Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Tour Overview

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum transports guests to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, one of the most significant moments in American history, through an immersive and interactive experience. Situated atop Boston's Congress Street Bridge, the museum showcases lifelike reenactments, multimedia displays, and full-scale models of the ships that took part in the historic event. Don't let the opportunity slip to make priceless memories! Start your journey by reserving your tour right now!

Highlights

Journey Back in Time to the Famous Event that Changed American History!
Visit Authentically Restored Tea Ships
Dump Tea Overboard Just as the Sons of Liberty Did
Stop in at Abigail’s Tea Room for Tea Time
Visit the Gift Shop for Special Souvenirs
See the Robinson Tea Chest from the 1773 Boston Tea Party

Tour Description

This 90-minute tour immerses you in the city's gloomy past, taking you to haunted houses and locations of reported paranormal activity after dark. You'll hear terrifying tales of unsolved mysteries, haunted artefacts, and restless ghosts that still linger in Boston's dark corners while being led by an experienced storyteller. Learn about the paranormal activities at Omni Parker House, the dark past surrounding the murder of George Parkman, and the terrifying legend of the Maritana's cursed figurehead.

One of the most significant incidents in American history is thought to have occurred in Boston Harbour in December of 1773. This was the night that over 300 tea containers were thrown into the harbour by a group of colonists who were fed up with unfair taxation regulations and finally lost their cool. December 16, 1773, saw the Boston Tea Party, and you may now go back in time and see it all.

Together with our historically costumed interpreters, explore Griffin's Wharf and board a ship from the eighteenth century to toss the fated tea into Boston Harbour. You may also hear about the dramatic events surrounding the "single most important event leading up to the American Revolution." Discover the fascinating history of the Robinson Tea Chest, the only tea chest from the Boston Tea Party believed to still exist.

Apart from the museum, take a tour of our stunning Abigail's Tea Room, where you may savour freshly baked pastries, light fare, and a cup of tea while discovering more about the varieties of tea that were thrown overboard in 1773. And don't miss our enchanted gift shop, which is brimming with exquisite items to take home!

While in Boston, you just must not miss the fascinating, amusing, and instructive Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum experience.

Immersive Historical Experience: The museum offers a unique, interactive way to experience the history of the Boston Tea Party and its role in sparking the American Revolution.

Hands-On Learning: With the opportunity to board ships, throw tea overboard, and engage with costumed actors, the museum makes learning about history fun and engaging.

Perfect for Families: The interactive nature of the museum and its entertaining reenactments make it a great destination for families and children.

Inclusions

Museum Admission Ticket

14 foreign language translations of the museum experience's guides

Schedule: Between 10:00am to 4:00pm
Frequency: Every 30 Minutes
Tour Duration: 1 Hour
Meeting Point: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Meeting Point: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
In loss of original ticket, the company is not liable for any refund.
Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the specific date and time that you selected during the booking process.

Voucher Validity:

Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the specific date and time that you selected during the booking process.

Important Info:

It is recommended you book in advance as tickets sell out, especially at weekends
These guides are available upon request at the museum or can be printed out prior to you arrival
There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events. Refunds due to weather will not be issued unless the service is suspended due to weather.
Due to capacity restrictions, ALL guests must check in on-site between 15 minutes to 5 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 5 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated. We will try and fit any late guests on the next available tour if possible.
On occasion the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum may close early for special events.
Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time.

Reservation based tickets are non-refundable.

There may be unexpected changes in the timetable due to public holidays, weather conditions or other unanticipated situations.
During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.

Customer Reviews

4.6

based on 1650 reviews

Rating Distribution

5 stars

1208

4 stars

271

3 stars

107

2 stars

1 stars

Gordon M.

Excellent Service and Clean Buses

"Impressed by punctuality and cleanliness. Staff was courteous and helpful, making the trip comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish without any inconvenience."

Toby

Flexible Travel Experience

"Loved the freedom to explore at my own pace. Frequent buses and well-marked stops made it easy to plan and enjoy the entire sightseeing schedule."

Saffron

Enjoyable Ride with Small Issues

Clean buses and friendly staff stood out, but audio system had occasional glitches. Even so, the journey was pleasant and covered key city highlights effectively.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers to common questions about our tours and booking process.

After completing your online purchase, you will receive a voucher by e-mail. You can present this voucher either printed or on your smartphone when boarding. The driver will exchange your voucher for the official ticket, which you must keep for the entire period of validity. Once the voucher is exchanged, it is no longer valid for future use.

Hop on hop off Tours: most of the buses have access ramps, but there are still some that don't

Yes, you can bring small pets on all our vehicles (panoramic buses, trams and boat), as long as they are transported inside appropriate pet carriers and do not occupy a seat. On tours operated with closed buses, only guide dogs are allowed, and they do not need a carrier.

Yes, it is possible as long as it is accommodated in a place that does not block the passage of other passengers.

fter completing your online purchase, you will receive a voucher by e-mail. You can present this voucher either printed or on your smartphone when boarding. The driver will exchange your voucher for the official ticket, which you must keep for the entire period of validity. Once the voucher is exchanged, it is no longer valid for future use.

Hop on hop off Tours: most of the buses have access ramps, but there are still some that don't

Yes, it is possible as long as it is accommodated in a place that does not block the passage of other passengers.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston, United States of America