Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops
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The Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - named one of the best hop-on, hop-off tours in the world by Forbes - is the easiest way to get around town!
Take advantage of discounted admission at area attractions, see the city at your own pace with unlimited rides, and enjoy a flexible route that features 13 stops throughout town.
Hop on the Old Town Trolley at any of its stops and take a seat while your engaging guide and narrator regales you with entertaining and educational anecdotes about Boston's past. Get to know Boston's iconic institutions and roam its lively districts, from the waterfront to the Back Bay.
Trolleys depart every 15-30 minutes.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
Only service animals are allowed (emotional support animals and pets are not allowed).
Green City Tour Loop currently runs from 9am-5pm (Apr-Oct) and 9am-4pm (Nov - Mar)
Green City Tour last departure from stop #1: 5pm (Apr-Oct) and 4pm (Nov-Mar)
Orange Back Bay Tour Loop currently runs from 9am-6pm (Apr-Oct) and 9am-5pm (Nov-Mar)
Orange Back Bay last departure from stop #7: 6pm (Apr-Oct) and 5pm (Nov-Mar)
The tour starts at 200 Atlantic Avenue (end of Marriott Longwharf Hotel)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Enjoy 2 hour panoramic trolley tour of Boston or tour all day at your own pace by hopping on and off at any of the 9 stops. It’s the perfect way to explore the city! This carefully crafted hop-on hop-off tour follows a route that takes in all the right places to maximize your time and give you a great introduction to historic Boston. Experience the birthplace of American Independence as your expert tour conductor showcases the City with stories featuring tales of adventurers arriving in the New World and their rebellion against the British Crown. Boston has become an iconic ‘must do’ City which truly has something for everyone. Visit the famous ‘Cheers!’ bar, historic Faneuil Hall, explore the famous Boston Common and be a part of the revolution by throwing the tea into the harbor at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. City Tour 2 hour Loop available 9am-4pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-5pm (April-Oct). Transfer to Back Bay Loop at stop #7. Last departure from stop #1: April – October: 5pm November – March: 4pm
New England Aquarium, Harbor Tours, Faneuil Hall
Boston North End. Old North Church/Little Italy
North Station/TD Garden
Downtown Crossing/Historic District/Old State House
Famous "Original" Cheers Bar/Boston Common/Boston Gardens
Old Town Trolley Welcome Center/Theater District/Boston Public Garden/Tranfer to Orange Loop
Beacon Hill @ Park Street/Boston Common/Beginning of Freedom Trail
Boston Children's Museum/Fort Point Channel
Duration:30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Back Bay 30 minute Loop available 9am-5:00pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-6:00pm (April-Oct). Transfer back to City Tour Loop at stop #7. Last departure from stop #7: April – October: 6:00pm November – March: 5:00pm Explore Boston's beautiful Back Bay and enjoy more history, shopping and brilliant sights.
Stop #10 Prudential Center/Hynes Convention Center/View Boston Observation Deck
Stop #11 Christian Science Plaza/Symphony Hall
Stop #12 Copley Place Mall/Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Stop #13 Directly across the street from 545 Boylston St. near Phillips Brooks Statue
What‘s Included
Discount to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Enclosed trolley offers protection from weather
Narration by professional tour conductor
All taxes
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day (12/25).
Options
1-Day Trolley Tour
Admissions and Discounts: $6 adult/$5 child off Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
2-Day Trolley Tour
Duration: 2 days: 2 Consecutive calendar days
Reviews
5,567 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour guides were...
Ernie D,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guides were fantastic. Some sort of tracker of the buses would be helpful to maximizing time at the stops especially when it’s especially cold/hot out.
Great Adventure! Worth the Expense!
David L,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall, a great experience on the shuttle. Saw a lot of the city of Boston on the shuttle. Would do it again!
Such a great and fun way...
Cory C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great and fun way to see Boston. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and provide a great experience. The freedom to get off and sight see and then get back on makes it that much better.
We got on one bus, did 2...
Laura H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We got on one bus, did 2 stops then at stop 1 we had to get off and get on another bus and wait for 30 min to start back up. Never had to experience this before.. Maybe because it was winter, fewer buses running, etc but who wants to sit on a waiting bus for 30 min. Also the driver/ tour guide did not have much of a personality to keep your attention
Trolley Time
179deving,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top Cat is so knowledgeable! We had a great time. It was raining and the trolley was a great and safe way to get around time.
No hopping on and off just sitting in traffic
michelle S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We heard the same information on every tour we did and we were just stuck in traffic. Got pushed in crowd tripped and broke my finger. Not worth the aggravation.
Disappointed
Janet N,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The Hop on hop off Trolly’s did not come every 20-30 minutes. It was a total waste of money and we paid for the 2 day experience. We actually got picked up only once because we would’ve spent the day waiting and had to take Lyfts. I recommend just taking Lyfts more reliable and gets you places without making you wait and wait.
Meet Boston in a few hours
mariacarolinag885,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best way to get to know Boston in a few hours, and get off at favorite places. Spectacular experience, recommended!
An interesting way to see parts of the city with a guide, but a lot depends on each trolley and each driver/guide.
TopTraveller101,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We took the hop-on hop-off trolley tour on a cold December day and overall it was OK but not great. We used 4 trolleys during the day, 3 for sections of the City Loop and one for the Back Bay Loop. A lot depends on your trolley (2 of them had no heating and were bitterly cold) and your driver/guide. We had one who was really excellent, I think called Charming, who took us on the Bay Bay Loop and got a good tip. Two on the City Loop were OK, not great; and one, the last trolley of the day, who was positively offensive: sarcastic and snarky, putting on a ridiculous Irish accent and telling us (for example) that in "his view" Paul Revere is overrated, etc. As his trolley was also one of the unheated ones, we could hardly wait for our stop to get off. There are several trolley companies offering similar tours; I might try another one next time.
Good way to get an overview of Boston
lorrieghero,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The overall tour was informative and what was expected. The tour drivers had great humor and made the tour not only interesting but fun. However, the beginning of the tour was very confusing from the start. Found our way to the tour office. They did not explain appropriately about the different tour colors which only did some areas of Boston. Or that we would have to transfer at some point. Our understanding was that we would board one bus and stay on it for all 13 stops. Once we were on and did one loop and transfer, it was more clear. They break up the tour into geographic areas so if you are doing all 13 stops, and you board a bus that does a smaller tour, you have to change at some point. Hope that helps.
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