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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

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Boston, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· Nita_W ·
Oct 2025
Fabulous trip!! Tour guide was informative, engaging and fun! Jesse is the best!! This is the best way to see and become informed of Boston’s history and highlights.
· Gloria_M ·
Oct 2025
The operators were very knowledgeable and fun. I enjoyed all of the information we received since we had never been to Boston before this trip. The history that they gave us was amazing. We had. 4 different drivers and they were all amazing.

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!
  • Gratuities
    Drivers 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

Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

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.

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 2,849 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Soooooo worth it!!

BRETT_M, Nov 2025
Hugo was AMAZING!! His knowledge of Boston history and the various neighborhoods really added to our overall Boston experience. I loved his personal anecdotes. This was a great way to get an overview of Boston history, allowed to see the places that were of particular interest in an unrushed manner, and take a mental note of other sights we wanted to go back to. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if your time is limited in Boston, or if it is near the start of your Boston adventure. Taking the tour with Hugo will really make the tour extra informative and entertaining.

Not all the same

Lisa_R, Nov 2025
There’s quite a bit of walking if you want to see all the sites. Some drivers were great (funny & super informative) & others not very friendly or helpful.

Hugo was the bomb!

Doug_E, Oct 2025
Hugo was a great driver and provided local insight to the area and its history. Would definitely book with him again!

Joey

Jenny_W, Oct 2025
Get Joey as your driver, he’s awesome!!!! Knowledge is on point and he’s so fun! He is the best!!!!!

Excellent way to see the...

Sarah_T, Oct 2025
Excellent way to see the highlights in the city. Drivers/tour guides are very knowledgeable and give you such insight into the city’s history. For cruise travelers, the pickup spots are far from cruise terminal. You will need to taxi or Uber to one of the stops.

Wonderful experience

Nita_W, Oct 2025
Fabulous trip!! Tour guide was informative, engaging and fun! Jesse is the best!! This is the best way to see and become informed of Boston’s history and highlights.

Tour guide was very...

Noreen_A, Oct 2025
Tour guide was very upbeat and knowledgeable. Great way to see the city. Wish we had more time to get off at the different stops.

Hassle-free for first...

Cherry_L, Oct 2025
Hassle-free for first time tourist in Boston.very informative and in just few hours you can visit all the historic sites.

Difficult to find trolley...

Jill_V, Oct 2025
Difficult to find trolley pick up location at South station. Also, tickets only good for 1 complete circle.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Jill, We're sorry to hear that you had difficulty locating a stop, please check out our website for all the tools we recently created to make finding stops and locating trolley easy at cityviewtrolleys.com. -FIND MY STOP -WHERE'S MY TROLLEY -GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour App We hope that you choose to use these during your next Boston visit! Sincerely, Mike T

It was OK

Greg_C, Oct 2025
It was a good experience, but not a great one. Our driver/guide was fine, seems like he was trying to hit one-liners, but not many were taking them. We stayed on for about 7 out of the 9/10 stop, not because of the driver, just an interest stop we wanted. Once again, good, not great!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Greg, we're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour for the most part. Please email me directly cityviewmike@gmai.com as I would like to learn how the driver could've been more entertaining and informative. Sincerely, Mike T

There was no presence at...

Debra_W, Oct 2025
There was no presence at the cruise ship dock. No signage. No people. Frustrating as we needed to make a call. Basically told we need to go to stop one. Took cab to the boarding g location. (Would have been nice to know that.) The first individual was very rude that we got our tickets from. Pouring rain. All we wanted to do was get on the bus. However, she said you can only go around once. Our first bus driver was not good at all. So we got off the bus at the next stop in the rain. We waited and then on another bus. Nice bus driver. We continued to get off and on at each stop in spite of the weather. When we were done with our “one round” we adhered to the policy and got off. Other folks on this same tour indicated they were not given those instructions. They rode around several times. Disappointed.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Debra, thank you for sharing your experience with us...your feedback is valued. We 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

Great tour of the city

Trish_C, Oct 2025
Great experience learning about the city. Drivers were knowledgeable and nice. Would definitely do again. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that you can only go around the stops once.

Don’t buy Freedom Trail Ticket & Hop On/Hop Off Ticket in Boston MA!

Karon_W, Oct 2025
Was doubled charged! Can hop on/off w/Freedom Trail ticket! Didn’t need both. City we’d get refund!!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Karon, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Please email all relevant documents, including your booking and confirmation numbers — to cityviewmike@gmail.com so we can review the details and better understand the situation. Sincerely, Mike T

City view hop on hop off tour

Paul_D, Oct 2025
We had 4 different drivers as we hopped on and off. Hugo was the best! He was very knowledgeable and funny. Try to get on a bus with him.

