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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10

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3,054 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Boston
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Board historic ships, toss tea into Boston Harbor, and explore the exhibits that bring the Boston Tea Party to life.

About this tour

Relive one of the moments that helped change American history at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. This 60-minute guided experience brings the events leading up to December 16, 1773, and their revolutionary aftermath to life.

Step aboard the famed tall ships, explore museum exhibits, and join the dramatic reenactment by tossing tea into Boston Harbor. A live narrator guides you through the story, while a film adds context to the protest that helped spark the American Revolution. You’ll also see the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party. After the tour, admission to Abigail’s Tea Room is included.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in. The museum is wheelchair accessible and welcomes service animals. Discover the story behind the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum and experience this pivotal chapter of Boston’s past firsthand.

Highlights

  • Step aboard historic tall ships and relive the events of December 16, 1773
  • Toss tea into Boston Harbor as part of the guided experience
  • See the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party
  • Explore exhibits and watch a film about the events that helped spark the American Revolution

What's included

Included

  • Live narrated guided tour
  • Entrance into Abigail's Tea Room after the tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Museum admission on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, when the museum is closed
  • Admission during private-event closures

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Important information

  • Check in on-site at least 15 minutes before your tour; late arrivals may be considered no-shows and seats may be reallocated
  • Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller
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  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Service animals are allowed; pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.74 from 3,054 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.

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