11 Boston Attraction Passes Worth Leaving the Hotel For

1.Boston Pass: 40+ Things To Do – Includes Franklin Park Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 359 reviews · 1 to 7 days (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Get one to seven consecutive days of entry to more than 40 Boston-area attractions, from the Museum of Science and Franklin Park Zoo to Salem, Plymouth, and harbor cruises. Use the Go City app to plan and scan your pass. Some stops require reservations, and the seasonal trolley does not run from December through March.

“It was a nice tour but didn’t get to go into but 2 of the tasting sites cause our group was too large or they had already closed.”

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2.Boston Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes Franklin Park Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 304 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $79

The Go City Boston All-Inclusive Pass gives you QR-code admission to more than 45 attractions, tours and activities, including View Boston, the Museum of Science, Franklin Park Zoo and seasonal cruises. Choose 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days, then build your own schedule with the digital guide. Some stops require reservations, and seasonal offerings vary.

“I would recommend the 3 -day Go Boston card to anyone who is visiting for the first time.With a good plan you get to see the highlights and indulge in various activities for a fraction of the cost.”

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3.Triple Threat Combo Pass: 3 TOURS (3:30pm, 5pm, & 7pm or 8:30pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend an afternoon and evening in Salem with a witch-led Q&A, a walk through 1692 trial sites, and a ghost tour. The schedule begins at 3:30pm, with the final walk at 7pm or 8:30pm. Guides such as Kat, Tom, Sarah, and Merribeth have led these tours, though assignments can vary.

“Great fun. Definitely recommend the tripple pass. The tour guides were funny and knowledgeable. The shop is beautiful”

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4.Boston CityPASS®: Save up to 46% at 4 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 125 reviews · 9 days · from $79

Boston CityPASS gives you nine days from first use to visit the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science, then choose two more attractions: a 60-minute harbor cruise, View Boston, Franklin Park Zoo, or Harvard’s natural history and archaeology museums. Tickets arrive on your phone. Check my.citypass.com for reservations and current entry details.

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5.Explorer Pass Save up to 50% on 30+ Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 1 month · from $49

Pick 2, 3, 4, or 5 Boston attractions with a digital pass, then visit them at your own pace over 30 days from your first scan. Options range from the Museum of Science and View Boston to cruises, museums, trolley tours, and neighborhood walks. Check the Go City app for current hours and reservation rules.

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6.Boston CityPASS®

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 9 days (approx.) · from $79

Boston CityPASS gives you one-time admission to the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science, plus two attractions you choose: a 60-minute historic harbor cruise, View Boston, Franklin Park Zoo, or Harvard Museum of Natural History. Use your mobile ticket or print it, and visit over nine consecutive days.

“Amazing time, my brother loved he and he usually doesn’t like trips :/! But he loved it all :) great!”

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7.Go City: Boston Explorer Pass – Choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 62 reviews · 1 to 60 days (approx.) · from $49

Choose two, three, four, or five Boston attractions with a Go City Explorer Pass. Use the digital pass for direct entry, then set your own pace at places such as the Museum of Fine Arts, View Boston, a harbor cruise, or a hop-on hop-off trolley. Some popular activities require advance reservations, and the current attraction list and pass validity should be checked before you book.

“Da Boston ci aspettavamo di più ma essendo italiani e provenendo da NY era logico, abbiamo fatto il giro con il bus storico che offriva 9 fermate tutte tranne un paio interessanti, le guide non erano male e qualcuna anche comica, la sera abbiamo fatto il giro in battello al tramonto che offriva pochissimi spunti sulla storia dei luoghi e solo alla fine un bel panorama tra qualche grattacielo e molti yacht, sconsiglio la scelta di queste attività anche se dubito che ci sia di meglio”

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8.Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $61

This roughly three-hour combo pairs Steps through 1692, a 90-minute walk past trial-related sites and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, with the 90-minute Salem’s Spooky Spectres after dark. Guides have included Tom, Kat, Kim, Sara and others. Expect plenty of walking, stories, and some overlap between routes.

“Our guide witch for the history tour was fantastic. Tom was his name. Informative and very enjoyable. 5 stars for him and his tour. The ghost tour, not so much. 3 Stars for that guide and tour.”

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9.Boston Sightseeing Single Ride Pass With Double Decker Tour Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Best value

Ride a double-decker bus from the New England Aquarium through downtown, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the State House. The trip takes about 90 minutes, with an English-language guide and a mobile ticket. It is a single ride, not a hop-on hop-off pass, and admission to attractions is not included.

“The bus ride gave us a great overview of Boston in a short period of time. We were not impressed with the pre-recorded narrative however. An in-person host would have added to the experience.”

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10.Experience Authentic Salem Séance with Entry Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $50

At Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium in Salem, a spirit medium leads a 90-minute group séance beginning with a blessing. You can bring an object worn by someone who has died, though a message is not guaranteed. The session starts at 7:00 pm and costs $50 per person.

“Outstanding performance! My wife and I are in the same business. We had a great time. She extremely perceptive. You won’t be disappointed!”

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11.Boston Sightseeing: Single Ride Pass With Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 1h 20m · from $41

See Boston from an open-top double-decker on an 80-minute, single-ride tour with English commentary, Wi-Fi, a map, and GPS guidance. The route covers Downtown, the North End, Boston Common, Back Bay, and major landmarks. You stay aboard: this is not a hop-on, hop-off pass.

“Pas mal mais malheureusement pas de commentaire en d'autres langues que anglais... Sinon sympa pour se donner rapidement une idée de la ville.”

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