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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops
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From $42.00
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- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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.
- 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.
What's Included
- Trolley tour
- Narration by professional tour conductor
- All taxes
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to attractions unless noted
- Items of a personal nature
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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.
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.
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
14 Stops
33 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Operating Schedule: Enjoy an hour and 45 minute panoramic trolley tour of Boston or tour all day at your own pace by hopping on and off at any of the 14 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, 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.
200 Atlantic Ave
Prince Street Park
USS Constitution Museum
162 Causeway St
28 State St
70 Charles St
Cheers
40 Dalton St
120 MA-9
100 Huntington Ave
540 Boylston St
2 Park Plaza
30 Beacon St
313 Congress St
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 Burying 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 in Boston
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
Additional Info
- 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.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Only service animals are allowed (emotional support animals and pets are excluded).
Cancellation Policy
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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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
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Reviews
4.5
4,171 reviews
Debra_G, Apr 2024
Steve was an excellent guide with lots of history and funny stories to share with our group. the weather was chilly so it was great to see Boston from a warm place
Ines_L, Apr 2024
Very disappointed.
I waited for at least 40 minutes at the stop #14. two buses passed and both said to wait for the next one; finally, I hopped on. After just ONE STOP (when the bus arrived at stop 1) the driver told us the tour was over, so we all had to hop off. We lined up again and waited at least another 40 minutes since the line was already super long (even though there were at least two buses already lined up there).
The person selling the tours told me: you have to be patient …. Finally got onto a bus and continued the hop on/hop off tour.
The only great about this tour was the last bus driver ( sorry I can’t recall his name) he was very nice and shared interesting facts with us.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Please accept our apologies for the delays and overloads you experienced. Our team makes every effort to accommodate the crowds by monitoring ticket sales, dispatching the maximum number of trolleys on high volume days, and maintaining constant communication with our dispatchers to ensure all is being done to assist our guests.
I have forwarded your comments to the General Manager for review. Feedback from our guests is one of the best ways we learn how to improve the visitor experience.
You can read about our satisfaction guarantee by selecting, "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" on our website, trolley tours dot com. Or go directly to trolley tours dot com/guarantee. We hope to see you again when we can offer a better experience.
Gloria_C, Apr 2024
We can’t remember the lady guide tour name, but she was amazing. Soooo funny and knowledgeable. It made the whole tour interesting and her English was easy to folllow/understand for Spanish speakers. Thank you - we didn’t have cash otherwise we would have left a tip.
Thank youuuuuu
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Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are so happy you had a great time with our CAST. We hope you'll visit us again when you visit one of our destinations.
Dave_H, Apr 2024
Great tour, Gonzo was an excellent orator of the history of the Boston area. Highly recommend using this tour to get started on your trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed Gonzo and had a great time! We hope you'll come back for more next time you're in one of our other destinations. You’ll also find our tours in Savannah, Nashville, Saint Augustine, Key West, Boston, San Diego, and Washington DC.
LORENE_S, Apr 2024
Best part of this experience was the tour guide, Crafty. Shout out Crafty! Never had so much fun, so informative and got to celebrate their 40th anniversary!
Took the 2nd trip, the 5:00, last trolley, got on and it was none other than Crafty! He told more stories and made special stops, it was like having a private tour. Can’t say enough about this tour. Do not miss out and if you get on Crafty’s Trolley, you’re in for a great tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed Crafty and had a great time! We hope you'll come back for more next time you're in one of our other destinations. You’ll also find our tours in Savannah, Nashville, Saint Augustine, Key West, Boston, San Diego, and Washington DC.
Carla_T, Apr 2024
The driver narrator was courteos and professional. He gave great suggestions for sights to see. Recommend this to all visitors to Boston.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are so happy you had a great time with our CAST. We hope you'll visit us again when you visit one of our destinations.
Carol_D, Apr 2024
The Tour Guide’s knowledge of Boston’s history & suggestions on restaurants were Great! The route covered quite a bit of the City & that was helpful at the beginning of our stay in Boston
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are so happy you had a great time with our CAST. We hope you'll visit us again when you visit one of our destinations.
Stacie_M, Apr 2024
Only rode once. Busses too full. We got tired of waiting for 2 bus. We had to Uber to our destinations.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Please accept our apologies for the delays and overloads you experienced. Our team makes every effort to accommodate the crowds by monitoring ticket sales, dispatching the maximum number of trolleys on high volume days, and maintaining constant communication with our dispatchers to ensure all is being done to assist our guests.
I have forwarded your comments to the General Manager for review. We stand behind our efforts with a Satisfaction Guarantee. You can read about it by selecting, "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" on our website, trolley tours dot com. Or, go directly to trolley tours dot com/guarantee.
We hope you will try us again in one of our other services in the future.
DoreenRenee_B, Apr 2024
I enjoyed hearing the history and our first trolley driver was very good and also funny. He led us in singing the chorus from Cheers right before we got to that stop which was a lot of fun for me. We got off at that stop and after eating at Cheers we walked to Trinity Church to hop back on the trolley there. It was a nice walk, but we could not find where the trolley stop was. Finally we saw the trolley go by and ran after it and caught up to it. These stops need to be marked much better. At stop 13, this next trolley driver, Gonzo, jumped out to look for any potential riders at which time I said to my adult son -quick, let’s figure out what stop we want to get off next. Gonzo hoped back on real quick and started his monologue right away and I quietly finished my discussion with my son using my “library voice” but not soon enough. Gonzo turned around and hushed me. I’m sorry, I will not be hushed as an adult by an adult. Also, people behind me were talking too. I guess he couldn’t reach them and used me as an example. Your trolley drivers need to give us a chance at each stop to discuss were we are going to hop off. Isn’t that the name of this company? Hop on and hop off? Give us a chance to discuss this with who we are riding with. It also really upset my son who did not like seeing someone treat his mom with such disrespect. The rest of the ride I kept my moth shut, didn’t react to any of Gonzo’s jokes all the while hearing several people talking behind us and all the way to the back of the trolley. So, if you do not want to be rudely hushed and told - you’re sitting in the no talking seats, then do NOT sit in the front at all. Next we got off at stop 1 and had to get on the trolley in the front. That trolley driver’s name was North. He was very nice, answered my questions about getting to the Old North Church and was extremely polite, well, you know, the way adults should treat each other- with respect. We enjoyed riding the trolley with North and I highly recommend riding the trolley with him if you can.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We would like to hear more about your experience, please contact us directly at guestrelations@historictours.com.
LornaMacintyre, Apr 2024
We bought a two day ticket - great thing because Day 1 weather was atrocious and in our view tour should not have operated. Windows were steamed up inside and rain lashed on outside. Miss Jackson continually handed our paper towels but it was a lost battle. Thankfully Day 2 was better and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time! Thank you for sharing your experience here. Come and visit us again!
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