Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket | Boston | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
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Unlock flexible Boston sightseeing with our Essential Ticket. Enjoy a day of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing on our open-top double-decker buses, complete with live guide!
Please note: Our Boston bus tour operates Wednesday–Sunday.

Discover Ticket: valid for a single panoramic journey. Hop on at Stop #1 (New England Aquarium).
Essential Ticket: valid for 1 day of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, during operating hours. Hop on at any stop.
Explore Ticket: valid for 2 days of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, during operating hours. Hop on at any stop.

Adult

From US$48.99
Child 3–12 years

From US$28.99

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop-on, Hop-off

Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own sightseeing - explore Boston’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as much as you want within the validity period of your ticket, and simply hop back on when you're ready. If you purchase a ticket that offers validity for more than 1 day, you must travel on consecutive days.

Routes

Red Loop

Discover must-see Boston sights like the Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the USS Constitution, and many more.
- Operates 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Frequency: 2 hours
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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy tickets for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website and from the Big Bus Tours on-street sales teams at Stop #1 (New England Aquarium) and at Stop #5 (MA Transportation Bldg / Big Bus Ticket Office)

Is tour commentary available in my language?

Our Boston bus tours feature a live, English-speaking guide, sharing entertaining insights about the history, culture and architecture of the city. Learn more on our Tour Commentary page.

Where can I hop on the bus?

Stop #1 (New England Aquarium). Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to see a map of our route.

When do bus tours start and finish?

The first bus departs Stop #1 (New England Aquarium) at 9:00am. The last bus departs Stop #1 at 4:00pm.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours Boston

Big Bus Tours offers entertaining sightseeing tours of Boston on open-top, double-decker buses, passing famous landmarks like the USS Constitution, Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Faneuil Hall and more. During your tour, you can listen to our expert live guides who will share fascinating facts and stories about Boston.

Essential Ticket

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