Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops
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Boston, USA
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- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the best of Boston at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour of the city. Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass and see Boston’s top attractions, including the USS Constitution, the original bar from TV show “Cheers,” and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, to name a few. The pass includes discounted admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to enjoy during or after the tour.
- See the most popular sights of Boston with one simple booking
- Hop on and off at any of the stops at your convenience
- A stress-free and economic way to sightsee around Boston
- Comfortable enclosed trolleys are suitable for all weather and seasons
What's Included
- Narration by professional tour conductor
- Discount to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Boston Harbor Cruise
- • FREE GPS triggered Walking Tours of the Boston Common and Waterfront Included
- Enclosed trolley offers protection from weather
- Taxes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day (12/25).
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Get to know the city of Boston and its top attractions in convenient and economical fashion on the entertaining and educational Boston hop-on hop-off trolley tour.
Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass. Board one of the orange-and-green trolleys at any of the stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, a city known as the Cradle of Liberty, as the trolley rolls along from one location to the next, with 13 stops along two loops.
Hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.
Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass. Board one of the orange-and-green trolleys at any of the stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, a city known as the Cradle of Liberty, as the trolley rolls along from one location to the next, with 13 stops along two loops.
Hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.
Green City Tour Loop
9 Stops
22 Points of Interest
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-4pm (April-Oct). Transfer to Back Bay Loop at stop #7. Last departure from stop #1: April – October: 4pm November – March: 4pm
1
200 Atlantic Ave
2
561 Commercial St
3
USS Constitution Museum
4
162 Causeway St
5
28 State St
6
Cheers
7
2 1/2 Park Plaza
8
Beacon Hill
9
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Points of interest passed by on this route
Old North Church & Historic Site
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Charlestown Navy Yard
TD Garden
Boston Public Market
New England Holocaust Memorial
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Quincy Market
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Park Street Church
Theater District
Edgar Allan Poe Statue
Boston Common
Boston Public Garden
Beacon Hill
Frog Pond
Massachusetts State House
Boston Athenaeum
Old City Hall
Old South Meeting House
Old Corner Bookstore
Orange Back Bay Loop
4 Stops
10 Points of Interest
Duration: 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Back Bay 30 minute Loop available 9am-4:00pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-4:00pm (April-Oct). Transfer back to City Tour Loop at stop #7. Last departure from stop #7a: April – October: 4:15pm November – March: 4:15pm Explore Boston's beautiful Back Bay and enjoy more history, shopping and brilliant sights.
1
40 Dalton St
2
140 Huntington Ave
3
100 Huntington Ave
4
Trinity Church
Points of interest passed by on this route
Back Bay
Prudential Center
Symphony Hall
Christian Science Plaza
Berklee College of Music
Copley Square
Old South Church in Boston
Boston Public Library
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
John Hancock Tower
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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-4pm (Apr-Oct) and 9am-4pm (Nov - Mar)
- Green City Tour last departure from stop #1: 4pm (Apr-Oct) and 4pm (Nov-Mar)
- Orange Back Bay Tour Loop currently runs from 9am-4pm (Apr-Oct) and 9am-4pm (Nov-Mar)
- Orange Back Bay last departure from stop #7a: 4:15pm (Apr-Oct) and 4:15pm (Nov-Mar)
- The tour starts at stop #1 200 Atlantic Avenue (end of Marriott Longwharf Hotel)
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Frequently Asked Questions (15)
Q:How long is one full rotation on the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:The Old Town Trolley Tour is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes if you ride the tour all the way around without getting off and on.
Jun 2021
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Eva_L, Aug 2026
Fun and informative! Guide was good, ride was comfy. Like that you can use it all day- which is perfect for seeing all the sights!
Kristal_G, Aug 2026
Wonderful tour guide he was knowledgeable and helpful. He was also very accommodating to the needs and questions of all passengers.
eetom840, Aug 2026
Good way to get oriented in the city. Guides can be helpful and humorous—especially one called Hambone! He is a laugh a minute as you tour.
Deborah_S, Aug 2026
Great way to get familar with the area as well as history. Maureen was an awesome narrator! So much fun!
Donald_D, Aug 2026
I wish Viator gave you a link to the pickup points. That would be so helpful and help planning. Otherwise it gets you around the licit for a good overview of where you can go and what to see.
Francis_B, Aug 2026
Very friendly staff, recommend you do a couple laps as each driver has different info to pass on. Beanie and Spencer are outstanding.
Bob_W, Aug 2026
The city tour was amazing, filled with history. The back bay portion had less interest to us. Overall, it was very enjoyable. If you can get the tour guide Spenser, please do it. He's incredible.
Bernice_J, Aug 2026
Loved having live tour guides as opposed to a recording. I had 3 different tour guides that were very knowledgeable and funny. Made it a much better experience. The seating was very comfortable. My overall experience was great.
Terry_D, Aug 2026
This was a good experience. All of the drivers were extremely helpful especially since I was disabled. They helped me on and off the bus. There was a lot of bus changing to go the different routes. The driver was very knowledgeable about Boston.
