes

Citizens Opera House

539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Private tour through the heart of Boston and discover the city’s most historic sites on foot before seeing its skyline from the water. With your Private Guide, start at the grand Boston Opera House and walk through Downtown Crossing, where the city’s old and new meet in a lively mix of architecture and energy.

50 minutes

Old State House

310 Washington Street, , Boston, 02108-1702, Massachusetts

At the Old State House, hear how this 18th-century building witnessed the birth of American democracy. Stand near the site of the Boston Massacre and learn how a single event helped ignite the revolution. Along the way, your guide will share stories that make history come alive in unexpected ways.

20 minutes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, 02109-1604, Massachusetts

Snap a photo by the colorful Boston Sign, then head to Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Known as “The Cradle of Liberty,” this historic meeting hall once echoed with calls for independence. Today, it buzzes with local shops and street performers, blending the past and present in true Boston style.

30 minutes

Boston Harbor City Cruises

1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Your walk ends at Long Wharf, where a 1-hour Boston Harbor cruise awaits. Enjoy live narration and take in views of the city skyline, historic ships like the USS Constitution, and sites like the Bunker Hill Monument. Sit back and soak in the atmosphere as the city unfolds from the water.

1 hour, 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included