1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston
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Boston, USA
- 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the best of Boston on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Board at one of the stops, then hop off wherever you like, explore independently, and get back onto the trolley when you’re ready. Alternatively, ride the 2-hour loop in one go, listening to the informative commentary. Tickets are valid for one or two days, and while admission tickets aren’t included, enjoy discounts to some top Boston attractions.
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
- Choose from 1- or 2-day (consecutive) pass options
- Ideal for first-time visitors seeking an overview
- Get a bonus self-guided walking tour via an app
What's Included
- 1 or 2 Day (consecutive days) Trolley Pass Options available at checkout
- Includes a bonus 9 GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour via App of area at trolley stops, a $24 Value FREE!
- 40% Off Old North Church
- 50% Off Sports Museum
- Foreign Language App: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
- NEW: Live trolley tracking
- NEW: Find My Stop Google directions to stops so you NEVER GET LOST a $24 Value FREE!
- GratuitiesDrivers gratuities are not included, feel free to tip your drivers, tips are appreciated and customary should you enjoy the tour!
- Trolley Tour Only - This ticket does not include admission to any of the featured attractions.
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Historic Boston & Freedom Trail Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley
9 Stops
37 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: Trolley Hours of Operation Daily 9:30am-4:30pm, 5:00pm weekends *Hop on Hop off tours depart approximately every 15-20 minutes.
1
206 Atlantic Ave
2
Commercial St @ Fleet St
3
Commercial St opp Hull St
4
115 Constitution Rd
5
186 Canal St
6
State Street at Congress Street
7
111 Boylston St
8
29 Beacon St
9
Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance
Points of interest passed by on this route
North End
Chinatown
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Boston Common
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Old South Church in Boston
CityView Trolley Tours
Quincy Market
The Paul Revere House
New England Aquarium
Marriott's Custom House
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Old North Church & Historic Site
USS Constitution
Bunker Hill
TD Garden
USS Cassin Young
Old State House
Old South Meeting House
New England Holocaust Memorial
Haymarket
Boston Massacre Site
Central Burying Ground
Boston Common
Boston Public Garden
Park Street Church
Beacon Hill
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Granary Burying Ground
King's Chapel
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Chinatown
Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Bunker Hill Monument
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
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hotel Pickup NOT included, trolleys depart from Atlantic Avenue, side of the building at 255 State St on day of travel.
- 2-Day Trolley Pass is valid for 2 Consecutive Days
- Included FREE, 9 GPS Self-Guided Walking Tours: Location-aware tours play stories automatically, the GPS Walking Tours are valid for four days so you can explore on your own after your tour day with the trolley.
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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
4.4
based on 2,948 reviews
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April_D, Jul 2026
I did this experience with my daughter, brother and mom. It was great for three of us, for my mom less so. She can’t walk very far so she mostly stayed in the trolly. However when she got hungry we got off and did not realize that the walk to the stop would be so far. (The driver was nice enough to let us off in between stops closer to a place to eat). There are no benches at the stops which would have been nice for her. The stops were too far apart.
So my suggestion is don’t get off the trolly if walking is an issue and bring snacks.
Gail_B, Jul 2026
People should definitely hop off at every stop to get a feel for all the city has to offer. It was very easy to hop back on.
JoLyn_C, Jul 2026
Get a driver that can “tell” the tour and not rely on the audio.
Jack was fantastic!
It’s only a little over an hour to take the entire trip. Stay on it for the full hour to get the full story, then start the hop on/off
Kassie_T, Jul 2026
Was a great way to see all the sites of the city without having to make our kiddos walk everywhere. The operators of the bus were very knowledgeable
Eileen_K, Jul 2026
It is not worth your money if you think you are getting a full calendar day of freely hopping on and off the bus.
Our experience: We were told as we checked in at stop 1 that our ticket only bought the 9 stops associated with the “tour”- I.e., after we had passed by these, “our time to ride was over”, regardless of how much time was left in the day.
I have ridden HOHO a number of times and never had that experience BEFORE!
