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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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!
Tour's Features
Mobile Voucher
Family Friendly
Non-Refundable
Instant Confirmation
Live Guide
English
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
Itinerary
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.
What's Included
What's Included
- Museum Admission Ticket
- 14 foreign language translations of the museum experience's guides
Schedule
- Schedule: Between 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Frequency: Every 30 Minutes
- Tour Duration: 1 Hour
- Meeting Point: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Redemption Info
- 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.
Know Before You Go
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.
Cancellation Policy
- Reservation based tickets are non-refundable.
Disclaimer
- 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.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,515 reviews
Rating Distribution
"I booked the bus mainly to save time, but the experience offered more than convenience. Seeing the city's character change from one neighbourhood to another was fascinating."
"Usually, travelling between attractions feels like wasted time. Here, the views along the way were interesting enough that we enjoyed the journey as much as the destinations."
"Travelling with family was easier when we had a straightforward way to move between areas. Everyone enjoyed the scenery, and we could choose stops together as we went."
"We completed the route without getting off initially and enjoyed seeing the city from beginning to end. It helped us choose which places deserved a closer visit."
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