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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides): Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 311 attractions in Boston
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Activities: group tours/walking tour
Attraction type: Historic site, Ship, Maritime museum, History museum, Other
Address: Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: 617-242-5671

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Reviews of USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

( 11-15 of 19 )
“Very enjoyable, very surprised!!!”

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

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5 of 5 stars
near bournemouth
Apr 11, 2006
11/14 found this review helpful

What can i say, looking around an old boat (sorry, ship!) was not my idea of fun, but i was only coming to boston the once, thought i best do it all!

I was plesantly surprised.

Free entry and a free guided tour of the boat!

My only concern was when they explained about the British ship trying to sink it at battle, there were just the 2 of us on the tour from England, so we remained quiet, was the best peace keeping idea we had that trip!

The staff are very informative and lead a tour, but get you all to join in, it really is great fot all the family,

The museum was interesting, altho i must admit we didnt stay long, it was getting late.

But i highly reccommend this for tourists of Boston, i think you will all be plesantly surprised like myself!

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“A must!”

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, OH
Mar 10, 2006
12/12 found this review helpful

This is a great tour as many have said but one reason I like going is getting there. I always take the MBTA Commuter Boat service. For $3 round trip (or $1.50 one-way) you can go from Long Wharf to Charlestown Navy Yard and back. From the dock at Navy Yard it is a quick walk to the USS Constitution and Museum. Taking the boat you get a real Boston, maritime experience at a very reasonable price. It was overcast the last time we were there but the views are still nice.

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“Great couple of hours”

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

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5 of 5 stars
Newport, United Kingdom
Dec 18, 2005
7/9 found this review helpful

The USS Constitution is a lovely old ship that is lovingly looked after. The tour is carried out by sailors themselves - but all the wars seemed to be with the British!!

We then went over to the USS Cassin Young - one of the volunteers was changing bulbs and took us all around the ship - my husband who is an engineer was thrilled - the guy was so kind.

Had a great morning here and its all free!

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“Excellent!”

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

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5 of 5 stars
North Wales
Nov 11, 2005
10/13 found this review helpful

My son and I were told by a local that this was the best attraction in Boston and its FREE!

A five minute walk from the T, you are rewarded with a tour of the oldest commissioned war ship in the world. The tours are given by Naval officers who are clearly proud to serve on this beautiful ship.

Well worth your time and did I mention its FREE!

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“Fantastic Tour!!”

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

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4 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
Aug 28, 2005
11/13 found this review helpful

Me and my boyfriend just returned from visiting Boston. While finishing off the Freedom Trail for the 2nd day we stopped off to see the USS Constitution. What a beautiful ship! Our tour guide was fantastic and very informative. He took us below deck where they have the cannons set up and the captains quarters. Then we went another floor down and saw where the crew slept. The boat is well kept up. I definately recommend this tour if you enjoy history!!

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Reviews of USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Address

Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: 617-242-5671