Boston Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Discover the best of Boston on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour! Customize your own itinerary and explore the city’s top attractions at your own pace. Don’t miss out on this convenient and flexible shore excursion!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Boston Hop On Hop Off Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: 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!

Take advantage of discounted admission at area attractions, see the city at your own pace with unlimited rides, and enjoy a flexible route that features 18 stops throughout town.

Hop on the Old Town Trolley at any of its stops and take a seat while your engaging guide and narrator regales you with entertaining and educational anecdotes about Boston’s past. Get to know Boston’s iconic institutions and roam its lively districts, from the waterfront to the Back Bay.

Route stops include:
• New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Historic North End and Little Italy
• USS Constitution and Charlestown Navy Yard
• Old State House Museum
• Cheers “The Original”
• Cambridge, MIT, and Harvard Square
• Charles Street and Antique Row
• Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
• Liberty Wharf

Trolleys depart every 30 minutes. Each loop lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

1. 200 Atlantic Ave
Stop #1: Faneuil Hall. Stop #1 is our primary staging and ticketing area, located at 200 Atlantic Avenue, directly on the end of the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Stop # 1 is also directly across the street from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and immediately next door to Christopher Columbus Park.

2. Prince Street Park
Stop #2: Historic North End. Stop #2 is at 561 Commercial Street, in front of the Steriti Ice Rink. Stand at the bus stop located at the corner of Commercial Street and Hull Street. It is located about two blocks east from the Charlestown Bridge.

3. 4 Constellation Wharf
Stop #3: USS Constitution and Museum. Stop #3 is located directly in front of Gate #1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The driveway and Gate #1 are just off of Constitution Road, one block down from the cross street of Chelsea Street.

4. 135 Causeway St
Stop #4: North Station / TD Garden. Stop #4 is on the Westbound side of Causeway Street at Portal Park in front of the Bobby Orr Statue (hockey player). Diagonally across the street is a restaurant called Tavern on the Square.

5. 4 State St
Stop #5: Downtown Crossing / Historic District. Stop #5 is on State Street, directly across from the Old State House Museum. The trolley picks up at the glass bus shelter that’s on the brick plaza across the street from the Old State House.

6. 70 Charles St
Stop #7: Beacon Hill / Antique Row. Stop #7 is located on Charles Street at the corner of Mount Vernon. The Tatte Bakery and Café is on that corner and a Peet’s Coffee Shop is directly across the street.

7. 84 Beacon St
Stop #8: Cheers Bar. The trolley picks up directly in front of Cheers, near the corner of Brimmer.

8. 40 Dalton St
Stop #9: Prudential Center / Skywalk Observatory. Stop #9 is located between the Hilton entrance and the USPS mailbox.

9. 120 MA-9
Stop #10: Christian Science Plaza / Symphony Hall. Stop #10 is located directly in front of the Colonnade Hotel, at 120 Huntington Avenue, near the corner of West Newton Street. The stop is directly across the street from the Shops at Prudential Center, and diagonally across from the Christian Science Center plaza.

10. 110 Huntington Ave
Stop #11: Copley Place Mall. Stop #11 In front of the Marriott Copley Place Hotel. The trolley stops at the traffic light at the exit of the Marriott Copley Place Carriage Way.

11. Boylston Street & Clarendon Street
Stop #12: Copley Square / Trinity Church. Stop #12 is on Boylston Street on the north side of Trinity at the bus shelter near the Phillips Brooks Statue.

12. Charles Street South & Boylston Street
Stop #13: Trolley Stop Store / Welcome Center. Stop #13 is located at the corner of Charles Street South and Boylston, directly across from the Boston Common, and diagonally across from the Boston Public Garden. The trolley pulls in directly in front of our souvenir shop called The Trolley Stop.

13. Beacon Street & Park Street
Stop #14: Beacon Hill / Boston Common. Stop #14 is located at the top of Beacon Hill, directly across from the Massachusetts State House, and on same side of the street as the Boston Common. There is a large outdoor sculpture near the corner of Park Street. The trolley pulls in next to the large granite staircase just before the monument.

14. 313 Congress St
Stop #15: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Stop #15 is located between the MBTA bus stop signs, directly in front of 313 Congress Street. It is located exactly opposite the Congress Street entrance to the Children Museum.