Too, the “driver-guide” seemed to be reciting something memorized- and he spoke it so fast, it was hardly comprehensible. To top it off he made it clear at the beginning of his talk that he did not want questions or input from the audience…. In fact he became quite irritable when someone asked something of him.
If I could, I would like my money I spent on this “tour” returned to me!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Eileen,
Thank you for your feedback, we're pleased to hear that you would be back to ride our trolleys!
Hi Melissa, thank you for sharing your experience with us...your feedback is valued. We actually offer over 50 stops including the GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour App included to enhance our customers' experience.
We always strive to help our guests maximize their time and plan their stops, ensuring they don’t miss out on what interests them most. Unlike traditional tour operators who often overcrowd their vehicles and keep their guests waiting due to multiple loops, we aim to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. We also offer a multiple loop upgrade available at Trolley Stop #1 for $18.
To enhance your exploration, we’ve developed a FREE GPS Self-Guided Walking Tours app for each trolley stop. This app highlights hidden gems in each neighborhood and ensures guests can easily find their way back to the trolley stops—so you NEVER GET LOST! You can find more information on this feature on our home page at cityviewtrolleys.com.
There’s so much to see and experience along our tour route, and we’re committed to providing the best service and Boston tour experience.
We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again on your next visit to Boston!
Sincerely,
Mike T
Tracey_P, Jul 2026
We had a great time the drivers were very well informed and funny. The only misgivings, we thought we could go around all day , but we had to explore then goto the next stop because we were told we could only go around the loop once.
Tonya_W, Jul 2026
The driver makes the entire experience ! Ours were wonderful. You learn so much from them. It was a great time!
Vanessa_B, Jul 2026
It was great to get on/off as you wanted. The trollies stopped more 30-40 minutes in between locations. We ran to catch one and they drove off and we waited 38 minutes for the next one. The history audio was difficult to hear on some of the trollies and was either too slow or too fast when going past the landmark.
lisa_s, Jul 2026
Cindy our tour guide was amazing. She was informative and funny. Would definetly recommend this tour.
Madison_R, Jul 2026
Really enjoyed the hop-on and hop-off trolley rides from all of the drivers! All of them were funny and very entertaining throughout the tours. We also really enjoyed this trolley ride options as a way to get to the major landmarks in Boston without having the walk, uber, or bike to destinations for 2 days!
Marianne_W, Jul 2026
This was a great way to scope out the city and the guide and staff were very kind, informative and helpful!
Angela_L, Jul 2026
The driver/tour guide will make or break the experience. One of our guides played a recorded narration which was.out of sync with what we were seeing. The other was a wealth of information with a wicked smaht Boston accent.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Angela,
Thank you for your feedback and informing us about the misaligned narration, we will correct this and make any needed adjustments. Please email me directly during your next Boston visit and I will personally make sure to coordinate you with one of CitytView's finest guides with complimentary passes.
Sincerely,
Mike T
ELIZABETH_B, Jul 2026
Bellabearrrr was great! She had a lot of information and stories about the Boston area and was very entertaining.
Faye_S, Jun 2026
We were thrilled take the trolly ride around the city. Unfortunately the speed in which our initial driver approached hillthe s city, and the speed in which the taped recording played and pointed out various places of interest were too much for us to enjoy. In fact, many of the points of interest were missed because we just moved about to quickly. We exited at stop #6 in order to enjoy the scenery. Once we returned to the trolly, the new driver gave us an entirely different experience. He spoke clearly and at a pace we were able to comprehend and visually connect the content. When we excited the truly at stop #8, he pointed out places of interest and the streets in which we should explore. He thanked us for taking the trolly and ensured we were safe upon our exit. The attitude in which he tookl his responsibility was indifferent and a refreshing view of the city.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We will certainly look into your concerns regarding the driver's speed.
That said, the narrow, winding historic streets throughout Boston naturally limit how fast our trolleys can travel. Nevertheless, we take all guest feedback seriously and would appreciate any additional details you can provide so that we can better identify the driver involved and address the matter appropriately.