Loved it

Gloria_M, Oct 2025
The operators were very knowledgeable and fun. I enjoyed all of the information we received since we had never been to Boston before this trip. The history that they gave us was amazing. We had. 4 different drivers and they were all amazing.

Exploring Boston

Kathy_W, Oct 2025
My husband is recovering from a broken kneecap so this was the perfect way for us to explore Boston. We could get off at certain locations of interest for us and explore when we wanted to. I was a great tour.

Not happy

Linda_M, Oct 2025
I had called the company before booking and and spoke with a gentleman about their services, and asked if there would be assistance with a walker with getting in and out of the bus, he said of course. They would carry it in and out of the bus. 1 out of 3 helped us. With stop 7 to 10 we had a great driver very personable, the rest of the route was narrated by a recording. When asked a question he answered look at the map.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Linda, We're glad to hear you enjoyed most of the tour! Just a quick note — our tours are primarily narrated experiences designed to share a wealth of historic information, with Hop On/Off stops that allow you to explore the city's rich history at your own pace. While they’re not set up as Q&A sessions, we’re always working to enhance your experience. Be sure to check out our website to learn more about a new feature we’ve recently added that we think you’ll love! Best regards, Mike T

Definitely recommend.

Shannon_H, Oct 2025
Great tour guides and route. Very good schedule - never waited long for the next trolley. Got stuck in traffic at one point for quite a while and the guide did a great job continuing to provide information for the extra time.

Hop on Hop off

Deborah_D, Oct 2025
Very informative driver was very knowledgeable. It was raining and the driver went out of his way to make sure we all stayed as dry as

Great overview of city and detailed info all in one place

Maria_C, Oct 2025
This is a fantastic fun and informative tour . We had two fantastic bus drivers Hugh (#113) who was informative and hilarious and Viola(#118) who kept narrating the city non-stop with great stories. The wait at stops is no more than 15 minutes and the app is interactive so you can see just where the next trolley is and which trolley number. Loved this and it really helped us understand where we wanted to go to explore further all while getting alot of great information and fun little tidbits and stories about buildings and activities past and present. Would highly recommend!

Good way to see the city

Laurie_B, Oct 2025
I do hop on- hop off tours in almost all new cities I visit. This one was good but I was surprised that once you got back to the first stop the trip was over. Usually I do the whole trip and the go back to the spots I’ve decided to stop. The guide was great and had lots of historic information to share.

Disappointed Trolley Tour.

Diane_S, Oct 2025
Was disappointed in this Boston Hop on/off trolley tour. Sent a text asking for directions to where we needed to go. Did not hear back, so just headed from From our cruise dock had to walk almost 2 miles, then asked another trolley company for directions. We hopped off at 3 points and had 3 drivers, the woman hardly talked, played an audio guide of a couple of sites. 2 other men were talked so fast with gravely smoker's voices, and the speaker system was bad, so they were hard to understand. We got off and went to the Cheers bar for a beer and then were pooped from lots of walking, so we called for an Uber to take us back to the dock. We have taken many, many trolley tours, this one was our worse.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Diane, We're sorry to hear that you may not have had the chance to visit our website, cityviewtrolleys.com , where we provide a wide range of helpful information — including our Map & Stops, “Find My Stop,” “Where’s My Trolley,” stop addresses, routes, hours of operation, a free GPS Walking Tour App, and much more. We hope this will be a helpful resource for any future visits. Sincerely, Mike T Mike T

Missed stop

Sally_R, Oct 2025
The bus stopped at stp 3 but never opened the doors and left. We couldn't get on and had to wait for the next bus, then we were full.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Sally, Our drivers are required to stop at each designated stop unless there was no one visibly waiting, or if the trolley was operating as part of a Non-Stop chartered tour. We’re sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Sincerely, Mike T

awesome day in boston

Anthony_M, Oct 2025
Hugo was an amazing tour guide. I got to see much of the city and some very interesting stories. Boston is beautiful.

The drivers were...

Jon_M, Oct 2025
The drivers were friendly, and when we got off to explore, we didn’t wait long at all at for the next trolley.

Learned so much about...

Alan_M, Oct 2025
Learned so much about Boston history. Our driver, Jesse, was a 10 plus. He made the tour so enjoyable.

Boston tour

Alfredo_y, Oct 2025
The tour was great!! All the guides were all very knowledgeable & about the history of Boston! The weather was great & buses always showed up on time!

Good overview of city,...

Carol_G, Oct 2025
Good overview of city, mostly experienced drivers, did not like the driver that used a recorder, nice ride

Nice tour around Boston

James_A, Oct 2025
It was raining the day we took the hop on hop off but the trolley is enclosed so it made the tour enjoyable.

Don't skip this tour!

Robin_M, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Jessie was funny, had great knowledge about Boston's history. We thoroughly enjoyed this!

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