Frequently Asked Questions

Go Boston Card
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City specific Go City Card questions

Where can I buy a Go Boston Card?

You can find directions and a map for our local purchase locations on the In City Pickup and Purchase Locations page.

You may also buy a Go Boston Card directly here on this Web site. Affordable standard shipping takes up to 10 days from our Boston, MA operations center, so make sure you order in advance for your trip. Express shipping is available for a small additional cost.

In City Purchase Locations pricing may not be the same as online prices. Online Sale prices are NOT offered at In City Purchase locations

I bought the card online and have printed out my voucher for In-City Pickup. Where do I PICK UP the Cards and Guidebook?

Simply bring your printed voucher to a local redemption center. You can find directions and a map for our local voucher redemption locations at the In City Pickup and Purchase Locations screen.

If I have a 1-day card, can I still use the card for the 2-day trolley pass?

Yes, a two-day trolley ticket is included with your Go Boston Card, regardless of the number of Card “days” purchased. It is important to know that picking up your trolley ticket will activate your Go Boston Card, so be sure to pick up your trolley ticket on the day that you plan to visit attractions.

Do I need to pick up my trolley ticket at a specific location or can I board anywhere with my card?

You must pick up your trolley ticket prior to boarding the Beantown Trolley. Show your Go Boston Card at one of two convienent locations.

City Place: Green Line to Boylston Street stop. Upon exit, take a right on Boylston Street. Make a left on Charles Street. The entrance to City Place is just after P.F. Changs on your left.

Shops at the Prudential Center: Green Line “E” train to Prudential stop.

Once again, it is important to know that picking up your trolley ticket will activate your Go Boston Card, so be sure to pick up your trolley ticket on the day that you plan to visit attractions.

How do I make a reservation for the Duck Tour?

There are 3 easy ways to use your Go Boston Card to book a Boston Duck Tour. The Boston Duck Tours is a very popular activity that often sells out in advance, especially during the summer season. Making an advance reservation for $3 per person is the only way to guarantee that you will get a seat. Duck Tours accepts reservations up to 30 days prior to your tour.

Choose from the following:

By phone** up to 30 days in advance at 617-450-0068
By internet** up to 30 days in advance at www.GoBostonCard.com/reserveducks
In-person at the Museum of Science ticket location (same day bookings only, space limited to same day availability). Please note that we strongly advise you to show up as early in the day as possible before any remaining tickets sell out. Also you should make advance reservations when possible.

Note: **When booking your tour in advance via the phone or internet, your credit card will be charged $31.50 for each adult reservation and $21.00 for each child reservation, plus the $3 booking fee per person. When you have presented your VALID Go Boston Card at the Museum of Science Ticket Booth, your credit card will be reimbursed in full, less the booking fee (you do not need to have you credit card with you). All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Which other attractions accept advanced reservations?

Note: Your Go Boston Card must be valid the day of all tours and excursions.

For the Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour and Theater-On-Wheels Tour, advance reservations are not required, but tours may fill up during certain times of the season.
Reservations are required for the Liberty Fleet Tall Ship Adventures
Reservations are required for the Sail Boston Tall Ships Harbor Cruise
Mass Bay Lines Whale Watch accepts advance reservations
Wrentham Village Premium Outlet excursion requires that you make advanced reservations and arrangements for hotel pick-up.
Reservations are required for Discover Plymouth’s History – A Walking Tour
Reservations are required for Jenny Grist Mill
Reservations are required for the Islander Touring Train
See above for information concerning Boston Duck Tours reservations.
Customers wishing to make a reservation more than 48-hours in advance for the following tours may do so for a $15 per person fee payable directly to Gray Line. Same day reservations do not incur a fee, but availability cannot be guaranteed.
- The Foxwoods Casino Tour
- The Fall Foliage Tour
- The Cape Cod Tour
- The New England Seacoast Tour

General Go City Card questions

What is a Go City Card?

A Go City Card is a multi-attraction pass providing you the most choice at the best value. Included attraction admissions are free. You get to create your own experience, tailoring your activities based on what you like to do, while also enjoying tremendous savings with exclusive deals and savings.

It works somewhat similar to a day at an amusement park, except that with a Go City Card, much of a city is your own personal park! You pay one price and then get to try as many different activities as you like. No need to buy tickets to each attraction.

What's the catch? How can you offer all this at such an affordable price?

Because we bring a very large number of visitors to each of our attraction partners, we are able to get great pricing on each admission, allowing us to pass the savings on to you when using a Go City Card.

How does the Go City Card work?

All you have to do is present your Go Card at a participating attraction and you get in FREE. The Go City Card is valid for the number of consecutive calendar days purchased. The first attraction visited will activate the days purchased on your Go City Card. For instance, a 3-day card activated on a Monday would be valid for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Admission between 9:00am and 5:30pm to all listed attractions is included in the card (certain evening attractions have later hours (see your guidebook for details). You can visit any attraction once per day per the life of your card, unless otherwise noted. Every person (ages 3 and up) in your group must have a Go City Card to take advantage of the free admissions. The Go City Card is not transferable and must be carried by the user at all times.

Does my card expire?

Your first attraction visit must occur within one (1) year following the calendar year in which your card is purchased. For example: cards purchased this year will expire on December 31 the following year.

How do I know which attractions to visit?

Each order receives a Go City Card Guidebook. This full color guidebook is your resource for creating your own tailor-made experience and includes attraction descriptions, hours of operation, directions and much more. You can also request an interactive Flash version of the guidebook. You can also learn about the city by checking out our travel blog.

How do I get a value out of a Go City Card?

