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
5,557 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Disappointing and waste of my time
christinecA5812RG,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00It was a disappointing experience riding the trolley today. The wait is more than the typical 20 minutes at some stops; I wait for more than 45 minutes. The transfer from one line to another took forever. I am not sure if it is a Monday problem; it shouldn't be. I will not recommend this experience. Boston is very walkable with a great public transportation system. I will not do this again.
Warm, entertaining, and convenient!
kirstenb841,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005! Warm heated trolley in the winter. Great guides and very convenient hop on-off style for first time visitors to Boston! Narrators/guides were very friendly and helpful. Narration was interesting and entertaining. Definitely recommended!
Hit and miss
Christopher W,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Some of the trips were good. Silly you need to hop on and off three different busses which doesn’t make sense and you have to wait and guess times on the next ones.
Worthy Endeavor even in the Cold of late Autumn
JosephA B,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very good tour of the sights that made Boston historic. Next time we’ll dress warmer. Eighteen wonderful stops.
Not a Hot hop
Kim E,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Our driver / guide sounded like a robot who’s batteries were running out.. wasn’t really interested in anything other than tips
Wonderful winter experience
Anna J,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Every driver help me with my moms walker so awesome they knee what they were talking about n i had questions n they answered them n i also had questions where do i get on the next bus n hoe long will it come back fot us n was accurate
Don’t do it
Michael M,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00After 1 stop had to get off the bus to change buses. Outside attendant very rude. It was a complete waste of money.
Hop on and off fun
Debra M,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We love it so much they were very helpful to us with my dad who rides in a scooter an we see all the sights just riding the bus we hope to go back to explore more in the city .we also did the hop on and hop off in st Augustine FL I would recommend this to see what is in the town and see as much as you can.
A useful way to learn...
Bridget S,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A useful way to learn about Boston. It is also good to be able to get off the bus, if you so wish, at a stop that attracts you, and then jump onto the next one that comes along.
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