Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston, USA

Great choice

10+ bookings last month.

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.0

· Kim_O ·

Oct 2026

Great trolleys. Love the option of 3 different routes. Drivers very knowledgeable. Learned a lot and was a great way to explore the city.

· Ron_H ·

Nov 2026

Great way to get a comprehensive view of Boston in a few hours. Each driver was knowledgeable about area and good at keeping control of noise level in trolleys so that everyone could hear what they were saying.

Explore our promoted experiences

Member Pricing

Private Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Boston, Massachusetts

4.9

(21)

Private Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Member Pricing

Boston, Massachusetts

4.6

(47)

Private 1.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Member Pricing

Boston, Massachusetts

5.0

(7)

30-Min Private Helicopter Skyline Tour of Boston

5% savings

from

$332$349

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Explore Boston at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Visit landmarks like Faneuil Hall, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, and the Prudential Center, while enjoying insights from engaging guides. With flexible routes, discounted attraction admissions, and trolleys departing regularly, this tour is the perfect way to experience Boston’s history and charm.

Choose your own adventure: Three different routes
Disembark and spend as long as you wish at each stop
Check off Boston's most-important landmarks in just one day
Ride all day with unlimited access and frequent trolley departures

What's Included

Trolley tour
Narration by professional tour conductor
Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket

Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

11/12/2026 - 11/15/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11/16/2026 - 11/22/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11/23/2026 - 11/29/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11/30/2026 - 12/13/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/05/2026 - 12/05/2026
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/14/2026 - 12/20/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/21/2026 - 12/27/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/25/2026 - 12/25/2026
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/28/2026 - 01/10/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
01/11/2027 - 01/15/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
01/12/2027 - 01/17/2027
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
01/18/2027 - 01/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/01/2027 - 02/07/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/04/2027 - 02/04/2027
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/08/2027 - 02/13/2027
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/14/2027 - 02/14/2027
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/15/2027 - 02/21/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/22/2027 - 02/28/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
02/25/2027 - 02/25/2027
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/01/2027 - 03/06/2027
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/07/2027 - 03/07/2027
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/08/2027 - 03/14/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/15/2027 - 03/21/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/16/2027 - 03/16/2027
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/22/2027 - 03/28/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/24/2027 - 03/25/2027
Wednesday - Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/29/2027 - 04/04/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
03/30/2027 - 03/30/2027
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/02/2027 - 04/02/2027
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/05/2027 - 04/11/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/07/2027 - 04/07/2027
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/12/2027 - 04/16/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/14/2027 - 04/14/2027
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/17/2027 - 04/17/2027
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/18/2027 - 04/18/2027
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/19/2027 - 04/25/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/20/2027 - 04/20/2027
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/21/2027 - 04/24/2027
Wednesday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/26/2027 - 05/02/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
05/03/2027 - 05/09/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
05/07/2027 - 05/07/2027
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
05/10/2027 - 05/10/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
05/11/2027 - 05/15/2027
Tuesday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
05/16/2027 - 09/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
09/13/2027 - 09/18/2027
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
09/19/2027 - 10/03/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10/04/2027 - 10/09/2027
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10/10/2027 - 11/07/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11/08/2027 - 11/09/2027
Monday - Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Take a short walk from your cruise port and board one of the orange and green trolleys at any of the conveniently located stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from a guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, as the trolley rolls along. Hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.

Visit popular sites such as the USS *Constitution* and Charlestown Navy Yard, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, Fenway Park, the New England Aquarium, the original *Cheers* bar, Harvard University, Copley Square, to name just a few.

As a bonus, your trolley ticket also grants you discounted admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

City Tour Loop

12 Stops

12 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Operating Schedule: 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 11 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. City Tour Loop is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes with 11 stops. 12th stop will be serviced only on cruise "port of call" days.

