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Boston: Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour

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Boston: Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour
4.5111237 out of 5 stars
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4.5111237 out of 5 stars
1753 reviews

Climb aboard a hop-on hop-off trolley and discover the wonders of Boston as you tour around the city. Hop off at 13 stops throughout Boston with over 100 points of interest with a 1 or 2-day ticket.

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Seth – United Kingdom

It was amazing! Great knowledge of a beautiful city!

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Joanna – United States

Great guide, very comfortable bus, and easily accessible. Definitely recommend it; it's worth the price.

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    Starting location:

    296 State St

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    New England Aquarium

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    Faneuil Hall

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    North End, Boston

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    Charlestown Navy Yard Ferry Terminal

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    Old State House

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    Beacon Hill

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    Cheers Boston

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    Prudential Center, Boston

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    Christian Science Plaza

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    Symphony Hall

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    Copley Place

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    Trinity Church

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    Boston Tours by Old Town Trolley

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    Massachusetts State House

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    Boston Common

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    Beacon Hill

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    Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

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  • Arrive back at:

    296 State St

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Hop off the trolley at any of its 13 stops in downtown, Beacon Hill, and more
  • Visit 100+ points of interest including Paul Revere House and Faneuil Hall
  • Discover the Historic North End, the Seaport District, and the Old North Chruch
  • Make the most of your time in the city of Boston with a 1-day or 2-day ticket
  • See the bar where the TV show Cheers was filmed and Boston Tea Party locations

Full description

Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour aboard Boston’s charming orange and green Old Town Trolley and visit more than 100 points of interest in the city at your own pace. Enjoy the freedom to hop on or off all day and discover sights like the Boston State House, Liberty Wharf, and the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Take in double-decker height views while protected from the elements. The comfortable enclosed trolleys allow you to experience elevated viewing come rain, snow, or shine. Choose between 1-day and 2-day ticket options with free unlimited re-boarding.
The Boston Trolley tour covers all the major areas including downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the theater district, and the waterfront. Conductors narrate the tour, offering a fun mix of trivia and humorous stories.

There are 13 stops conveniently located close to over 100 points of interest in Boston within 2 Tour Loops, these are:
"GREEN" City Tour 2 Hour Loop - 9 Stops
• Stop 1: New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace (200 Atlantic Ave) .
• Stop 2: Historic North End (561 Commercial Street)
• Stop 3: USS Constitution/Charlestown Navy Yard (Constitution Road between 1st Ave. and 2nd Ave.)
• Stop 4: North Station/TD Bank Garden (Westbound side of Causeway Street between Beverly Street and Accolon Way.)
• Stop 5: Downtown Crossing/Historic District (State Street between Washington and Congress Streets, across from Old State House Museum)
* Stop 6: Cheers Bar "The Original" (84 Beacon Street)
• Stop 7: Old Town Trolley Welcome Center/Boston Public Garden/Theater District (2 1/2 Park Plaza) *Transfer to "ORANGE" Loop
* Stop 8: Beacon Hill/Boston Common (Beacon St @ Park St)
* Stop 9: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (313 Congress Street)
"ORANGE" Back Bay 30 Minute Loop - 4 Stops
• Stop 10: Prudential Center/View Boston Observatory (40 Dalton St.)
• Stop 11: Christian Science Plaza/Symphony Hall (120 Huntington Avenue)
• Stop 12: Copley Place Shopping Galleries (100 Huntington Ave #92 in front of the Marriott Copley Place Hotel)
• Stop 13: Copley Square/Trinity Church (Boylston St & Clarendon, directly opposite 545 Boylston St.)

Includes

  • 1-day or 2-day hop-on, hop-off trolley day tour with Live Narration
  • 2 Tour Loops - "Green" City Tour 2 Hour Loop with 9 Stops
  • Orange" Back Bay 30 Minute Loop with 4 Stops
  • Stadium seating trolleys with padded seats
  • Discounted entry to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum ($6 adult/$5 child)
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

Your hop-on-hop-off tour starts at the Trolley Booth, located at the end of Long Wharf Marriott. However, you can also join the tour at any of the boarding locations as well. Tours depart from boarding locations approximately every half hour. Show your voucher to the bus driver when you take the tour. If you get on where there is no ticket depot, the conductor will give you the map and schedule.

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  • Tours depart from boarding locations approximately every half hour
  • April - October: Trolley's depart from Stop 1 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • November - March: Trolley's depart from Stop 1 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • No tours are scheduled on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or Patriots Day
  • Hop-on hop-off tickets are valid until the end of the business day on the day(s) of use
  • Seating is on a first come first serve basis
  • Children under 3 are free if they sit in a lap
  • For wheelchair accessibility assistance, you will need to contact the operator at least 24 hours in advance to give notice

From $52.45 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1753 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
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  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Seth – United KingdomMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
It was amazing! Great knowledge of a beautiful city!
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Joanna – United StatesMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Great guide, very comfortable bus, and easily accessible. Definitely recommend it; it's worth the price.
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Pamela – United StatesMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
It was pouring rain, but our guide kept us informed about what we were seeing. It was well worth the money when you have an experienced driver who knows the city. He kept it fun and interesting Great driver with good sense of humor

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