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‘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).
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
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
5,213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a disappointment.
NeitaA W,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
2.00What a disappointment. The "Map" to locate stops (the first thing you need) is hidden in the app and does not always direct you to the correct location. We were not the only people with this problem - so the tour started out rough. Who you get for a driver is the luck of the draw. We went to Boston (New England) to experience Revolution Era history. The narrative from the first driver was to point out (and then dwell on) LBGTQ history, which in small bites would be interesting - but not the experience we were looking for. The second driver was knowledgeable and interesting. By the time we had to transfer to a third driver - we decided to walk. Disappointing that the Trolly Line does not have restrooms at their "Welcome Centers" for paying customers.
Waiting to depart
Revona Y,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sometimes you have to wait awhile on the shuttle and it gets hot. Drivers were all great and very knowledgeable.
It is hard to hear the...
Christian R,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
2.00It is hard to hear the narrator and he/she has to navigate challenging traffic while talking. Traffic created timing issues with getting to and from stops. Stops can be crowded and trolleys overloaded so you are not able to get a seat back on a trolley. Not worth the extra cost of a narrated tour for a crowded bus experience.
Not The Best
Dave W,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
1.00Poorly organized! After the 1st stop, we had to wait 45mins for another trolley to puck us up. We could not get on the trolley because there were so many people waiting to board and non getting off. First driver was energetic and humorous. The second was monotonous and boring.
Good history
Edward S,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative and organized as possible in this crazy traffic, probably the easiest way to see old Boston even tho it’s been paved over.
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