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
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
5,533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable and entertaining
annettee785,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour by Jesse! Very knowledgeable of the area and fun stories and insights. Highly recommend! This is an excellent tour if you want to see a lot in a short amount of time.
Highlight of our trip
Rob H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful way to see all the highlights of Boston. Reasonably priced and fun. Guides/drivers Crafty and Gonzo were outstanding with humorous, entertaining, and informative comments throughout. Saw more than I was expecting. Their navigation skills through traffic and even a protest march was impressive. We were picked up right at our hotel. It was the greatest memory of our stay in Boston.
Some improvement needed
Elizabeth K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A little confusing on switching between lines. Very long waits on the orange line/back bay. Waited over 40 minutes
Great service. I think our driver's name was Hot Dog.
Ann N,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Have proper documentation. If you don't, the folks at the 800 number are very helpful. We had a group and we all enjoyed the hop on hop off.
Ride Often
Sandra B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00For the cost, unless you are planning to ride it, hop on hop off often, it can be a waste of money. I have learned this from experience.
Outstanding
Nancy F,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely Wonderful!! Loved every moment!! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience a little bit of Boston!
We did not know winter...
STEPHANIE D,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We did not know winter hours and that bus tours ended at 4:00 p.m. and NOT 5:00 p.m. as stated in ad
Great way to get a feel for Boston
Shari G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the tour to get a good feel for Boston and for what we would like to see in more depth. Ms. Beantown, our driver, was funny and we loved her stories. I know is it really not possible, but I wish the stops were closer to the things you want to see. My dad is 85 and could not walk to the actual monuments, so when we got off, we took an Uber to the actual site (which luckily was very affordable vs. the walking), visited the site and then took an Uber back to the stop. We didn't book this through the cruise ship, so we had to Uber to the starting point which was a little expensive, but we were dropped off at the cruise port with the people who did book through the cruise ship, so that was a nice surprise to not have to take yet another Uber back to the ship.
Great value for money
Beverley D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour covering all the major sights of Boston. Very little waiting every time we ‘hopped off’. Guides were great but shout out to Crafty who was particularly good. Would recommend this tour for any visitors to the city
Good Boston Tour
melissa w,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Get a great look of the highlights of Boston. friendly informative drivers. Lots of intersting places, and information.
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