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
200 Atlantic Ave
New England Aquarium, Harbor Tours, Faneuil Hall
Prince Street Park
Boston North End. Old North Church/Little Italy
USS Constitution Museum
162 Causeway St
North Station/TD Garden
28 State St
Downtown Crossing/Historic District/Old State House
Cheers
Famous "Original" Cheers Bar/Boston Common/Boston Gardens
2 1/2 Park Plaza
Old Town Trolley Welcome Center/Theater District/Boston Public Garden/Tranfer to Orange Loop
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill @ Park Street/Boston Common/Beginning of Freedom Trail
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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.
40 Dalton St
Stop #10 Prudential Center/Hynes Convention Center/View Boston Observation Deck
140 Huntington Ave
Stop #11 Christian Science Plaza/Symphony Hall
100 Huntington Ave
Stop #12 Copley Place Mall/Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Trinity Church
Stop #13 Directly across the street from 545 Boylston St. near Phillips Brooks Statue
Options
2-Day Trolley Tour
Duration: 2 days: 2 Consecutive calendar days
1-Day Trolley Tour
Admissions and Discounts: $6 adult/$5 child off Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
Reviews
5,304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable
Donna C,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun, entertaining and informative. Love the big open windows. I would recommend starting early , that way you can do all three loops.
Service
Luke F,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Knowledgeable drivers and good service. Trolley ran frequently and was a great way to see the whole city.
Very Frustrating Experience
Wayne W,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
2.00We had one evening and a full day in Boston. We decided on the Hop On Hop Off to try to see as much as possible in one day. That was the plan anyway. We were staying just across a plaza from stop 13 so we decided to get on there. Unfortunately there was a lot of construction and the trolley stop was moved from one street to around the corner. No big deal. We walked around the corner and found a paper sign on a lamp post saying the stop had been moved further down the block. Ok. We never saw the second paper sign taped to another lamp post but we’re within sight of that spot and we waited… for over 30 minutes. Called the office and after a conversation, she offered to check GPS to see where the next trolley was. Just at that time we saw a trolley coming around a side street and we got off the phone awaiting its arrival. Unfortunately there were construction vehicles parked all along that street as well and I guess that’s why the trolley never attempted to stop anywhere on that street. The sign in the window said “Back Bay Tour” so we thought maybe it was a special tour?? Nope. Waited another 15 minutes or so and called again. She informed me that another trolley would be along in 5-7 minutes. Another 10 or so minutes went by and the trolley did come by. We got on thinking we were finally on our way. Nope. Apparently this was just a stragglers taxi trolley. As soon as we got on there was one other couple and we were informed that we would be headed directly to stop 7 I believe and would have to get off the trolley and transfer to yet another trolley. Fabulous. However we had to wait for the next trolley to show up. In all we wasted almost 2 HOURS of our one day in Boston. What time we had left we were able to utilize the trolley. Be aware that the stops are divided into two separate loops with transfers at two locations. A couple times we would just get on a trolley and be instructed we would have to get off at the next stop. I had read that the best way to utilize the trolley system was if you got a driver/guide that you liked to stay on the full rotation and listen to everything and then get off at your desired stops on the second loop. That was not possible. Would I recommend this to a friend?? Maybe, with a LOT of caveats and a lot more planning on your part AND reduced expectations. We ended up actually getting off and seeing only a few things on the Freedom Trail. We were not physically able to walk a full day AND see the sights and were hoping this would allow us to see more. Not so.
Great fun. She definitely knew her facts
Charlene M,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful driver Ms. Beantown. Very pleasant, ask where we were from. She knew a lot of history and was able to move that trolley through awfully traffic.
Drivers need to enunciate!
Judy H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great stops! Driver were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Drivers need to enunciate to be understood. Some were better than others.
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