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!
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!
Boston Hop On Hop Off Tour (Route)
Operating Schedule: Recognized by Forbes as one of the top hop-on, hop-off tours globally, the Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour offers the most convenient way to explore the city!
Enjoy discounted entry to local attractions, explore the city at your leisure with unlimited rides, and benefit from a flexible…
Boston Hop On Hop Off Tour (Route)
Operating Schedule: Recognized by Forbes as one of the top hop-on, hop-off tours globally, the Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour offers the most convenient way to explore the city!
Enjoy discounted entry to local attractions, explore the city at your leisure with unlimited rides, and benefit from a flexible route featuring 18 stops throughout Boston.
Board the Old Town Trolley at any stop and relax as the engaging guide shares entertaining and informative stories about Boston’s history. Discover Boston’s renowned landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods, 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, with each loop taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
1. 200 Atlantic Ave
Stop #1: Faneuil Hall. This is the main staging and ticketing area, located at 200 Atlantic Avenue, right at the end of the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. It is directly across from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and next to Christopher Columbus Park.
2. Prince Street Park
Stop #2: Historic North End. Located at 561 Commercial Street, in front of the Steriti Ice Rink. Stand at the bus stop at the corner of Commercial Street and Hull Street, about two blocks east of the Charlestown Bridge.
3. 4 Constellation Wharf
Stop #3: USS Constitution and Museum. Situated directly in front of Gate #1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard, just off Constitution Road, one block from Chelsea Street.
4. 135 Causeway St
Stop #4: North Station / TD Garden. Located on the Westbound side of Causeway Street at Portal Park, in front of the Bobby Orr Statue. Diagonally across is Tavern on the Square.
5. 4 State St
Stop #5: Downtown Crossing / Historic District. Situated on State Street, directly across from the Old State House Museum. The trolley picks up at the glass bus shelter on the brick plaza across from the Old State House.
6. Charles Street Meeting House
Stop #7: Beacon Hill / Antique Row. Located on Charles Street at the corner of Mount Vernon, with Tatte Bakery and Café on the corner and Peet’s Coffee Shop directly across.
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. Located between the Hilton entrance and the USPS mailbox.
9. 120 MA-9
Stop #10: Christian Science Plaza / Symphony Hall. Situated directly in front of the Colonnade Hotel, at 120 Huntington Avenue, near West Newton Street. Directly across from the Shops at Prudential Center and diagonally across from the Christian Science Center plaza.
10. 110 Huntington Ave
Stop #11: Copley Place Mall. 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. Located 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. Situated 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 stops in front of our souvenir shop, The Trolley Stop.
13. Beacon Street & Park Street
Stop #14: Beacon Hill / Boston Common. Located at the top of Beacon Hill, directly across from the Massachusetts State House, on the same side as the Boston Common. There is a large outdoor sculpture near Park Street. The trolley stops next to the large granite staircase before the monument.
14. 313 Congress St
Stop #15: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Located between the MBTA bus stop signs, directly in front of 313 Congress Street, opposite the Congress Street entrance to the Children’s Museum.
15. 245 Summer Street
Stop #16: South Station. Located at the MBTA bus shelter, in front of 245 Summer Street. Visitors arriving at South Station should exit on the Summer Street side and walk 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 proceed to the end of the parking lot; a white tent will be visible.
17. Boston Fish Pier
Stop #18: Boston Fish Pier. 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
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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New England Aquarium
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Old North Church & Historic Site
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Charlestown Navy Yard
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Bunker Hill Monument
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TD Garden
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Boston Massacre Site
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Old South Meeting House
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Old State House
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Boston Common
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Prudential Center
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Skywalk Observatory
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Christian Science Plaza
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Symphony Hall
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Copley Place
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Copley Square
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Trinity Church
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Boston Public Library
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Freedom Trail
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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Boston Children’s Museum

- Trolley tour
- Narration by professional tour conductor
- Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
- Trolley tour
- Narration by professional tour conductor
- Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Food and drinks
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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.