Boston City Tour: Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing

Experience the best of Boston with Boston City Sightseeing’s single ride pass. Enjoy stunning city views, live commentary, and explore famous neighborhoods and attractions.

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • New England Aquarium - This is the Departure & Welcome Center where the buses begin their journey. Guests can view notable attractions such as:

  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace

  • Quincy Market

  • Marriott Custom House

  • Old State House - From the upper deck of our buses, visitors can enjoy views of Boston’s historic attractions, including:

  • Boston City Hall

  • Boston Historic District

  • Samuel Adams Taproom

  • Old South Meeting House

  • Downtown - At the third stop, the New England Aquarium, visitors can see attractions from the bus. Additional attractions at this stop include:

  • Boston Opera House

  • Old Granary Burial Ground

  • Park Street Church

  • King’s Chapel

  • Boston Common - At the Boston Common stop, guests can enjoy beautiful views of Boston Common, Boston Public Garden, and more. The most popular attractions at this stop are:

  • Boston Public Garden

  • Theater District

  • China Town

  • Swan Boat

  • Cheers - At this stop, guests can experience the historic Cheers pub along with other attractions such as:

  • Beacon Hill

  • Charles River

  • Gibson House Museum

  • Charles St. Meeting House

  • Boston Public Library - Learn about the history of the Boston Public Library along with other attractions and landmarks at this stop. Attractions and landmarks include:

  • John Hancock Tower

  • South End

  • Copley Square

  • Arts Boston

  • Trinity Church - At the Trinity Church stop, guests can see some of Boston’s historic landmarks such as:

  • Back Bay

  • Fenway Park

  • Massachusetts State House - At the 8th stop, the Massachusetts State House, our guests can experience some of Boston’s most historic attractions such as:

  • State House Library

  • Financial District

  • Otis House Museum

What's Included
  • Double-Decker Bus Tour
  • Boston City Sightseeing Tour
  • Live Tour Guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Free Tour Map
What's Not Included
  • Hop-on Hop-off Boston Tour
  • Hop-on Hop-off Cambridge Tour
  • Night Tour
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator in the city, we take pride in offering you the ultimate vantage point to soak in the beauty and grandeur of Boston’s iconic landmarks.

From the bustling streets of Downtown Crossing to the charming cobblestone paths of Beacon Hill, our tour covers all the must-see neighborhoods, attractions, and shopping districts that make Boston exceptional.

With our easy-to-use ticketing system, securing your spot on board has always been complex. Whether you’re a solo traveler seeking adventure or a family looking to make lasting memories, Boston Sightseeing has covered you.

Location
7 Washington St
Washington Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Yuri_s
Jun 24, 2024
The timing. was according... - The timing. was according schedule. Guide was very good, giving us a lot of valuable information. He described surroundings effortlessly with a humor, making our experience plausible and interesting. Tour of 80 minutes was exactly what we need. I highly recommend this tour.
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L4702znronaldk
Jul 9, 2023
Everything was perfect! really what more can be said... perfect means perfect.... - everything went smoothly without any problems... staff was friendly and entertaining.. Nothing else needs to be said!
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Diane_d
Oct 13, 2023
The bus ride gave us a... - The bus ride gave us a great overview of Boston in a short period of time. We were not impressed with the pre-recorded narrative however. An in-person host would have added to the experience.
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Debra_h
Jun 25, 2023
It was okay - liked riding in the open - loved seeing the old architecture - would have liked to hear more about the history instead of just the design of the buildings
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Annawl8595qg
Oct 13, 2023
Long waits for pick ups and recording for 1/2 of the tour instead of live commentator. - We loved up high double decker.great views from atop. Disappointed that a live commentator was only 1/2 way through. Definitely longer waits for pick ups sometimes up to an hour to wait.
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W2380sjtammyb
Oct 12, 2023
The good and the bad - We had to wait about 45 minutes for the bus at the bus stop initially and the one time we got off to see the sites it took a long time until the next bus. The initial bus we were on did not have a commentator as expected, only a recording. The 2nd bus had a guy who was commentator and he was good and informative. My favorite part was the open top bus where you could really see the city of Boston and all its beautiful and interesting buildings and diverse architectural design throughout the downtown area.
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Excursion490366
Jun 15, 2024
Horrible - Sat on bus for 1/2 waiting to go then it started pouring so we had to go inside the bus and sat there for 1/2 hr then was told another bus was coming because it wasn’t big enough for everyone ! So the next bus pulls up and they pile us in that and there were not enough seats and the driver couldn’t figure out how to close the doors ! So guess what we wait for another bus to come and finally get boarded and sit there for another 1/2 hr before finally leaving! Horrible experience I’m tempted to call them for some kind of refund !
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Cheryl_h
Jul 2, 2024
Do not book they do not give you your money back if you can’t get on the trolley and they don’t tell you that they close - Beware : I got to my spot at 4pm and the trolley was closing at 5pm the hours are not listed on the website for Boston the driver told me to call a number and I am still waiting to hear from someone!
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Claudia_s
Nov 6, 2023
Bad experience - I got an email saying it was Cancelled the day before. Which I could have booked something days ago.
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