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90 Minute Architecture Cruise on the Charles River
1h30
About this activity
This 90-minute tour offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin.
The tour— narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot and co-sponsored by BSA Space, a center for architecture and design—includes landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects. These are simply the best waterfront views of Boston and Cambridge.
Discover Boston's historic and contemporary architecture onboard Boston's only architectural cruise. Presented in partnership with Charles Riverboat Company, the Boston Society of Architects, and Boston by Foot, this narrated cruise is a favorite of both locals and visitors.
Architecture Cruises depart from the CambridgeSide Mall.
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The tour— narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot and co-sponsored by BSA Space, a center for architecture and design—includes landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects. These are simply the best waterfront views of Boston and Cambridge.
Discover Boston's historic and contemporary architecture onboard Boston's only architectural cruise. Presented in partnership with Charles Riverboat Company, the Boston Society of Architects, and Boston by Foot, this narrated cruise is a favorite of both locals and visitors.
Architecture Cruises depart from the CambridgeSide Mall.
Included
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Sightseeing cruise by river
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
40%
Original
35%
Aquatic
25%
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Great tour but a couple of tweaks would garner 5 stars. The hand held mic created distortion of the guides voice inside the boat. Muddled voice. Directions confusing. Right and left were not based on right and left of the boat. Too much talking.