200 Atlantic Ave

561 Commercial St

4 Constellation Wharf

135 Causeway St

4 State St

129 Tremont St

3 Park Plaza

Cheers

Copley Square

Beacon Hill

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston Cruise Port

Points of interest passed by on this route

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

New England Aquarium

Old North Church & Historic Site

Charlestown Navy Yard

Bunker Hill Monument

TD Garden

Boston Massacre Site

Old South Meeting House

Old State House

Boston Common

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston Children's Museum

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This excursion is independent of the cruise line; you will be included in our general public tour
Three Loops - Green City Tour Loop 2 Hours with 9 stops, Orange Back Bay Loop 30 Minutes with 4 Stops, Blue Seaport Hotel/Cruise Terminal Shuttle 30 Minutes 4 Stops
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
Pick up is at stop 15 for cruise ship passengers only; if you are not arriving on a cruise ship you will need to board at another stop.
Service animals allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

4.0

based on 229 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Sort by: Most insightful

Extensive wait for Trolley

Mischelle_L, Nov 2026

We scheduled the tour as an on-shore excursion from Princess Cruise line. We planned to hop off at some key points in Boston and have lunch at a local restaurant. A Trolly arrived periodically to pick up cruise passengers. However, each Trolly was already filled and could pick up only a few people. We stood and waited for over 1 1/2 hours in the sun before we got on Trolly. We didn't have time or feel like hopping off the Trolly to visit places or have lunch. We were concerned about being able to get back on a Trolley and return to the ship on time. Considering the long wait, strain because I am handicapped, skipped lunch, and shortened time to enjoy Boston, the trip was a waste of money. The company appears to be unable to accommodate 50-100 customers arriving on a cruise ship.

Great way to get a...

Ron_H, Nov 2026

Hop on hop off is the way to see Boston!

Lenee_M, Oct 2026

This is the way to see Boston in a day! Hop on hop off at whatever point you want to see and they come around often and jump back on to the next place. Meanwhile while on the bus you get to hear very knowledgeable info and history of what you are driving by! Excellent!

Ideal way to see the city!

Kim_O, Oct 2026

Great trolleys. Love the option of 3 different routes. Drivers very knowledgeable. Learned a lot and was a great way to explore the city.

Terrible delays poor service

Peter_M, Oct 2026

Find an alternative way for a city tour if on a cruise ship and you have a tight time schedule Spent an hour and half queuing at the main starting point even when a bus turned up people disembarked you were allowed to get on but buses refused to leave until they hit their scheduled departure time which could be anything from 10 to 15 mins instead of departing immediately we waited until the seventh bus arrived and we had spent approximately 1 1/2 hours in the queue even speaking to supervisors at the starting point to reason with common sense and just let the buses leave when full fell on deaf ears The bus driver was terrible. Poor commentary had to be corrected by tourists several times as the information provided was inaccurate having used vitator for years this was by far the worst experience how on earth this particular tour has receives awards for one of the best tours in the USA rubbish 🫩

Weather in Boston

larry_C, Sep 2026

Vehicle wasn’t equipped to handle weather conditions as they were so steamed over that I was unable to see many of the sites that the driver mentioned.

If they are hearing...

Margaret_S, Sep 2026

If they are hearing impaired they can only enjoy view. Trying to understand what the driver was saying was impossible even with hearing aids.

Great driver/tour guide Sue…fun,interesting and informative

Janine_A, Sep 2026

Very nice , very fun, informative great driver nice open air trolley………………………………………………..,..,,……………..

Very convenient way to...

Claudette_E, Sep 2026

Very convenient way to get an overview of the city. Very informative and courteous drivers. Easy to access several stops.

Easy. Enjoyed the flexibility

Lamis_F, Sep 2026

Easy and informative The ability to set your own schedule and activity Trolley drivers were pleasant and informative and easy to understand

Hop on Hop off fun tour

Kimberly_P, Jul 2026

Spencer was great guide. Entertaining and informative and knows Boston. Our other guide, not do much. Great customer service in Boston.

Disappointed

Debbie_Y, Jul 2026

Our 3rd Hop On And Off Trolley experience. This one takes too long to get to where you want to go. We were an hour late to 1 excursion and never made it to another! So start early and build in alot of travel time. Also windows are poorly located to take photos. Drivers were mostly interesting and funny.

Trolley ride was fun

Cynthia_P, May 2026

Great experience with only one wait time of 30 minutes. Our trolly drivers Spenser, Earnest and Pudge were great.

Girls Boston trip for cardi B concert

Melissa_D, Apr 2026

Tour operator JD was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of Boston. I definitely recommend everyone visiting to go on this tour.

