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Overview

Relive the most important event leading up to the American Revolution on this self-guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Take a journey back in time to the famous Boston Tea Party, an incident that changed the course of American history. It’s more than a stroll through historic artifacts, though. It’s truly one of the top-rated museums in the city of Boston. Explore authentically restored tea ships and throw the fated tea into Boston Harbor.
  • Admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
  • Get an in-depth look at the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party
  • Learn how the Boston Tea Party kick-started the American Revolution
  • See one of the two remaining tea chests from the Boston Tea Party
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Live Narrated Guided Tour
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Museum open Thursday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.

Departure Point

306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Departure Time

5/31/2021 - 2/5/2023
Monday:10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
This live-guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum ushers visitors through authentically restored tea ships and traditional Boston museum exhibits. This floating museum provides the opportunity to explore and learn about the people, events, and consequences that led up to the American Revolution—all in the order in which they occurred back in 1773. Get a sense of what life was like in 18th-century Boston.

At the Meeting House, hear the story of the night of December 16, 1773, and get ready to dump tea alongside the patriots. Explore two authentically restored tea ships—the Eleanor and the Beaver.

Inside the museum, see the Robinson Half Chest, one of only two original tea chests that was dumped into the Boston Harbor that night.
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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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Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • ALL guests must check in with the ticket booth with their voucher to receive a tour time, depending on availability. Your voucher does not guarantee a tour time. Due to capacity restrictions, entry to the museum is on a first come, first serve basis and it is recommended to check in early.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
  • Vaccination Requirements - January 15th, People age 12+ must show proof of one dose of vaccine. - February 15th, People age 12+ must show proof of full vaccination. - March 1st, Children age 5-11 must show proof of one dose of vaccine. - May 1st People age 5+ must show proof of full vaccination.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience 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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission?
A:The policy on sanitization is:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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  • "Since I have lupus I can not stay in sun so I was allowed to sit in shade." See review
  • "Even with the Covid restrictions it was worth every penny." See review

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star-5
Great
Michael_F
, Jan 2022
Fantastic event. I was afraid it would be cheesy, but was pleasantly surprised. They created a fun, interactive, and informative show
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star-5
Tea Time w/ the GF
Adrian_C
, Jan 2022
From the theatrical performers, the explanation of history in a different and innovative way leads to a lot to gain from as an experience for the trip. And throwing tea into the harbor wasn’t so bad either
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star-5
Great Experience! Must visit!
Sunil_G
, Jan 2022
Great people reenacting parts of what led to the tea party! Very friendly and informative staff! We had such a great time learning more about the tea party!
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star-5
Would do again
MarleneMerical
, Dec 2021
A lot of fun. Learned a lot of fun facts. The tea room was also great. The reenactments was gun to take part in. Everyone was great.
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star-5
Fun for all ages.
Wendy_L
, Dec 2021
We were all amazed when King George and Sam Adams came alive in their portraits. Such a nice surprise. Great combo of outdoor and indoor activities to keep a 9, almost 7, 71 and 66 yr old engaged. We all left with some memorable Colonial days’ expressions of affirmation and condemnation.
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star-5
Don’t miss the Boston Tea Party!
Barbara_S
, Dec 2021
My 10 yr old daughter had learned about the Boston Tea Party I’m school and it came to life for her! The ticketing process was easy and the staff at the venue was so amazing!! A fun and entertaining way to bring history to life. I couldn’t help thinking that this would be a great way to teach children any history. The actors were realistic, fun and entertaining. A must see!!
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star-5
Great place for G8...
Mary_Z
, Dec 2021
Great place for G8 students who are learning American history. The museum is well organized and presented. The actors are so good and made us felt the site hundreds years ago. Generally great place and must go.
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Dec. 16
Youkyoung_c
, Dec 2021
It was one of the best experience in Boston on very special day of the year! I will definitely recommend to my friends and family.
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star-5
Fun Tour to learn History!!!
Sabrina_E
, Dec 2021
This tour was awsome! Really enjoyed it! The Tour guides were very engaging and athusiactic! They made the tour interesting and fun! Learn a lot of History! Highly highly recommend this tour!
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Boston Tea Party - An Unexpected Fun Tour!
Anirudh_S
, Dec 2021
When I booked the Boston Tea Party Museum Tour, I thought it would be just a casual stroll through the museum. But it turned out to be quite a surprise! From the very beginning, all the actors (sorry I am bad with names!) were amazing. From the reenactment of the town meeting to the very end of this one hour romp through boston's history was fun and informative. Especially I liked the enthusiasm of the lady who welcomed us to the whole experience as well as the lady on the ship (she was funny). If you are travelling to Boston..you should experience the reenactement of the day when the Tea Party happened!
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