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from $45 on Viator, checked October 1, 2026. Prices change with the date and the option you choose.
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Admission to the Queen Mary plus a one-hour guided history tour, sold by the ship's own tours operation through Viator at the same $45 as the self-guided ticket as of October 3, 20261. For anyone who wants the ship explained, the difference is the guide at the same price: the listing includes "Admission to the Queen Mary" and "1-Hour Glory Days Tour", caps the group at 30, and carries a 4.8 rating from 107 reviews with 96 percent recommending1.
Who it suits
- Anyone whose first visit to the ship should come with a guide: a July 2026 review says "Our guide was very informative. There was lots to see", and a September 2026 one that staff "answered all the questions presented"1.
- Anyone who likes a tour that keeps moving: a June 2026 review liked "that it was continuous wit[h] only a 10 minute bathroom stop"1.
- Visitors with a few hours: the listing gives 2 to 8 hours, the tour itself one hour, and the admission to the ship is included1.
Who should skip it
- Wheelchair users: the listing marks this tour "Not wheelchair accessible", while the self-guided admission is marked accessible12.
- Anyone who wants the ship at their own pace only: the self-guided ticket costs the same on Viator and has no fixed hour2.
- Anyone who wants something other than history: this is the historical tour; what else the ship offers is covered in The Queen Mary in 2026.
What it adds to the self-guided ticket
The guided hour is the difference, and the reviews are about the guides: Manny, Max, Paul, Roger and Tanya are named in reviews from April to June 20261. One August 2026 review complains that "90 percent of the tour was talking about the wood on the ship", a fair warning that the tour dwells on the ship itself1.
Good to know
- From $45 per person on Viator as of October 3, 2026; mobile ticket; in English1.
- Meeting point: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy; the activity ends there1.
- Maximum of 30 travelers per tour1.
- "Get there early because parking can take a bit", a June 2026 reviewer advises; the lot's rates are on the Queen Mary page1.
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor as of October 3, 20261.
Sources
- Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour — Viator product page (operator: The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits). Accessed 2026-10-03.
- Queen Mary General Admission Self-Guided Experience — Viator product page (operator: The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits). Accessed 2026-10-03.
What the operator says
Experience the Queen Mary like never before! More than just a ship, the Queen Mary is a gateway to thrilling historical and paranormal tours. Anchored in Long Beach, CA, she invites you to be a part of her rich history while embracing the vibrant energy of today. Step aboard and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey where history is not just remembered, but lived. Whether you're here for an event, a meeting, or simply to explore, the Queen Mary is where past and present meet in a unique and captivating way.