Cruise

Santosha_G, Apr 2026

Nice atmosphere good vibes. Able to have refreshments. Great view of the harbor and city.crew onboard were extremely helpful and friendly.

The Quick Way around Boston

Nicola_C, Mar 2026

Each trolly driver had a unique take on Boston history, which made for a great take away from my trip. Will definitely take the time to further look at Boston history. I loved Boston, I will need to revisit.

A perfect glimpse of Boston!

Cathy, Oct 2025

Driver was very kind and relaxed despite the difficulties with driving a big bus in small spaces with traffic. He was quite interesting with information about Boston & stories. We saw a lot in the short time we were on the tour.

Great Experience for Visiting Cruiser

Linda_K, Oct 2025

I could pick and choose areas I had not previously explored. And when finished it took me right back to the cruise terminal. Couldn’t have asked for better experience.

Not What I Expected

Randy_S, Oct 2025

Not much to do at the stops. Just buildings to see from the trolley. Thot we could get off at a stop and get back on at another stop. Good luck finding it. Maps were almost worthless and the stops were not clearly marked. Disappointing to say the least.

So many trollys with the...

sue_l, Oct 2025

So many trollys with the same names but were only available in certain locations and had to find the right ones. Not easy

First Time to Boston

Donna_C, Oct 2025

The Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley was a good way for us to see and visit the main sights of Boston. The drivers, especially Crafty, were very knowledgeable and entertaining as they told us about the city. Unlike other hop-on hop-off buses that usually get used for transportation to different areas, this seemed to be much more of a tour. It’s great for individuals wishing to just ride & sightsee, but a little inconvenient for those using it also as transport.

Next in line

Larry_S, Oct 2025

nice ride through Boston. Be ready for long wait time for several buses to get to you in the line. Beenie was an informative and fun driver

Hop on tour of Boston

Patti_C, Oct 2025

Waited 45 minutes for the first trolley. On the second trolley we were in, the driver should have stayed home. He was hard to understand because he was coughing so much and his voice was horse. Other than those 2 things, it was great

Fun day in boston

Melissa_G, Sep 2025

Very fun and extremely convenient. Love everything about the hop on hop off. Would use the service every time we visit

Great overview of the city

Melanie_K, Aug 2025

Great overview of the city. Drivers gave out a lot of information. Stops where great to get off and explore then get back on.

Great, Fun and economical way to spend a day before or after a cruise

Elizabeth_B, Aug 2025

It was a great experience. We got off our cruise ship, had our luggage held at Boston’s Amtrak South Station, spent the day enjoying Boston and our tour guide Timbo and walked back from the Boston Tea Party to get our luggage and catch a $2.80 bus to Logan airport. Timbo was a great guide - he knew the area and made it come alive. Our second guide was not as knowledgeable, but good.

Good way to see...

Lisa_C, Jul 2025

Good way to see highlights if you are short on time or not. Tour guides were friendly and Mary(possibly Mariann) easy to understand and even stopped traffic so we could all get a great shot of the statue of George Washington in the park.

Boston Trolly

Becky_S, Jun 2025

Rocky was wonderful! She answered all of our questions and was a great guide.Thanks so much for the tour!

Was denied bus ride!!!

Lisa_H, Jun 2025

Booked through Viator, had tickets (offline) through Viator app - when the trolley came to the stop, the operator denied us because he said he didn't recognize the tickets. Didn't bother to help or look into it further. Took time out of our day to get it sorted out and we missed half the day of touring because of it. In the end, we had the RIGHT tickets, for the corresponding service so we spent money on something we only got to use for less than half the day!!! Shouldn't the operator's be more helpful to sort things out? Waste of our money considering we didn't get fully what we paid for.

Busy Day in Boston

Catherine_B, Jun 2025

I caught the trolley at the cruise terminal. Long line and few seats on the first 2 trolleys that arrived-6 and then 10 seats available. Close to 75 people in line. I think empty trolley's should have been sent considering there were two cruise ships in port. Our first driver, who was also our 3rd driver, was excellent with the history and stories about the area. Minimum 30 min wait between stops. Again, only a few could get on at each stop-8-10 people with more waiting in line. Definitely not enough buses running for the amount of tourists in town. Was disappointed the trolley did not go to Harvard and MIT like ones in the past have done.

Member Pricing

From