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
5,520 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make sure you know how many cruise ships are in port before you book
Joyce P,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
1.00Be prepared to wait a long time for a bus to show up. There were over 150 people in line with no bus showing up for at least 30 minutes. Upon a call to the local trolley office, I got a message that the mailbox was full. Upon a call to Viator, they explained to me how hop on hop off buses work. Not my first rodeo, I am very aware of how they work. No help at all from Viator on this unacceptable situation. If the local company did not have the bandwidth to accommodate two cruise ships in port, then tickets should not have been sold. I was afraid to get off the bus once one finally showed up, because I didn’t know how long the wait would be for another bus to show up at whatever stop I got off. Never again. I wish I would have taken a picture of how long the line was. I do have to say our trolley driver Finch, was excellent.
Need better stories about landmarks.
Carol O,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00I wish the drivers spent more time talking about landmarks, but they have to navigate the streets of Boston..
Good experience
Amy D,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Buses run every 20 minutes. Some site have a distance to walk to see, some are up a steep hill, some are on mostly flat ground. Tour guides are knowledgeable, friendly and funny.
Boston in 2 Hours
ClaireD M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00We enjoyed the trolley experience. There was a cruise ship In town that made busses impossible to get on at stop 8. We waited over an hour for a bus with room. Dispatch said, 3 times they were sending an empty bus. No empty bus arrived. The drivers were nice about it, but dispatch wasn’t doing its job. Dispatch put their drivers in a position where they had to try to appease 30 ppl with false promises.
Trolleys ran frequently...
Angie S,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Trolleys ran frequently and drivers were informative and entertaining. Excellent way to experience the entire city without too much walking.
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