Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGo Boston™ Card
based on 6 reviews
Duration: 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Product code: 3958PASS
6 reviews of Go Boston™ Card
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The Go Boston Card is fantastic, and I would recommend it to anyone. We booked the three day card and did Salem, Plymouth Plantation and all of Boston - the Duck Tour, Harbour Tour, Trolley Tour etc. Even got the kids into museums! Do your research first as this ensure you get the most out of the card.
Reviewed by: Philippe H, United Kingdom, November 2008
This certainly came in handy and saved us money. Would recommend to all visitors.
Reviewed by: Roy C, United States of America, September 2006
Interesting if you prepare your trip by yourself. The cards were ready for pick up, and no extra cost for any attraction we used.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, France, August 2008
There is simply too much available to do in the Boston area! When we previously went with our family of three, and used the Boston Go card, we found that it was a terrific deal and allowed us to take advantage of the many opportunities and sites. However, this trip we were travelling with a larger group and we found that the price of the individual admissions would have been much cheaper in the long run. My advice is that if you are traveling as a family, the Boston Go card is an easy and great bargain but if you are going with a group, you are better to simply pay-as-you-go. Groups apparently take longer to see the sites so you aren't able to see and participate in as many of the wonderful options that Boston has to offer. Also beware of the fact that many of the historical sites and other items are available free of charge or at very little cost. Boston is a great city if you want to take a very inexpensive sightseeing tour but the housing and food costs are at the other side of the extreme, so plan ahead by taking food with you, and considering staying outside Boston proper and using the subway which is easily navigable and cheap.
Reviewed by: Jory T, United States of America, May 2008
Not happy that I had to make a reservation for the Duck Tour & then could only get it at one location. I'm also not happy that cards could not be validated for the trolley at trolley stops.
Reviewed by: Geraldine J, United States of America, November 2007 Note from Viator: Thanks for your review, Geraldine. We decided to ask the Go Boston Card staff about your question, and here is their reply:'We are happy to explain why the Boston Duck Tour can only be boarded at the Museum of Science ticket location. The reason is the Boston Duck Tour is a VERY popular attraction and their Prudential Center ticket location often sells out very far in advance. We want to ensure that as many of our customers as possible are able to enjoy this tour, so we direct all customers to the Museum of Science ticket location, where you have the best opportunity to get a seat. The Museum of Science ticket location is still crowded, but it is less crowded than the Prudential Center location. The tour route covers the same sites and both locations are easily accessible by public transportation (the Green Line). Please note that a reservation is not mandatory, but we highly suggest it since tickets often sell out far in advance. Of course, you can always take your chances and show up early in the morning to reserve a seat.'
This was not a good option to take as there just was not enough time to take advantage of the 'free' inclusions. A better option would be to just purchase the sight seeing trolley bus passes that could be bought almost anywhere in Boston.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, October 2008 Note from Viator: Thanks for the review Melinda. Here's a reply from the staff at Go Boston Card, just so you have their perspective as well:'If you have time to experience even just one additional activity while you are visiting, then the Go Boston Card will save you money. The Go Boston Card includes admission on a 2-day hop-on hop-off trolley tour, which by itself retails for around $42. If you are able to squeeze in just the New England Aquarium for instance (a $19.95 value), then a 1-day pass has already saved you $7 per person, since our 1-day Go Boston Card typically sells for $54.99.'
