Boston

🇺🇸 Massachusetts

Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones

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Avg. Ships / Day

10.2h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Sep – Oct

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117 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Boston

Boston's cruise terminal at Flynn Cruiseport is in South Boston, a short taxi or shuttle ride from downtown. The Freedom Trail, a red-brick line painted on the sidewalk, connects sixteen historic sites across 4 km, from the gold-domed State House to the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church. Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, the attached food hall and market buildings, have been drawing crowds since the 1970s redevelopment. The North End, Boston's Italian neighbourhood, has some of the best cannoli and espresso on the East Coast. Mike's Pastry and Modern Pastry are on the same block and locals will argue about which is better. The harbour walk connects the waterfront from the Seaport to the New England Aquarium. Harvard and MIT are across the river in Cambridge, reachable by the Red Line subway. The T, Boston's metro system, covers most areas visitors care about. Clam chowder is non-negotiable.

Port Location

Things to do in Boston

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

4.9(7,329)2h 30m08:45–11:15, 09:00–11:30, 09:15–11:45 +29
Fits your port day
From $40per person
Viator
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

5.0(2,673)3h09:00–12:00, 09:30–12:30, 10:00–13:00 +2
Fits your port day
From $60per person
Viator
Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

4.9(1,852)5h10:00–15:00, 13:00–18:00
Fits your port day
From $92per person
Viator
Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

4.9(1,594)2h 30m10:30–13:00, 14:00–16:30
Fits your port day
From $32per person
Viator
Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk

Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk

4.9(1,539)2h10:00–12:00, 12:00–14:00, 13:00–15:00
Fits your port day
From $72per person
Viator
Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour

Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour

4.9(1,268)2h09:00–11:00, 10:00–12:00, 12:00–14:00 +1
Fits your port day
From $71per person
Viator
Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

4.9(1,035)2h 15m12:00–14:15, 15:00–17:15, 19:00–21:15
Fits your port day
From $61per person
Viator
Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

5.0(815)4h10:00–14:00
Fits your port day
From $80per person
Viator
Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

4.9(646)2h10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00, 16:00–18:00
Fits your port day
From $30per person
Viator
Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks

Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks

4.8(645)2h 30m10:00–12:30
Fits your port day
From $79per person
Viator
Boston's North End Food and History Walking Tour

Boston's North End Food and History Walking Tour

5.0(492)3h11:00–14:00, 14:30–17:30
Fits your port day
From $102per person
Viator
Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier

Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier

4.9(438)2h 30m11:00–13:30, 13:00–15:30, 14:00–16:30 +1
Fits your port day
From $82per person
Viator

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Quick Facts

TimezoneAmerica/New_York (UTC-4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
LanguageEnglish
Tipping15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis

Todays Weather

19°
Clear
14 km/h
UV 0

5-Day Forecast

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Fri6°
Sat8°
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