Explore Boston’s top attractions at a fraction of the cost with the Boston Explorer Pass. Save up to 50% off regular admission prices and enjoy direct entry to your chosen attractions. Discover the best of Beantown with this affordable multi-attraction pass!
Explore Boston’s top attractions at a fraction of the cost with the Boston Explorer Pass. Save up to 50% off regular admission prices and enjoy direct entry to your chosen attractions. Discover the best of Beantown with this affordable multi-attraction pass!
- Go City® - Boston - Go City provides significant savings on top Boston attractions compared to purchasing individual tickets. With an Explorer Pass, choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions from a selection of over 20 premier Boston sights and activities, all accessible with a convenient digital pass. The pass is valid for 60 days from its first use at…
- Go City® - Boston - Go City provides significant savings on top Boston attractions compared to purchasing individual tickets. With an Explorer Pass, choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions from a selection of over 20 premier Boston sights and activities, all accessible with a convenient digital pass. The pass is valid for 60 days from its first use at any attraction and includes a digital guide filled with helpful information to plan your itinerary in advance.
- Museum of Science - Become a scientist for a day and delve into science, technology, engineering, and math at Boston’s Museum of Science, one of the largest science centers globally and New England’s most visited cultural institution.
With over 700 interactive exhibits, enjoy hands-on adventures for all ages that spark curiosity and enhance understanding of the science behind everyday phenomena. Witness real chicks hatching, safely observe lightning during live shows, explore the first space capsule, and more—all while learning through play about fundamental and complex scientific concepts.
Please note: Reservations are required for this activity (refer to your digital guide for full instructions).
- View Boston Observation Deck - Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of Boston from the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower!
- Boston Children’s Museum - For over 100 years, Boston Children’s Museum has been creating innovative, meaningful, and fun exhibits, emphasizing ‘hands-on engagement and learning through experience,’ inspiring museums worldwide.
Designed for children and families, the exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health and fitness, and the arts. The Museum fosters a love of learning and exploration essential for any child’s development. Visit with your little ones for a day full of fun and adventures!
- Boston Harbor City Cruises - Historic Sightseeing Cruise - Embark on a sightseeing cruise to explore Boston Harbor. This 90-minute journey takes you through Boston’s inner and outer harbors while your guide shares tales of the Revolutionary War and local sea legends. Discover how the harbor became the pristine waterway it is today, and see the oldest continuously manned lighthouse in the country, Boston’s working port, and luxurious waterside properties. A must-do for newcomers to the city.
Please note: Reservations are not required but recommended for weekends, which may sell out during peak season. Check your digital guide for more information.
- CityView Trolley Tours - Experience the best of Boston with the convenience of a Hop-On Hop-Off fully narrated trolley tour.
The CityView Trolley Tour is an excellent way to navigate the city and visit top attractions, popular shopping spots, museums, and more. As you ride, learn about Boston’s unique history while enjoying open-air views.
- Museum of Fine Arts - Boston is a city rich in culture, education, innovation, music, and art. The Museum of Fine Arts beautifully captures the creative spirit of this New England capital, showcasing an impressive collection of international masterpieces in painting, sculpture, artisanal items, textiles, and musical instruments. The Boston MFA proudly houses the “Art of the Americas” wing, featuring fifty-three galleries of art and artifacts from the Pre-Columbian era to the third quarter of the twentieth century. Visitors can see renowned American pieces like The Sons of Liberty Bowl and The Passage of the Delaware.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a masterpiece in itself, offering an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a dynamic venue for contemporary artists, musicians, and scholars. Located in a 1902 building modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo, and a 2012 wing designed by Renzo Piano, the museum provides a unique setting for art viewing. The historic galleries around the lush Courtyard contain over 2,500 extraordinary artworks, including pieces by Titian, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Manet, Degas, Whistler, and Sargent.
- Salem Witch Museum - Do you believe in witches? Visit the Salem Witch Museum, located north of Boston, before answering. This fascinating museum transports you back to Salem Village as it was in 1692. Visitors receive a dramatic history lesson through stage sets with life-size figures, lighting, and narration. Discover the meaning of “witch” in the “Witches: Evolving Perception” exhibit, a thought-provoking tour examining the pagan midwife, the stereotypes leading to the “witch” image, modern witchcraft, and the witch hunt phenomenon. The presentation is available in Japanese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Please note: Reservations are required for this activity (refer to the included digital guide for instructions).