15. 245 Summer Street
Stop #16: South Station. Stop #16 is located at the MBTA bus shelter, in front of 245 Summer Street. People arriving in Boston at South Station should be sure they exit South Station on the Summer Street side and walk to their right 75 feet to the MBTA bus shelter at 245 Summer.

16. Black Falcon Avenue
Stop #17a: Massport/Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal. Exit the cruise terminal, turn left and go to the end of the parking lot; you’ll see a white tent there.

17. Boston Fish Pier
Stop #18: Boston Fish Pier. Stop #18 is located in the Seaport District on Seaport Blvd. at the western corner of the entrance to the Boston Fish Pier directly across from D Street.

Points of Interest

  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace

  • New England Aquarium

  • Old North Church & Historic Site

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

  • Bunker Hill Monument

  • TD Garden

  • Boston Massacre Site

  • Old South Meeting House

  • Old State House

  • Boston Common

  • Prudential Center

  • Skywalk Observatory

  • Christian Science Plaza

  • Symphony Hall

  • Copley Place

  • Copley Square

  • Trinity Church

  • Boston Public Library

  • Freedom Trail

  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

  • Boston Children’s Museum

What's Included
  • Trolley tour
  • Narration by professional tour conductor
  • Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Once your cruise vessel anchors in Boston, utilize your time to explore the city’s prime highlights through a hop-on hop-off trolley journey! Wander around Boston at your convenience, granting you the flexibility to design your itinerary and traverse the city’s renowned locations at your comfortable speed. The trolley pickup point is a brief stroll from the cruise port, offering you a full day to discover Boston’s iconic landmarks and essential attractions.

  • This excursion is independent of the cruise line; you will be included in our general public tour
  • Complete loop takes 1 hour and 45 minutes (with no stops).
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
  • Pick up is at stop 17a for cruise ship passengers only; if you are not arriving on a cruise ship you will need to board at another stop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bethannk
Sep 23, 2024
Excellent - We have done a number of Old Town Trolley tours around the US, and the Boston guides were, by far, the best. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Kenneth_r
Sep 22, 2024
Crafty Driver #1 - Without a doubt Crafty saved the day. It was pouring rain but he kept everyone informed and laughing throughout the trip. We stayed on for all 14 stops just to hear him. EC - KEN
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Deidra_h
Sep 21, 2024
Trolley Ride With Marty Rocks - Marty was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge, humor, and Alabama accent made the ride a great time!
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Mark_l
Sep 19, 2024
Bravo Mr. Wiggles!!! - Mr. Wiggles was our 2nd tour guide, and he was terrific!! Personable, funny, knowlegable, and he spoke loud enough so that we all could hear him. BRAVO MR. WIGGLES!!!!
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Kay_t
Sep 18, 2024
Great tour of Boston - We enjoyed the captain driver on our trip. He was very informative and amusing. He made the trip very enjoyable. Love the option to hop off and tour a sight and then catch another bus to see more sights. Wish we would have stayed in Boston longer to visit more sights. Would recommend this adventure to see Boston.
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Patricia_w
Sep 17, 2024
Awesome - Rocky was THE GREATEST TOUR GUIDE OF ALL TIME. She gave us excellent history in a clear and and understandable voice. Outstanding skillful driver. Pleasant and helpful.
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Ben_k
Sep 11, 2024
Don’t miss Viator trolly tour. - Fourteen stops at historic sites were fantastic!Go for it, well done. It was done very professionally with knowledge guides.
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Tonyfe137tv
Sep 4, 2024
Fun Tour by Ms Beantown - Our trolley driver and tour guide was Ms. Beantown and it was excellent. Not only did she add local color and stories, she was an amazing driver. We had a great time on our tour.
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213camelot
Sep 19, 2024
Did not get off for fear there would be no room to get back on. Multiple times stops were made and no room for others. - Did not get off for fear of not getting back on. Several stops were made and people waiting were told no room. Hard to hear narrative
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Cathiw
Sep 15, 2024
Oversold, crowded and long waits - The Hop On Hop Off was oversold for the day. We waited an hour in the sun for the first stop near the port before we could start. Every stop during the day people had to wait at for at least a second trolly (up to 30 minutes).
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