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Boston Sightseeing: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one Boston Sightseeing ticket option in Boston, from 1 hr, 30 min. Boston Sightseeing, owned by Uptown Transport Inc., runs red open-top double-decker buses with live or audio commentary. This guide covers the route, its 8 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops8
- Full loop1H 30M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Blue Route
The main loop runs from the New England Aquarium through downtown and Boston Common to Beacon Hill, Back Bay and the State House. Open-top upper decks give views of the historic centre.
Blue Route
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate Boston Sightseeing 3.2 out of 5 from 179 reviews.
We had a wonderful afternoon tour with Lulu. It was such a great trip and a wonderful way to celebrate indigenous day. She kept it fun and interesting, and a great sense of humor. Glad we did this tour over Old Town Trolly. I do recommend do the complete tour before jumping off. That way if bus is full you won’t miss out on the tour. Especially later part of day.
Very good tour excellent knowledge by tour guide, easy hop on hop off, eight stops with plenty to see once off the bus
Value for money, the driver/guide - Mr Crafty very entertaining, interactive and informative, made the tour interesting by bringing Boston's history to live, relating it to the contemporary Boston.
Best time to ride
Late spring and early autumn suit the open top deck; in cold or wet weather the lower deck is sheltered.
Who it suits
- Families
- The open upper deck and the Boston Common and aquarium stops appeal to children.
- Couples
- Back Bay, Beacon Hill and Boston Common are good spots to get off and walk.
- Seniors
- The lower deck is sheltered and the operator says its buses can carry mobility devices.
- First-time visitors
- The Blue route covers the central historic sights and Back Bay in one loop.
Tips before you go
- Stop 1 is at the New England Aquarium on Atlantic Avenue, where the first and last buses of the day depart.
- The operator's routes stay within Boston and Charlestown and do not enter Cambridge.
- The upper deck is open-top and the lower deck is sheltered.
- The operator says guide dogs are allowed on board.
Good to know
- Buses: about every 40 minutes.
Sights along the way
New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Boston Common, Public Garden, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, Copley Square, Massachusetts State House.
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Questions about Boston Sightseeing
Where does the Blue route start?
Stop 1 is the New England Aquarium on Atlantic Avenue.
How many stops does the Blue route have?
The operator lists eight stops on the Blue route.
How long is the Blue loop?
The operator gives about 90 minutes without hopping off, while one reseller says 80.
Does the bus go to Cambridge?
The operator says its routes stay within Boston and Charlestown and do not enter Cambridge.
What kind of bus is it?
It is a red double-decker with an open-top upper deck and a sheltered lower deck.
How many Boston Sightseeing ticket options are there in Boston?
We list 1 Boston Sightseeing ticket option in Boston, lasting 1 hr, 30 min, rated 3.2 out of 5 across 179 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.