About Boston Sightseeing
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Experience Boston’s best Hop on Hop Off Tour with Boston City Sightseeing. Our double-decker open-top sightseeing tour buses offer breathtaking views above the bustling city. Explore Boston’s top neighborhoods, attractions, and shopping districts at your own pace. Our commitment to excellence ensures a high-quality tour experience. Get your tickets now and enjoy entertaining commentary from our expert guides. Grab your tickets now and elevate your Boston experience!
Get ready to journey through the heart of Boston’s diverse neighborhoods with our adventurous routes.
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Boston-Based Team
A Boston-based team helping you see the city the right way
Boston Sightseeing is a Boston-based sightseeing and tourist transportation company helping visitors discover the city’s historic landmarks, museums, waterfront destinations, universities, neighborhoods, and cultural attractions.
We specialize in hop-on hop-off sightseeing experiences while also offering tour options that connect visitors with Boston, Charlestown, Cambridge, and the city’s waterfront and cruise areas.
From Revolutionary War history and historic architecture to waterfront attractions, universities, sports destinations, and local neighborhoods, our sightseeing experiences are designed to introduce visitors to the many sides of Boston.
Exploring Boston should be convenient, informative, and enjoyable
Boston is a city where centuries of American history exist alongside modern neighborhoods, universities, museums, sports venues, waterfront destinations, restaurants, and cultural attractions. For visitors, experiencing all of these places during a limited trip can be challenging, our sightseeing services were developed to make that experience easier.
By connecting important Boston destinations through strategically located tour stops and guided sightseeing experiences, we help visitors spend less time figuring out transportation and more time experiencing the city. Today, we serve travelers with different schedules and interests, from a quick panoramic introduction to a full day of exploring.
Since Day One
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To make Boston’s history, culture, attractions, and neighborhoods more accessible through convenient, safe, informative, and visitor-friendly sightseeing experiences. We believe visitors should be able to explore Boston without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by transportation planning.
Our Vision
To build Boston Sightseeing into a trusted sightseeing and travel experience platform where visitors can discover attractions, understand Boston’s history, explore neighborhoods, and choose sightseeing experiences that fit their trip, combining transportation, storytelling, technology, and safety.
Munim Khan — Founder & CEO, Boston Sightseeing“Boston is a city of revolutionaries and dreamers. I wanted to share those stories with the passion they deserve. Whether you’re walking the Freedom Trail or enjoying the views from our top deck, we want you to feel like a part of the city, not just a visitor.”
Why We Are the Best in Boston?
Spot our double-decker buses for an effortless glide through the vibrant streets of Boston. Get ready to journey through the heart of Boston’s diverse neighborhoods with our adventurous routes.
Hop-On Hop-Off
Explore Boston in style with our brand-new double-decker open-top city tour bus. With our convenient hop-on hop-off ticket, you can explore Boston at your own pace. Join us today for an unforgettable sightseeing adventure!
15 Convenient Stops
Experience the best of Boston with our 15 Hop-on Hop-Off stops. Explore the city's most popular and famous attractions at your own pace. Check out our Boston Sightseeing Tour Map and get ready for an unforgettable sightseeing adventure.
Comfortable Rides
Experience comfort and joy on our buses with the most comfortable seats. Rest assured; we prioritize your safety by upholding top-notch security standards while enjoying Boston's spectacular view over the crowd.
Board With Your Phone
Enjoy a hassle-free pass by showing your ticket purchased from our Boston Sightseeing website. No printed pass is needed.
360-Degree Panoramic View
Experience Boston on our double-decker tour bus. Get a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city and rise above the hustle and bustle of the crowd. Our tour will take you to Boston's must-see sights and hidden gems.
Superior Customer Support
With our live interactive tour map page, you can easily find the location of our buses. Our dedicated team is always ready to answer your query through our live chat and email.
A tour option for every schedule and travel style
Whether you have 90 minutes, a full day, or an entire weekend, choose a sightseeing experience that fits your Boston itinerary.
Single Ride Pass
A 90-minute option for visitors looking for a quick panoramic introduction to Boston.
View tour →Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Tour
Designed for travelers who want flexible access to attractions throughout the day.
View tour →Boston & Charlestown Tour
Connects Downtown Boston with historic Charlestown and Revolutionary War destinations.
View tour →2-Day Boston & Charlestown Tour
Gives visitors more time to explore Boston and Charlestown at a relaxed pace.
View tour →Cruise Terminal Tour
Designed for cruise passengers who want to experience Boston during a limited port visit.
