Excursion Welcome to the gardner tour at Boston

Discover a wealth of colonial art and history during this fascinating, half-day visit to the Isabella Gardner Museum.

Isabella Gardner Museum

Depart the pier for approximately 45-minute panoramic drive to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. A Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art. See the lovely, three-storey atrium courtyard, filled with seasonal flowers and plantings that complement the statues, stonework, and tasteful architectural details. The galleries contain furniture, church pews, and oil paintings by such masters as Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Holbein, Degas, Sargent, and Whistler.

Guided Tour & Free Time

A museum docent will lead you on a one-hour discovery of the collection and its collector followed by some free time to explore the grounds at your leisure. At the appointed time rejoin your guide for the return to the ship. An optional drop is made downtown of you wish to explore, making your way back via the shuttle service.

Points of interests

points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and standing for approximately 2 hours. Walking during free time is at the discretion of each guest. The tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. We recommend lightweight comfortable clothing and comfortable closed toed walking shoes and a camera. Photography is permitted inside the museum however, flash photography, selfie sticks and tripods are not.