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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

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Overview

Visit New England’s best museum and reenact the 1773 Boston Tea Party protest that was such a significant event in the prelude to the American Revolution.

Highlights

  • Explore one of the top-rated museums in Boston.
  • Enjoy a fully narrated, expertly guided interactive tour.
  • Relive the events that started a revolution.
  • Storm aboard an authentic 18th century merchant vessel and throw bales of “tea” overboard.
  • Explore two tall ships and see many educational historic displays.
  • Learn about the personalities and events behind the Boston Tea Party.
  • See the Robinson Tea Chest and other original artifacts from the 1773 Boston Tea Party.
  • Visit a colonial tea parlor with beautiful waterfront and skyline views.
  • Shop for unique items at the museum gift shop.

What's Included

  • Live Narrated Guided Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
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Meeting Location

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Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210, USA

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What To Expect

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and relive the night of December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an interactive, guided experience where you will be a part of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. Board 18th-century replica sailing ships brig Beaver and Eleanor, and join the countrymen in tossing the tea into the sea! View the only known surviving tea chest from that fateful night, the Robinson Tea Chest. Transport back in time while viewing the multi-sensory film "Let it Begin Here", where you will be a part of Paul Revere's midnight ride and be placed into the battle where the "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired. Complete your experience with a stop in Abigail's Tea Room at the end of your tour to enjoy some tea time.MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated.
  • MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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2,204 reviews

Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 2,203 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Live Narrated Guided Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Live Narrated Guided Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated.
  • MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
  • SKIP THE LINE
  • The Museum will be closed for maintenance January 27th through February 5th

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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