BOSTON · BOSTON MUSEUM AND ATTRACTION TICKETS
Timed entry runs most of the good indoor days in this city. The 15 below cover the Tea Party ships, the observation deck, the aquarium and the passes that bundle them, with real prices and how far ahead each sells out.
Join costumed guides aboard the replica ships Eleanor and Beaver for a lively, one-hour retelling of the Boston Tea Party. You’ll take part in the tea toss, watch the film Let It Begin Here, see the Robinson Tea Chest, and finish with tea time at Abigail’s Tea Room.
“Great time! Informative and we had a blast throwing the tea into the harbor! The Living History performers did an excellent job.”
Visit View Boston in Prudential Tower for 90 minutes of indoor and open-air 360-degree views. Explore Boston 365, Open Doors theater, and the Explore Boston itinerary tool, then add a drink at Stratus or reserve The Beacon Restaurant.
“I didn’t have a guide but it was beautiful!! Very nice”
Ride CityView’s English-speaking hop-on, hop-off trolley around Boston for one or two days. Hear local stories from guides such as Paul, Hugo, Coach, and Johnny Boston, then get off near Paul Revere’s House, the USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, and the Freedom Trail.
“The Guide answered other questions above and beyond the tour. Also, the trolley was not full and he made sure everyone was comfortable with heat/air, windows down.”
Book timed admission to Boston’s New England Aquarium and spend about two hours exploring more than 800 marine animals. See Myrtle, the 550-pound green sea turtle, watch penguins and seals, visit the Marine Mammal Center, and get close to rays at the touch tank. Mobile tickets make entry simple.
“Weekend attendance comes with tons of children. For folks with disabilities, this visit might be better during the weekdays and earlier in the day. This was a great place to visit, very informative!”
Spend a day at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, where you can see African lions, Masai giraffes, gorillas, pygmy hippos, painted dogs, butterflies, kangaroos, and more. Seasonal areas include Gorilla Grove, Aussie Aviary, and Butterfly Hollow. Entry costs $24 and parking is free.
“The zoo was awesome. I have the scanned ticket, and I was walking up to enter the zoo, and two employees asked if I paid online, and I said yes, so I brought up the app and they scanned and said, you're all set. I had a wonderful time at the zoo. I would recommend going earlier or later in the date because going midday, the animals were asleep.”
Use a mobile Go City pass for one to seven consecutive days and visit more than 40 Boston area attractions. Choose museums, trolley tours, harbor cruises, historic homes, the zoo, Salem, Plymouth, and Cape Cod. Reservations and seasonal schedules matter, so plan before activating your pass.
“We have enjoyed our time with the package over 3 days. It has more than paid for itself -after one day. Two things need to be said. Go to Boston Commons Visitor Center and get a map for City Tours. We walked for awhile trying to find the hookup and start touring. Review your visits before hand and make reservations. (Harvard Tour, Rooftop Viewing,…) . It is good to use the City Trolley, the grey bus) for help getting to some of the outer perimeter activities and to sit for a moment. Plymouth is well worth the excursion. It is approximately 1 hour of drive time from Boston.The pass pays…”
Reserve timed admission to View Boston atop Prudential Tower. You’ll explore indoor and outdoor decks, the Cloud Terrace, interactive city exhibits, Boston 365, and optional drinks or food. Plan on one to two hours, with clear weather best for the full experience.
“It was not bust. Just 1 or two others. I went to see Boston and I took some nice pictures, not just from the observation deck but also the nice buildings and surrounding places. I also went to the Franklin Zoo. I made a day of it.”
Use one mobile or printed pass for 45-plus Boston attractions, from View Boston and the USS Constitution Museum to Franklin Park Zoo, Harvard, Salem, and seasonal cruises. Pick one to seven consecutive days, reserve popular activities early, and use the Go City app to plan each day.
“It was very useful and saved us lots of money. We only had two days use and could have used it more if the attractions had opened at 9am instead of 10am but that is not the Go City cards fault. All in all it was an excellent purchase.”
Travel from downtown Boston to Newport in a small group of up to 24 people. With guides such as Tim, Chris, or Lucia, you’ll tour The Breakers and Marble House, see Newport landmarks by minibus, walk part of the Cliff Walk, and get free time to explore.
“Very good experience. Very thankful for the driver, I took the wrong bus, he called me and waited for me to get his bus.”
Visit Real Pirates Salem for a self-guided look at Black Sam Bellamy, Maria Hallett, and the wreck of the Whydah Gally. You’ll see authentic shipwreck artifacts, watch a short film, explore a discovery lab, and enjoy photo stops. Allow 45 to 90 minutes.
“There’s a lot of interesting historical information. It was a lot of fun, and honestly one of the best tours we had while in Salem.”
Start at 3:30pm with an indoor Q&A led by a practicing witch, then walk through 1692 Salem at 5pm before ending with a 7pm or 8:30pm ghost tour. Guides such as Kat, Tom, Sarah, and Merribeth mix history, questions, humor, and local stories.
“The booking was not very clear. Our time said 7:00 pm, but it actually started at 3:00. Their building doesn’t clearly come up on Maps. Tour was…ok.”
Use one mobile CityPASS for four Boston attractions over nine days. Your pass includes the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science, plus two choices from a harbor cruise, View Boston, Franklin Park Zoo, or Harvard Museum of Natural History. Reservations may be required.
Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 Boston attractions with a digital Go City Explorer Pass. Pick from museums, harbor cruises, trolley rides, historic tours, View Boston, and more, then use your pass within 30 days of your first visit.
Visit Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts at your own pace with a one-day general admission ticket. Use the free audio guide on your phone, see works from ancient Egypt to modern art, browse the shops, and pause at the cafés. Special exhibitions require separate tickets.
“This museum is amazing. We were especially interested in the O'Keefe exhibit. It was excellent, but the people who were supposed to be in the group before us arrived late. That made for a very crowded experience. Other than that, it was great. The Ancient Egypt exhibit is fabulous.”
Use one mobile Boston CityPASS for nine consecutive days of admission to the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science, plus two choices among a harbor cruise, View Boston, Franklin Park Zoo, and Harvard Museum of Natural History. Visit at your own pace, but check venue hours and reservation rules first.
“Got to explore a lot in a short amount of time without breaking the bank. I highly recommend this service”
Pick a walk, a hull, a plate or a ghost story.