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Peabody Essex Museum - This museum dates back to 1799 when sea captains brought home “cabinets of natural and artificial curiosities” from exotic lands. Today, it houses one million works, including an 18th-century Chinese merchant’s house transported from China and reassembled here.
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USS Constitution Museum - Proudly standing beside the USS Constitution, this remarkable museum narrates the story of the famous ship dating back to 1797. Known affectionately as ‘Old Ironsides,’ this celebrated wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate served notably in the War of 1812 against the British. Please note: The Museum is separate from the USS Constitution vessel, which is free to visit. No pass is needed to access the ship.
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Franklin Park Zoo - Franklin Park Zoo, part of Zoo New England, spans 72 acres within Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Here, guests can experience the world’s most innovative and intimate indoor gorilla exhibit! Visitors to the Tropical Forest can stand face-to-face with the Zoo’s seven western lowland gorillas at one of five glass viewing stations in a state-of-the-art indoor exhibit. This is truly an unforgettable experience!
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - Discover 12,000 natural specimens from around the globe, including dinosaurs, massive whale skeletons, and the tiniest insects imaginable! Marvel at one of the first Triceratops ever found and see the world’s only mounted Kronosaurus, a 42 ft-long prehistoric marine reptile. Touch meteorites from space and be amazed by thousands of minerals and gems, including a 1,642-lb amethyst geode. The Harvard Natural History Museum is a treasure trove of learning and exploration, located on the campus of one of the world’s most prestigious universities, making it a must-visit for enlightenment on your trip!
Please note: Currently unavailable due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology - Discover towering Native American totem poles, large Maya sculptures, and precious artifacts of the ancient world. Arts of War showcases over 150 weapons that are also works of art, and Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested West offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century Plains Indian warrior art.
Please note: Currently unavailable due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Urban AdvenTours - Boston Bike Rental - With its rich history and charm, Boston is a city worth exploring. What better way to embark on this adventure with your family than by bike? Urban AdvenTours offers an eco-friendly solution: a well-maintained, comfortable, and safe standard bicycle, tailored to your specifications, available for the day until 6:00 pm.
- TD Garden - TD Garden Guided Tour - Join a tour of the impressive TD Garden arena in Boston’s North Station, home to the Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins, and host to many incredible concerts and ice shows.
- The Sports Museum - The Sports Museum Guided Tour - Boston is renowned for its major sports leagues and as one of the USA’s biggest sports cities. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about its significant sporting heritage on this tour.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - MIT Tour - Explore one of the world’s most fascinating university campuses and learn about this hub of research and innovation. As the setting of Good Will Hunting and where Buzz Aldrin earned his doctorate in astronautics, MIT has profoundly impacted lives worldwide.

- Digital Boston Explorer Pass valid for chosen attractions
- Digital guide with attraction details and usage instructions
- Digital Boston Explorer Pass valid for chosen attractions
- Digital guide with attraction details and usage instructions
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
Take advantage of discounts of up to 50%* off standard admission prices with the Boston Explorer Pass. This versatile pass, which remains valid for 30 days from your first use, allows entry to your choice of two, three, four, or five attractions for a single price. Select from a wide range of premier attractions and activities in Boston, such as the…
Take advantage of discounts of up to 50%* off standard admission prices with the Boston Explorer Pass. This versatile pass, which remains valid for 30 days from your first use, allows entry to your choice of two, three, four, or five attractions for a single price. Select from a wide range of premier attractions and activities in Boston, such as the View Boston Observation Deck, Museum of Science, and more. It’s a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the highlights of Beantown. Enjoy the convenience of direct entry to attractions with your pass saved on your mobile device – no need for voucher redemption!
*Savings are based on sample itineraries available on the Go City website.
- Pass is now valid for 30 days from the time of first use.
- Your Boston Explorer Pass will be immediately available as your ‘ticket’ after purchase. Print or save it on your mobile device and use for direct entry into the attractions.
- Go City child passes are only available for ages 3 to 12 years old. For any accompanying children under 3 yrs old please check with each individual attraction or tour whether infants are accepted and/or need to pay an entrance fee.
- The most popular activities require advanced reservations, check the instructions on the included digital guide, or Go City app, and make sure to place reservations well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Attractions and tours are subject to change. The Go City app has the most up-to-date line-up, opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.