We recognize when traveling that value, choice, and flexibility are important. Combining the included attraction admissions with the available shopping and dining savings is sure to help you maximize your value. You'll be able to maximize your value and fun by reviewing the included attractions and VIP Extras on the website or in your guidebook. Start planning your Go City Card itinerary today!

If I purchase online, how do I get my cards?

When placing your order online, you have the option of:

Shipping the card(s) and accompanying guidebook to you before you travel
Printing a voucher and picking up your card(s) and guidebook once in your destination

We recommend having your order shipped, so you can better plan your trip and maximize your fun and value. Economical shipping options are listed as you purchase. If you choose to pick up your Go City Card in the city, remember to print out your voucher and bring it with you to a local redemption center. You can find directions and a map for our voucher redemption locations on the In City Pickup and Purchase Locations page.

Do you offer group rates?

We offer special rates for groups of 20 or more. Please contact us for details.

I am going to this area tomorrow. Can I still order a Go Boston Card?

Absolutely! With our convenient voucher redemption centers, you can order a Go Boston Card online or by phone, print out your voucher, and pick up your cards and guidebook all in the same day. Or if you have more time and would like to plan your trip, you can choose to have them shipped to you in advance.

Are there Go City Cards for other cities?

Yes - We offer Go City Cards in Boston, Chicago, Oahu, Los Angeles, Maui, Miami, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto.

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City specific Explorer Pass questions

Where can I buy a Boston Explorer Pass?

You can find directions and a map for our local purchase locations at the In City Pickup and Purchase Locations screen.

You may also buy a Boston Explorer Pass directly here on this Web site. Affordable standard shipping takes up to 10 days from our Boston, MA operations center, so make sure you order in advance for your trip. Express shipping is available for a small additional cost.

In City Purchase Locations pricing may not be the same as online prices. Online Sale prices are NOT offered at In City Purchase locations

I bought the card online and have printed out my voucher for In-City Pickup. Where do I PICK UP the Cards?

Simply bring your printed voucher to a local redemption center. You can find directions and a map for our local voucher redemption locations at the In City Pickup and Purchase Locations screen.

If I have a Boston Explorer Pass, is the 2-day trolley pass considered one attraction or two?

A two-day trolley ticket is one of the Premier attraction choices with your Boston Explorer Pass. It is one attraction. You MUST pick up your trolley ticket during the valid life of your Boston Explorer Pass. Please remember, your card is activated the first time you use it. This includes picking up your trolley pass.

Where can I get my trolley tour ticket?

The designated Boston Explorer Pass trolley tour pick up and starting point is the Gray Line Tours office inside of the Massachusetts Transportation Building ().

I bought the card(s) online and printed out my voucher. Where do I pick up my order?

You can save on shipping by picking up your cards in the city. When placing your order, just remember to print out your voucher and bring it with you to our local redemption center. If you have already purchased your cards and you chose the option "In City Pickup", you can redeem your voucher at one of the following BOSTIX locations.

BOSTIX - Fanueil Hall
Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
(Closed Mondays and Christmas Day)
BOSTIX - Copley Square (in front of Trinity Church)
Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
(Closed Christmas Day)
Tip: While buying your Explorer Passes, check out the other great deals Bostix has to offer! Bostix sells exclusive 1/2 price day-of-show tickets to performances all over town. Listings change daily and include theater, music and dance. They also sell full-price tickets to events at the TD BankNorth Garden, like Celtics and Bruins games.

General Explorer Pass questions

What is an Explorer Pass?

An Explorer Pass is a multi-attraction pass providing you with your choice of some of our most popular top attractions in our Explorer Pass destinations. You can decide what attractions to see on the fly to create your own exploration, tailoring your activities based on what you like to do. The best part? You have 30 days from your first use to complete your Explorer Pass experience, giving you the ability to fit attractions into your schedule and maximize your card value.

What's the catch? How can you offer all this at such an affordable price?

There is no catch! Because we bring a very large number of visitors to each of our attraction partners, we are able to get great pricing on each admission, allowing us to pass the savings on to you when using an Explorer Pass.

How does the Explorer Pass work?

All you have to do is present your Explorer Pass at a participating attraction and your entry is included (you pay nothing). The Explorer Pass is valid for admission to one Premier attraction and two Signature attractions for a total of three. You can visit each of your selected attractions once.

The pass is activated the first time you use it and you have 30 days to visit your remaining attraction choices. Each Explorer Pass is valid for admission by the cardholder only – you may not bring in multiple guests per pass. However, children under 3 are admitted free of charge. Attraction admissions follow the open operating hours of the attraction.

Does my pass expire?

Your first attraction visit must occur within one (1) year following the calendar year in which your card is purchased. Cards purchased this year will expire on December 31 the following year. Once you activate your Explorer Pass by visiting your first attraction or picking up your trolley pass, you have thirty (30) days to visit your remaining attractions.

How do I get a value out of a Explorer Pass?

We recognize when traveling that value, choice, and flexibility are important. You'll be able to maximize your value and fun by reviewing the included attractions list, from which you choose your favorite attractions, on the website or in your guide. And, you'll have 30 days to visit the attractions. Start planning your Explorer Pass adventure today!

Do you offer group rates?

We offer special rates for groups of 20 or more. Please contact us for details.

Are there Explorer Passes for other cities?

Yes - We offer Explorer Passes in New York, Las Vegas, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, California Wine Country, Orlando, Miami and Hollywood.

The Wall Street Journal …explore top U.S. destinations at an affordable price and enjoy VIP treatment like skipping the lines at popular attractions.

Road & Travel Magazine …the flexibility to see what you want, when you want, and how many times you want - without worrying about paying for each individual activity.

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