Boston · OBSERVATION DECKS
The better observation decks book up early in summer and again in October. Below: the 4 to reserve first, what each includes and how they differ.
View Boston takes you to the Prudential Tower’s top floors for 360-degree city views, an open-air terrace, a 270-degree theater, and interactive Boston exhibits. Your ticket includes a custom digital itinerary. Plan on about 90 minutes, and consider timing your visit for sunset. Food and drinks are not included.
“Went with my friends that came from Ireland. They loved it”
Spend about one to two hours on the top three floors of Boston’s Prudential Tower. Your timed ticket includes indoor and outdoor observation decks, interactive city displays, and access to the Cloud Terrace, where Stratus serves drinks. Beacon Bistro and a gift shop add options for a longer visit. Book a clear-weather time if the skyline is your main reason for going.
“Unfortunately through no fault of their own, a noreaster came in while we were visiting Boston so we were not able to see very much. We did meet a very nice man that works for Boston View. His name is Ben. He spent a lot of time talking about things in Boston and the surrounding area that we were not able to see because of the weather.”
Spend about two and a half hours exploring Boston after dark, with downtown hotel pickup, a narrated drive, and a guided North End walk for a group of no more than seven. The tour includes admission to View Boston’s observation deck and a local bakery dessert. Guides Henry and Bob have led tours, but your guide may differ.
“Great guide and a great city made for a wonderful tour! Very relaxing way to see the city in the comfort of a nice van. Learned a lot from our guide and got a lot of good recommendations for the rest of my stay. I wish I could give the tour ten stars!”
See Boston by night in a small group of no more than seven, with downtown hotel pickup, a narrated drive past historic landmarks, admission to View Boston, and a guided North End walk with a local bakery dessert. The tour is in English and lasts two hours. Guides have included Stuart, praised for lively storytelling.
“What a great tour! Seeing the city come to life at night was great. Our guide was super knowledgable and we would recommend”
Pick a trail, a boat or a town up the coast.