View tour →Boston & Cambridge City Tour
A guided sightseeing experience connecting Boston with Cambridge destinations and university areas.
View tour →Our route connects you with 15 convenient locations
Together, these stops help connect sightseeing with Boston’s history, museums, neighborhoods, family attractions, waterfront, entertainment venues, and visitor destinations.
New England Aquarium
206 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110Downtown Boston
Lafayette Mall Monument, Tremont StOld State House Museum
206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109Boston Common
2-1/2 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116Cheers Pub
87 Beacon St G1, Boston, MA 02108Boston Public Library
138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116Trinity Church
547–561 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116Massachusetts State House
Beacon St & Park St, BostonHistoric North End
561 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109USS Constitution Museum
151 Constitution Rd, Boston, MA 02129TD Garden
184 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114Boston Children’s Museum
313 Congress St #150, Boston, MA 02210Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Summer St & D St, Boston, MA 02210Massport
75 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210Boston Fish Pier
220 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210Every stop connects to the districts around it
Beacon Hill
Historic architecture, brick sidewalks, gas-lit streets, and Boston’s most recognizable residential scenery.
Back Bay
Architecture, shopping, and culture — including Newbury Street, Copley Square, Trinity Church, and the Public Library.
Historic North End
Boston history meets Italian-American culture, restaurants, and landmarks from the colonial and Revolutionary past.
Downtown Boston
Convenient access to historic landmarks, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and major visitor destinations.
Harbor & Waterfront
Harbor views with museums, family attractions, historic sites, cruise facilities, and working waterfront destinations.
Charlestown
Closely connected to Boston’s Revolutionary War history, including the USS Constitution area.
Cambridge
Across the Charles River — home to Harvard University, MIT, Harvard Square, and academic culture.
Built on professional transportation standards
Visitor safety is central to how we operate. Boston Sightseeing maintains professional standards across our drivers, vehicles, and daily operations.
Safety & Licensing
- USDOT Number 3849386
- MC Number MC-1408269-C
- Insurance Commercially insured
- Drivers CDL with P Endorsement
- Fleet Inspected & maintained
Technology
- Fleet monitoring GPS-wide
- Onboard Dash cameras
- Ticketing Mobile-friendly
- Oversight Real-time visibility
Our Network
- Parent company Uptown Transport Inc.
- Sister company Boston Coach Way
- Focus Charters & chauffeur service
Exploring the city, made straightforward
Choose a Stop
Pick a convenient designated stop near where you’re starting your day.
Board & Travel
Hop on the sightseeing bus and travel between major Boston destinations.
Hop Off & Explore
Get off to explore selected attractions and neighborhoods at your own pace.
Rejoin the Route
Use the tour map to plan stops and rejoin the tour whenever you’re ready.
More than transportation from A to B
We help connect the journey itself with the Boston experience.
- Flexible Hop-On Hop-Off Tours
- 15 Convenient Boston Stops
- Multiple Tour Options
- Live Commentary
- Panoramic Sightseeing Views
- Mobile-Friendly Ticketing
- Professional Transportation Standards
- Visitor-Focused Support
What Our Guests Say
"Great way to see Boston! It was everything we expected! Got a great overview of some key spots in Boston. It was like an architecture tour and a history tour in one."
"Excellent way to get around the city! My husband and I really enjoyed the Boston hop-on, hop-off experience. It enabled us to tour the city quite easily. The staff with hop on hop off were very accommodating and very friendly. Would highly recommend the service!"
"Great way to see Boston! Great tour, most of the drivers were really good communicators (not all), shared great info on history, had a sense of humor, and were helpful. Great way to see Boston leisurely and with lots of options."
"Boston city sightseeing tour bus was a great way to see Boston. It was fantastic! The live Tour guides and GPS-guided system have so much information about Boston's history. Definitely recommend."
"Love sitting on top of a double-decker bus! I love doing sightseeing on a double-decker bus. It was a perfect experience. The bus was timely and we didn't have to use earbuds, because the commentary was piped in."
"It was a nice short and sweet informational tour that covered most of the important places to be seen. The guide was nice and to the point with her explanation. Overall, their service was good."
"Had to be stopping at "Cheers". Our group enjoyed that particular stop as my friend owns a bar, and we always watched Cheers."
"Highly recommend this amazing ride through the streets of Boston! Had a great time with Chris and Nick, seeing all the sites from the top of the bus! Bring sunscreen and enjoy!!"
