Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Overview

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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

Green City Tour Loop

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

Orange Back Bay Loop

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

4.30

5,194 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Fun and informative!
Victoria J,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I took 3 different busses and 2 of the 3 drivers/tour guides were great! One guide wasn’t as linked into the history of Boston but she had some good information.
busses and stops were not...
JIM N,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00
busses and stops were not crowded. Timbo and Papa Jim were knowledgable. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
Good, not great
Thomas B,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Open air trolley, can get very hot, even with the breeze. Audio can be iffy/too soft if driver not speaking clearly.
Best in Boston!
Karyl M,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The best way to get around the city while also learning about Boston’s history. Sure there are other tour buses, but the Hop on Hop off, in my opinion, is the most reasonably priced and worthwhile.
Poor communication but could be a great tour otherwise.
chrisdorton,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
3.00
This isn't a straightforward review and may not reflect the true value of this tour. It was July 4th in Boston. Hop-on-off ran a truncated schedule due to street closures for the 4th celebrations. That being said, they could've done a MUCH better job communicating this to patrons. Some drivers were VERY knowledgeable of historic facts. Others not so much. I was exceedingly disappointed with the "boarding" process to join the tour. The website said it was a 5 minute walk to the bus. We were on the Queen Mary. There was a hop on-off bus RIGHT at the pier. We were told by the Boston Trollley desk at the pier we COULDN'T board it as it was only available for tours booked through Cunard. We had to catch a non-existent option. A free Queen Mary shuttle to the end of the pier to catch the bus at stop 1. The shuttle driver told us they would NOT stop there. It was a long 15 minute hot slog to reach stop 1 and the "regular" bus. This was exceedingly frustrating and soured my view of the tour. Boston Trolley needs to communicate better than this.