Dwight_S, Aug 2026
Good overview of Boston sights with history explained. Human guide, not recording. Guide is entertaining as well as informative. Engaging personality. Answers questions.
Kim_G, Aug 2026
I’m from Boston and always wanted to do a tour. It was very informative and a relaxing time. Also our tour guide Beanie was so much fun we laughed and sang especially the Cheers song from the sitcom which was one of my favorite shows.
Julie_R, Aug 2026
The map that is sent in the text message only has the numbers of the stops, without including the list of stops you have no idea which number is which stop bc they are not named on the map. We stood at stop 1 for aver 30 minutes with a full trolley just sitting there and the empty one behind it waiting to pull up. In the sun this was not necessary. The drivers were all knowledgeable and friendly. Always willing to answer anyone’s questions (even people that were not on the tour). Overall was only an ok experience.
Heather_H, Aug 2026
Great experience! All of our drivers were great, friendly, funny, and knew their information. We were able to hop on and off all day and explore the different parts of Boston. Highly recommend.
Andrew_Z, Aug 2026
I think this is my 3rd or 4th city that we've used an Old Town Trolley and it is always a great way to get around in a new city that might be challenging to drive in. Having done it before, you can also tell when you have a good driver/guide and a not-so-good guide. We probably had 4 or 5 of them on this trip, but Gonzo stood out above the others. He was able to keep us informed, keep us entertained and most importantly keep us safe. We also rode with Casper twice on this trip and she remembered us the second day, which is rather amazing when you consider how many face she must see everyday. Great people make an operation better. I wish I could have expressed my appreciation in financial terms but I never carry cash anymore, it would be awesome if there was a way to digitally tip the drivers that make a difference.
Kris_K, Aug 2026
All the drivers did a great job and it was easy to use to see the different sites. Wish it would run later in the day.
Tam_S, Aug 2026
Very informative. This is a great introduction to Boston.
Warning: you will never see the typical big red bus known for this kind of excursion. Instead, it's the cute little trolley that runs all over town
Jim_N, Aug 2026
fun experience and great guides, trolleys are clean and well kept. The guides are very knowledgeable and have great sense as a humor.
Michelle_T, Aug 2026
Great tour guides!! Had 3 different ones . Would have had 4 but the last pick up did not come. ...so bad
Richard_D, Aug 2026
This was a great way to see the city! Enjoyed learning the history and all the different places to see
Karl_H, Aug 2026
Our driver, Cog, was absolutely wonderful. He added a lot to the experience. There is no way I would drive in downtown Boston, but he seemed to take it all in stride.
The route that we took took us to a lot of places we wouldn’t have seen otherwise!
Milton_N, Aug 2026
Enjoyable sightseeing experience wish I had planned more time to the tour. Great time but need minimum of 6 hours
Ken_S, Aug 2026
Best way to see the city. We actually booked a tour for another day after attempting to drive and visit a few sites ourselves. Highly recommend the two day tour. Guides were great, told stories of their own experiences from their years in Boston-shout out to Burnsy, Maureen, Lisbon, Jem, and Spenser, just to name a few.
Richard_K, Aug 2026
For us older folks it was nice to just sit back and listen.
We didn’t get off at any stops but really enjoyed
William_M, Aug 2026
Trolleys came regularly and were easy to find. Guides were knowledgeable and witty. Lost one star because the back bay loop stop was not easily identified which caused a bit of stress
Sandra_J, Aug 2026
If it is raining, the windows are closed and it is very humid and hot. We were NOT impressed with one of the drivers. He spoke way too much about himself and was very loud. We have been on other Hop-On Hop-Off locations and have had a wonderful time. Not happy with the Boston experience.
Melanie_M, Aug 2026
These are the best! It gets you from place to place while you get to hear about the area! Great for day trips! Best part is the ability to pick and choose where you want to spend the most time and if you don’t like a guide, you can just hop off and grab the next one!
steve_f, Aug 2026
Drivers were excellent in explaining all as you traveled through the city. Comfortable trolleys and enjoyed seeing the city. Jump off and on is a great feature.
Maribel_C, Aug 2026
This is a great way to get in the history of Boston and travel without driving. We should had done the back Bay Area at stop #7. We instead did the Tea party museum and could not find our way back on. It was still worth the money.
Leyda_R, Jul 2026
Start early, we were not told that the trolleys stop running iat 4:00, Some of the drivers did not even talk to share the highlights of the city.
Ungelia_W, Jul 2026
Very knowledgeable tour guides, great way to sit back, relax (for the most part) and learn about parts of the city. The Back Bay loop/part of the tour isn’t very long, but we waited close to an hour (50 mins) before getting picked up; made what was suppose to be a 1.5 hour tour into an all afternoon affair (approx. 3.5-4 hours), and that’s without getting off at any stops, except to transfer buses for the Back Bay/orange loop tour at stop 7/7A.
We got on at Stop 1 just before 1:00p. Traffic became an issue later on the tour as it was longer than expected & put us in the thick of traffic time.
Overall, enjoyable tour.
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