"We had a fantastic experience on the Boston hop-on hop-off bus tour! Chris, our tour guide, was friendly, informative, and funny. He made the tour enjoyable and engaging with his great sense of humor and extensive knowledge of Boston. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the city!"
"After reading some of the bad reviews I was skeptical but the tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we saw so much of historical Boston. I highly recommend for a great overview of Boston. We did not have any trouble finding the bus and after getting off we were picked up within a few minutes by the next bus."
"I had a fantastic experience on the Boston tour bus! The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, the sights were incredible, and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the best of Boston in a fun and convenient way!"
"The tour guide was excellent. This is a great way to see the city and get insights that you otherwise might not read on your own. Being able to get back on at your leisure is a great feature. Highly recommend."
"The tour was amazing. Our guide, Sam-I-Am aka George Clooney, made learning about Boston a really entertaining experience. Also, Stanley Cup, the driver, did a great job keeping everything on schedule, while also giving us time to take pictures of the various highlights around the city. I greatly recommend this tour!"
"A 1.5 hour informative tour with a great guide. Lovely way to see the city from height on the top deck. Not cheap however but that is the same across the tours. I would say you get more of a view than from the duck boat bus."
"Sam, our tour guide, was a real treat! He was super funny and friendly, and I had a blast with him. I didn’t want to miss out on any of the fun, so I decided to stick with him for the entire tour. He shared so much interesting information about the area, and it was all so easy to understand. It was definitely worth the money, and if you’re not a big fan of walking, this is definitely the place to go!"
"Great tour. Omar was a great host and guide. Great jokes along the way. Very knowledgeable, very friendly and importantly engaging. Would definitely recommend."
"Great tour. Bryan was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable, pleasant, and made the tour a fun experience. Highly recommend if you want to see Boston and learn its history."
"Loved the Narration! It was informative and inclusive of a variety of content relative to the various areas around Boston! Particularly refreshing was the 'African-American' contribution to the pursuit of "America's FREEDOM""
"It was such a great experience. Eli was our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. Ida booked our tour and she was so helpful. We would highly recommend this company for your tour. You will not be disappointed."
"A great way to see Boston! Crafty was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and also hilarious! A very fun experience."
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston Sightseeing is a Boston-based sightseeing and tourist transportation company, operating since January 2020. We offer flexible hop-on hop-off tours connecting visitors with historic landmarks, museums, neighborhoods, and waterfront destinations across Boston, with additional tour options covering Charlestown and Cambridge.
Eligible hop-on hop-off tours let you board at designated stops, travel between Boston destinations, hop off to explore selected attractions and neighborhoods, and rejoin the tour later giving you flexibility to plan your day around what interests you most.
Boston Sightseeing operates 15+ designated stops across our Blue and Orange Routes, connecting visitors with destinations such as the New England Aquarium, Boston Common, Boston Public Library, the Historic North End, USS Constitution Museum, TD Garden, Boston Children's Museum, and Boston's waterfront.
We offer several tour options, including a Single Ride Pass, Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Tour, Boston & Charlestown Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, 2-Day Boston & Charlestown Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, a 90-Minute Night Tour, a Cruise Terminal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, a Boston & Cambridge City Tour, and Private Group Charters.
Yes. All of our tours include live narration from local guides, not pre-recorded audio covering Boston's history, architecture, landmarks, neighborhoods, and local character in real time.
Yes. Boston Sightseeing is designed to help first-time visitors get familiar with the city while connecting major attractions and neighborhoods through a convenient sightseeing route. Visitors can explore at their own pace and cover several parts of Boston in one itinerary.
Yes, through specific tour options. The Boston & Charlestown tours connect visitors with historic Charlestown and the Charlestown Navy Yard, while the Boston & Cambridge City Tour includes Cambridge and areas associated with Harvard University, MIT, and Harvard Square. Coverage depends on the tour package selected.
Boston Sightseeing's credentials include USDOT Number 3849386 and MC Number MC-1408269-C. Passenger transportation operations are commercially insured, and operators hold Commercial Driver's Licenses with Passenger (P) Endorsements. The fleet undergoes daily multi-point safety inspections, preventive maintenance, GPS monitoring, dash cameras, and real-time tracking.
Yes. Our Cruise Terminal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour is designed for cruise passengers and other short-stay visitors who want to see Boston's attractions within a limited port visit.
Choose based on how much time you have and what you want to see. A Single Ride Pass works well for a quick overview, an all-day or two-day option gives more time for sightseeing, and the Night Tour, Charlestown, Cambridge, and Cruise Terminal tours are available for visitors who want those specific experiences.