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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 and explore the rich history of Boston!
Take advantage of discounted admission at area attractions, see the city at your own pace with unlimited rides, and enjoy a flexible route with live narration that features 13 stops throughout town.
Why Travelers Love It
• 13 stops covering Boston’s top sights
• Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for maximum flexibility
• Live, entertaining narration from expert guides
• Open-air design for incredible views and photos
• All-weather comfort with roll-down windows
• Padded seating for a smooth, comfortable ride
• A stress-free, cost-effective way to explore the city
• FREE GPS triggered Walking Tours of the Boston Common and
Waterfront Included
• Discounted admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
and Boston Harbor Cruise
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-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)
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-4pm (April-Oct). Transfer to Back Bay Loop at stop #7. Last departure from stop #1: April – October: 4pm 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/7a 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-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.
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
1-Day Trolley Tour
Admissions and Discounts: $6 adult/$5 child off Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
2-Day Trolley Tour
Duration: 2 days: 2 Consecutive calendar days
What‘s Included
Taxes
• FREE GPS triggered Walking Tours of the Boston Common and Waterfront Included
Narration by professional tour conductor
Enclosed trolley offers protection from weather
Discount to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Boston Harbor Cruise
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day (12/25).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5,751 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see Boston
N4517YIelizabethw,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trollies showed up on time, were clean and comfortable. Tour guides were knowledgeable.
Boston Solo Trip
Jerome S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a wonderful way to see the majority of areas to see. The history you hear on the trolley is in great detail as well.
Worth the Ride and Sites
Jeleena H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Some of the signs say the tour ends at 7pm (I believe it’s a the TD Gardens) drop off, but it doesn’t. I got on the back line, thinking I could get back on my original trolley to get dropped off where I started (stop 2). But nope, 4/4:15p the trip ended and I had to get off causing me to walk 20 min when I could’ve never gotten off the original bus. Ms. Beantown was the best part of this experience for me. I did love seeing everything, but I couldn’t hear the three other drivers very well. Thanks Ms. Beantown for telling me how to get back to my car and just being awesome!
Okay but not great
408maryannm,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The bus stop signage was hard to see. The bus driver was good but it was hard to hear over all the other noises around. We heard clearly the info on about half of the historical stops.
Hop on Hop off Tours was a Blast!!!
James J,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Drivers were very knowledgeable about Boston's history. Not boring at all. They were very skilled at driving on Boston's streets.
Difficult to hear the...
Carol D,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Difficult to hear the information because of the wind entering into the bus. Delays in bus stops between stops longer than expected.
Fun way to learn Boston history& see the sites
mkbrip,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great way to hear history& learn the lay out of the city. Our narrators Sherpa& Regan were excellent. We enjoyed the sound bites enhancing the experience. We were grateful for the assistance& direction with trolley transitions.
Cheers to Boston
Vivian G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley picked up & departed on time. There is not a bad seat on the trolly. Our driver was very engaging and made the trip load of fun. Got a great feel for Boston in one combined trip
Great trolley tour of Boston
Kevin D,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A very good trip - excellent bus drivers with great knowledge! Good history of Boston delivered! There are three routes covering most of Boston but the green route definitely most interesting! We should have got there earlier to do all three as it meant our VFM wasn’t achieved fully. Would have liked to go over to Cambridge to MIT and Harvard but none of the routes went there.
Texans Boston trip - June 2026
David S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We got a later start on the trolley since we had just flown in for our visit…so didn’t get to see much of the scheduled stops. However, for the stops we did see and hear about by our trolley driver were great. Got off at the Cheers stop and enjoyed our time there.
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