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Overview

Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour. If you upgrade to the Gold or Platinum Pass, you will be given your (seasonal) Harbor Cruise ticket when you check in for the Trolley Tour. These seasonal cruises depart periodically throughout the day close to Stop 1.
  • Discover Boston at your leisure with a hop-on hop-off trolley tour
  • See the most popular sights of Boston at your own pace
  • Hop on and off at any of the stops as often as you wish

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

With unlimited rides and live onboard commentary, this trolley tour is like your personal Boston sightseeing taxi.
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Trolley tour
Narration by professional tour conductor
All taxes
Gratuities
Entrance fees to attractions unless noted
Items of a personal nature
Food and drinks
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving (11/25) or Christmas Day (12/25).
Currently Stop #6 Cambridge/MIT is closed due to construction and the tour will not be going there

Departure Point

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

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Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.
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.

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. For one, or two consecutive days, hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.

Select from the 1-day Silver Pass, 1-Day Gold Pass (with seasonal 90-minute Boston Historic Sightseeing Cruise) or the 2-day Platinum Pass (with seasonal 90-minute Boston Historic Sightseeing Cruise) including Hop-On Hop-Off trolley service and additional discounts at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Itinerary
Duration: 
1 hour 45 minutes
Operating Schedule:
  Enjoy an hour and 45 minute panoramic trolley tour of Boston. 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, and Harvard, 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. ****Currently Stop #6 Cambridge/MIT is CLOSED due to construction and the tour will not be going there until further notice
200 Atlantic Ave
New England Aquarium, Harbor Tours, Faneuil Hall
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North End
Old North Church/Little Italy
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USS Constitution Museum
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North Station
North Station/TD Garden
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Downtown Crossing
Historic District/Macy's
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Cambridge
CLOSED: Due to Construction this stop is currently CLOSED and the tour will not be going there until further notice
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Charles Street
Antique Row/Shopping
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Cheers
Famous "Original" Cheers Bar/Boston Common/Boston Gardens
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Boylston St @ Prudential Center
Shops at Prudential Center
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Christian Science Plaza
Symphony Hall
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Copley Place
Copley Place Mall/Shopping
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Copley Square
Trinity Church
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Boston Theater District
Old Town Trolley Welcome Center/Boston Boston Garden/Chinatown
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Beacon Hill
STOP CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. Guests can get off at stop #13 forBoston Common/Historic Homes
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Boston Children's Museum
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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
(Hotel Shuttle Loop Runs 9am-11am only)
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Boston Fish Pier
(Hotel Shuttle Loop Runs 9am-11am only)
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South Station
(Hotel Shuttle Loop Runs 9am-11am only)
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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 Burial Ground
 
