Boston Ideas: Whales, Boats, & Trolley Rides!

Historic Sightseeing Cruise

Historic Sightseeing Cruise

This narrated tour is a great way to learn about Boston's past and present.

Need a little help deciding what to do on your next Boston vacation? The city is the perfect place to get out and soak up the summer sun. There are tons of tours in the area, here are just a few that we thought you might enjoy.

With whale watching season just beginning, The Boston Harbor Whale Watch is a great choice and guarantees whale sightings. This three hour cruise aboard a high speed catamaran features a climate controlled interior with windows for viewing as well as three outside decks, and a naturalist from the Whale Center of New England provides narration.

For a little history lesson you might want to climb aboard the Historic Sightseeing Cruise. This narrated cruises lasts about 90 minutes and will take you to by some of Boston's most famous places including Griffin's Wharf which is the site of the infamous Boston Tea Party, and you'll also see the oldest lighthouse in North America. Cruising around Boston Harbor is a great way to enjoy the many sites of the city.

Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour

If your feeling a little worn out and tired, why not jump aboard a trolley and let the experts give you a guided tour of the city. The Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour takes you around the city to many of the most popular sites including the Old State House, Bunker Hill Monument, and the Bull & Finch Pub which you'll probably recognize as the exterior of a popular TV show. One of the best things about this tour is you have unlimited on/off privileges which means you can get off the Trolley at any stop and then jump back on another for the rest of the tour. This enables you to explore the city at your own pace.

These are just a few of the many exciting activities that await you in Beantown. So be sure to check out one of these activities on your next Boston getaway.