Please feel free to email me directly (cityviewmike@gmail.com) with any further information, such as the date and time of your tour, the route, or any specific details you recall.
Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our guest experience.
Very truly,
Mike T.
Cori_M, Jun 2026
Great way to see Boston! Very informative and easy to get on and off to see the sights. Gracious tour guides.
Felicia_W, Jun 2026
It was great each driver brought different personalities that made the tour more fun. Each stop was full of great things to do or see.
Deanne_S, Jun 2026
Very good if you have the right driver. The first driver we had only used a tape recording-we got off for a while and our new guide gave commentary and was great - lots of stories. His name was Jesse
Megan_M, Jun 2026
Tour was as advertised but only one tour guide gave an interactive tour. The rest was just recordings of various landmarks. The ability to get on and off and track the trolley was nice.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Megan,
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
Some portions of the narration are GPS-triggered and are designed to deliver our complete historical commentary. These segments also include professionally produced sound effects to help bring Boston's rich history to life and enhance the overall guest experience. Our newest "WHERE'S MY TROLLEY" live tracking is a true asset to track our trolleys and ETA pick up times at each trolley stop.
We hope you'll choose to tour with us again on your next visit to Boston.
Sincerely,
Mike T.
Mark_O, Jun 2026
Drivers were friendly, knowledgeable and humorous. They provided good details about the designated stops and other buildings/areas along the way.
Luther_H, May 2026
The guides were very knowledgeable and relayed the information in entertaining ways. The buses were not very large which made it more intimate.
Lynnette_W, May 2026
We traveled the entire route without hopping off, to get an idea where we would want to return, to spend more time.
renata_z, May 2026
It's a run down uncomfortable trolley,
Tha driver's comments and jokes, weren't for me.
He likes talking about drugs and other stuff that I could go without.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Renata,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We will certainly look into this matter to better understand how and why a topic unrelated to the historical tour was discussed during your experience.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly before your next visit to Boston, and I would be happy to provide complimentary tickets for a different tour experience.
Sincerely,
Mike T
Beverly_K, May 2026
Everything said hop on hop off so we ended up on the competitor hop on hop off bus. Finally got the ticket on the right company, which was nothing more than a recording so never again will we go on the city view not hop on hop off nor will we recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Beverly,
Thank you for your feedback. We have implemented a secondary system designed to help deliver a high-quality historical narrative, along with sound effects, to further enhance our customers’ experience. We appreciate your comments and will use your feedback to make the appropriate adjustments.
CityView offers both Hop-On/Hop-Off and Non-Stop tour options, and we apologize that these choices were not clear during your visit. Please feel free to email me directly before your next trip to Boston so we can ensure you maximize your touring experience with us.
Sincerely,
Mike T
Johanna_W, May 2026
A pleasant trolley ride through the streets of Boston. Our driver was a very knowledgeable Guide, as well. As we passed important sites and buildings/churches, he gave detailed information about early Boston and its role in the American Revolution. He also, gave us recent History regarding the city. One could get off the Trolley and explore a site such as the ship, Old Ironsides., and then pick up a new trolley 20 minutes later and continue through the city.
Julia_B, May 2026
Great for first time visitors; informative drivers. Did not utilize as much as we thought we would; some stops are very close together. Great if you don’t like to walk.
beth_G, May 2026
Stellar!! Jesse is da man!!! Excellent host, city ambassador and storyteller!!!! Fun and informative!
Mark_E, Apr 2026
Very good way to see highlights of Boston. Walk as much as you like or ride to 9 stops and hear diverse historical comments by the driver. Easy to get on and off.
Sherry_M, Apr 2026
Joseph was very knowledgeable. He made the tour interesting. We enjoyed our first trip to Boston and would come back.
Robin_W, Apr 2026
Excellent experience! Very informative tour guide! Very fun time! Would definitely go with Cityview Trolley Tours again!
Deborah_B, Apr 2026
I used the City Trolley for two days,
The driver I had on my second day I think his name was Ervin was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He was helpful as well to Spanish speaking riders
Loved meeting Willy by the stop 1 area, so very friendly and great recommendations for lunch
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