Granary Burying Ground
 
Park Street Church
 
Theater District
 
Edgar Allan Poe Statue
 
Boston Common
 
Boston Public Garden
 
Back Bay
 
Berklee College of Music
 
Symphony Hall
 
Prudential Center
 
Copley Square
 
Old South Church
 
Boston Public Library
 
Trinity Church
 
John Hancock Tower
 
Tiffany Windows Education Center at Arlington Street Church
 
Beacon Hill
 
Frog Pond
 
Massachusetts State House
 
Boston Athenaeum
 
Boston Latin School
 
Old City Hall
 
Old South Meeting House
 
Old Corner Bookstore
 
Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront
 
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
  • Please exchange your voucher with Historic Tours of America for the Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston ticket.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Only service animals are allowed (emotional support animals are excluded).
  • Stop #6 Cambridge/MIT is CLOSED due to construction and the tour will not be going there until further notice
  • For the Gold and Platinum Pass, you will be given your Harbor Cruise ticket when you check in for the Trolley Tour. Cruises depart periodically throughout the day close to Stop #1
  • Platinum Pass is 2 CONSECUTIVE days
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tour currently runs from 9-5pm Daily
  • OPERATED BY Historic Tours Of America
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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
Q:
Are the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour drivers knowledgeable about Boston?
A:You will be amazed at how knowledgeable the conductors are! All tour conductors go through a rigorous six-week training program to ensure that their tour is safe, their information is accurate, and their customer service is outstanding.
Jun 2021
Q:
Is the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour narrated?
A:Yes, the Old Town Trolley is fully narrated by knowledgeable, expert guides. However, an Old Town Trolley Tour is more than just a narration, it’s an experience! You’ll hear sound effects and much more.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are food and drinks allowed on the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Yes, food and drinks are welcome. However alcoholic beverages are not allowed under any circumstance for the safety and comfort of all of our guests.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are pets allowed on the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Service animals are the only animals that are allowed on board the trolleys.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are the Boston Sightseeing Trolleys handicap accessible?
A:A certain number of the trolleys are equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts. Please call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to your travel date to confirm an accessible vehicle.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are the Boston Sightseeing Trolleys enclosed?
A:The trolleys are open-air vehicles but have plastic windows that can roll up or roll down depending on the weather conditions.
Jun 2021
Q:
What if there is bad weather on the day of my Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold, year-round. However, bear in mind that conditions can be harsh, especially in the winter-time. If the tour does not operate due to weather, you will receive a full refund.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are the Boston Sightseeing Trolleys heated in the winter?
A:Yes. During the wintertime, the trolleys are heated.
Jun 2021
Q:
Does the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour follow the Freedom Trail?
A:The Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that takes in different historical sites. The trolley tour gets you close to many of the sights along the Freedom Trail but does not follow the Freedom Trail exactly.
Jun 2021
Q:
How many stops are there on the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:There are 18 stops on the tour, which are conveniently located at or near all the major points of interest.
Jun 2021
Q:
How many times can I go around the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour loop?
A:You may ride the Old Town Trolley Tour around as many times as you wish. Many of the attractions will get increasingly busy as the day progresses, so it's best to get off and on as you go and take advantage of the sights
Jun 2021
Q:
How often do trolleys come to each stop on the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:The frequency of the trolleys depends on the time of the year, and traffic and weather conditions. In addition, the trolleys tend to run more frequently on weekends than on weekdays.
Jun 2021
Q:
Can I bring my stroller on board the Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Yes, we can accommodate strollers but they must be collapsible and will be stored up front with the conductor. Strollers in the aisle ways would constitute a safety hazard.
Jun 2021
Q:
Do I have to do the harbor cruise on the same day as the trolley tour (if Gold or Platinum option selected)?
A:You do not have to do the harbor cruise on the same day as the trolley but you can if you wish to. It is best to stop by the harbor cruise check-in earlier in the day to make sure there are seats available for your preferred departure time.
Jun 2021
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Get started early as you can spend the entire day on this tour." See review
  • "Busses can get full and wait time can exceed 30 minutes when traffic is heavy." See review
  • "Only issue it was busy and had to wait on a couple of occasions for next bus as bus had no seats available" See review

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star-4
Fantastic tour
Ben_A
, Oct 2021
Maureen was a fantastic tour guide. She was entertaining and informative. We didn’t want to leave the bus.
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star-5
Awesome memories made!
Lara_D
, Oct 2021
Maureen was so nice and funny, she told us some interesting and historical facts about each location! Probably one of the best tours I’ve been on!
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star-5
Great way to see Boston
Matt_G
, Oct 2021
Great way to get around and see everything in a day. Informative guides made it enjoyable. We accidentally got on another company’s trolley at one point but was able to relocate the correct trolley after noticing everyone on the trolley had a different colored map than ours.
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star-5
Fun! Interesting, very good history lesson. Got to see the Yankees baseball team bus.
Brenda_M
, Oct 2021
Drivers were nice, beautiful city, saw more on the bus than walking. I’d like to come back and do it again.
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star-5
A must do in Boston!
Randy_L
, Oct 2021
Your drivers were fantastic and made the trip and history come alive with facts and humor. Their knowledge of history big and small made the trip thoroughly enjoyable!
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star-5
Good value for money!
Rozita_G
, Oct 2021
The tour covers a large area in Boston. You can get off and on as many times as you want. The Driver was knowledgeable and nice!
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star-4
Great fun
JaNice_L
, Oct 2021
Cheers great food,Boston Gardens with Mrs Mallard and the ducklings. Great overview of the city. Narrator was knowledgeable and fun.
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star-5
A new view of Boston!
Tammy_S
, Oct 2021
We really enjoyed the portion of our experience with the tour guide Magoo. He was funny and knowledgeable-interacted with the passengers in a fun way.
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star-4
Very good but rough start
Jeannine_R
, Oct 2021
Very good overview and narration of the city history, but difficulty finding the bus stop sign and for handicapped passenger seems difficult to have to walk to stop one to start tour as I was told by bus driver. Phone ticket I was told was not enough in stop 4 where I started.
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star-5
Out Boston visit
Mark_C
, Oct 2021
Very professional and knowledgeable regarding the city. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Boston. Great method to familiarize oneself with the historical areas.
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